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IT Technical III - IT Security at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Easy to install and use, and the remote control features are helpful
Pros and Cons
  • "Webex is easy to use, even for people who are just learning it."
  • "This solution would be much better if we could install an endpoint and have centralized management."

What is our primary use case?

I use Webex for having meetings in the cloud. For example, sometimes I use it for technical reviews with my team, and sometimes, I used it for education.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is the remote control. I can share my screen, or control other PCs, which are very good features. I can do all of this from home without having to travel.

Webex is easy to use, even for people who are just learning it. They can join meetings or share content with the click of a link.

What needs improvement?

This solution would be much better if we could install an endpoint and have centralized management. This would allow me to subscribe, push an endpoint to the client, and then control these points.

I would like to see the inclusion of security agents, for example from McAfee or Symantec, which can scan the communication for threats. This would help avoid problems if a user has malware on their machine. Webex would also be able to scan for malicious files.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Webex for three years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability is very good and Cisco is doing a great job with it. We use it on a regular basis.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This is a scalable product. In the past three years, I have not faced any issues related to scalability.

How are customer service and support?

I have been in touch with Cisco support and they are very good. For enterprise-level organizations, I find them very good.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have also used GoToMeeting and Zoom. I found that Webex is easier to use than these other products.

How was the initial setup?

This cloud-based solution is very easy to install, with only a single click.

What other advice do I have?

My advice is simply that if this product fits the requirements then people should just start using it. It is very easy to use and can't be complicated, even for non-professional users. 

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Founder & CEO at 7Array Solutions private limited
Real User
Top 10
Has good stability and an easy initial setup process
Pros and Cons
  • "It is a scalable solution."
  • "They should integrate the solution with multiple hardware vendors."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution for multiple purposes, including collaborative meetings and online education through web events, seminars, practical sessions, and lab sessions.

What is most valuable?

The solution provides a secure environment for meetings. Along with this, its feature for conducting exams works the best. In addition, it helps the instructor to monitor student engagement during online educational sessions.

What needs improvement?

They should integrate the solution with multiple hardware vendors.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for more than ten years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is a stable solution. I rate its stability ten out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is a scalable solution. I rate its scalability ten out of ten.

How are customer service and support?

Technical support is optional for the solution as it is never out of connectivity or has latency issues.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have used Zoom and Microsoft Teams before. In comparison, Webex provides additional features and a standard license policy.

How was the initial setup?

The solution's initial setup process is straightforward. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution is low-cost for a hybrid model.

What other advice do I have?

It is a unique solution. I rate it ten out of ten.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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Senior Solution Architect at a wholesaler/distributor with 10,001+ employees
Reseller
Stable video communications platform that could be more user-friendly
Pros and Cons
  • "I enjoy being able to make video calls."
  • "I would like the next release to be more user-friendly."

What is our primary use case?

I am a reseller and use Webex to host calls with my clients and other associates within my enterprise.

What is most valuable?

I enjoy being able to make video calls.

What needs improvement?

I would like the next release to be more user-friendly. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Webex for about six years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I do not consider Webex to be too scalable.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was easy but it was difficult to integrate it within my environment.

What other advice do I have?

I had a hard time integrating this solution within my environment. I prefer Microsoft Teams over Webex.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Private Cloud
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Network Build Leader at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
The initial setup was quick and easy for a program that can be used anywhere on any device

What is most valuable?

Using it anywhere on any devices.

How has it helped my organization?

Having the quickest meetings ever.

What needs improvement?

Overall collaborations.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used it for one year.

What was my experience with deployment of the solution?

No issues.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

No issues.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

No issues.

How are customer service and technical support?

Customer Service:

A 10 out of 10.

Technical Support:

A 10 out of 10.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Jabber. It was less flexible, which is why we switched.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was easy and quick.

What about the implementation team?

It was implemented through a vendor team. I would give them a 10 out of 10.

What was our ROI?

Not applicable.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Not applicable.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Owner at Webinar Success
Consultant
WebEx Reporting Insanity

I just finished one month of repeated emails, phone calls, and online test sessions with Cisco WebEx tech support. We found the answer to the problem I originally reported to them and in an attempt to save others the same frustration I thought I would write it up in this post.

The symptom I observed was that the In-Event Activity Report for one of my WebEx Event Center webinars contained columns showing results for some of the polls we had run, but others were missing.

It turns out that this was because WEBEX ONLY CAPTURES IN-EVENT ACTIVITY INFORMATION WHILE THE RECORDER IS RUNNING.

My first two polls were just audience demographics, asked while giving the live audience their instructions about using the conferencing software. I don't record that, because viewers of the archive have no reason to care and they can't participate. I start the recording after giving instructions and before introducing the content. Turns out this is a very bad idea if you want a report.

If you look hard enough, you can find a WebEx Knowledge Base Article (WBX45170) that tells you "In-Event Activity Reports are only available for events recorded on the server (Network-Based Recording)." But it never mentions the fact that information is only captured while the recorder is on.

I can't think of any way to describe this other than product design insanity. Reports are vital records of what happened during a web session. They should be… must be… divorced from any decisions I make about whether I want to make an archive recording, what portions of the event I elect to record, and whether I store the recording on disk or the network server.

The In-Event Activity Report is very important in WebEx, because it offers the only combined, integrated record of attendee interactions. The only other way to see their chat messages, Q&A questions, or poll responses is to manually save multiple distinct files before you close your meeting session. And all three of those interaction reports are in significantly different formats. Hell, they don't even go to the same default directory on your hard drive.

I expect more from the market share leader in the world of web events. WebEx has a massive customer base, a long product history, and plenty of real world usage experience. We should not have to put up with substandard reporting of our critical event data.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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reviewer2194749 - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Project Manager at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
Real User
Top 10
Support available, scales well, but chat functionality could improve
Pros and Cons
  • "The most noteworthy aspect of Webex is its quality, which I found satisfactory without any notable issues."
  • "In terms of features, it would be beneficial for Webex to focus on improving its chat functionality to make it more user-friendly. Additionally, enhancing communication operations to create a friendlier user experience would be advantageous. Other individuals who have tried using it faced challenges when attempting to share content with third parties during conversations or meetings."

What is our primary use case?

We use Webex for conferencing.

What is most valuable?

The most noteworthy aspect of Webex is its quality, which I found satisfactory without any notable issues.

What needs improvement?

In terms of features, it would be beneficial for Webex to focus on improving its chat functionality to make it more user-friendly. Additionally, enhancing communication operations to create a friendlier user experience would be advantageous. Other individuals who have tried using it faced challenges when attempting to share content with third parties during conversations or meetings.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Webex for approximately five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

We encountered connectivity issues that could have stemmed from our network, the internet service provider (ISP), or other factors. It seemed to be an isolated incident, and I didn't have the opportunity to connect with tech support to diagnose the exact problem. It could have been related to an update or an issue with Webex itself. However, the problem was eventually resolved. While it was a significant concern for someone else, I had not personally received any complaints about it prior to that occurrence.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have three people in my group that have used Webex.

How are customer service and support?

Although there is internal technical support available, I didn't escalate the issue as it was resolved almost immediately. The presence of an active internal technical support team played a key role in swiftly fixing the problem.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have a preference for alternative tools. Regarding conferences, Webex is acceptable. I want to be honest with you about this. Connecting on Webex is actually easy. I would consider it to be on par with Zoom in terms of overall quality. However, I'm aware that some external users from the company's perspective have encountered certain issues that have hindered their conversations. Honestly, they weren't particularly enthusiastic about this solution. When I need to communicate with these external customers through Webex, they tend to choose another tool. This doesn't inspire much confidence in me, but I understand it's a personal matter. Perhaps the design could be improved, but that's also just my personal opinion. Apart from that, I believe Webex has all the necessary features. As a regular Zoom user, I simply prefer to stick with Zoom based on my own experiences and preferences. Additionally, I find it more useful to use Zoom for both personal and team purposes.

For my ideal solution, I would suggest taking the best features from various tools. For instance, I would incorporate Slack's messaging capabilities and Zoom's audio-video functionality. That combination would be perfect for me. If it were possible to also include elements from other platforms like Telegram and Webex, it would further enhance the overall solution.

What other advice do I have?

The solution requires maintenance. 

I rate Webex a seven out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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reviewer1404384 - PeerSpot reviewer
Solution Architect at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Simple implementation, easy to use, but distracting operation noises
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature of Webex is ease to use."
  • "The GUI of Webex should be improved. The connectivity for putting people inside the meetings or entering meetings is to be improved."

What is our primary use case?

We are using Webex for meetings.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of Webex is ease to use.

What needs improvement?

The GUI of Webex should be improved. The connectivity for putting people inside the meetings or entering meetings is to be improved. 

When you mute or unmute someone in Webex it causes a tone or a sound that can be distracting. For example, in Microsoft Teams when someone is muted or unmuted it is silent. When we have a meeting with 100 people the noises are too much. Webex needs to reduce the number of noises activated by using the solution.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Webex for approximately two years.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have approximately 100 people in m organization using this solution.

How are customer service and support?

I have not contacted the support from Webex.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have previously used Microsoft Teams and Zoom. 

Microsoft Teams and Zoom are better than Webex, I have not seen anything special features in Webex.

How was the initial setup?

The setup of Webex is simple.

What other advice do I have?

I have seen Webex improve over the past year. My most recent meeting using Webex was good. Before Webex was the worst meeting platform I used. Every time I went into a meeting, I hang up there for approximately 10 minutes sometimes till I was inside the meeting. Zoom or Microsoft Teams did not have this issue, I was quickly inside the meeting.

We mostly use Microsoft Teams in my organization. 

I rate Webex a seven 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.
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reviewer1037607 - PeerSpot reviewer
Account Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Real User
A stable and scalable solution with good tech support that has the hardware and camera features to track one's movements
Pros and Cons
  • "The camera moves in tandem with the person who is using it to communicate with the other participants."
  • "The interconnectivity of all of the solution's facilities and functions can be more complex than that which is involved in basic configuration, when equipment, telephone extensions or other mobile apps are thrown into the mix."

What is our primary use case?

We are using the latest version for Mac.

We primarily use the solution for meetings with coworkers. 

What is most valuable?

When the solution is used comprehensively, the hardware and camera features combine to make it better than all others I have encountered. This is because the camera moves in tandem with the person who is using it to communicate with the other participants. 

This is one of the solution's best features. I have not encountered such features with Zoom, which are essentially involve one-on-one meetings. Webex has the hardware to allow for this. 

What needs improvement?

The price should be improved significantly. The software, licenses and hardware combine to make the solution extremely expensive. 

The interconnectivity of all of the solution's facilities and functions can be more complex than that which is involved in basic configuration, when equipment, telephone extensions or other mobile apps are thrown into the mix. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

To be sure, the solution is stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is certainly scalable. A feature we were lacking in Mexico involved the capability to interconnect with the local telephone companies. We are talking about the prospect of increasing the usage. During this year and last, we increased the use of any kind of non-contact communication using Webex or Zoom, the latter being preferred by some our customers who have Zoom implemented it in their companies - the reason we utilize it. However, for internal use, we exclusively utilize Webex. 

How are customer service and support?

We receive good technical support from Cisco. 

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We have been using Webex since I first entered the company in 2012 or 2013, as the company places a premium on fiscal solutions. It is for this reason that it adopted this technology from the outset. 

The solution combines its hardware and camera features to give it a superior edge over all others, with the camera moving in pace with the person who is communicating with other participants. I consider this to be the solution's most valuable feature and have not encountered it with Zoom, which is basically geared towards one-on-one meetings. 

How was the initial setup?

The difficulty involved in the initial setup can vary. The solution is easy to configure for basic use, such as one-on-one meetings or those involving multiple parties. It is more difficult to interconnect all the facilities and functions when one adds equipment and telephone extensions or other mobile apps. 

While I do not recall how long the deployment took, the configuration of all of the functions lasted two or three days. However, there is a need to be certified by Cisco, Webex and IP telephony for this solution. 

What about the implementation team?

When it comes to the deployment and maintenance, there are a couple field agents who are responsible for this. 

What was our ROI?

I cannot say for certain whether we have seen an ROI, return on our investment. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I find the solution to be very expensive. The software, licensing and hardware add up significantly. 

I do not have the licensing figures offhand, but the prices vary with the features one wishes to add to the license. There exists the option of a free license for one-on-one or one-on-two video calls, but adding more people requires one to upgrade his license. 

The licensing fees vary with the features one utilizes, web or call conferencing incurring a basic licensing fee. An upgraded license is required if one wishes to add a mobile app or conference. There is, yet, a separate license for integrating one's computer, cell, office or desk phone. We are talking about a sort of unit for each of the features, different licensing fees applying for those which are basic, intermediate and complete. I believe these range from $120-$130 up to $700. 

What other advice do I have?

I feel the solution to be very complete. 

I am a Webex customer. 

While there are 20 to 25 people making use of the solution in our organization, we also use it with another company of ours which has implemented it and this places the number in the company at around 25 to 30 people. 

Each person has a different role and is dispersed in a disparate location in the north and center of Mexico. 

I would consider the move from on-premises to cloud-based implementation to be a positive step. This makes the solution a good instrument in such countries as the United States, the UK and Germany, where there is much integration with the local cell or telephone companies. We are talking about a good investment, as it allows one to integrate his office or home phones with the solution. 

I rate Webex as a nine out of ten. 

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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