The solution's most valuable feature stems from its ability to help us connect to meetings, specifically team meetings, where we can discuss issues related to our company.
Deputy Manager - IT at Nidec Corporation
Offers good integration capabilities but needs to improve the scalability features offered
Pros and Cons
- "The product's initial setup phase was straightforward."
- "The scalability and voice quality attached to the solution are areas of concern where improvements are required."
What is most valuable?
What needs improvement?
Webex has issues. If you use Zoom on Microsoft Team, Webex can look complicated since, at times, voice or audio is an area that may not be very clear. Problems start when a large number of users try to use the solution, but it starts to function better automatically when the count of the people involved in the product comes down, making it seem like a not-so-scalable tool. The scalability and voice quality attached to the solution are areas of concern where improvements are required.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Webex for ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution.
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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is not a scalable solution.
Most of the users of the tool in my company are hosts, while there can be many attendees in a meeting. The host submits a single link for all to join a meeting. A host can also add a co-host to the meeting.
Around 100 people in my company use the product.
The product is not used on a regular basis.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Nowadays, my company prefers to use Microsoft Teams over Webex, especially if there are only 10 to 25 people needed in a meeting.
How was the initial setup?
The product's initial setup phase was straightforward. During the setup phase, even a mobile app was available.
The solution can be deployed on the cloud.
The solution can be deployed in around five minutes.
What about the implementation team?
The solution was deployed with the help of our company's in-house team since we had only to download it from the product's website.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
To host meetings with the product's help, you must pay the annual subscription licensing fees attached to the solution. The charges attached to the subscriptions of the product are okay. There are no extra charges to be paid in addition to the standard licensing fees.
What other advice do I have?
Speaking about the use of Webex in our company's day-to-day business operations, I would say that we primarily use Webex's interface for video, but the audio part is used separately with audio devices. A separate device needs to be used so that our company can connect to the audio part of the solution while the video part can be used in Webex's application. The audio and video are separately connected when using the product so that the audio issues attached to Webex can be eliminated.
Speaking about how the product has simplified remote work in our company, I would say that we use Webex to connect to meetings and for training. The tool is also useful for making announcements, especially if there are any issues faced by our remote workforce since it allows us to access their devices remotely.
The video quality of the product is okay, in my opinion.
The product's security features are good.
Webex is available on the mobile app, so you just can create and attend meetings through the solution's application.
I won't recommend the product to those who plan to use it.
The integration capabilities of the product are good.
I rate the tool a seven out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: Apr 9, 2024
Flag as inappropriateIT architect at Rutgers IT
A video conferencing solution that can accomodate a large number of users
Pros and Cons
- "I like that it can accommodate larger groups of listeners. I think in my client's organization, they use Webex for meetings with a larger group of listeners. I believe Skype For Business is not preferred. I think they use Webex or their own custom platform because it accommodates more users in one meeting."
- "It would be better if it were more secure. I do expect Webex to keep up with hackers and their latest techniques."
What is our primary use case?
We use Webex for meetings. I get a meeting link, log in, and follow it. If a client update comes through, I follow the updates or postpone it for a day because I'm very busy. But otherwise, I simply follow the updates.
My company is a one-woman company, and I use it when working for a client and on a personal basis. I sometimes use Skype or a video call on WhatsApp, but that's not really a meeting platform. Those are then personal video calls.
What is most valuable?
I like that it can accommodate larger groups of listeners. I think in my client's organization, they use Webex for meetings with a larger group of listeners. I believe Skype For Business is not preferred. I think they use Webex or their own custom platform because it accommodates more users in one meeting
What needs improvement?
It would be better if it were more secure. I do expect Webex to keep up with hackers and their latest techniques.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been regularly using Webex for six or eight months.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Webex seems like a scalable solution. I have attended meetings with hundreds of users or hundreds of listeners. But I haven't had meetings with thousands of users in one session. Large meetings have a practical problem as people want a chance to say what they want to say, but that's an organizational thing and not a technical thing.
How was the initial setup?
For me, the initial setup was very straightforward. I have been a software developer in the past, so give me software, and I will install it and use it.
What about the implementation team?
I implemented this solution.
What other advice do I have?
On a scale from one to ten, I would give Webex an eight.
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Network and Security Engineer at a comms service provider with 11-50 employees
Very flexible and offers good integration with LMS software
Pros and Cons
- "The product's initial setup is easy."
- "Webex is a very demanding application, so it requires a very heavy bandwidth."
What is our primary use case?
I use the solution in my company for meetings and training. The tool has a lot of good features, including screen sharing features, and it also provides a good user experience.
What needs improvement?
Webex is a very demanding application, so it requires a very heavy bandwidth. The aforementioned area can be considered for improvement in the product. The pros of the product overshadow the product's cons.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Webex for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Stability-wise, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
The solution's technical support is good. I rate the technical support a ten out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
I rate the product's initial setup phase a two on a scale of one to ten, where ten points mean it is very difficult to deploy.
The product's initial setup is easy.
The solution can be deployed in a few minutes.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Webex is a cheaply priced tool.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Compared to the other products in the market, I feel Webex is better.
What other advice do I have?
The video quality offered by the product is very good for our company's remote meetings.
The product is very flexible, and it can be integrated easily with other platforms. The product integrates very well with LMS software products.
I don't know if any maintenance is required for the product.
I rate the overall tool a ten out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: Mar 1, 2024
Flag as inappropriateStable, secure, and works without issue
Pros and Cons
- "The product is quite secure. Other products, such as Zoom, have had security issues raised in the media."
- "The interface could be a bit more user-friendly."
What is our primary use case?
We only use the solution for virtual meetings.
What is most valuable?
The stability, as well as the performance of the solution, are very good.
What we have seen from, for example, Google Meet, is that there is some kind of disruption or some issues which we have been facing. However, with WebEx, we have not faced any kind of issue.
The product is quite secure. Other products, such as Zoom, have had security issues raised in the media. With WebEx, we are assured our internal meetings are protected.
What needs improvement?
The interface could be a bit more user-friendly.
For how long have I used the solution?
We first had it installed with the pandemic started. We've been using it since around 2020.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is quite stable and the performance is good. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable.
How are customer service and support?
We have our own internal support. We have one manager and four or five engineers who basically handle all issues. I don't directly deal with the troubleshooting and cannot speak to the process.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I'm also familiar with Zoom and Google Meet. We use these as well as WebEx. In fact, before we started using WebEx, we used Google Meet specifically.
Prior to that, we had more physical, in-person meetings, however, the pandemic has changed how we do meetings now, and we do much more virtual meetings.
WebEx is more secure than, for example, Zoom.
How was the initial setup?
As a cloud-based solution, the initial implementation is quite simple and straightforward. It's not complete or difficult at all. There is no physical installation required.
What other advice do I have?
We're using the latest version of the solution. I cannot speak to the exact version number.
I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten. We've been pretty happy with its capabilities overall.
I would definitely recommend the solution to other users and organizations.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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CEO at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
Helps to save time by conducting meetings in a hybrid setup
Pros and Cons
- "The tool simplifies our work by allowing us to have hybrid meetings instead of always meeting in person, which saves time in organizing these meetings. It also offers good video quality."
- "The product needs to improve its integration. I'm not sure how difficult it is for the IT team to set up the integration. Once set up, it's easy but still not as straightforward as other platforms, like Microsoft Teams, where everything is within the same technical environment. To ensure further security, face authentication should also be added for all internal corporate users logged into the platform."
What is our primary use case?
We use the tool for internal and client meetings, webinars, and presentations.
What is most valuable?
The tool simplifies our work by allowing us to have hybrid meetings instead of always meeting in person, which saves time in organizing these meetings. It also offers good video quality.
Webex helps to prevent unwanted guests from popping up in your meeting.
The video quality is fine, and I wouldn't expect it to be better. I'm not sure about the computing resources required to optimize the video delivery, though.
On Webex, I find the option to capture the talking points of each participant valuable. Also, features like adding emojis during live presentations help in getting live feedback from participants.
The security features are quite robust because they allow you only to permit entry from participants authorized by the organizer.
What needs improvement?
The product needs to improve its integration. I'm not sure how difficult it is for the IT team to set up the integration. Once set up, it's easy but still not as straightforward as other platforms, like Microsoft Teams, where everything is within the same technical environment. To ensure further security, face authentication should also be added for all internal corporate users logged into the platform.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the product for a few years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Webex is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The tool is scalable since it can support big audiences. My company has 30 users, but I've worked in previous corporations where we had tens of thousands of users.
How was the initial setup?
The tool's deployment is complex compared to other platforms. It needs to be more user-friendly in this area. It took about 10-15 minutes to complete.
What about the implementation team?
As a user, the corporation may need an integrator to configure the setup.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The tool's licensing is expensive, but it should be cheaper.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the overall solution a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: Apr 29, 2024
Flag as inappropriateEasy to manage, and install, but the performance is not always good
Pros and Cons
- "The installation was straightforward."
- "The performance is not always good and could be improved."
What is our primary use case?
We use Webex for video calls and meetings.
When clients arrive, some people use Webex, others use Teams, and still, others use Zoom.
What needs improvement?
The performance is not always good and could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Webex for three years, and have used it within the last year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Webex's stability is adequate.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We don't have any issues with Webex's scalability, but we don't scale very much.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support is handled by another team in the organization.
How was the initial setup?
The installation was straightforward.
Only one person is required to maintain this solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I am not involved with the licensing.
What other advice do I have?
In terms of recommending this solution, nothing can be done because it is a decision made by the organization.
For me personally, I am satisfied with this solution and would recommend it.
I would rate Webex a seven out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
IPT L3 | Technical Management Professional | Implementation and Operations at BT - British Telecom
Enables easy communication, and the video conferencing quality is good
Pros and Cons
- "The video conferencing quality is better than that of other solutions."
- "Webex is limited to Cisco."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution for everything. It is used by engineers. They use the tool for communication within the team and for video calls with the customers. It provides chat, instant calling, and messaging features. Everything is integrated into Webex.
How has it helped my organization?
Webex is used by Cisco worldwide. All the companies that have Cisco engines will have Webex. It is a common tool for easy communication.
What is most valuable?
Webex is a good solution. It is a handy tool. Sharing is easy. Contacting multiple users at a time is easy. It is quite useful. It is a strong product. The video conferencing quality is better than that of other solutions. Webex has the upper hand on everything because it runs on Cisco.
What needs improvement?
Webex is limited to Cisco. It is a good and a bad thing. It is okay for security reasons. We will get access to the product only if we are a Cisco user.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for eight years.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is a bit difficult. It is quite technical.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Some companies use Microsoft Teams.
What other advice do I have?
We are customers and partners. Overall, I rate the product a ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: partner/customer
Last updated: Apr 4, 2024
Flag as inappropriateChief technical officer at Solvezy Technology Kenya Limited
Helps you with remote support and collaboration
Pros and Cons
- "Webex is a collaboration tool that helps you with remote support and collaboration."
- "The solution's initial setup process is lengthy."
What is our primary use case?
The vendor who supports me uses Webex for technical support. They set up Webex, and we are able to connect with each other. Some people use Webex to do sales pitch presentations for various solutions. They send me a Webex link, and I can join and have our conversation.
What is most valuable?
Webex is a collaboration tool that helps you with remote support and collaboration.
What needs improvement?
The solution's initial setup process is lengthy. The tool takes a bit of time to download. When you are at the tail end of starting up a meeting, installing Webex will delay you.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution's stability is great during meetings unless there are network fluctuations, in which case you start having the usual problems.
How was the initial setup?
The solution needs to make the installer packages lighter. This would reduce the turnaround time to download, which would speed up the installation.
What other advice do I have?
The solution's video conferencing quality is great, and I rate it a seven out of ten.
Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: Aug 18, 2024
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