With Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Lock Downs in place, which Collaboration Solution is best for you?
We really like Google and the G Suite products for the end to end integration and collaboration, so have provided a comparison below of the market leaders in this space, breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of each against G Suite.
Choosing the right collaboration platform for your business is crucial. Effective collaboration can provide a range of benefits, including;
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- Time saving – reducing travelling time for meetings that can be held via video
- Cost saving – save money on fuel, parking, rail, hotels and so much more
- Efficiency – only spend actual time needed on scheduled meetings
- Collaborate – use, file, screen and whiteboard sharing
- Environmentally responsible – reduce your organisational carbon footprint
Strengths
Freemium
Innovation
Reliability
Cost-effectiveness
Weaknesses
Lack of interoperability with legacy and external solutions
Rising cost
Low adoption among enterprise
Download/slow join
Lack of global presence, so not strong for multinational organizations
Strengths
Supports large meetings (up to 250)
Several broadcast capabilities
Vertical offerings
Weaknesses
Slower and more cumbersome to join meetings (requires downloads)
Lacks true G Suite integration | De-centralized meeting recordings
Less device support (i.e., G Suite offers in-room hardware)
Strengths
Broad offering: Small meetings to webcasts
Strong global presence
Robust set of features
Weaknesses
Lack of native integration into productivity tools (e.g., G Suite)
Confusing support levels
Multiple product strategy and associated pricing
Lacking support for meeting room experiences
Strengths
Mature product
Significant hardware footprint
Weaknesses
Expensive | Lack of native integration into productivity tools (e.g., G Suite)
Confusing product strategy: WebEx vs. Spark
Incomplete interoperability between the Cisco products
Inconsistent feature sets between the Cisco products
Lack of visibility into the roadmap
High cost of hardware
Summary
Finding the best collaboration and meeting solution for your organisation does not need to be complex, however to achieve the most organisational benefit, it should be carefully considered.
It is always best to seek professional advice and review the features and benefits against the organisational needs.
Consider functionality, cost, integration and flexibility.to benefit from value and true collaboration.
If you would like help with planning choosing the most appropriate collaboration solution for your organisation, contact us today.
We will be delighted to arrange a FREE initial consultation to discuss your plans, and arrange the next steps to help you on your journey
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