I use it for virtual meetings.
A powerful, stable, and perfect solution for virtual meetings
Pros and Cons
- "It is very powerful and stable."
- "When I use it personally, not in my enterprise, there is a time limit of about 60 minutes. After one hour, the call gets cut off. This limit should be increased."
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
It is useful for me for having meetings with others and working well remotely.
What is most valuable?
It is very powerful and stable.
What needs improvement?
When I use it personally, not in my enterprise, there is a time limit of about 60 minutes. After one hour, the call gets cut off. This limit should be increased.
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For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for about three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Its stability is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is 99% scalable. All employees in our company are using this solution.
How are customer service and support?
I don't have any experience with their support.
How was the initial setup?
It is easy.
What about the implementation team?
I can set it up myself.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate it a nine out of 10. It is perfect for communicating.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Founder & CEO at 7Array Solutions private limited
Cost-effective, easy to manage and use, and the support is good
Pros and Cons
- "What we like about Webex is that it is a hosted solution, so there is no demand for us to invest in hardware, skill, or manpower to maintain our cloud meeting capability."
- "Better integration with other solutions would benefit Webex."
What is our primary use case?
We use Webex for having our virtual meetings and we also provide this as a solution for our customers. On our side, we use it for both internal and external communication.
How has it helped my organization?
This solution allows us to operate 24/7, even in cases like the current COVID-19 crisis. It allows us to interact with our customers for support and for other activities.
What is most valuable?
What we like about Webex is that it is a hosted solution, so there is no demand for us to invest in hardware, skill, or manpower to maintain our cloud meeting capability.
We can host a meeting online from anywhere at any time and from any location.
Webex can be used for more than just meetings. You can also have a remote session or an organized event like a webinar. You can perform live technical support if you want.
What needs improvement?
Better integration with other solutions would benefit Webex.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Webex for the past eight years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We are using Webex extensively these days.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is very scalable in terms of the time limits for meetings. You can even say that there are no time limits, depending on your subscription.
We have 20 internal users and more than 100 customers using Webex.
How are customer service and technical support?
I like the support and I don't see any challenges in terms of it. The solution is managed and maintained through the cloud and at any time, if we need any help or technical assistance then we have toll free numbers, as well as email addresses for contact centers.
We can get any help and support that we need, whether it is technical support or retail support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We did not use another similar software prior to this.
What about the implementation team?
We deploy this solution ourselves and it takes about 30 minutes.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Licensing is subscription-based and the cost varies depending on how many minutes are included in the plan. There is an unlimited plan available as well.
In general, this is not an expensive solution. The price improves with the number of licenses that are purchased.
What other advice do I have?
My advice to anybody who is considering Webex is that it is a great tool for having meetings and collaborating with customers, suppliers, and employees. I think that everybody should use it.
Overall, this is a good solution and I recommend it. It is easy to operate, easy to manage, easy to configure, and it is cost-effective.
I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
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Manager, 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.
IT Engineer Expert at World Wide Technology
We can create a breakout session if we want to hold a conference and make a room only for some people at the meeting
Pros and Cons
- "The important feature is breakout sessions. We can create a breakout session if you want to hold a conference and make a room only for some people at the meeting."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution to hold conferences with customers.
What is most valuable?
The important feature is breakout sessions. We can create a breakout session if we want to hold a conference and make a room only for some people at the meeting.
What needs improvement?
The solution could make it easier to share the files with the customer.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the solution’s scalability a ten out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support is good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used Microsoft Team before. I prefer Microsoft settings because we can create and use Microsoft online. It's easier to share the files with the customer.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy.
I rate the initial setup a ten out of ten, where one is difficult, and ten is easy.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: May 11, 2024
Flag as inappropriateFounder and Chief Executive Officer at Naledzi Technologies
Easy-to-use tool with flexible team collaboration features
Pros and Cons
- "Webex has enhanced the remote team collaboration process regarding time management and cost savings."
- "There could be a feature available to record the meetings."
What is our primary use case?
We use the product for attending training webinars, meetings, and team collaboration.
What is most valuable?
The product's most valuable flexibility of features is particularly in terms of the user experience, from joining meetings to the controls available during the meetings. We can easily manage the audio-visual aspects as well.
What needs improvement?
There could be a feature available to record the meetings.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Webex for half a year. At present, I use the latest version.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the platform's stability a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The number of times we use the platform depends on a particular virtual event. It varies from every day to once in a week or month. I rate the scalability a nine out of ten.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We use different webinar platforms, including Webex, Teams, and GoToWebinar, depending on the organization's needs.
How was the initial setup?
Compared to Teams, I rate Webex's initial setup process a ten.
What other advice do I have?
Webex has enhanced the remote team collaboration process regarding time management and cost savings. The whole platform works well in terms of productivity. Its integration with other tools has improved workflow efficiency.
It is an easy-to-use tool with lots of reliability. It should be considered by every potential user looking for a meeting platform.
I rate it a nine out of ten.
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.
Senior Consultant at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Simple implementation, but lacking performance
Pros and Cons
- "The implmentation of Webex is simple. It does not a lot of time."
- "Webex could improve the performance."
What is our primary use case?
I use Webex for virtual meetings.
What needs improvement?
Webex could improve the performance.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Webex for approximately one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Webex could be more stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have approximately 1,000 users using this solution in my organization.
How are customer service and support?
We have not contacted technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used Skype for Business previously.
How was the initial setup?
The implmentation of Webex is simple. It does not a lot of time.
What other advice do I have?
We no longer use Webex because we found Microsoft Teams to be more stable.
I rate Webex a six out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Founder and President at AAnnex
Perfect for remote meetings, excellent feature offerings, and a professional UI
Pros and Cons
- "It's easy to dial the numbers and the process of connecting a call is very intuitive."
- "Sometimes the call quality is not that great. When you call in, especially in an international situation, or if you have people calling from different continents or geographical locations, there can be issues with the call itself."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution to handle our remote meetings. If we need to have international meetings or client meetings, we use this solution. We also use it if we need to share desktops remotely or remotely control a customer's environment. We use it to record calls as well.
What is most valuable?
All the features the solution offers are great. The sharing control menu is very easy to use, especially when you compare it to a technology like Zoom. It also looks and feels very professional. The user interface is great. The layout is quite nice and it's not offensive in any way which lends itself to a certain level of professionalism during calls.
It's easy to dial the numbers and the process of connecting a call is very intuitive.
What needs improvement?
Sometimes the call quality is not that great. When you call in, especially in an international situation, or if you have people calling from different continents or geographical locations, there can be issues with the call itself.
I would like to see improved chatting functionality. The chat boxes need to be more prominent. It would be nice if you could edit your chat, and easily add attachments into it, similar to Slack, to make it easier to share, sidebar, and communicate during calls. It's very important to add some sort of editing function into the chats. You want to be professional and fix any mistakes and not just leave them there.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for five years now.
How are customer service and technical support?
I'd rate technical support at a seven out of ten. They're okay. I haven't used them too much.
What other advice do I have?
We have a business relationship with WebEx. We're a solution partner.
I personally am a cloud architect and I work for many international companies.
I would rate the solution eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Reseller
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