IT manager at a hospitality company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
One aspect we like most is that the audio is clear
Pros and Cons
  • "WebEx provides the option to record the chat or delete it. You can also dial into the video on your mobile to communicate with the engineer or whoever. One aspect we like most is that the audio is clear. That is one of the most valuable features of WebEx."
  • "I would like it if Webex's mobile interface had all the same application integration as the desktop. Maybe the applications work on mobile as well, but we have not tried it yet."

What is our primary use case?

We use Webex to provide remote support and OEM access if we have any problems.

What is most valuable?

WebEx provides the option to record the chat or delete it. You can also dial into the video on your mobile to communicate with the engineer or whoever. One aspect we like most is that the audio is clear. That is one of the most valuable features of WebEx.

What needs improvement?

I would like it if Webex's mobile interface had all the same application integration as the desktop. Maybe the applications work on mobile as well, but we have not tried it yet.

For how long have I used the solution?

We started using Webex in 2019, so we've been using it for about two years. 

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

In the time that we've been using Webex, we haven't seen any jerking or lag on in the remote sessions. The performance is smooth compared to other third-party applications. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We don't need to scale Webex because I work in a data center. We don't have many people working at the same time, and we're working in shifts, so 10 people clock in, and 10 clock out. That means we only need 10 licenses.

How are customer service and support?

Cisco support is great. 

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

We tried Zoom, Team Viewer, and another solution. We prefer Webex because it works well on the web application compared to others. 

How was the initial setup?

Installing Webex is simple. It doesn't take more than half an hour or 45 minutes tops, and there is no maintenance after installation.  

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

Features matter more than the price for us. As long as we get all the features we want and it fits our budget, then the price doesn't matter. I can't speak for other companies. We have tried other applications, and we run into some problems that we don't see in Webex. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate Webex 10 out of 10. We've recommended it to many of the companies we work with. Two or three out of 10 have gone with Webex. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Presales Manager at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Scalable, frequent updates, but helpful support
Pros and Cons
  • "Webex has frequent updates and it is very good."
  • "Webex could improve by adding captions for the translation."

What is most valuable?

Webex has frequent updates and it is very good.

What needs improvement?

Webex could improve by adding captions for the translation.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Webex for approximately five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Webex is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Webex is scalable, there are rooms that people can join.

We have approximately 2,000 users using this solution in my organization.

How are customer service and support?

The technical support from Webex is good.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of Webex is easy.

What about the implementation team?

We have approximately four or five engineers that support this solution.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Webex a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Sr.Manager at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
No licensing fees, stable, simple to install, and easy to use
Pros and Cons
  • "The GUI is nice and easy to operate."
  • "It should be more integrated with third-party vendors."

What is our primary use case?

We use Webex for virtual meetings.

What is most valuable?

The GUI is nice and easy to operate.

What needs improvement?

It should be more integrated with third-party vendors.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with Webex off and on for a couple of years.

We are using the latest version.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Webex is a stable product.

How are customer service and support?

I have never needed to contact Webex technical support.

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

We also use Skype when Webex is not required.

We have recently upgraded to Teams.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is similar to Zoom. It is straightforward and easy to install.

The installation takes less than 10 minutes.

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

There are no licensing fees.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others.

I would rate Webex a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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WebEx Reporting Insanity

I just finished one month of repeated emails, phone calls, and online test sessions with Cisco WebEx tech support. We found the answer to the problem I originally reported to them and in an attempt to save others the same frustration I thought I would write it up in this post.

The symptom I observed was that the In-Event Activity Report for one of my WebEx Event Center webinars contained columns showing results for some of the polls we had run, but others were missing.

It turns out that this was because WEBEX ONLY CAPTURES IN-EVENT ACTIVITY INFORMATION WHILE THE RECORDER IS RUNNING.

My first two polls were just audience demographics, asked while giving the live audience their instructions about using the conferencing software. I don't record that, because viewers of the archive have no reason to care and they can't participate. I start the recording after giving instructions and before introducing the content. Turns out this is a very bad idea if you want a report.

If you look hard enough, you can find a WebEx Knowledge Base Article (WBX45170) that tells you "In-Event Activity Reports are only available for events recorded on the server (Network-Based Recording)." But it never mentions the fact that information is only captured while the recorder is on.

I can't think of any way to describe this other than product design insanity. Reports are vital records of what happened during a web session. They should be… must be… divorced from any decisions I make about whether I want to make an archive recording, what portions of the event I elect to record, and whether I store the recording on disk or the network server.

The In-Event Activity Report is very important in WebEx, because it offers the only combined, integrated record of attendee interactions. The only other way to see their chat messages, Q&A questions, or poll responses is to manually save multiple distinct files before you close your meeting session. And all three of those interaction reports are in significantly different formats. Hell, they don't even go to the same default directory on your hard drive.

I expect more from the market share leader in the world of web events. WebEx has a massive customer base, a long product history, and plenty of real world usage experience. We should not have to put up with substandard reporting of our critical event data.

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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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