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Senior Manager at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
It's user-friendly, but maybe it could be more integrated with other platforms
Pros and Cons
  • "Webex is user-friendly."
  • "Cisco could maybe make Webex more integrated and compatible with other platforms."

What is our primary use case?

Webex is my main mode of communication for meetings.

What is most valuable?

Webex is user-friendly.

What needs improvement?

Cisco could maybe make Webex more integrated and compatible with other platforms.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using Webex for quite a long time. It has been several years now. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate Webex seven out of 10. I would recommend it to others.

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Technology Innovation Officer at a real estate/law firm with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Simple installation, received return on investment, but stability could improve
Pros and Cons
  • "The installation of Webex is simple. You only need to click an executable file to run it. it is very easy."
  • "The solution at times is not stable."

What is our primary use case?

I am using Webex for virtual meetings.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Webex for approximately two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution at times is not stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability is not that good. If we small group meeting the solution is good, but if there is a large group of people to join the meeting then the network seems unstable.

We have approximately 1,000 users using this solution which consists of managers and officers.

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

I have previously used Zoom and Microsoft Teams. We switched to Webex because they had some local support here in Hong Kong.

How was the initial setup?

The installation of Webex is simple. You only need to click an executable file to run it. it is very easy.

What about the implementation team?

We did the installation of the solution.

We have one engineer that supports this solution.

What was our ROI?

We have received a return on investment. The solution has been useful for our organization.

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

There is a subscription needed to use this solution and we pay approximately $5,000 per year.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution for small group meetings.

I rate Webex a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Manager at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Nice tool for virtual meetings
Pros and Cons
  • "It's a nice tool for virtual meetings and I'm satisfied with its performance."
  • "This service could be improved by implementing integration with Microsoft platforms. If you are on a call with Webex, you can get a call from Teams or Skype for Business without receiving any indication."

What is our primary use case?

My primary use case of Webex is for virtual meetings. 

What is most valuable?

It's a nice tool for virtual meetings and I'm satisfied with its performance. 

What needs improvement?

This service could be improved by implementing integration with Microsoft platforms. If you are on a call with Webex, you can get a call from Teams or Skype for Business without receiving any indication. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used this solution a couple of times, mostly when I get a conference call invitation from other companies that use Webex. 

How was the initial setup?

Installation was straightforward. From a call invitation, you receive a link and can install it directly from the web. 

What about the implementation team?

I implemented myself. You don't need a technical team for deployment or maintenance. 

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I have also used Zoom, Skype for Business, and Teams. 

What other advice do I have?

I would rate this solution a nine out of ten. It is a nice tool, but I rarely use it because I only hold meetings over Webex when another company initiates the conference call with this software. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud
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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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System Administrator at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
Real User
Highly scalable and easy to work with
Pros and Cons
  • "I like Webex because it is easy to work with."
  • "It would be better if I could just join meetings directly on the web without extra downloads and steps."

What is most valuable?

I like Webex because it is easy to work with.

What needs improvement?

In terms of improvement, every time I want to join a meeting on the web, I have to download an extension or the desktop app. It would be better if I could just join meetings directly on the web without extra downloads and steps. Simplifying this process would make things more straightforward and convenient for users like me.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with Webex for almost four years.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I would rate the scalability as a ten out of ten. It is most suitable for small to medium businesses.

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

I have used Microsoft Teams along with other solutions like Webex, and in comparison, Teams stands out for its seamless integration with Office 365. The compatibility with business needs makes Teams a preferred choice. While both Teams and Webex serve their purposes, the ease of use and integration with Microsoft's suite of tools make Teams a more convenient option for me.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was not overly difficult, but it was time-consuming.

What other advice do I have?

For those considering using Webex, my advice would be to explore automation options, especially if there is an outside team involved. Automating certain tasks can streamline processes and make using Webex more efficient. Overall, I would rate Webex as an eight out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Senior Consultant at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Simple implementation, but lacking performance
Pros and Cons
  • "The implmentation of Webex is simple. It does not a lot of time."
  • "Webex could improve the performance."

What is our primary use case?

I use Webex for virtual meetings.

What needs improvement?

Webex could improve the performance.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Webex for approximately one year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Webex could be more stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have approximately 1,000 users using this solution in my organization.

How are customer service and support?

We have not contacted technical support.

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

I have used Skype for Business previously.

How was the initial setup?

The implmentation of Webex is simple. It does not a lot of time.

What other advice do I have?

We no longer use Webex because we found Microsoft Teams to be more stable.

I rate Webex a six out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Integration developer at Central bank of Egypt
Real User
Top 20
A powerful, stable, and perfect solution for virtual meetings
Pros and Cons
  • "It is very powerful and stable."
  • "When I use it personally, not in my enterprise, there is a time limit of about 60 minutes. After one hour, the call gets cut off. This limit should be increased."

What is our primary use case?

I use it for virtual meetings.

How has it helped my organization?

It is useful for me for having meetings with others and working well remotely.

What is most valuable?

It is very powerful and stable.

What needs improvement?

When I use it personally, not in my enterprise, there is a time limit of about 60 minutes. After one hour, the call gets cut off. This limit should be increased.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for about three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Its stability is good.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is 99% scalable. All employees in our company are using this solution.

How are customer service and support?

I don't have any experience with their support.

How was the initial setup?

It is easy.

What about the implementation team?

I can set it up myself.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate it a nine out of 10. It is perfect for communicating.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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