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reviewer1248843 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Category Buyer Technology at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
The breakout rooms are good for training exercise, but we sometimes have connection issues

What is most valuable?

Zoom's breakout rooms are an interesting feature that is quite useful for conducting exercises during training. I don't think Teams has this. I also like the recording capabilities, but that depends on the type of privileges that the user has. Not everybody in the organization has the ability to record. 

What needs improvement?

We sometimes have difficulties connecting, but I never know if it's an issue with Zoom or the network. I would say it's Zoom because we have been working quite a lot from home. However, I would generally say I have not experienced that many issues with Zoom. I'm satisfied.

For how long have I used the solution?

We've been using Zoom within the company for the past two years or so.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Our organization has around a thousand people, and Zoom is the standard tool we have been using.

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What other advice do I have?

I rate Zoom seven out of 10. 

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1330479 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Solutions Engineer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
It's a stable solution for internal and external meetings
Pros and Cons
  • "Zoom is scalable. We have about 10,000 users at my company."
  • "Zoom's drawing tools could be better integrated."

What is our primary use case?

We use Zoom for internal and external meetings. 

What needs improvement?

Zoom's drawing tools could be better integrated. 

For how long have I used the solution?

We've been using Zoom for about two years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Zoom is stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Zoom is scalable.  We have about 10,000 users at my company. 

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

We used Webex in the past. 

How was the initial setup?

Zoom is a cloud service. I think we only have to pay for the license. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate Zoom nine out of 10.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1551195 - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems Engineer at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Video access is a great feature that improves communication
Pros and Cons
  • "The product has video access which is a great feature."
  • "Troubleshooting can be complicated."

What is our primary use case?

I've been using this solution for meetings, both within the company and externally with our customers. 

What is most valuable?

I like that Zoom provides video access, which I believe provides for better communication and a more relaxed situation. I know some people don't like it, but I do. I'm not a power user but it suits my requirements and does what I need. 

What needs improvement?

Troubleshooting on Zoom can be complicated. You can get a message: "I can't find your camera." It worked yesterday but it doesn't work today. The problem is that the camera is not available in Windows. It requires Windows troubleshooting skills. Zoom uses what Windows offers and Windows fails to offer the camera. The same holds for audio. If you switch to a different headphone in the middle of a meeting, Zoom can't find it because it's a Windows problem. It usually requires canceling the call, fixing the problem and calling again. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is quite scalable, I can invite up to 50 people onto a call and I can invite 100 people if I have that kind of license. 

How was the initial setup?

I find the initial setup a little awkward. 

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

Licensing costs depend on the number of people per call and the length of calls. There is a standard license for 50 participants that we use. Above that number, you need a special license.

What other advice do I have?

I find Zoom easier to use and easier to troubleshoot than Microsoft Teams so I would recommend it. 

I rate Zoom eight out of 10. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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GIS Scientist at MIT
Real User
Straightforward to use, good for communication tasks, and offers decent pricing
Pros and Cons
  • "I'm not a really technologically sophisticated user. From my point of view, if I can use it, it's likely very straightforward."
  • "I'd like for there to be more integrations possible in the future."

What is our primary use case?

I primarily use Zoom for conferencing. 

What is most valuable?

I don't have a problem with the pricing. 

I'm not a really technologically sophisticated user. I just use it. From my point of view, if I can use it, it's likely very straightforward. 

It's very helpful for communicating with others.

What needs improvement?

It's hard for me to find where the button is in order to start a call. The setup could be a bit simpler. That's it. Everything else is pretty simple.

I'd like for there to be more integrations possible in the future.

If there was an easy way to share files, that would be ideal.

They could improve their permission settings a little bit.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used the solution for one year. It hasn't been that long. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is a bit difficult in that I always have trouble finding the button to initiate the process.

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

The pricing is decent and I don't consider it to be overly expensive. 

What other advice do I have?

I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten. It's very useful for conferencing and works well, however, there's always room for improvement.

I'm just a customer and an end-user.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1347786 - PeerSpot reviewer
Backend Infrastructure Manager at a pharma/biotech company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Easy to install, simple to use, and straightforward to access
Pros and Cons
  • "The installation process is very simple."
  • "I can't speak to any aspect that needs improvement."

What is our primary use case?

I use the solution for digital calls. I keep in touch with family and friends using it.

What is most valuable?

It's very simple to use. 

The video conferencing is great and very easy to access.

It's helpful for sharing information and communication.

The installation process is very simple.

The stability is very good.

What needs improvement?

I can't speak to any aspect that needs improvement.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used the solution for about half a year at this point. It's been around six months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability is great. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. 

How are customer service and support?

I've never directly dealt with technical support from Zoom. I wouldn't be able to rate their services. 

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

I've also used Skype.

While I typically use Zoom to cover my personal needs, my previous employer used Microsoft Teams and I'm pretty familiar with that solution as well. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was straightforward and simple. I would rate the process at a five out of five for the level of the simplicity involved. 

The process itself is relatively quick.

What about the implementation team?

I was able to handle the implementation myself. It's not difficult. I did not need outside assistance. 

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

I can't speak to the exact costs of the solution. It's not an aspect I dealt with.

What other advice do I have?

We have web-based access to the service.

I'm not sure which version of the solution I'm currently using. 

I would recommend the product to others. 

I'd rate the solution overall at an eight out of ten. It does what I need it to do.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Senior Oracle Analytics Cloud Consultant at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
In-meeting whiteboard, good recording capabilities, and does not require installation
Pros and Cons
  • "Zoom helps us because it provides a whiteboard during the meeting. This is a very good feature."
  • "The interface requires some slight improvement in that it could better show the meeting attendees."

What is our primary use case?

We use Zoom for our virtual meetings. Specifically, whenever we require a face-to-face meeting, or screen sharing, or content sharing during the meeting, we use Zoom.

What is most valuable?

Zoom helps us because it provides a whiteboard during the meeting. This is a very good feature. Most of the time, we have to show flow diagrams during our meetings and the whiteboard is helpful in this regard.

We can save a recording of each of our meetings.

What needs improvement?

The interface requires some slight improvement in that it could better show the meeting attendees. Essentially, the interface could be more user-friendly.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Zoom for approximately a year and a half.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Zoom is used extensively and it is quite stable. Currently, all of the employees in the organization use it, almost on a daily basis. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This is a scalable solution. We have nearly 10,000 users and if our headcount increases, our usage of Zoom will also increase.

How are customer service and support?

When the users have problems, they do not reach out to Zoom's technical support directly. Rather, they reach out to the organization's technical support group. As such, I have never been in contact with Zoom.

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

We did not use another virtual meeting solution before implementing Zoom.

How was the initial setup?

As a cloud-based product, it does not require installation.

It is similar to a subscription-based model where you get a login ID and password, and then you can utilize it.

What about the implementation team?

Because it doesn't need to be installed, the technical team is not involved. Each user can do it by themself.

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

Zoom is licensed as a subscription model and it is available on a monthly or yearly basis.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We did not evaluate other options.

What other advice do I have?

This is a good product and I definitely recommend it for others who are interested in using it.

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1155309 - PeerSpot reviewer
Head Of Information Security at a training & coaching company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Good call quality, facilitates collaboration, and good technical support
Pros and Cons
  • "The collaboration features are good."
  • "The cost should be cheaper."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use Zoom for internal communication.

What is most valuable?

The quality of the calls and usability are good features.

The collaboration features are good.

What needs improvement?

The cost should be cheaper.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Zoom for between two and three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

We use Zoom almost every day and I haven't had any problems with the connection.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

For us, scalability has been good. Everyone in the organization uses it and we have approximately 700 people.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is quite straightforward.

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

The licensing fees are quite expensive.

What other advice do I have?

In summary, this is a good product and I think that they are doing well with keeping it up to date in terms of features.

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1144878 - PeerSpot reviewer
Regional Sales Manager Iberia Manager at a security firm with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
Simple to use, helpful virtual backgrounds, and meetings can host a lot of people
Pros and Cons
  • "The high capacity means that you can have a lot of people in the same meeting. I once attended a meeting with approximately 400 people."
  • "The chat functionality that is included is always in plain text, and you cannot change fonts by making them bold or italic. It's a very plain and basic chat."

What is our primary use case?

Zoom is the product that we usually use for virtual meetings.

How has it helped my organization?

Having virtual meetings with Zoom makes life easier these days.

What is most valuable?

Zoom is quite simple to use.

The virtual backgrounds are very useful because you can participate in a video conference from anywhere, and you do not have to show other people where you are.

The high capacity means that you can have a lot of people in the same meeting. I once attended a meeting with approximately 400 people.

What needs improvement?

The chat functionality that is included is always in plain text, and you cannot change fonts by making them bold or italic. It's a very plain and basic chat. That said, other similar solutions that I have used, including Microsoft Teams and BlueJeans, have the same limitations. They put a lot of effort into video conferencing but they seem to forget about the chat feature inside the tool.

It would be helpful if there were tabs available inside the meeting, where you could chat with people privately. As it is now, it's not very easy to do. Having tabs would allow you to have multiple conversations open for text chat during a meeting.

Also, when you want to chat with somebody, a search feature should be available. If you have to select the user and if there is a list of 300 people in the same meeting, it's difficult to find the person that you want to reach. Being able to search for them would be helpful.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Zoom for approximately three years. My company switched to it just before the pandemic, perhaps in July or August of 2019.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

With Zoom, I've never had any problem with stability.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It seems that this solution is very scalable. I participated in a company meeting with approximately 400 people, all at the same time. Everybody in the company has a Zoom account.

How are customer service and support?

In the beginning, we had contact with Zoom for training. Beyond that, at least in my experience, I have never had to contact technical support.

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

I use other platforms for meetings, including Microsoft Teams and BlueJeans, depending on what the customer is using. When I arrange a meeting, it is always done using Zoom. However, if I attend a meeting organized by another person then I have to use the platform that the client is using.

Zoom is the most stable of these solutions that I have tested over the past three years.

How was the initial setup?

I am just a user and downloaded the client in order to use it. The initial setup is very easy from the user's perspective. You press the Next button on several screens and it's finished.

What about the implementation team?

I installed it on my own.

Very little maintenance is required. When a new version is released, the solution informs you and then asks whether you want to download and install it. You can say Yes or No, depending on how much of a hurry you are in to attend the next meeting. From a client perspective, the update process is very easy to follow. You press the Next button several times, and it retains the configuration that you had. You don't need to re-sign in.

It seems quite easy and overall, it is the easiest solution that I have used.

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

In addition to any licensing fees, we hired Zoom to provide training to us in small groups.

What other advice do I have?

In summary, this is a good video conference solution and I recommend it.

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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