Regional Councillor at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Has good screen sharing capability but is difficult to collaborate on the spot
Pros and Cons
  • "The screen sharing feature is valuable. It is easy to set up a meeting if you are on a call with a non Teams user if you need to do screen sharing."
  • "It is difficult to collaborate."

What is our primary use case?

Right now for meetings, we are using Zoom. We use it for video communications. Since the pandemic started we started using Zoom. Our first experience we had a problem with security. We got people bombing the meetings. 

What is most valuable?

The screen sharing feature is valuable. It is easy to set up a meeting if you are on a call with a non Teams user if you need to do screen sharing. COVID-19 is showing us a new way to communicate, that everything doesn't have to be face to face meetings. And so the more you can really understand the capability of the software, the better you are.

What needs improvement?

It is difficult to collaborate. You have to book a meeting first before being able to do anything. We have had experiences where the meeting has frozen. We had to shut it down and get back on again to keep going. Zoom has privacy issues and also stability issues. I would like to see integrations into other applications. It would be nice to have multiple people be able to collaborate on the same screen.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Zoom for three or four months. Since the Pandemic started.

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Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I would much rather be using Teams and be able to dial up anybody. With Teams, you can collaborate and share files with anybody. Teams are more dynamic. We have also used Skype.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Zoom at a five on a scale of 10. I don't think it has all the integration. This is also because of security issues.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Private Cloud
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Enterprise Engineer at Computech Limited
Real User
An extremely significant time saver for our employees
Pros and Cons
  • "It allows for both support and communication at the same time."
  • "When sharing a screen, it's only dedicated to one particular window, not multiple windows"

What is our primary use case?

Our primary use case is for our engineers who spend some of their time working remotely. For now we have four people in the company using the solution but we're in the process of encouraging use of the solution for our customers who need support so they will no longer need to go to customer sites. The main reason is that when it gets to the level of engineering, we need to dedicate a particular team to do the remote support and they need to work on something which can be used easily at any time. I'm an enterprise engineer and we're a customer of Zoom. 

What is most valuable?

The valuable feature of Zoom is that it's easy to setup and is very user friendly. It allows for both support and communication at the same time.

What needs improvement?

The only limitation is that when you're sharing your screen, it's only dedicated to one particular window, not multiple windows, as opposed to Teamviewer where you can have the entire environment and access the laptop rather than sharing a window. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used the solution for 18 months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I find it more stable than other products such as AnyDesk or Teamviewer.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It's a scalable solution. 

How are customer service and technical support?

I haven't needed technical support because it was easy for me to navigate through and find what I was looking for. It is self-explanatory. If you want a meeting, you look for a meeting. If you want support, you go for support and it's open, transparent.

How was the initial setup?

Initial setup is very straightforward.

What other advice do I have?

It's important to create an awareness of the product and its uses to customers because most customers over here don't understand what Zoom is. This is not only for meetings but for our technical support. It saves us so much time not having to travel great distances. 

It's straightforward and very easy to implement. It doesn't need any dedicated process to install or to configure. All you need is just an email account or a Facebook account and you're good to go.

I would rate this product a nine out of 10. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Senior Systems Administrator - Microsoft & LINUX at TCS Pvt. Ltd.
Real User
Easy to use, works well with low bandwidth, and saves us a lot of money in travel expenses
Pros and Cons
  • "The best thing about Zoom is that it is very easy to use."
  • "It is important for us to have Zoom integration with our Active Directory environment."

What is our primary use case?

We have more than twenty area offices across the country, and this solution provides us with Video Conferencing for collaboration and meetings.

How has it helped my organization?

Previously, our management or training staff had to travel cross-country for meetings. The expenses associated with transportation and lodging were significant. Now with the help of this solution, we can create an interactive session with our audience. We have met deadlines related to business issues and making decisions with the help of Zoom VC. It is a very cost-effective solution.

What is most valuable?

The best thing about Zoom is that it is very easy to use. You can easily schedule a meeting and invite anyone, with or without a Zoom account. It is also able to integrate with Polycom devices.

What needs improvement?

It is important for us to have Zoom integration with our Active Directory environment.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

We have conducted lots of meetings with Zoom and have found it to be a very stable solution.

How are customer service and technical support?

We have had a good experience with customer support. They immediately respond to our queries and problems. 

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

We had previously used Polycom, but it did not work well in a low bandwidth environment.

How was the initial setup?

It is a cloud-based solution, so installation does not require too much expertise.

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

Zoom is a very cheaply priced video conferencing solution, and using this product has saved our business a lot of expense.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We evaluated Lifesize Video Conferencing, Onstream Webcasting, and ClickMeeting. These VC solutions did not fulfill our requirements.

What other advice do I have?

If you have a large audience then you must go with the Zoom Video Conferencing Solution. With this solution, you will have good picture quality without any distortion, and you will enjoy multiple features at a very cheap price.

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IT Consultant at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Stable and good functionality
Pros and Cons
  • "Overall Zoom functions well."
  • "The updating feature of Zoom needs to be improved."

What is most valuable?

Overall Zoom functions well.

What needs improvement?

The updating feature of Zoom needs to be improved. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Zoom for approximately two years.

How are customer service and support?

I have not needed to contact the support of Zoom.

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

I have used TeamViewer and StarLeaf.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Zoom an eight out of ten.

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Chief Information Officer at SYNOVA CONSULTANCT
Real User
Quick installation, useful screen sharing, but dashboard could improve
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature of Zoom is having the ability to be able to share your screen and chat whilst you're online."
  • "Zoom could improve by having more dashboards."

What is our primary use case?

We are using Zoom for meetings.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of Zoom is having the ability to be able to share your screen and chat whilst you're online.

What needs improvement?

Zoom could improve by having more dashboards.

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?

I have not had any issues with the stability of Zoom.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have approximately 10 people using the solution at my organization. We plan to increase usage in the next nine months.

How are customer service and support?

I have not contacted the support from Zoom.

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

I have used Microsoft Teams.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very easy, it only takes a few minutes.

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

I am using the free version of Zoom.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate Zoom a seven out of ten.

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First Vice President/ Private Banking Manager at Eastwest Bank
Real User
Straightforward setup, stable, but could be more user-friendly
Pros and Cons
  • "Zoom is a stable solution."
  • "Zoom could improve by being more user-friendly."

What is our primary use case?

I am using Zoom for online courses because my professor uses it. I watch my classes on Zoom

I both the Zoom application and I use web-based version.

What needs improvement?

Zoom could improve by being more user-friendly.

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.

How are customer service and support?

I have not used the technical support from Zoom.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of Zoom is simple, it is similar to any other application.

What about the implementation team?

I did the implementation of Zoom myself.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Zoom a six out of ten.

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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
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Engineering Manager, R&D at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Top 20
Easy to set up and use with excellent performance
Pros and Cons
  • "It was easy to use for screen sharing or sharing applications."
  • "I can't speak of any shortcomings. It worked fine."

What is our primary use case?

We used the solution mainly for virtual meetings.

What is most valuable?

Although sometimes the latency of the network is high, it was performing well, even when using the video features. 

It was easy to use for screen sharing or sharing applications. 

It was also easy to use on the phone. It was straightforward. 

The solution is stable.

It's easy to set up.

What needs improvement?

I can't speak of any shortcomings. It worked fine.

For how long have I used the solution?

During the COVID crisis, we started using Zoom, which means we started using it about a year ago. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The product was stable. There were no bugs or glitches. It didn't crash or freeze. The performance was very high.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We didn't experience that much from a scalability point of view. Most of the meetings were team meetings where the number of people connecting was not that high. I cannot verify its ability to scale. We have, however, used it with 20 people at once easily and never ran into issues.

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

We have previously used Skype at the company as well. We do not use it anymore. We also use Microsoft Teams alongside Zoom. However, the company has established Teams as the standard product now.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very straightforward and simple. 

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

I had my license and the company also had a license. I'm not sure how affordable it is for a company, however, they do make it very affordable for individual users.

What other advice do I have?

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

I would rate the solution at a nine out of ten. I was pretty happy with its capabilities. I'd say that it's easy to use on any device and very simple in general. Therefore, I'd easily recommend it to others to try.

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