Some of our clients use Zoom for video conferencing, so we use it to have meetings with them.
Senior Information Technology System Engineer at State Informatics Limited
Stable, good quality, and the remote desktop control feature is helpful
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature is the remote desktop because sometimes we have to intervene and control the client's infrastructure."
- "I would like to be able to have multiple users open and collaborate on a document at the same time."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is the remote desktop because sometimes we have to intervene and control the client's infrastructure. The remote features all us to do this.
The conference call meeting is a good feature.
I get quick access and the performance is good.
The quality is good and video meetings are very clear.
What needs improvement?
I would like to be able to have multiple users open and collaborate on a document at the same time.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Zoom for two years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Zoom is a stable solution, which is why we're using it.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
This solution is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
I would rate the technical support an eight or nine out of ten.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Most of the time, we use Microsoft Teams for our meetings. Our choice of video conferencing or virtual meeting software depends on what the client is using.
With some of the other products that we have used, we have experienced poor quality and lost connections. I don't think that it is related to our network because when I switch to Zoom, it works fine.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, Zoom is a good product and I recommend that people use it.
I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
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Simple interface, the quality is good, and you can host a lot of people in a meeting
Pros and Cons
- "The interface makes it simple to use."
- "Having easier access to recorded meetings, being able to download them fast, and playing them back would be helpful."
What is our primary use case?
I use Zoom for video conferencing with my colleagues or with our partners.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features are the quality, the number of people that you can have in a meeting, and the interface.
The interface makes it simple to use.
What needs improvement?
I would like to see a "raise hand" feature added to Zoom that gets the presenter's attention.
Having easier access to recorded meetings, being able to download them fast, and playing them back would be helpful.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Zoom for a few years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This is a stable solution. We use Zoom occasionally and not on a daily basis but we have not had any trouble with crashes or glitches.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We use the software with our partners to conduct webinars and we haven't had any trouble with scalability that I know of.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
There are a lot of webinars that are transmitting in either Zoom or Webex but we normally use Zoom.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
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Sr. Sales Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Easy to set up, very reliable, and offers many great backgrounds
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is stable and reliable."
- "The solution could be a bit more user-friendly."
What is our primary use case?
I use the solution for meetings with friends or catching up with friends.
There are also some events I go to, which use to be physical, and now are virtual. There's a public speaking platform, a public speaking course that I participate in called Toastmaster.
I also use the product for work calls with vendors or prospective clients.
What is most valuable?
I enjoy the background options on offer.
The initial setup is straightforward.
The solution is stable and reliable.
The scalability has been good.
What needs improvement?
The solution could be a bit more user-friendly. Microsoft Teams, for example, is easier.
The stability could be a bit better. I find Microsoft Teams to be more stable.
The security could be stronger.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Zoom for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is reliable and the performance is good. I've never had stability issues. It doesn't crash or freeze. There aren't bugs or glitches.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
From what I have seen so far, the scalability is good. A company can easily expand it if they need to.
How are customer service and support?
I've never directly dealt with technical support. I can't speak to how helpful or responsive they would be if you needed help.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I'm also using Microsoft Teams. I prefer using Teams, as I'm more used to it and I find it more stable, and also more user-friendly.
How was the initial setup?
The initial implementation process was very simple and straightforward. It was not a complex or difficult process.
What about the implementation team?
The initial setup was handled with the help of my IT team.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay a yearly licensing fee. We have an internal team that deals with licensing, and therefore I can's speak to any extra costs involved.
What other advice do I have?
I'm a generic user. I don't have a business relationship with Zoom.
I am using a current version of the solution.
I would recommend them to use Teams for a professional setup, as it's more stable and more user-friendly. From what I understand, there are more security measures there, since it's a Microsoft product. I prefer that.
I would rate the solution at an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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Sales Director at CLoud3 Solutions Pte Ltd
Stable, adjustable video quality, and simple installation
Pros and Cons
- "Zoom has good integration and allows users to adjust the video image, other solutions I have used do not have this feature."
What is our primary use case?
I use Zoom for virtual meetings.
What is most valuable?
Zoom has good integration and allows users to adjust the video image, other solutions I have used do not have this feature.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Zoom for approximately two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Zoom is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I have found Zoom to be scalable.
We have approximately 30 people using this solution in our organization.
How are customer service and support?
I have not needed to contact the support because I have not had an issue.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have previously used Microsoft Teams.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is straightforward and did not take a lot of time.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We are on an annual license for the solution. The price of the solution could be less expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Zoom a ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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Operations Manager at Cognitive Global
Great for virtual meetings; can be used anywhere and anytime
Pros and Cons
- "Easy to use whenever and wherever necessary."
- "The solution lacks security."
What is our primary use case?
I use this product on a daily basis for virtual meetings and calls. We are a relatively small organization but use it often. I also use it for some of my private calls.
What is most valuable?
Zoom is very easy to use and the scheduling is very good. We can share a link whenever and wherever we like.
What needs improvement?
The solution should be more secure because sometimes files are shared and presentations are recorded.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Zoom for almost two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is quite good; I'm using the free version, so there is a 40-minute time limit. Everyone knows about that and it's not a big issue, you can always reconnect.
How was the initial setup?
The setup is very easy, anyone can do it.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the solution eight out of 10.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Lead Presales at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Easy to set up and simple to use with a great end-user experience
Pros and Cons
- "The product is quite secure and you can use it remotely. I've never heard of there being any security issues."
- "The product could use some more automation."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for virtual meetings.
What is most valuable?
The solution is simple to use. Anyone can use it. The product offers a free version as well as an enterprise version.
During the lockdown pandemic situation, every other person was using Zoom. Even most of the schools and education customers, have been using Zoom only, and they are using the free version. Some are using the enterprise version as well. Even students find it user-friendly. There are not many things to configure.
The solution is stable.
The scalability is very good.
My end-user experience has been very positive.
The product is quite secure and you can use it remotely. I've never heard of there being any security issues.
The installation is very straightforward.
What needs improvement?
I haven't looked into the potential to integrate anything into this product. I'm not sure if that's possible.
The product could use some more automation. We'd like it if there was a particular API that could be connected with other applications so that I can create a ticket and have a Zoom meeting sent and automatically start.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've been using the solution for about a year or so.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We have found the product to be stable. there are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable and the performance is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability potential is excellent. If a company needs to expand it, it can.
We currently have 20 users on the solution, however, we have a client that has well over 100 users. Just the technical team uses it. There are engineers and managers that use it.
How are customer service and support?
I've never directly dealt with technical support. I can't speak to how helpful or responsive they might be.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We've also used Cisco Webex and Skype for Business. We use Zoom and Skype for meetings. WebEx we haven't used in a while.
If you go for Webex or something like that, it has its own infrastructure at times and other things are there. Plus, the licensing is heavy. For Zoom, it is not like that. It is pretty simple and handy. In Cisco, there are many options available, however, you have to configure some of the settings and you need to know the licensing structure at the time of installation. It's more complex.
How was the initial setup?
We found the implementation process to be very simple. It's not overly complex. The first-time installation took me one or two days to complete with the fine-tuning and everything that was involved.
What about the implementation team?
We're able to handle implementation ourselves. We didn't need any assistance with any outside help like consultants or integrators.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution requires a subscription-based license. You can also use the free version of the solution, which doesn't cost anything. However, it doesn't have all of the features.
The pricing is reasonable, especially if you compare it to other solutions on the market.
What other advice do I have?
We're a customer and an end-user of Zoom.
As it's a cloud-based solution, we are using always the latest version.
I'd rate the solution at a nine out of ten.
I'd recommend it to other users.
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.
EVP Technical Services at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
High quality communication, plenty of functionality, and operates in low bandwidth
Pros and Cons
- "The quality of the connection from Zoom is very good. There are many functions and features available. I am only a basic user and it has more than I will ever use. It has lower bandwidths than other products that we have used and has worked well. It is important to have good quality sound and video than anything else."
- "The stability has been good but it could still improve. However, I have not found a better solution."
What is our primary use case?
I use Zoom for communication.
What is most valuable?
The quality of the connection from Zoom is very good. There are many functions and features available. I am only a basic user and it has more than I will ever use. It has lower bandwidths than other products that we have used and has worked well. It is important to have good quality sound and video than anything else.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Zoom for approximately three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability has been good but it could still improve. However, I have not found a better solution.
How are customer service and support?
I have not ever needed to use technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used Microsoft Teams and when comparing it to Zoom, Teams is more bandwidth-heavy, I find it cuts out a lot. I am generally in low bandwidth areas these days and I find it problematic to keep up with the conversations. Teams is similar to Zoom in which they both have a lot of features.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The cost of Zoom is approximately $150 USD annually.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Zoom a ten 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.
Account Manager, Cybersecurity at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Cost-effective, simple to install, and user-friendly
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature is the ease of use."
- "Zoom security could be improved."
What is our primary use case?
We use Zoom primarily for virtual meetings.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is the ease of use.
It is very simple to use.
What needs improvement?
Zoom security could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Zoom for two to three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Zoom is a stable product.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Zoom is scalable.
We currently have two main users, because we have a shared account.
How are customer service and support?
We have not contacted technical support.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward.
This solution will be deployed and maintained by one technical person.
What about the implementation team?
We completed the installation ourselves.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis.
There are some additional costs.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others who are considering using it.
It's easy to use, and cost-effective.
I would rate Zoom an eight 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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