Item: Apple iCloud Calendar (iCal)
Rating: 6
Author: renaud maloberti

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We have used ical for appointments, schedule management, event integration, calendar management.
Some members of the team who are apple product users used it exclusively, some others did not, some mixed used it with other calendar such as outlook or Google Calendar

Pros and Cons

integration with iPhone
integration with apps
easy access

communication with outlook and Google Calendar
no video integration with zoom

Return on Investment

ease of use
timeliness
no real positive or negative impact

Alternatives Considered

Google Calendar

Google Calendar is a superior product with complete integration with email and video conferencing tools. Overall more suitable for a heavy professional use.

Key Insights

Do you think Apple iCloud Calendar (iCal) delivers good value for the price?

Not sure

Are you happy with Apple iCloud Calendar (iCal)'s feature set?

Yes

Did Apple iCloud Calendar (iCal) live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Apple iCloud Calendar (iCal) go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Apple iCloud Calendar (iCal) again?

Other Software Used

Google Calendar, Adobe Acrobat Sign, Zoho CRM Plus, Qualio

Likelihood to Recommend

Ical seems very well suited for managing personal calendar, bit not necessarily for more complex professional situations where integration with video conferencing may be necessary, or the need to manage multiple calendars in various time some globally

Simple yet effective

Overall Satisfaction with Apple iCloud Calendar (iCal)