Webex helps us collaborate better. We can work with customers and our team in real-time, share screens, and use a whiteboard. It's been really helpful.
Vice Senior President at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Helps to collaborate with team in real-time, share screens, and use a whiteboard
Pros and Cons
- "Webex helps us collaborate better. We can work with customers and our team in real-time, share screens, and use a whiteboard. It's been really helpful."
What is most valuable?
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the product for two to three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the product's scalability a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the tool's scalability a nine out of ten. Our organization uses Webex, and its users include project managers, development team leads, and consultants like myself.
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How are customer service and support?
I haven't contacted the technical support yet.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We used GoTo Meeting before Webex. I do have confidence in Cisco technology since we've used Cisco switches and support in the past, so Webex, being from Cisco, seems promising.
How was the initial setup?
I would rate my experience with the initial setup as a nine out of ten. It was very easy and straightforward, and I've always had a good experience with it.
Webex is deployed in our organization primarily for consultants and teams. Whenever a customer requires us to discuss certain products or topics, we use the tool to facilitate those discussions and bring everyone together for meetings.
The deployment is quick. We download it from the web, install it, and start using it. There's no extensive company-wide deployment of the tool in our organization. It's primarily used by consultants engaging with customers who prefer Webex for meetings. I've never initiated a Webex meeting myself. Typically, it takes less than five minutes from downloading to join a meeting.
What other advice do I have?
I've been using Webex to meet customer requirements. I tend to use Zoom for team-related activities. However, if the customer prefers Webex, Zoom, or Teams, we adapt accordingly.
I'm using a hybrid setup, including on-premises and hybrid cloud environments. Our approach is driven by customer requirements because we prioritize serving our customers. We support platforms like Azure, AWS, and private or hybrid cloud, including on-premises deployments.
I rate the product a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
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Last updated: May 11, 2024
Flag as inappropriateSr. Director, Business Development & Sales Operations at Connect professional services
Helps us organize online meetings and efficiently integrates with multiple products
Pros and Cons
- "The product's most valuable feature is its ability to integrate with multiple products."
- "Webex's translation feature could work more accurately."
What is our primary use case?
We use Webex to conduct online meetings with our customers.
What is most valuable?
The product's most valuable feature is its ability to integrate with multiple products.
What needs improvement?
Webex's translation feature could work more accurately.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Webex for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the platform's stability a seven out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have enterprise companies as our customers for Webex. I rate the scalability an eight out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
I rate the initial setup process a seven out of ten. It takes a few days to complete.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I rate the platform's pricing a six out of ten.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Webex an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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Deputy Director: IS/ICT Technical Development at a legal firm with 10,001+ employees
Virtual meeting, video conferencing, and collaboration tool which offers easy setup and deployment, ease of use, and top-notch support
Pros and Cons
- "Stable and scalable solution for video conferencing, virtual meetings, and collaboration, with top-notch technical support."
- "There were some latency issues that could have been addressed if they had a data center in our location, e.g. the African region."
What is most valuable?
One of the best things about Webex which I liked was that it was simple and to the point. It separated its video conferencing capabilities from other extra capabilities, so you had two different products for the virtual meetings and for collaboration. This separation, these different products, made it easy to do what you wanted to do, and to get to the point of what you wanted to do.
What needs improvement?
The only reason why we could not stay with Webex was because they didn't have a data center in the African region. There were latency issues as well, so we couldn't continue using the tool. These are its areas for improvement. Other than these issues, there's no other area for improvement, because Webex is good the way it is.
Having a data center in the African region will help improve the latency issues, without incurring additional costs. There is a way that you can improve the latency issues, but you have to buy hardware from Cisco to put into your data center. Not a lot of companies would like to do that.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used Webex a year ago, for six months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We found the stability of this solution satisfying.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We were satisfied with the scalability of Webex.
How are customer service and support?
My rating for Cisco tech support is ten out of ten. Bruno, who handled our issues, was top-notch. Anything we needed, Bruno was on top of it. He was top-notch, so 100%, it's a ten out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup and deployment of Webex was easy and straightforward. It was on point, and there were no issues.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I evaluated Microsoft Teams.
What other advice do I have?
We used an open-source license for Webex.
We had 2,500 users of Webex. The meetings we had using it had a maximum of 2,500 users.
I'm rating Webex a ten out of ten, functionality-wise.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
IT specialist at Východoslovenský ústav srdcových a cievnych chorôb, a.s.
Reliable and has good video quality
Pros and Cons
- "Webex is a reliable solution and has good video quality."
- "The solution’s pricing could be improved."
What is most valuable?
Webex is a reliable solution and has good video quality.
What needs improvement?
The solution’s pricing could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Webex for four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the solution’s stability an eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Around five users are using Webex in our organization.
I rate the solution a seven out of ten for scalability.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We use Microsoft Teams and Google Meet simultaneously.
How was the initial setup?
On a scale from one to ten, where one is difficult and ten is easy, I rate the solution's initial setup a seven out of ten.
What about the implementation team?
We implemented the solution in our organization through a reseller. The solution’s deployment took a few hours.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten.
What other advice do I have?
We are satisfied with the way Webex handles large-scale virtual events. We do not use Webex too often. We use it once a week or once every two weeks. We did not face any problems with Webex's video quality. The solution's security and privacy features met our organization's requirements. Webex is deployed on the cloud in our organization.
I would recommend Webex to other users because it is a reliable solution.
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: Apr 20, 2024
Flag as inappropriateSenior Manager-Collaboration (Presales) at syndrometech
You get 1,000 participants per meeting by default and can join from 75 meeting units
Pros and Cons
- "Webex's main feature is you get 1,000 participants per meeting by default and can join from 75 meeting units. You don't have to buy additional licenses."
- "Zoom entered into the commercial space for end-users. It's more of a solution for single users for training classes or music centers and all that. Cisco is not in that space."
What is our primary use case?
We use Webex for virtual meetings.
What is most valuable?
Webex's main feature is you get 1,000 participants per meeting by default and can join from 75 meeting units. You don't have to buy additional licenses.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Webex for 14 years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Webex is very global. Cisco developed it, and the guy who founded Zoom was part of Webex before Cisco acquired it.
How are customer service and support?
Webex support is absolutely great.
How was the initial setup?
The requirements are the same as Zoom. It's all about the same. We take the customer's order and get a provisioning form. They just have to enter whatever URL they want. It's something like abcd.webex.com. They will be the admin, and we will take the email they give us. We will put that in, and once I have provisioned it, he gets a mail saying it is done and we call them to say it's ready.
He gets the email and clicks on that link to set up his password. Once he has set up his password, he can start administering and doing whatever he wants. For example, he can add the rest of the users.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Earlier, Webex was relatively expensive. However, now that there is more competition in the market, they have lowered the price and added more features to match Zoom.
Cisco comes up with new updates and features every month. More features, and now they have acquired some companies and put together some features that others don't have. They acquired Slido and integrated some of its features.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Webex 10 out of 10. Webex is good. I deployed it at a bank just five ago, and I'm expecting another order for Webex tomorrow. Webex has huge customers because they were already there in the enterprise space.
Zoom entered into the commercial space for end-users. It's more of a solution for single users for training classes or music centers and all that. Cisco is not in that space. Cisco is the enterprise space. We got an order for 50 licenses for city governments in India yesterday.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Cloud/Container Engineer at Vismaya
Offers good video quality and security features to users
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features of the solution revolve around stability and performance."
- "Some concerns are raised by the company's team when it comes to the screen portion of the tool. There is a need to hire engineers to deal with the aforementioned issue."
What is our primary use case?
I use the solution in my company to call our clients and manage areas such as business collaborations and webinars.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of the solution revolve around stability and performance. The average networking speed offered by the product is good.
What needs improvement?
Some concerns are raised by the company's team when it comes to the screen portion of the tool. There is a need to hire engineers to deal with the aforementioned issue.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have experience with Webex.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Stability-wise, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
The team of administrators in my company deals with the company's support team.
How was the initial setup?
One person can handle the product's initial setup phase. The initial setup phase doesn't require much time.
Mostly, I use Webex Client. I downloaded the solution from Webex's site. In general, I use Webex Enterprise Edition.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a need to pay the licensing charges to use Webex Enterprise Edition.
What other advice do I have?
The product has simplified the remote work in our company, especially when we have to have client meetings and there is a need to add our internal team members who are working remotely.
The video quality, screen, and interface offered by the product are good.
From my side, I would recommend the product to others.
The product's security features seem good, but I don't know much about them.
The conference quality offered by the tool is good.
I rate the overall tool 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 inappropriateManager, Telecommunications at Gyrus ACMI - Olympus
The call me feature is one of the features our employees seem to love
What is our primary use case?
Cisco WebEx solution is used for voice and web conferencing across five domestic manufacturing facilities. The service enables our locations to utilize not only voice conferencing but also web which allows sharing of content.
How has it helped my organization?
It allows for collaboration between like teams located in different manufacturing facilities as well as corporate offices, including training.
What is most valuable?
The call me feature is one of the features our employees seem to love, they hate having to locate a phone number to call in to it. They say it is cumbersome.
What needs improvement?
In collaborating we sometimes find it difficult to let others "control" your meeting while they speak, users say it is cumbersome to "pass the puck".
For how long have I used the solution?
More than five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We have had some audio quality issues, and troubleshooting can be difficult because of the details you need to provide to Cisco/WebEx, and that the call needs to have taken place very recently. We have users that sometimes don't even report the issue for a day or two.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have had no issues with any limitations WebEx may have.
How are customer service and technical support?
We have had some audio quality issues, and troubleshooting can be difficult because of the details you need to provide to Cisco/WebEx and that the call needs to have taken place very recently. We have users that sometimes don't even report the issue for a day or two.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
InterCall: not as much collaboration ability.
How was the initial setup?
Straightforward. Rolled out to users without issue.
What about the implementation team?
Both, we had vendor assistance, but communication came from in-house to end users.
What was our ROI?
Unknown.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Yes, I don't remember.
What other advice do I have?
Be aware of the different costs associated with voice and data (even if you don't use it you may still be charged).
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Chief Operations Officer at PRO-VISION
Helps with efficiently scheduling meetings and work interviews remotely
Pros and Cons
- "We can access and conduct meetings remotely from anywhere using Webex."
- "The product's price could be better."
How has it helped my organization?
The platform helped us a lot during COVID-19 to schedule meetings remotely.
What is most valuable?
We can access and conduct meetings remotely from anywhere using Webex. It saves a lot of challenges dealing with documents while preparing for meetings or interview sessions.
What needs improvement?
The product's price could be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Webex for seven years.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I use Skype, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom as well. Some functions like screen sharing are challenging to use in Microsoft Teams. For Skype, it is more complicated to establish a powerful network.
How was the initial setup?
We have to connect to the network and download the software using the browser for installation.
What about the implementation team?
I implemented the product myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We purchase the product's yearly license. It is expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Webex an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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