NC State Cloud Webex available at lower cost

OIT Communication Technologies is now offering NC State Cloud Webex — a web, audio and video conferencing solution — at a new lower price of $60 annually.

The Cloud Webex service provides: 

• Webex Meetings with breakout rooms and sessions that support up to 1,000 participants per session. 
• Webex Events for interactive and engaging online events, webinars or conferences with up to 1,000 participants. 
• Webex Training for live, interactive learning sessions for up to 1,000 participants.
• Webex Support for real-time support and customer service.

In addition, there is a Webex Google Calendar add-on to schedule Webex meetings directly from Google Calendar.

Cisco Webex Assistant has also been enabled for NC State Cloud Webex accounts. It is a voice-activated tool with automatic note-taking, live transcription and post-meeting follow-up capabilities. For more information about Cisco Webex Assistant:

• See Cisco Webex Assistant.
• See Turn on or off Webex Assistant. 
• See Show or hide closed captions during a Webex meeting.
• Watch the Cisco Webex Assistant for Webex Meetings video. 

To purchase NC State Cloud Webex, email customer_service@ncsu.edu. If you have any questions, contact the NC State Help Desk via the NC State IT Service Portal or call 919.515.4357 (HELP).