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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Cisco Board Series

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/AThe Cisco Board Series offers room devices for hybrid teamwork. Its latest generation models, the Board Pro 55 and Board Pro 75, bring video conferencing and co-creation to small and medium-sized workspaces, conference rooms, and ideation spaces. These room devices feature an AI-powered chipset, a responsive, 55- or 75-inch touch screen, speaker-tracking dual cameras, built-in speakers and microphones, and a versatile set of mounting and peripheral options. Users can join any video meeting,…N/A

    Microsoft Teams

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft Teams combines video conferencing software with team collaboration tools. The communications platform allows MS Office users to conduct conference calls and share files via SharePoint, and join or initiate a group chat.

    $4.80

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    Pricing
    Cisco Board SeriesMicrosoft Teams
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft Teams Essentials
    $4.80
    per month per user
    Microsoft Teams Enterprise
    $5.25
    per month (paid yearly) per user
    Microsoft Teams Enterprise
    $5.25
    per month per user
    Microsoft 365 Business Basic
    $7.20
    per month per user
    Microsoft 365 Business Standard
    $15
    per month per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Cisco Board SeriesMicrosoft Teams
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Cisco Board SeriesMicrosoft Teams
    Considered Both Products
    Cisco
    Chose Cisco Board Series
    The compared platforms include Microsoft Teams Rooms and Webex Webinars with which I have had prior experience. While working with people realized that Microsoft Teams Rooms integrated more with Office Tools than any other software and Webex had outstanding video conferencing …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco Board Series
    I have also incorporated integrated collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and Slack dashboards into some of the projects that I worked on. In comparison with the given systems, the Cisco Board Series looks much more progressive, mainly because of its sophisticated …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco Board Series
    The Cisco Webex Board Series provides an easier-to-manage and use solution when compared to the Surface Hub and Microsoft Teams solutions.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco Board Series
    We use Microsoft Teams together with Cisco Webex. Since Webex is preferred in more organizations, there is no problem connecting to meetings. Even if people do not have webex, they can easily join the meeting and share screens. This is a huge advantage.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco Board Series
    It is almost an unfair comparison as the base Microsoft Teams product doesn't have many whiteboard options. Both can screen share, but it's hard to make a fair comparison. That being said, the whiteboard is really great if you have the smartboard to support it and fully utilize …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco Board Series
    It stacks seamlessly with other Cisco tools but difficult with other tools.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco Board Series
    Most common likeness we get met with here is Microsoft surface hub and I don’t even think they are comparable at this point the interop power of adding multiple calling platforms is great in the Cisco Board Series unit and unmatched I believe
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco Board Series
    Cisco Board Series just works. Others need cables, patches. Apps and lots of setup and config - Cisco Board Series are a different class and user experience.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco Board Series
    Cisco Board Series are probably the middle of the mix in terms of features, favorable in terms of flexibility, unfavorable in term of comparative cost. Cisco is a leader in VC hardware, so it's important we looked at them when evaluating digital boards. We also looked at …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco Board Series
    We have used a Polycom system for video calling. It worked well, but it was only for meetings and video conferencing. The Cisco Webex Board Series seem to be better integrated into the team's system we have on our laptops and PCs and allows for easy connectivity without lots of …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco Board Series
    Cisco Webex Board Series is similar to zoom but has great other features that allow for collaboration and work spaces in breakout rooms. It provides a series of widgets and features to utilize. Cisco Webex Board Series also allows for great invites and host abilities to allow …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco Board Series
    I did not use similar products to Cisco Webex Board, so it would be hard for me to evaluate how Webex Board Series stacks up against them.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco Board Series
    As I know Cisco provides the best services in the market. I am a completely satisfied user of this platform. It has made meetings more engaging and interactive which has reduced disruptions with regards to background noise removal and even voice enhancement. The application …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco Board Series
    I'd say the whiteboard feature has become very useful. There we can do our sketches and write your notes using different colors, font sizes, etc. We can also send this content to any other team members instantly via e-mail. With the latest technology they are using, we managed …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco Board Series
    We have also used the surface hub from Microsoft but it is not available in the above lust. Almost all the features are same but with Cisco Webex Board Series they are seamless.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco Board Series
    only looked at Cisco Webex Board and it met our needs from the start!
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco Board Series
    Cisco Webex is an easy-to-understand business cycle that matches the main operations and actions that users need to accomplish.
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco Board Series
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    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco Board Series
    I have not come across other products that have enough similarity to compare them to Cisco Webex Board Series. I've worked with colleagues and clients who utilize systems like Microsoft Team, OneDrive, and Google Docs to allow people to simultaneously work on projects; however, …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco Board Series
    With the Webex Board, you don't have a ton of TCP Port to open on your firewall. You can install it on a special cart and can move easily if you want. The only concurrent is the Microsoft Surface Hub but its a computer with a tactile screen. You can use the Webex Board as a …
    Incentivized
    Chose Cisco Board Series
    Cisco Webex is best integrated between all apps and devices. The Webex boards are specially designed to work with Webex. Other vendors often have apps on not best suited devices and that causes many issues.
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    Microsoft
    Chose Microsoft Teams
    For our particular use case, which is collaboration across teams sitting in different geographies in a fast-paced sales organization, Microsoft Teams is just the perfect platform to bring everyone together. Teams helps you keep the dialogue strictly professional which is good …
    Incentivized
    Chose Microsoft Teams
    What we have used all these similar product for is collaboration, communication, and file sharing. Instead of using Zoom and Webex, we have consolidated communication on Microsoft Teams. I personally find Microsoft Teams much easier to use and better when it comes to …
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    94%
    Would buy again
    66 Answers
    90%
    Would buy again
    255 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    89%
    Delivers good value for the price
    57 Answers
    95%
    Delivers good value for the price
    225 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    99%
    Happy with the feature set
    69 Answers
    90%
    Happy with the feature set
    255 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    95%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    52 Answers
    92%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    144 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    98%
    Implementation went as expected
    57 Answers
    93%
    Implementation went as expected
    174 Answers
    Features
    Cisco Board SeriesMicrosoft Teams
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of Cisco Board Series and Microsoft Teams
    Feature
    Cisco Board Series
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Teams
    8.2
    241 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Task Management00 Ratings8.1179 Ratings
    Gantt Charts00 Ratings8.196 Ratings
    Scheduling00 Ratings8.3208 Ratings
    Workflow Automation00 Ratings8.4126 Ratings
    Mobile Access00 Ratings8.2229 Ratings
    Search00 Ratings7.6212 Ratings
    Visual planning tools00 Ratings8.4143 Ratings
    Communication
    Comparison of Communication features of Cisco Board Series and Microsoft Teams
    Feature
    Cisco Board Series
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Teams
    8.0
    251 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Chat00 Ratings9.0250 Ratings
    Notifications00 Ratings8.4249 Ratings
    Discussions00 Ratings8.7235 Ratings
    Surveys00 Ratings8.2146 Ratings
    Internal knowledgebase00 Ratings8.6157 Ratings
    Integrates with GoToMeeting00 Ratings6.547 Ratings
    Integrates with Gmail and Google Hangouts00 Ratings5.743 Ratings
    Integrates with Outlook00 Ratings9.1155 Ratings
    File Sharing & Management
    Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Cisco Board Series and Microsoft Teams
    Feature
    Cisco Board Series
    -
    Ratings
    Microsoft Teams
    8.2
    236 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Versioning00 Ratings8.6168 Ratings
    Video files00 Ratings8.4202 Ratings
    Audio files00 Ratings8.8200 Ratings
    Document collaboration00 Ratings8.8216 Ratings
    Access control00 Ratings8.6198 Ratings
    Advanced security features00 Ratings8.5158 Ratings
    Integrates with Google Drive00 Ratings5.353 Ratings
    Device sync00 Ratings8.6172 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Cisco Board SeriesMicrosoft Teams
    Small Businesses
    No answers on this topic
    Flock
    Score9.5 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Cisco Room Series
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Troop Messenger
    Score9.8 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Cisco Webex DX80 (discontinued)
    Score9.1 out of 10
    Cisco Business Edition 7000 (discontinued)
    Score9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Cisco Board SeriesMicrosoft Teams
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.9
    (70 ratings)
    8.6
    (329 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (12 ratings)
    Usability
    8.7
    (66 ratings)
    8.7
    (114 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.3
    (64 ratings)
    8.0
    (114 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.3
    (7 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Professional Services
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (7 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Cisco Board SeriesMicrosoft Teams
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cisco
    This Cisco Board Series is helpful when it comes to quarterly risk assessment reviews. Imagine the following: your data is flowing out of several providers, the team is working on portfolio exposure, and somebody notices that there is a red flag in a specific sector. You have access to similar past data, superimpose market indicators, and make decisions on risk reduction strategies collectively at the same time, without having to switch through ten applications.
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    Microsoft
    It's amazing as a daily driver for team communication, and document search/store. Also, if you're doing a lot of LONG meetings and have trouble remembering details, the AI summarization is amazing and convenient. It just works. I'm not saying I always do this, of course, but if I need to 'skim' instead of really digging into every detail from a meeting, the AI-generated summary is generally good enough that I can get away with it.
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    Pros
    Cisco
    • This board pro is equipped with a default NVIDIA artificial intelligence chipset. It enhances the remote conferencing participant's views to very good vision, making sure the LCD projector is clearly projected.
    • Convenience of an integrated device since huddles consist of touch screens, cameras, speakers, microphones, and computing ability all bundled in a single device.
    • The connectivity option available on the Cisco Board Series Pro includes HDMI, USB-C, and other options for wireless casting since the board allows connection through BYOD.
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    Microsoft
    • All in one communication for Teams.
    • High quality and reliable both audio and video meetings.
    • Well organized and clear instant chat.
    • Excellent security features.
    • Beautiful integration with 3rd party tools and systems.
    • Perfect compatibility with windows ,android and iOS.
    • Allow meetings recordings for later us or sharing with teams that missed the live.
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    Cons
    Cisco
    • It feels like affordability is a huge minus point in Webex because it can be too expensive to afford for a small to medium company
    • Wireless connectivity needs a good internet connection to have a seamless experience.
    • White board pen tool not precise with the screen location sometimes and refresh rate seems little low
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    Microsoft
    • The webinars feature has some missing functionally such as the ability for all users to use the Q&A feature (only those with a Microsoft Teams account can use it now), the ability to upload documents for attendees to easily access and download, and the ability for presenters and organizers to easily chat amongst themselves throughout the webinar.
    • The "Channels" organization hierarchy could be more clear. If you have several channels set up, it can get clunky and hard to find the specific channel you are looking for.
    • The MS Planner tool lacks functionality and organization. You cannot assign more than one person to a task and it's confusing when you try to share tasks with people - it would be nice if they were automatically added to someone's calendar.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Cisco
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    Microsoft Teams is included with our Office 365 subscription and we have no intention of migrating off of Office 365 and Microsoft products. Since Microsoft Teams is included for free with our Office 365 subscription, and since we enjoy all the features, benefits, and functionality, there is no question that our team will continue to use the product
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    Usability
    Cisco
    It is very easy to use and pick up, even for people who haven't used these devices before. There can be some initial difficulty in knowing what to do and when, and the lack of remote control is a fairly big letdown. If the screen is far away from you, it is not great to have to keep getting up.
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    Microsoft
    If you have the full Microsoft Office suite, it works really well because it's integrated well within its ecosystem, but if not, it can be annoying because it tries to open a shared file in the web versions of the file equivalents. The web version is also a bit slow, and the login is very difficult to handle if you have multiple Microsoft or Outlook accounts.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Cisco
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    Rare, but outages do happen
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    Performance
    Cisco
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    Sometimes about once a week I get a message that says "Sorry, there seems to be something wrong". But it goes away in a few minutes.
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    Support Rating
    Cisco
    Cisco Webex Board Series comes from a reputed company like Cisco. They are known for their loyal customer base and a major reason for their customer base is their awesome customer support. They are quick to respond and the demo team explained very elaborately. The whole process was done within the given timeline. We are totally impressed by their support.
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    Microsoft
    The overall support provided by Microsoft for Microsoft Teams has been quite good but there is still some room for improvements. Microsoft needs to proactively work on fixing the open bugs in order to provide a seamless experience to the users. But over the service and experience provided by the Microsoft team have been quite satisfactory.
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    Implementation Rating
    Cisco
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    I find everything I need for my day-to-day work.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Cisco
    The Cisco Webex Board is part of the Cisco product line and is really well integrated as such. We have been using Webex for meetings and so it felt Natural to leverage the tools made for this environment. It's quite seamless for our users, even the novice ones. The other key element is that we knew that this significant investment was for the long term, and we trust that Cisco will keep bringing innovation to add to the user experience.
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    Microsoft
    Microsoft Teams offers a much more integrated experience between their chat and video call function compared to Google Chat and Slack. Both other tools are much better for internal communications are they have simpler UI without other features. Whereas Microsoft Teams can be used for more critical conversations, particularly between external companies, and has been very useful in sales conversations which is what we chose it for when speaking to companies that work exclusively through Microsoft.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Cisco
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    Honestly, this tool is worth every penny. Yes, it's not free and you pay for the quality of services and the license. But the ROI and the benefits are all there. Also, the renewal, negotiation, and contract terms are all very well explained by our Microsoft account manager, and she's a charm.
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    Scalability
    Cisco
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    It does not appear to have a limit to how many teams and employees we can have using it
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    Professional Services
    Cisco
    No answers on this topic
    Microsoft
    I used Skype for Business to take calls, hold conferences, and provide remote assistance to users. Microsoft Teams, on the other hand, is superior to Skype for Business in my opinion. My job entails a lot of screen sharing.
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    Return on Investment
    Cisco
    • Increased Team Coordination: due to better communication, there was enhanced coordination in the completion of tasks.
    • Informed Decisions Making, A variety of strategic decisions have been made with analytics.
    • Sometimes the software has slightly slowed the decisions made in an organization due to the time it has taken in running the analysis.
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    Microsoft
    • Personally, I would say that by using Microsoft Teams, it upped my collaboration with my colleagues by around 50% or around more than half of what I usually did prior to using it.
    • I had 100% show rate and attendance on all of my meetings in the past 6 months.
    • If I may add, I also have been chattier & collaborative towards my colleagues in past 3 months particularly the month of December when we had huge traffic at work. I would estimate this behavior to have been increased by around 60% than what I usually incur during normal operating days.
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