Overview

Cisco has announced the release of WBS42.10.6 as the next Slow Channel (lockdown) version of Webex.

 

The latest version of Webex is an important part of providing the best user experience. The key highlights of this release are:

• Webex Meetings Apple CarPlay UX improvement enables users to view their upcoming meetings after connecting their iPhone to Apple CarPlay dashboard and can join the meeting with one click.

 

• Webinar template scope improvement. Previously, the webinar template only saved the settings on the scheduling page, except registration setting and panelists. In this update, the webinar templates have additional settings including:
  • registration questions 
  • panelists
  • email template
  • registration landing page
  • webinar materials
  • practice session setup.

 

• Breakout sessions in meetings and webinars extended to support on-premises video devices. People using video device can move between main session and their assigned breakout sessions with the DTMF-*2 command. On-premises video device currently don’t have a mechanism to choose breakout sessions that are open for anyone to join. In those instances, hosts or cohost need to assign the video device to other breakout sessions.

 

• Streaming and recordings layout is adjusted in-meeting and follows the stage layout. You can also record the stage that has been synced for all participants and when a meeting host adjusts the synced stage for all participants, the recording, or streaming layout matches the stage layout.

 

• Reorder participants you've moved on to the stage by simply dragging and dropping your video to the desired position. Alternatively,  use the more options menu in the video thumbnail to select move to first position. As an attendee, you can't reorder participants who are being synced by the host or cohost.

 

• Enhance meeting security with Auto Admit. This new default behavior allows invitees who are signed into Webex to join a scheduled meeting directly without having to wait in the lobby. No more admitting people in the lobby when they were supposed to be in the meeting anyways. For users who aren't signed into Webex and those that aren't on the invite will continue to wait in the lobby until you or a cohost admits them.

Go here for full details on what's new.

 

IT Managers

WBS42.6 end-of-life is scheduled for 4th March 2023.

If you do not complete the upgrades by this date, your sites will be automatically upgraded to the latest patched version of Slow Channel 42.10.6.

 

1. Start Now.

Upgrade your test site or request a test site. Send an email to your BT helpdesk via btc.advanced.services@bt.com with the Webex site, upgrade version (T42.10.6 base version or 42.10.9-11 latest patched version) and upgrade date.

 

If you have any questions about this change please contact your Account Manager, Service Manager or UC Specialist.

 

2. Inform your end users.

We have created an email template to help you inform your end users internally. This will make users aware of the upcoming changes.

 

3. Upgrade resources.

Download the required installation files and find details on:

Getting the software

How to manage software upgrades

Frequently asked questions

IT Manager message to users

4. Service notice

Bookmark this web page and register your details to receive future Webex service notifications.