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Senior Manager-Collaboration (Presales) at syndrometech
Real User
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. 

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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.
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Senior Network Engineer at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Consultant
It enables scheduling of the audio bridge with random conference codes.

What is most valuable?

WebEx Integration to Outlook helps our users to schedule audio conference meetings with a push of a button. It is easy to use. This product enables scheduling of the audio bridge with random conference codes.

How has it helped my organization?

I don’t have an example to share. This is basically a cost avoidance solution at this time. In the future it may change the way the organization functions which we support, as soon as they drive more adoption of video and web collaboration available with CWMS.

What needs improvement?

CWMS on-premises solution does not integrate either with CMR nor with Jabber as of yet. There is no video integration with other Cisco endpoints such as DX80, DX650, or the new Cisco IP Phones 8845 or 8865 video phones. These are the areas where it could improve.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used this solution for more than 18 months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

There is an issue with MR2 that was fixed with a special hot fix or MR3. If you host or join an audio bridge only by phone, the meeting never ends. However, after reaching two concurrent meetings, you are not able to start a new meeting.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The CWMS large deployment is limited to 2,000 concurrent participants. There is no way to increase this limit by using the same website. A new website name and additional resources are required in order to expand; this is not easy to support.

How are customer service and technical support?

I would give the technical support a 8/10 rating.

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

They started using MeetingPlace and followed the path to upgrade to WebEx on-premises as Cisco acquired MeetingPlace.

How was the initial setup?

The setup was quite straightforward.

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

It all depends on what your needs are. Employ this solution for only the US audio conference when you already have Cisco Workspace Licensing, then it makes sense. I don’t know what TCO would be if you need this for the international audio conference and if you don’t have the Cisco IP telephone or if you are using the Cisco user licensing.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We did not evaluate other options.

What other advice do I have?

Take into consideration your user needs, what user experience you want to deliver, and of course how this solution will play with your existing unified or non-communications ecosystem.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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FabricioCosta - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Engineer Expert at World Wide Technology
Real User
Top 20
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.
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    SAMU DAVID - PeerSpot reviewer
    Cloud/Container Engineer at Vismaya
    Real User
    Top 20
    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.
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    Robinson Maina - PeerSpot reviewer
    Network and Security Engineer at a comms service provider with 11-50 employees
    Real User
    Top 10
    Very flexible and offers good integration with LMS software
    Pros and Cons
    • "The product's initial setup is easy."
    • "Webex is a very demanding application, so it requires a very heavy bandwidth."

    What is our primary use case?

    I use the solution in my company for meetings and training. The tool has a lot of good features, including screen sharing features, and it also provides a good user experience.

    What needs improvement?

    Webex is a very demanding application, so it requires a very heavy bandwidth. The aforementioned area can be considered for improvement in the product. The pros of the product overshadow the product's cons.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Webex for five years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Stability-wise, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

    How are customer service and support?

    The solution's technical support is good. I rate the technical support a ten out of ten.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Positive

    How was the initial setup?

    I rate the product's initial setup phase a two on a scale of one to ten, where ten points mean it is very difficult to deploy.

    The product's initial setup is easy.

    The solution can be deployed in a few minutes.

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

    Webex is a cheaply priced tool.

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    Compared to the other products in the market, I feel Webex is better.

    What other advice do I have?

    The video quality offered by the product is very good for our company's remote meetings.

    The product is very flexible, and it can be integrated easily with other platforms. The product integrates very well with LMS software products.

    I don't know if any maintenance is required for the product.

    I rate the overall tool a ten out of ten.

    Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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    RemkeRutgers - PeerSpot reviewer
    IT architect at Rutgers IT
    Real User
    Top 20
    A video conferencing solution that can accomodate a large number of users
    Pros and Cons
    • "I like that it can accommodate larger groups of listeners. I think in my client's organization, they use Webex for meetings with a larger group of listeners. I believe Skype For Business is not preferred. I think they use Webex or their own custom platform because it accommodates more users in one meeting."
    • "It would be better if it were more secure. I do expect Webex to keep up with hackers and their latest techniques."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use Webex for meetings. I get a meeting link, log in, and follow it. If a client update comes through, I follow the updates or postpone it for a day because I'm very busy. But otherwise, I simply follow the updates.

    My company is a one-woman company, and I use it when working for a client and on a personal basis. I sometimes use Skype or a video call on WhatsApp, but that's not really a meeting platform. Those are then personal video calls.

    What is most valuable?

    I like that it can accommodate larger groups of listeners. I think in my client's organization, they use Webex for meetings with a larger group of listeners. I believe Skype For Business is not preferred. I think they use Webex or their own custom platform because it accommodates more users in one meeting

    What needs improvement?

    It would be better if it were more secure. I do expect Webex to keep up with hackers and their latest techniques.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been regularly using Webex for six or eight months.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    Webex seems like a scalable solution. I have attended meetings with hundreds of users or hundreds of listeners. But I haven't had meetings with thousands of users in one session. Large meetings have a practical problem as people want a chance to say what they want to say, but that's an organizational thing and not a technical thing.

    How was the initial setup?

    For me, the initial setup was very straightforward. I have been a software developer in the past, so give me software, and I will install it and use it. 

    What about the implementation team?

    I implemented this solution.

    What other advice do I have?

    On a scale from one to ten, I would give Webex an eight.

    Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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    Senior Manager at RP Sanjiv Goenka Group
    Real User
    Stable, secure, and works without issue
    Pros and Cons
    • "The product is quite secure. Other products, such as Zoom, have had security issues raised in the media."
    • "The interface could be a bit more user-friendly."

    What is our primary use case?

    We only use the solution for virtual meetings. 

    What is most valuable?

    The stability, as well as the performance of the solution, are very good.

    What we have seen from, for example, Google Meet, is that there is some kind of disruption or some issues which we have been facing. However, with WebEx, we have not faced any kind of issue. 

    The product is quite secure. Other products, such as Zoom, have had security issues raised in the media. With WebEx, we are assured our internal meetings are protected. 

    What needs improvement?

    The interface could be a bit more user-friendly.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    We first had it installed with the pandemic started. We've been using it since around 2020. 

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    The product is quite stable and the performance is good. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable. 

    How are customer service and support?

    We have our own internal support. We have one manager and four or five engineers who basically handle all issues. I don't directly deal with the troubleshooting and cannot speak to the process. 

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

    I'm also familiar with Zoom and Google Meet. We use these as well as WebEx. In fact, before we started using WebEx, we used Google Meet specifically.

    Prior to that, we had more physical, in-person meetings, however, the pandemic has changed how we do meetings now, and we do much more virtual meetings.

    WebEx is more secure than, for example, Zoom.

    How was the initial setup?

    As a cloud-based solution, the initial implementation is quite simple and straightforward. It's not complete or difficult at all. There is no physical installation required.

    What other advice do I have?

    We're using the latest version of the solution. I cannot speak to the exact version number.

    I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten. We've been pretty happy with its capabilities overall. 

    I would definitely recommend the solution to other users and organizations. 

    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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    Ahmed  Helmy - PeerSpot reviewer
    Sr. Director, Business Development & Sales Operations at connect professional services
    Reseller
    Top 5Leaderboard
    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
    Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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