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Webex Meetings

Range: 2-1,000 active Effective: May 1, 2007 Vendor: Cisco Systems Official source Pricing page
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Features Covered

Video Conferencing Screen Sharing Breakout Rooms Recording and Transcription Chat and Messaging Whiteboard Integrated AI Note-Taker

Timeline

MilestoneDateNotes
WebEx foundedJan 1, 1995Originally founded as ActiveTouch
Cisco acquisitionMay 1, 2007Cisco acquires WebEx Communications for $3.2B
Webex Teams launchApr 1, 2018Persistent messaging and collaboration added
Webex Suite rebrandMar 1, 2021Unified Webex branding across meetings, messaging, and calling
AI AssistantDec 1, 2023Webex AI Assistant for meeting summaries and real-time translation

Provisions (9)

Video Conferencing

Implements: Video Conferencing active Effective: May 1, 2007
Webex supports up to 1,000 participants per meeting and 81 on-screen in grid view on enterprise plans.

Requirements

RequirementDetails
Grid viewUp to 81 participants visible in grid layout
HD video720p and 1080p support
Noise removalAI-powered background noise suppression
Sources: Webex Meetings

Screen Sharing

Implements: Screen Sharing active Effective: May 1, 2007
Webex screen sharing includes built-in annotation tools and remote control for technical support scenarios.

Requirements

RequirementDetails
Desktop sharingFull screen, application window, or browser tab
AnnotationDrawing and annotation tools on shared content
Remote controlHost can grant remote desktop control to participants
Sources: Webex Meetings

Breakout Rooms

Implements: Breakout Rooms active Effective: Sep 1, 2020
Webex supports up to 100 breakout sessions with pre-assignment capabilities for large training events.

Requirements

RequirementDetails
Room countUp to 100 breakout sessions per meeting
AssignmentPre-assign or auto-assign participants
ControlsBroadcast messages, set timers, and move between rooms
Sources: Webex Breakout Sessions

Recording and Transcription

Implements: Recording active Effective: May 1, 2007
Webex cloud recordings include automated transcription and AI-generated meeting highlights.

Requirements

RequirementDetails
Cloud recordingMP4 recording stored in Webex cloud
Local recordingAvailable for desktop client users
TranscriptionAutomated meeting transcripts with speaker attribution
Sources: Webex Recording

Chat and Messaging

Implements: Chat Messaging active Effective: May 1, 2007
Webex Messaging provides persistent spaces that carry context before and after meetings.

Requirements

RequirementDetails
In-meeting chatPublic and private messages during meetings
Persistent messagingSpaces with threaded conversations and file sharing
IntegrationsConnects to third-party tools via app hub
Sources: Webex Messaging

Polling

Implements: Polling active Effective: Oct 1, 2021
Webex integrates Slido natively, providing advanced polling including word clouds and quizzes without a separate app.

Requirements

RequirementDetails
Slido integrationNative Slido polling embedded in Webex
Poll typesMultiple choice, word cloud, rating, open text, and quizzes
AnalyticsReal-time results and post-meeting polling reports
Sources: Webex Slido Integration

Whiteboard

Implements: Whiteboard active Effective: Mar 1, 2021
Webex Whiteboard offers a persistent collaborative canvas with templates, usable in and outside meetings.

Requirements

RequirementDetails
CollaborationReal-time multi-user digital canvas
TemplatesPre-built templates for brainstorming and workflows
PersistenceWhiteboards saved and accessible outside meetings
Sources: Webex Whiteboard

Virtual Backgrounds

Implements: Virtual Backgrounds active Effective: Jun 1, 2020
Webex virtual backgrounds include immersive share mode, placing the presenter directly into the presentation.

Requirements

RequirementDetails
Static backgroundsBuilt-in library and custom image upload
Background blurAdjustable blur effect
Immersive sharingPlace presenter video over shared content
Sources: Webex Virtual Backgrounds

Integrated AI Note-Taker

Implements: Ai Notetaker active Effective: Mar 1, 2024
Webex AI Assistant generates real-time meeting summaries and can catch up latecomers with contextual recaps.

Requirements

RequirementDetails
Meeting summaryAI-generated post-meeting summary with key decisions
Real-time suggestionsIn-meeting AI suggestions for action items and follow-ups
Sources: Webex Meetings

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