Great enterprise conferering solution
Updated November 04, 2016
Great enterprise conferering solution
Score 9 out of 10
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Overall Satisfaction with Lifesize Video Conferencing
The primary reason for getting Lifesize was to reduce travel between our offices. Video conferencing puts remote office employees into the meeting room as if they were there with colleagues across the country. It really changes the nature of colleagues who are used to working on the phone together. Face to face adds a certain trust.
We also feel we are getting more effective conferences. Instead of very passive calls, where we don't know what people are doing....we are suddenly face to face...knowing they are tuned in.
We also feel we are getting more effective conferences. Instead of very passive calls, where we don't know what people are doing....we are suddenly face to face...knowing they are tuned in.
Pros
- Admin screen is good and IT friendly.
- Manage meetings well. Easy to join meetings or dial in.
- Remote zoom is a great feature, so we can pan and zoom into the speaker or look at a demo.
Cons
- Sometimes the video jumps and freezes - especially on a PC or Mac.
- Sound issues and echo is our biggest frustration. It's not nearly as good as the phone.
- Our biggest complaint is that the screen automatically goes to the speaker. They claim this is a feature, but it's not a good practice for us. As the executive in the room wants to see everyone despite who's speaking. This should be configurable.
Lifesize Video Conferencing Feature Ratings
Evaluating Lifesize Video Conferencing and Competitors
Yes - We replaced skype as we wanted a dedicated system that didnt require a computer and had a full audio, HD video and screen share with multiple locations.
It made starting calls easier than booting up and having to deal with another piece of hardware to maintain.
We now have a dedicated tv for meetings.
It made starting calls easier than booting up and having to deal with another piece of hardware to maintain.
We now have a dedicated tv for meetings.
I would spend more time on the screen sharing and test it out in different use cases.
I also would of liked to compare the screen sharing abilities on the competitors such as polycom and BlueJeans.
While price was a very important factor in the decision- it probably would not have changed my mind- just informational.
I also would of liked to compare the screen sharing abilities on the competitors such as polycom and BlueJeans.
While price was a very important factor in the decision- it probably would not have changed my mind- just informational.
The BlueJeans system seemed great from many different standpoints, including many nice to have features and reliability.
One thing that was odd- BlueJeans costs were about 5 times the price of life size and I just dont understand how a comparative product can be so much higher. I didnt see the value in that
One thing that was odd- BlueJeans costs were about 5 times the price of life size and I just dont understand how a comparative product can be so much higher. I didnt see the value in that
- Price
- Product Features
- Product Usability
- Product Reputation
- Vendor Reputation
- Existing Relationship with the Vendor
- Positive Sales Experience with the Vendor
- Third-party Reviews
The best part of the life size product was its friendly user features. It was easy to just start a meeting without getting the techies involved.
Anyone can shcedule a conference or start one at the whim.
I was also very impressed with the sales process at life size. They were quick- put on a great demo that sold us right away
Anyone can shcedule a conference or start one at the whim.
I was also very impressed with the sales process at life size. They were quick- put on a great demo that sold us right away
Using Lifesize Video Conferencing
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
Like to use Easy to use Well integrated Quick to learn Feel confident using | Unnecessarily complex Requires technical support Inconsistent Cumbersome Lots to learn |
- The touch screen control center
- Intuitive software design
- Dial by directory
- Screen sharing needs work
- Sound is not always great. In fact sometimes we use the phone
- Email invitations are confusing for non Lifesize users
Yes - Its a good idea, but not practical for iphone as its very slow connection isnt stable enough for a full video confererence.
Im assuming the ipad version on Wifi would be better suited.
Also- its needs to have background services so you can listen to call and mutlitask- as its not a dedicated computer.
Im assuming the ipad version on Wifi would be better suited.
Also- its needs to have background services so you can listen to call and mutlitask- as its not a dedicated computer.
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