Cisco BroadWorks is a comprehensive, carrier-grade voice and unified communications application suite delivered as a cloud-based platform by Cisco's service provider partners. It provides essential voice, video, and messaging services for enterprise customers, including hosted PBX, SIP trunking, and unified communications. BroadWorks is designed to offer exceptional scalability, reliability, and security to support large-scale deployments and mission-critical communication needs. Its feature-rich capabilities include advanced call control, auto-attendant, voicemail, and conferencing, along with seamless integration with Webex and other Cisco collaboration tools. AiDOOS enhances the deployment and adoption of Cisco BroadWorks by providing a streamlined orchestration layer that automates provisioning, configuration, and ongoing management, enabling IT teams to deliver new features and services efficiently. With AiDOOS, enterprises can accelerate their digital transformation initiatives and optimize their communication infrastructure while leveraging a partner ecosystem for rapid innovation.
Challenges It Solves
Complex legacy telephony systems lack scalability and flexibility
High costs of maintaining on-premise PBX for large enterprises
Difficulty integrating voice, video, and messaging into a unified platform
Need for secure and reliable communication services with advanced features
Use Cases
Enterprise Voice and UC
Provides a complete hosted telephony solution with PBX features and collaboration tools for large enterprises.
SIP Trunking
Offers cost-effective SIP trunking to connect enterprise PBX systems to the public telephone network over IP.
Service Provider Hosted Services
Enables communication service providers to offer hosted voice and UC services to their subscribers.
Pricing
Custom pricing — built for your team
Cisco BroadWorks pricing is tailored to your organisation's size, integrations, and requirements. AiDOOS generates your proposal instantly — scoped & ready in seconds.
Fully featured IP telephony service with call control, extension dialing, and advanced call routing.
Unified Messaging
Consolidates voicemail, email, and fax into a single inbox for streamlined communication.
Audio/Video Conferencing
Supports high-quality multi-party conferences with video and collaboration features.
SDK and API Integration
Provides APIs and SDKs for integrating telephony and collaboration into custom applications.
Interoperability with Cisco Webex
Seamlessly connects BroadWorks services with Webex for added collaboration capabilities.
Carrier-Grade Reliability and Security
Delivers high reliability and security with redundancy and encryption for enterprise communications.
What Reviewers Say
What works well
Proven scalability to support millions of users
Feature-rich unified communications suite integrated with Webex
Reliable carrier-grade architecture
Common concerns
Complex deployment and management requiring specialized expertise
Pricing is typically through service providers, not direct subscription
Reviews
None
★★★☆☆
out of 5
By segment
Mid-Market100%
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Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Core strengths of BroadWorks"
Cisco BroadWorks is straightforward to use and I value its capabilities. Among its many features, Scalability stands out for me. So far, I have not encountered any drawbacks. It tackles various communication issues, offering advantages such as Unified Communication, Mobility Support, Improved Collaboration, and Integration Capabilities.
C
Content Specialist
"Cloud calls simplify staying in touch"
This platform resolves communication needs through video calls, instant messaging, and user connections. Operating the system requires some technical know-how. Cisco offers numerous benefits that allow users to easily engage via video conferencing and chat.
Reviewer Demographics
Top Industries
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Enterprise Readiness
ISO 27001
SOC 2 Type II
Identity & Access
SSO✓ SAML 2.0, OAuth, LDAP
RBAC✓ Role-based access control at group and user levels.
Audit Logs✓
Data Security
At restAES-256
In transitTLS 1.2+
Key mgmtVendor-managed
SLA & Availability
Uptime SLA99.9%
RPO—
RTO—
Pen test—
Compliance & Portability
Data residencyUS, EU
Data export
Right to erasure✗
Integrations
MT
Microsoft Teams
Integration with Microsoft Teams for presence, chat, and calling interoperability.
Third_Party1-2 days⚡ AiDOOS Pre-wired
SFB
Skype for Business
Integration for enterprise voice and conferencing with Skype for Business.
Third_Party1-2 days
SF
Salesforce
Click-to-call and screen pop integration with Salesforce for efficient customer interactions.
Integrated contact center capabilities with Oracle Service Cloud for customer service.
Third_Party1-2 weeks
GE
Genesys
Integration with Genesys for advanced contact center routing and reporting.
Third_Party1-2 weeks
SBC
Session Border Controllers
Interoperability with leading SBC vendors for secure and scalable SIP trunking.
Third_Party1-2 days
PP
Polycom Phones
Certified IP phones for seamless interoperability with BroadWorks.
Third_Party< 1 hour
Governance & Compliance
EU AI Act
No data available
Data Processing Agreement
No data available
Sub-processors
No data available
Right to Erasure
No data available
Change Notifications
No data available
NIST AI RMF
No data available
AiDOOS Managed Deployment
Deploy Cisco BroadWorks in 72 hours
AiDOOS handles setup, CRM integration, SSO config, and user provisioning. Your team goes live — not your IT department.
12
Deployments
94%
Adoption rate
4.8/5
Post-deploy sat.
4-8 weeks
Time to value
Prerequisites
Valid Cisco service provider partnership
Appropriate licenses and entitlements
Network and security prerequisites
Domain and TLS certificates
Configuration Options
SIP trunking configuration
User provisioning and call routing
Integration with telephony endpoints
Admin portal setup
How Cisco BroadWorks Compares
Product
AI & Analytics
Ease of Use
Enterprise Features
Pricing
Integrations
Mobile Experience
Quick Setup
Customer Support
Rating
Price/mo
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Cisco BroadWorks This product
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$Custom/user
MT
Microsoft Teams Phone
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Good
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Excellent
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Good
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$Custom/user
8X
8x8 X Series
Good
Good
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$Custom/user
VB
Vonage Business Communications
Good
Good
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$Custom/user
Virtual Delivery Center · A new delivery category
A Virtual Delivery Center for
Cisco BroadWorks
Pre-vetted experts and AI agents in the loop, assembled as a delivery
pod. Pay in Delivery Units — universal pricing across roles,
seniority, and tech stacks. No hiring, no contracting, no procurement
cycle.
Plans from $2,000 — Starter Pack, 10 Delivery Units, 90 days
Refundable on unused Delivery Units, anytime — no questions asked
Re-delivery guarantee on acceptance miss
Pre-flight delivery sizing — you see the plan before you commit
Cisco BroadWorks is an enterprise-grade calling and collaboration platform that delivers performance, security, and scale, typically hosted by service provider partners. It offers voice, video, messaging, and conferencing capabilities for large enterprises.
How does Cisco BroadWorks integrate with existing communication tools?
Cisco BroadWorks supports integration with major platforms like Microsoft Teams, Salesforce, and Skype for Business, enabling features like click-to-call, presence, and screen population.
Is Cisco BroadWorks suitable for large enterprises?
Yes, it is designed for service providers and large enterprises, offering high scalability, robust security features, and carrier-grade reliability, making it suitable for organizations with thousands of users.
What security certifications does Cisco BroadWorks have?
Cisco BroadWorks holds ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II certifications, ensuring strong information security and independent auditing of their controls.
Can Cisco BroadWorks be deployed on-premises or only in the cloud?
Cisco BroadWorks is typically hosted by service provider partners, but it can be deployed on-premises as well, offering flexibility in deployment models.
Does AiDOOS provide deployment support for Cisco BroadWorks?
Yes, AiDOOS can deploy Cisco BroadWorks within 72 hours with a typical time to value of 4-8 weeks, including pre-wired integrations for Salesforce and Microsoft Teams.