Webex Contact Center
User-Friendly and Insightful, Yet Slightly Laggy
WebRTC Agent Desktop Issues and Limited Team-Level Configuration Flexibility
Omnichannel features have improved collaboration and now provide smoother virtual meetings
What is our primary use case?
Cisco Webex Contact Center is primarily used to work with other organizations outside of Teams. The typical clients are in the defense industry.
What is most valuable?
The best features of Cisco Webex Contact Center are the ease of use. The platform has pretty standard features, but it is definitely easy to use. The impact of the omnichannel communication on customer experience consistency is quite good.
What needs improvement?
I haven't used the AI-powered chatbots yet. I haven't utilized the real-time data insight.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used Webex for probably about five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
There are not a lot of issues with it.
How are customer service and support?
I would rate the support or customer service with Cisco an 8. When we deal with them, there is sometimes a lot of back and forth due to our unique requirements, as nobody is perfect.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We switched from Polycom.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup for Webex was straightforward.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
The main differences I have seen between Polycom and Cisco Webex Contact Center is that Webex is a newer platform, which gives more capability such as raising your hand and more options on the client. It provides a smoother virtual meetings experience.
What other advice do I have?
We have experience with Cisco products. I have no experience with their Cisco Duo, the XDR, or Secure Access. Secure Access is for the Secure Web Gateway or the SASE solution or DNS security. I have no experience with ThousandEyes, XDR, Duo, or the other products. I think Cisco Webex Contact Center is pretty good, and I do not see where they could improve as it is a pretty successful product. I do not pay for the licensing, but I know they offer free options, and I am not part of the licensing part. We switched over to Webex because they centralized it as part of our government, providing it for both voice and video. I would rate this review a 9.
Exceptional Service and Intuitive Interface for Small Businesses
Global communication has improved customer meetings but remains costly and limited in reach
What is our primary use case?
Cisco Webex Contact Center is typically used for meetings with customers and some suppliers.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of Cisco Webex Contact Center are that both software platforms are the same, with only the video conference being different. The quality is acceptable for our needs. The benefits I have seen from using Cisco Webex Contact Center are that it is easy to contact customers and easy to open issues regarding hardware problems.
What needs improvement?
Cisco Webex Contact Center currently has good service, so there is no significant need to improve. I hope they can maintain their current standard in the future. Regarding product customization features, there may be room for enhancement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Cisco Webex Contact Center for over three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I assess that Cisco Webex Contact Center is very stable and reliable for us. The service and standard are very good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of the solution is limited in that it cannot scale out effectively. This is why I have attempted to use Microsoft Teams to achieve greater scalability than Cisco Webex because I believe Cisco Webex is very expensive. The first issue is the cost, and for customers in some countries, it is not supported.
How are customer service and support?
My experience with technical support from Cisco is very positive. The response time is very fast, and they quickly send replacement equipment when needed.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Before Cisco Webex Contact Center, we never used another brand. The previous solution only supported local communication and was not worldwide like Cisco Webex. We switched to Cisco Webex because we have customers worldwide and wanted to communicate with them globally. After using Cisco Webex, we are now trying to find another solution.
What was our ROI?
I have not seen any return on investment with Cisco Webex Contact Center.
What other advice do I have?
I never use the AI-powered chatbots in Cisco Webex Contact Center. I do not use the omnichannel communication capabilities as I do not have different channels. I have never utilized real-time data insights. I use Cisco hardware, so I use Cisco Webex Contact Center because all my hardware is Cisco, leaving me with no choice regarding the integration capabilities within my existing infrastructure. I am aware that the pricing of Cisco Webex Contact Center is high. My overall rating for this product is seven out of ten.