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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Cisco UC-One

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ACisco's UC-One (formerly BroadSoft) is a Unified Communications as a Service platform that allows users to work from desktops, tablets, desk phones, or smartphones, and move between devices. UC-One includes business phone services, messaging, audio and video conferencing, screen sharing, file sharing, virtual meeting rooms, etc. which are integrated in the UC-One Hub interface. Cisco announced their acquisition of BroadSoft in October 2017.N/A

    Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/ACall Manager is a unified call control center from Cisco that supports enterprise collaboration functions across the spectrum of IP telephony, video & web conferencing, and messaging. Features include call forwarding, call back, call transfer, ad hoc conferencing, and call park.N/A
    Pricing
    Cisco UC-OneCisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Cisco UC-OneCisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsMust contact sales team for pricing
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    Community Pulse
    Cisco UC-OneCisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
    Considered Both Products
    Cisco
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    Cisco
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    89%
    Would buy again
    24 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    25 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    93%
    Happy with the feature set
    25 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    95%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    19 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    91%
    Implementation went as expected
    20 Answers
    Features
    Cisco UC-OneCisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
    Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
    Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Cisco UC-One and Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
    Feature
    Cisco UC-One
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
    -
    Ratings
    High quality audio10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    High quality video10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Screen Sharing
    Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Cisco UC-One and Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
    Feature
    Cisco UC-One
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
    -
    Ratings
    Desktop sharing10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Cisco UC-One and Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
    Feature
    Cisco UC-One
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
    -
    Ratings
    Calendar integration10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Meeting initiation10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Record meetings / events10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Cisco UC-One and Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
    Feature
    Cisco UC-One
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
    -
    Ratings
    Live chat10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Cisco UC-One and Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
    Feature
    Cisco UC-One
    5.0
    1 Ratings
    42% below category average
    Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
    -
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    User authentication5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cloud PBX
    Comparison of Cloud PBX features of Cisco UC-One and Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
    Feature
    Cisco UC-One
    6.7
    1 Ratings
    22% below category average
    Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
    7.3
    42 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Hosted PBX10.01 Ratings9.021 Ratings
    Multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR)5.01 Ratings5.130 Ratings
    Directory of employee names5.01 Ratings8.640 Ratings
    User templates00 Ratings7.040 Ratings
    Call reports00 Ratings6.939 Ratings
    Call Management
    Comparison of Call Management features of Cisco UC-One and Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
    Feature
    Cisco UC-One
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
    8.2
    45 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Answering rules10.01 Ratings9.043 Ratings
    Call recording10.01 Ratings7.027 Ratings
    Call park10.01 Ratings9.039 Ratings
    Call screening10.01 Ratings8.036 Ratings
    Message alerts10.01 Ratings8.139 Ratings
    Business SMS/External Messaging10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Fax10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Voicemail Transcription10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile apps
    Comparison of Mobile apps features of Cisco UC-One and Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
    Feature
    Cisco UC-One
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
    8.0
    25 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Mobile app for iOS10.01 Ratings8.025 Ratings
    Mobile app for Android10.01 Ratings8.023 Ratings
    Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration
    Comparison of Unified Communications Platform and Collaboration features of Cisco UC-One and Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
    Feature
    Cisco UC-One
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
    -
    Ratings
    Centralized communications management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Team messaging10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Team document sharing10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call and meeting analytics10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    VoIP system collaboration
    Comparison of VoIP system collaboration features of Cisco UC-One and Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
    Feature
    Cisco UC-One
    -
    Ratings
    Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
    8.3
    41 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Video conferencing00 Ratings8.631 Ratings
    Audio conferencing00 Ratings8.641 Ratings
    Video screen sharing00 Ratings7.016 Ratings
    Instant messaging00 Ratings9.019 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Cisco UC-OneCisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.5
    (46 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (6 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (14 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Cisco UC-OneCisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cisco
    UC-One is an extremely versatile app that works well in literally a single user shop, or a multi-hundred user company - especially for those who need mobility options to conduct business properly. With its built-in collaboration features, built-in softphone, and just general instant messaging features it allows you to work literally anywhere you have an internet connection. It is also handy in case there are onsite issues preventing you from using your hard phone (such as power or internet issues) where your cellphone will allow you to continue to work.
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    Cisco
    Cisco Unified Communications Manager is suited for medium to large customers who are in search for a solid call control platform with added security in mind. Cisco Unified Communications Manager also supports receptions, small groups and also a mini contact center type of set up with its Hunt Group, Pick up Group and call queuing facilities and also with set up of music on hold function while calls queuing.
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    Pros
    Cisco
    • Clear quality of service
    • easy implementation
    • good return on investment
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    Cisco
    • This solution is extremely stable and has been running in our environment for several years without (unscheduled) downtime.
    • The ability to have voicemails automatically sent as an email message is extremely helpful in helping us to keep in touch while away from the desk.
    • The Call Manager provides us very granular settings to route our calls as we want.
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    Cons
    Cisco
    • Mobile App Chats do not always sync to the PC application.
    • Switching from WiFi to Cellular on mobile applications typically drops the call.
    • Caller ID on the iPhone/iPad app only shows the phone number and not the Caller ID information.
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    Cisco
    • Administration web page is little bit hard to understand at the beginning specially if you are not familiar with naming convention and GU Interfaces.
    • Call Detail Record interface is fine but would be desirable to include more options that fit organization needs in terms of reporting purposes.
    • Self Care Portal interface could be more useful to the end user if it includes options to manage some features without administrators involving.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Cisco
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    We have been using this product for 20+ years and will continue too. This is a great product and new features are always coming out.
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    Usability
    Cisco
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    The usability part of Cisco Unified Communications Manager is very much simple from a usability point of view. Day-to-day Move Add Change Delete (MACD) can be performed by the administrators very easily with simple training. From the initial deployment point of view, some of the thing can be improved to simplify the process.
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    Support Rating
    Cisco
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    CUCM is supported by most third-party vendors for related products, so it makes finding solutions to specific needs easy. Also Cisco TAC is very knowledgeable, and we have never run into a problem they have not been able to resolve. Usually they are resolved without the need to escalate tickers either.
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    Implementation Rating
    Cisco
    No answers on this topic
    Cisco
    This was the first phone system we implemented that could span multiple locations. We were very satisfied once fully implemented
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    Alternatives Considered
    Cisco
    We moved to Cisco UC-One because we wanted an integrated program to provide unified communication services as well as the ability to meet, message and share documents. The cost differential was minimal when you realize the time and convenience of Cisco UC-One. Our team down load the app to their cell and have one fewer device to carry, too.
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    Cisco
    We have been a Cisco based shop and have looked at other cloud voice options such as MS Teams pbx, and others, but ultimately, the features, endpoints, and reliability of Cisco has been the common factor in staying with them as our voice provider. Their integrations, room systems, and hybrid design allows for us to be flexible and keep a high up time vs reliance on 100% cloud.
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    Return on Investment
    Cisco
    • The services as a whole are a better feature set for a better price.
    • The software is much easier to use and administrate than previous offerings on the same platform offering a better customer experience.
    • Updates made to the back end are not well communicated and sometimes cause unexpected behavior as a result.
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    Cisco
    • Communication and collaboration - Our offices are able to communicate both internally and externally due to this system.
    • Down time - Struggles with CUCM has caused a lot of down time due to the instability of the system.
    • High Costs - the cost of both the license and the maintenance was much higher than other systems.
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