Overview

Cisco has announced the release of WBS41.10.10 as the next Slow Channel (lockdown) release of Webex.

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

Immersive Sharing creates a more personal and engaging experience while presenting by immersing your video directly into your shared screen or application.

Simultaneous interpretation removes communication barriers for attendees. Multiple language channels can be created and when participants join, they can select the appropriate audio channel and hear their selected language.

Video layout enhancements can be added to the stage with this release, including the ability to see more videos in the filmstrip, the ability to move a user from the Participant panel to the stage and increasing the number of additional participants.

Webex Events (new) feature enables the Webex Events service with a video-centric, intelligent, and simple to use experience. Use Webex Events (new) to engage your audience through powerful, interactive online events and webinars.

Slido integration in Webex Events (new) is now available for webinar mode in Webex Events (New)helps users to get the most out of meetings by bridging the gap between speakers and their audiences with enhanced Q&A and polling functionality.

Branding and customization in Webex Events (new) enables the host to change the color theme, logo, background, or speaker profiles on the attendee landing and registration page for a webinar or webcast.  

Webex Embedded apps framework lets you integrate your existing web applications into Webex Meetings and spaces and can run across multiple platforms, including Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and any popular web browser. For more information, see Cisco’s article on Embedded apps in Webex and Use apps in Webex Meetings and Webex Events (new). This feature is not available for Webex for Government.

Go here for full details on what's new.

IT Managers

WBS41.6.7 end-of-life is scheduled for 11 March 2022.

1. Start Now.

Upgrade your test site or request a test site. Send an email to your BT contact with the Webex site, upgrade version (T41.10.10) 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.

Also, a short service notice will be displayed on the Webex host screen one week prior to the upgrade and shown every time meetings are started. The message will inform hosts of the upgrade and direct them to follow any actions if prompted.

This message can be disabled if required by completing this online form which confirms you will inform all users directly.

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.