Has CISCO stopped per device licensing for Meraki?

[JerryLuke]

Has CISCO stopped per device licensing for Meraki. Am in the GCC region & they have abruptly stopped it. Anyone has any idea?

[DarrenOC]

hi @JerryLuke - correct, PDL has been withdrawn for new customers.  Conversions are also not being accepted.

Meraki Licensing - Cisco Meraki Documentation

[DarrenOC]

[JerryLuke]

Yeah good for them. That's what they are doing now to rev up their revenue.

Thanks. 

[GreenMan]

Not really - it's being subbed for Subscription Licensing, which I think most customers will ultimately find to be a much better balance between the 'all or nothing' approach of Co-termination and the 'micro-manage everything' of PDL.    https://documentation.meraki.com/General_Administration/Licensing/Subscription_-_Licensing_Overview

Depending on your geo, it should be available to move to from Co-term at renewal time.

[JerryLuke]

I have no clarity on the subscription license and its benefits. How is it different from co-term especially in terms of cost and license anniversary dates? 

[GreenMan]

I suggest you talk with your preferred Cisco partner - they should be able to provide you quotes specific to your situation.