
Webex Suite Named User
Collaboration has improved and remote meetings deliver clear communication and faster decisions
What is our primary use case?
Webex is used primarily for team meetings, client discussions, project updates, and remote collaboration. It enables video conferences, screen sharing, and communication with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
Webex is used regularly for project discussions with team members and clients. Recently, it was used for a website project review where screens were shared, feedback was discussed in real time, and alignment was achieved on the next development tasks, which helped avoid lengthy email exchanges.
The main use case for Webex is collaboration, as it allows easy connection with external stakeholders.
What is most valuable?
The best features Webex offers are video conferencing, screen sharing, meeting recording, and the ability to collaborate with both internal teams and clients. The call quality and ease of joining meetings make it convenient for daily use.
The call quality is generally stable with clear audio and video, even during long meetings. Joining a meeting is straightforward through a meeting link, which makes it easy for both team members and clients to connect without much setup or troubleshooting.
Screen sharing is appreciated as a feature. During discussions and demos, it makes collaboration more effective, especially when reviewing designs, websites, or project progress with clients and team members.
Webex has positively impacted the organization by improving communication and collaboration across the team. It makes it easier to conduct meetings, share updates, and resolve issues quickly, which helps keep projects moving efficiently, especially when working remotely with team members and clients.
What needs improvement?
The overall experience with Webex is good, but the interface could be more intuitive in some areas, especially for new users. Improvements to meeting controls, notifications, and performance during large meetings would make the experience smoother.
Better integration with other productivity tools and a more streamlined user experience across desktop and mobile devices in Webex would be beneficial.
For how long have I used the solution?
Webex has been used for the past year.
What other advice do I have?
The accuracy of Webex's AI capabilities is noticeably higher. Real-time outputs can be seen, which helps understand the content easily.
Webex is deployed as a cloud-based service, which allows team members to access meeting collaboration tools easily from different locations without managing on-premise infrastructure.
I am not directly involved in managing Webex infrastructure, so I am not certain which specific cloud provider is used. From an end-user perspective, Webex is simply accessed as a cloud-hosted service.
Webex should be evaluated based on collaboration needs, especially if reliable video conferencing, screen sharing, and enterprise-grade security are required. Running a pilot with your team first is worthwhile to ensure it fits your workflows and integrates with the tools already in use. This review has been rated eight out of ten.
AI meeting notes and noise-free calls have boosted collaboration and saved significant time
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
Webex offers exceptional sound and video qualities, which I find to be the best. The second standout feature is background noise cancellation, which effectively filters out background noise when someone is speaking. The third feature is the AI-powered intelligence that notes down minutes of the meeting, allowing us to concentrate on the content rather than jotting down points.
I find the seamless way of connecting with people in Webex useful; it allows for an effortless meeting experience. Additionally, real-time translation is another important feature of Webex that helps break language barriers.
Webex has definitely improved productivity and communication within my organization. Communication has increased because we are just one Webex call away for any doubts related to creating a PowerPoint presentation or an architectural diagram, and we can focus on the meeting without worrying about jotting down points since someone is taking notes on our behalf. My team regularly uses this feature, and I would say it saves us about half an hour per meeting, with the AI-powered intelligence saving that 30 minutes easily.
What needs improvement?
Webex is top-notch at this point in time. The only improvement I see is related to RAM and CPU usage, as older systems with 4GB RAM or i3 processors might slow down the application. I do not have any challenges in terms of performance, but making the application a little lightweight would help.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working in my current field for nine years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Webex is very stable in my experience; I have not faced any downtime issues.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Webex can handle any organization's growth and increased users. It is not per device but per user, making it easy to add users.
How was the initial setup?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is great; the pricing model is very transparent with a per user, per year license.
What was our ROI?
Time is the biggest asset, and I have saved a huge amount of time instead of waiting, which significantly contributes to my overall time savings.
What other advice do I have?
My advice for others looking into using Webex is to go for it; there are absolutely no two ways about it. Webex is one of the best collaboration solutions available in the market. I give this product a rating of 9.
Virtual training has supported collaborative learning and now needs a simpler and clearer interface
What is our primary use case?
We typically use Webex for meetings to train in web development, business analytics, and cybersecurity, as the training platform was hosted on Webex and we used it for video calls as well.
Our first call on Webex ensured all of us met together and knew the people who succeeded in joining the cohort. The next one was a gathering, so we used Webex to call and connected individually with the trainers, who trained each of us using Webex.
Since it was an IBM meeting, I believe IBM uses Webex as their go-to for such meetings, and it helps our meetings run seamlessly.
What is most valuable?
Webex is more similar to Zoom, but I feel it has some extra features, offering a good user experience for those who use Slack.
Overall, it was good, especially for calls, with connection quality being very acceptable, and it has features that enabled us to communicate effectively, giving it a Microsoft Teams vibe. I can always recommend Webex to companies looking for a better alternative to Google Teams, especially since it probably does not consume as much data as Microsoft Teams.
Webex works well with Cisco, and Cisco devices work seamlessly with Webex.
What needs improvement?
Webex can be simplified in terms of user interface, where many features should be displayed in a compact view, with similar features grouped together and a minimalistic design helping users understand what each button does.
If specific features are not needed, they should not distract you, and some features should appear as sliding elements for ease of access.
Additionally, connecting to Webex can be technical, and it would be beneficial to have a way to connect anonymously using a simple code instead of going through microphone issues.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been studying web services since 2019.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I hope Webex can handle scalability well, but during our call, we were not yet up to 20 people, and I cannot say for certain. However, I believe Webex should be performing fine scalability-wise since when we called, we should have been more than 20 in the call together.
What other advice do I have?
My advice to others looking into using Webex is to go ahead, as it fits organizations that work with a set of teams. I gave this review a rating of 7 out of 10.
Collaborating in hybrid incident calls has become faster while the meeting interface still needs fixes
What is our primary use case?
Webex is primarily used for conducting video meetings. We use Webex for conducting all kinds of meetings, including stand-up meetings, project discussions, and incident ticket discussions. For these activities, we schedule meetings through Webex and group together to discuss matters.
Since we are a production support team, we meet frequently in our hybrid work environment. Whenever we have incidents or production issues, we use Webex to set up ad hoc meetings.
What is most valuable?
The best features are the ability to schedule meetings and launch ad hoc meetings. Additionally, we can create breakout rooms within the meeting itself, which is another excellent feature.
Whenever we have production issues, many teams join a single Webex call. Sometimes we need to group together as separate smaller groups and work in parallel to identify the production issues. In those cases, we create Webex breakout rooms and each member joins the corresponding breakout session to progress on their task.
Webex helps significantly in the hybrid environment. When we are working from home, it is very easy for us to meet with other team members and the management to get in touch and progress.
Webex improves communication because even if we are working from home, we can connect with people and talk to them on a video call. It has improved the incident resolution time by getting into a call in Webex rooms and remediating the issues together as soon as possible.
Audio and video quality is excellent for Webex.
It has saved considerable time in terms of incident remediation. Whenever we have issues, we jump on a call and work together in parallel. This approach saves time and improves efficiency.
What needs improvement?
Webex can be improved in terms of better user experience. Sometimes I experience glitches that can be fixed.
One of the pain points with the interface is that sometimes it gets stuck when launching or starting a room. Even if I click to start a room, it will get stuck for a while.
Webex is generally stable, but there are still areas of improvement in terms of starting or launching Webex rooms. Occasionally, glitches have been experienced.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Webex for the last three years.
How are customer service and support?
I never talk to the customer directly. Regarding customer support, we have an internal team and sometimes they escalate the issues to Webex customer care.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We previously used Microsoft Teams and switched to Webex because it is the enterprise standard in this organization.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We checked with Microsoft Teams as well, but we decided to go with Webex because this is the enterprise standard in our organization.
What other advice do I have?
Webex is one of the great tools in the industry for video calling capabilities. However, there are still areas of improvement. Webex is one of the best tools in the market for video calling capabilities, plus it also supports chat support. I would rate this product a seven out of ten.
Has delivered consistent performance but would benefit from a more flexible licensing model
What is our primary use case?
I am working with about three of these products at the moment.
I am primarily a user of Webex.
What is most valuable?
Webex is a fine, perfectly adequate product, and I don't see any room for improvement.
From when I last implemented it, I found the price to be expensive. The licensing model doesn't work because if I want to implement it for an organization, I need to pay a per-user license, which makes it very restrictive.
I would rate Webex as a tool seven out of ten due to their licensing model and pricing; it's the licensing model that lets it down, but it's a great product.
What needs improvement?
Webex is a fine, perfectly adequate product, and I don't see any room for improvement.
From when I last implemented it, I found the price to be expensive. The licensing model doesn't work because if I want to implement it for an organization, I need to pay a per-user license, which makes it very restrictive.
They should probably reconsider the licensing model to be less restrictive and more adaptable for organizational use.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for 10 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I don't face any issues with Webex; it's a fine, perfectly adequate product.
How are customer service and support?
We worked with a third-party integrator who was responsible for the technical support. The support was fine, but it was not a product of Webex per se; it was a product of the third-party we were working with.
What about the implementation team?
We worked with a third-party integrator who was responsible for the technical support.
It has been purchased through a third-party integrator.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
From when I last implemented it, I found the price to be expensive. The licensing model doesn't work because if I want to implement it for an organization, I need to pay a per-user license, which makes it very restrictive.
What other advice do I have?
I have not utilized its AI features.
I haven't really integrated Webex with anything in terms of third-party applications.
Based on my experience, I would recommend Webex to others; it's a good solution.
I am generally satisfied.
I rate Webex seven out of ten.
All-in-one tool simplifies communication but connection quality varies
What is our primary use case?
For personal purposes, we use Webex for communication and collaboration at the bank side, which is the main tool. With the merge with Credit Agricole, we also use Microsoft Teams, depending on which entity of Credit Agricole we are meeting with.
For Webex, we use it for phone calls, meetings, and chat between everybody.
Webex is integrated with our calendar, specifically with Microsoft Outlook, without any problems. In Outlook, I can schedule a Webex meeting, and in Webex, I can also schedule a meeting in my agenda.
What is most valuable?
Over the years, the all-in-one capability has been the most valuable feature of Webex. We have calling tools, chat tools, and meeting tools all in one tool now. Before, we used Jabber for chat, and another tool for communication, so we always needed to switch between both. Now everything is in the same tool making it very easy to use for all communication purposes.
The most beneficial feature of Webex for my virtual meetings is the screen sharing feature. We use it a lot for sharing screens between the teams during meetings and also with the meeting rooms where Webex is incorporated in the system, making it very useful to share screens.
What needs improvement?
I would appreciate improvements in communication stability and performance. Sometimes we experience a poor communication stream, but I am uncertain whether it is due to the internet link or something else. The video and voice quality can be poor, though this does not happen constantly; it depends on certain individuals.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Webex for seven or eight years.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
I did not participate in the initial setup of Webex at all.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Webex is very scalable now with the cloud version. Setting it up with other companies, branches, or countries is just a small setup, as I have heard from the administrator. We request it, and some days later, it is in place, so chatting between companies seems to be easy.
How are customer service and support?
Webex supports our daily communication and collaboration needs, but not extensively, as all support is via our service center. I believe we have a support contract with Proximus, but it is directly our service center and service desk that are in contact with the official support team.
I cannot rate the support team because I never use it. For the Webex part, I have never had an incident or issue, so it is not relevant to score this since I have never contacted the support for Webex.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Before Webex, we used Jabber, which was the old solution. Prior to that, we did not have a tool similar to this; we just used a standard phone without chat functionality.
We switched from Jabber to Webex to have an integrated tool that encompasses calling, messaging, meetings, and screen sharing.
How was the initial setup?
I did not participate in the initial setup of Webex at all.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Webex was not my only option; at the beginning, both options were available. However, our meeting rooms were already installed with the Cisco solution, so the main tool provided by Cisco was Webex. Initially, they checked the compatibility with our Cisco system and Microsoft Teams, and it was not 100% compatible, which is why they chose Webex instead of Microsoft Teams.
What other advice do I have?
I don't have any experience with other remote solutions at this moment because we still use Citrix as our remote solution. When I look for other solutions, it is to challenge Citrix. We merged with the Industrial of Credit Agricole groups a few months ago, and the goal is to remain with Citrix until a decision post-merge is made with Credit Agricole.
I work with Citrix Provisioning Server, Citrix XenApp, and Citrix XenDesktop, which are the principal parts of Citrix. We don't use Citrix XenServer because our Citrix infrastructure is based on VMware.
I work with VMware, specifically the standard web application for the web admin interface. Our data center is outsourced by Proximus, who manages the whole VMware infrastructure for us.
I have no knowledge about Webex security features and how they meet our company's compliance requirements because this is not part of my job. I am uncertain whether artificial intelligence is integrated into Webex. There was a project related to this, but I don't know the technology involved.
I haven't seen any evident positive impacts or benefits from using Webex. For us, it's mainly a tool for direct chat, which allows us to save time when chatting between colleagues. Before, we used to send emails and wait, but now the chat function enables us to directly schedule meetings or calls, making it easier to exchange information.
On a scale of 1-10, I rate Webex a 7 out of 10.
Security features improve telemedicine practices but usability complexity needs addressing
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
What needs improvement?
For how long have I used the solution?
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
How are customer service and support?
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
How was the initial setup?
What about the implementation team?
What was our ROI?
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
What other advice do I have?
Helps you with remote support and collaboration
What is our primary use case?
The vendor who supports me uses Webex for technical support. They set up Webex, and we are able to connect with each other. Some people use Webex to do sales pitch presentations for various solutions. They send me a Webex link, and I can join and have our conversation.
What is most valuable?
Webex is a collaboration tool that helps you with remote support and collaboration.
What needs improvement?
The solution's initial setup process is lengthy. The tool takes a bit of time to download. When you are at the tail end of starting up a meeting, installing Webex will delay you.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution's stability is great during meetings unless there are network fluctuations, in which case you start having the usual problems.
How was the initial setup?
The solution needs to make the installer packages lighter. This would reduce the turnaround time to download, which would speed up the installation.
What other advice do I have?
The solution's video conferencing quality is great, and I rate it a seven out of ten.
Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Easy to use, enables remote meetings, and saves time and money
What is our primary use case?
We deployed the product in our headquarters and connected our four plants. It enables us to meet remotely. We use the tool for remote meetings. I work in the manufacturing sector.
What is most valuable?
The product is easy to use. We are very comfortable with it. The video call features are compatible with different devices like Polycom. The product saves time and money. I am satisfied with the tool 100%.
What needs improvement?
If customers cannot renew their subscription within one year, Cisco should give them a two to three-month extension. It will allow the customers to continue with the subscription and sessions. The solution must provide a plan to extend the subscription by three months.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for more than four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the tool’s stability a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the tool’s scalability a nine out of ten. We have five licenses to connect with the headquarters remotely. We have almost 20 to 25 users.
How are customer service and support?
I contacted the support team last year. The support people responded quickly and solved our problems easily.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We used a different solution before. Then, we migrated to Webex. We have been using it for the last four years because it is very comfortable and easy to use.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy. I rate the ease of setup a ten out of ten. It can be deployed on public, private, or hybrid cloud.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The tool is expensive. It costs approximately $6000 per year. The vendor must work on the pricing. $3500 to $4500 would be more reasonable. Webex is much more expensive than the other brands.
What other advice do I have?
We are planning to upgrade our subscription plan. I recommend Webex over other products to my friends in the industry. Cisco has its own engineers. They work well. We are a small organization.
Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
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 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.
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.