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reviewer1098198 - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
Real User
Comparable with other products, good screen share, and good functionality
Pros and Cons
  • "Screen share is the most valuable feature."
  • "An opportunity they could benefit from would be a version that includes meeting transcription. I usually use a third-party product to do transcription."

What is most valuable?

Screen share is the most valuable feature.

What needs improvement?

An opportunity they could benefit from would be a version that includes meeting transcription. I usually use a third-party product to do transcription.

In terms of Screen share, it would be helpful to have more control over what is being presented on the screen. They may have that functionality, but I've never used it. For example, being able to click back to look at previous slides, even though the presenter has gone forward, or having some type of pointer mechanism that helps to call out different areas of the screen when presenting.

They may already have a function for this that I am not aware of, but I would like to see more whiteboarding capabilities. I would think of this in terms of post-it notes or other things where you can facilitate some interactive engagement. There are products like Miro and CloudBoard, as well as a slew of others of a similar nature. I believe Microsoft Teams has something similar built-in. But, given how much time people spend in online meetings, I believe there should be ways to engage or create more engagement with the participants.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Webex for approximately six months.

We use the most current Windows-based version.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Overall, it is pretty reliable. Webex is fairly stable.

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How are customer service and support?

I have not had to use technical support.

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

I am also using Zoom. I use Zoom more frequently than I have used Webex.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I have been doing some research on Robotic Process Automation, Automation Anywhere, and UiPath.

What other advice do I have?

I would suggest going through some type of tutorial. There's functionality under the hood that isn't always obvious, or necessarily easy to find. I have run into this type of problem before, such as how to flip the switch so that when you start a meeting, you're not automatically muted, and so on. You have to understand your configuration settings so that you don't waste time on silly challenges, particularly when you're in the middle of a meeting.

I would rate Webex a nine out of ten. I think it's comparable to other products on the market. I have a preference for Zoom just because I am more familiar with it and its capabilities. But apart from that, I think it's a decent product.

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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reviewer935628 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr.Manager at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
No licensing fees, stable, simple to install, and easy to use
Pros and Cons
  • "The GUI is nice and easy to operate."
  • "It should be more integrated with third-party vendors."

What is our primary use case?

We use Webex for virtual meetings.

What is most valuable?

The GUI is nice and easy to operate.

What needs improvement?

It should be more integrated with third-party vendors.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with Webex off and on for a couple of years.

We are using the latest version.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Webex is a stable product.

How are customer service and support?

I have never needed to contact Webex technical support.

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

We also use Skype when Webex is not required.

We have recently upgraded to Teams.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is similar to Zoom. It is straightforward and easy to install.

The installation takes less than 10 minutes.

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

There are no licensing fees.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others.

I would rate Webex a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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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.

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 technical 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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DharmeshPatel - PeerSpot reviewer
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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Marcelo Andretta - PeerSpot reviewer
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
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:
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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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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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