I use Webex for conference calls with buyers and overseas calls.
CEO at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
The stream is very smooth
Pros and Cons
- "The stream is very smooth. That's what I like about Webex. Other video conference solutions like Zoom sometimes freeze and get buggy, but Webex doesn't."
- "Webex's Bluetooth functionality could be better. For example, I use Webex on my Android mobile phone and connect with Bluetooth. It connects, but I cannot speak through the Bluetooth microphone and earphones with Webex. It's always disabled. I don't know why."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The stream is very smooth. That's what I like about Webex. Other video conference solutions like Zoom sometimes freeze and get buggy, but Webex doesn't.
What needs improvement?
Webex's Bluetooth functionality could be better. For example, I use Webex on my Android mobile phone and connect with Bluetooth. It connects, but I cannot speak through the Bluetooth microphone and earphones with Webex. It's always disabled. I don't know why. Also, if I want to pause my screen or mute my microphone, I have to go through several menus. I want easy access to that option.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used Webex for around eight or nine years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Webex is stable.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
It's hard to compare it to Zoom, but I like Webex a little better.
How was the initial setup?
Webex is easy to use. Everything is pre-installed on my work computer by an IT guy in this company. He installs it by himself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I believe we pay for an annual subscription to Webex.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Webex eight out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Risk info security at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
Beneficial remote troubleshooting, simple installation, but lacking collaboration
Pros and Cons
- "The installation is not difficult."
- "The collaborative features could improve in Webex. There should not be the typical one on one connection that we have had in the past."
What is our primary use case?
We use Webex for end-user support purposes whenever there requires troubleshooting. For example, if we want to connect to America or Europe or a different country for the support we can.
What needs improvement?
The collaborative features could improve in Webex. There should not be the typical one on one connection that we have had in the past.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Webex for approximately 15 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have found Webex to be stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Webex is scalable.
I have noticed a decrease in the usage of this solution in our organization. We have approximately 10 people who are using this solution in my organization.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is not difficult.
What about the implementation team?
I am able to do the installation myself.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Webex a seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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Senior Advisor at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees
Stable, scalable, but interface needs improvement
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is perfectly stable, it normally performs very well."
- "The interface of Webex should be improved and it is difficult to find information."
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use for Webex is for virtual meetings.
What needs improvement?
The interface of Webex should be improved and it is difficult to find information.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Webex for six months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is perfectly stable, it normally performs very well.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
We have approximately 500 people using this solution.
How are customer service and support?
I have not needed to contact support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I previously used Microsoft Teams and Zoom. I liked Teams more than the others.
What about the implementation team?
Our IT teams do the implementation of the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We paid for our Webex license as a bundle.
What other advice do I have?
I would not recommend this solution to others.
I rate Webex a six out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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Head of Technology at a real estate/law firm with 11-50 employees
Easy to set up and use with a nice user interface
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature is the ease of use."
- "We have had issues where some of the invited participants are not able to join the meeting."
What is our primary use case?
We use Webex for web-based meetings.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is the ease of use.
You can meet with users and you can control the contributions.
The interface is nice.
What needs improvement?
We have had issues where some of the invited participants are not able to join the meeting. This is a problem that we have had to create a support ticket for.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Webex for about one month.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is fine.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Webex is scalable, although we only have a small number of users in our company. Not everyone is using it.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing of this solution is fine and I am satisfied with it.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, Webex is working fine for us at the time being and I recommend it.
I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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Senior Solution Architect at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Easy to use, has good connection, and good screen-sharing features
Pros and Cons
- "We can easily connect the device and create a room and then we can call many devices."
- "The UX should be more user-friendly. I know others don't like the UX because it's a little complicated to use."
How has it helped my organization?
The most valuable features are:
- It's easy to use
- The connection is good
- Screen-sharing.
What needs improvement?
The UX should be more user-friendly. I know others don't like the UX because it's a little complicated to use.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I haven't had any problems with stability or scalability.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I like Webex more because it's more convenient. I can install it on a mobile phone. The UX is better than Zoom but I know other people prefer Zoom.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Webex an eight out of ten.
I would recommend Webex because I can use it with other devices. We can easily connect the device and create a room and then we can call many devices.
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Customer Success Manager with 51-200 employees
Screen sharing and remote control help us solve customer problems much faster
Pros and Cons
- "The best feature is to be able to share the screen or just some application we want, even a video or audio, then request the remote control of the device with which they have connected."
- "The modification of the email template is not very intuitive."
What is our primary use case?
I use Webex Meeting daily to make all kinds of virtual meetings with my clients, colleagues, and suppliers. It helps me to carry out surveys on needs or help clients create smart accounts or review problems on their platform, all without moving from the office or my house, even from the cell phone.
How has it helped my organization?
Webex has helped me to give my customers a much faster response without the need to mobilize, so it avoids transport costs and times. It allows us to improve the SLA contracted by customers, so we can improve our contracts. This ultimately translates into greater profit.
What is most valuable?
The best feature is to be able to share the screen or just some application we want, even a video or audio, then request the remote control of the device with which they have connected. The latter helps solve problems much faster, rather than guiding the customer.
In the latest version, they have greatly improved access to virtual meeting rooms and it is quite intuitive.
What needs improvement?
I think options during a meeting can be further improved. You should explore a lot to see the information in the room, for example.
The modification of the email template is not very intuitive.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
In the last year, only one time have we run out of service. There was an update that meant that for a couple of days, there is no service worldwide. But, it was only a single time and even the president of Cisco came out to apologize.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution scales to what one decides. It has practically no limits.
How are customer service and technical support?
Cisco has a help desk that works twenty-four hours a day. Depending on the service contract, a case can be opened at any time and an engineer will take it to help solve the problem. If this engineer cannot, it will be escalated until it is resolved.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used Microsoft's solution with Skype for Business, but it does not integrate as natively with video devices as Webex Meeting does.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is really very easy. However, you better not make a mistake in creating the site, because it is not possible to delete it on your own. To delete it, you must open a case with Cisco support.
What about the implementation team?
We ourselves have implemented it.
What was our ROI?
Just because you don't need a transfer to support customers or get together, it makes the solution pay for itself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The cost of installation is free and it is not required to install anything since it is a cloud service.
The price of the license depends a lot on the type of service required and whether it is for the entire company or only for a few users. It becomes much cheaper when used by the entire company.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I tried BlueJeans and Zoom before choosing this solution.
What other advice do I have?
The solution really is very good. In the last year, it has improved a lot, including the recording of the meetings has improved and been perfected.
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CIO at a tech services company
The mobile interface, registration, and team creation and collaboration features are valuable.
What is most valuable?
Simple, yet powerful!
Excellent mobile interface (Android user here). Everything from
registration to team creation and collaboration feels smooth and
seamless!
How has it helped my organization?
Great collaboration tools included!
What needs improvement?
Instant messaging, video conferencing, document sharing... collaboration!
For how long have I used the solution?
I'm new to the product.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
I have not encountered any deployment issues.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have not encountered any stability issues.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I have not encountered any scalability issues.
How are customer service and technical support?
Customer Service:
Customer service is excellent!
Technical Support:N/A
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We did not previously use a different solution.
How was the initial setup?
Initial setup was a breeze.
What about the implementation team?
An in-house team implemented it.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before choosing this product, I did not evaluate other options.
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Manager of Data Center at a insurance company with 51-200 employees
Very Good for HD Video conferencing
Valuable Features:
1. With WebEx, the presenter can show the audience what is on his screen. Files are shared in real time.
2. Audience interactive participation is encouraged and controlled.
3. It identifies who is speaking.
4. It is secure - supports SSL encryption.
Room for Improvement:
1. Video conferencing is not as fast as expected.
2. I don’t think WebEx can support more than 1000 participants.WebEx is one of the leading online conference tools. It is a collaborative tool that combines video, data and voice. It bridges the gap between physical locations. We have multiple branches and we have found that bringing people together becomes almost impossible. Thiat is the major reason why we decided to use WebEx.
WebEx supports both computers and mobile phones. This means both computer (PCs, tablets, Macs) users and mobile phone users can easily participate in the conference. It also has free applications for ipad and iPhones. One thing we enjoyed most was the toll-free facility. You can easily share the desktop screen or files. Presenters can show his audience what is on his screen. Changing of conference host is quite easy.
Other Advice:
WebEx is relatively cheap and cost effective. With $49 per month, 25 people can conveniently enjoy the services. This price cannot be compared to the cost of bringing 25 people together in a physical location
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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You outlined perfectly some pros and cons that WebEx has. I would like to add features that helped me when using WebEx at my workplace.
Since it is software as a service, the user only needs to subscribe to the service and have Internet access and he is ready to go. With WebEx, no download is necessary, and the audience does not need to be a subscriber to watch and listen. One of the distinct pro of WebEx is that it successfully combines the online viewing portion with the ability to teleconference easily and be connected to the webinar via the access code. This lets the presenters know who is actually there during the presentation, without need for a time consuming roll call.
More features from WebEx include the ability to easily share documents, presentations, or applications. With a simple click, the user can allow someone else on the other side of the world the opportunity to present, either with their computer, or by taking remote control of his computer. Another pro of web conferencing with WebEx is the ability to access a recording of the meeting. Also, WebEx is fully scalable.