New Features and Security Updates for Webex Meetings and Events

New Features:

• Closed Captions Available to all Paid Plans: Closed captions are now automatically available for all paid participants in new meetings and events, requiring no action from the host.
• Turn on or off the Audio Announcement for Webex Assistant: Administrators can manage audio announcements for Webex Assistant across all site users.
• Layout Optimization Features:
• See More Videos in The Filmstrip: Enhanced visibility of participant videos during content sharing.
• Move a User from the Participant Panel to the Stage: Easily relocate participants to the stage.
• Interact with Audience when Streaming Live in Workplace from Facebook: Hosts can engage with viewers during live streams by viewing comments and reactions.
• Zero Trust Security for Webex Meetings and Webex Room Devices: Enhanced E2EE encryption and security icons for secure meetings.
• Increase the Meeting Number Size to 11 Digits: Meeting numbers expanded to accommodate growing traffic.
• First Participant Brought to the Stage View and Synced will be in Recordings: Initial participant videos are now recorded as synced.
• Web App: Full-Screen View: Full-screen mode introduced for better stage visibility in the web app.
• Use the Tab Key to Navigate Anywhere in the Meeting Window (Windows): Improved keyboard navigation.
• Keyboard Shortcut Management (Mac): Access and manage keyboard shortcuts in the desktop app.
• Users Forced to Sign out When Password Change is Detected: Enhances security during password changes.
• Webex Events (New) for VDI Environment: Support for Webex Events in Linux-based VDI.
• Slack and Webex Custom Status: Automatic status updates in Slack when joining Webex meetings.
• Insert a Box to a Meeting Invite: Quick access to Box files in meeting invites.
• Improved End-to-End Encryption for Mobile: Zero Trust Security added for mobile users.
• Sync the Stage from Mobile: Mobile hosts can drag and sync participant videos to the stage.
• Events to Support up to 10K Users: Mobile app supports large event capacities.

Enhancements:

• Layout Optimization Features: Enhanced user experience while interacting in meetings.
• Security Enhancement: Improved meeting security with E2EE encryption.

Fixed Bugs:

Nothing known

Open Issues:

• Support for Webex Events (classic) remains unavailable for closed captions and Webex Assistant.
• Support for tab navigation on Mac is pending in a future update.

Update Instructions:

• Check status.webex.com/maintenance for feature availability updates.
• Administrators should turn on 'Force authentication when users change passwords' in Control Hub for enhanced security.
• Test applications with new 11-digit meeting numbers to ensure compatibility.