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Multi-Awarded Board Management Software for Board Directors
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Selma Y.
Internet, 1-10 employees
Used daily for 6-12 months
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Overall, Azeus Convene is a great solution for hosting virtual meetings, webinars, and conferences. It has a great selection of features, is intuitive and easy to use, and offers great HD quality audio and video. The only downside is the higher price tag compared to some of its competitors.
Azeus Convene is a great solution for hosting virtual meetings, webinars, and conferences. It offers a comprehensive range of features such as high-definition video and audio, document sharing, whiteboarding, messaging, and more. It is an intuitive platform that is easy to use, even for those with limited tech experience.
The pricing for Azeus Convene can be quite expensive compared to some of its competitors, and some users have reported difficulty in finding support when needed.
Lynn H.
Nonprofit Organization Management, 201-500 employees
Used weekly for 1-2 years
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Security for our board information, control over users, a single place for all of the information and and easy to use system which is cost effective.
The software has clearly set out sections, is easy and intuitive to use, has very informative user guides and excellent customer support.
This software doesn't do as much as as some of the other similar products out there. But it does enough (and in some cases more) that we need.
Thank you so much for the positive review! If you would like Convene to do more for you, please contact your account manager as features and functions can be customised to your needs. We are also glad to hear that we are providing a secure platform for your digital meetings. Many thanks, The Convene Team
Sandra L.
Executive Office, 201-500 employees
Used weekly for 2+ years
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We introduced Convene in June 2019. Users quickly became familiar with the software. The value of this investment really showed when we were forced into office closures with the onset of the Covid Pandemic in March 2020. Our business decision making was able to continue and function effectively due to the flexibility available through use of Convene. The biggest benefits are: savings in paper and print costs, saving in time spent producing and circulating meeting packs, ease of access to document library and previous meeting packs.
It was easy to implement and simple to learn how to use. We introduced Convene initially to improve the efficiency of non-executive Board & Committee meetings. Very soon after implementation the Governance team identified more areas for using the software and it is now used for multiple internal management & working group meetings / information sharing.
Nothing really. If we have had any problems, the service team have been very helpful.
Hi Sandra, thanks for your review on Convene. We're glad that you find our software valuable for your board meetings. Contact us or visit our website to learn more.
JAMES C.
Government Administration, 51-200 employees
Used monthly for 2+ years
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I very much appreciate how Azeus Convene went out of its way to help us in procuring their product. Government requirements are very tedious for a foreign company joining our bidding but they complied. Their support was also very helpful by providing training and presentations during the product evaluation.
The software is easy to use, secure and not as pricey as its competitors. The reduced time to prepare and send out folios to the intended recipients were major factors in deciding to use this software. We are also excited about the new features being introduced to improve the software. Price
I would like the software to have OCR capabilities so that documents scanned and uploaded can be annotated.
Greetings! Thank you so much for taking the time to review Convene. We're glad that it has helped lessen your preparation time and helped make your process more efficient.
Andrew H.
Hospital & Health Care, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used monthly for 1-2 years
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Convene saves having to make up paper board packs and is easier to distribute the papers with the click of a button and most importantly securely. I can also see who has downloaded their papers.
There are some really good features such as review room which we now use instead of Sharepoint which was more difficult to use. Convene is intuitive and meeting packs can be created quickly without having to convert papers to pdfs as the system does it easily. We also have single sign-on so its easy to access.
The only downside is it probably dosen't look as polished as some of the more expensive competition but it does the job and is much easier to use than some of the better known competition and there ares ome really good features and tools included
Hi Andrew, thanks for your review on Convene. We're glad that you find our software valuable for your board meetings. Contact us or visit our website to learn more.
Sara E. L.
Outsourcing/Offshoring, 1-10 employees
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Being President at SELC Pro LLC, as part of my consulting, I was sometimes asked to give recommendations to nonprofits and medium-level companies on what board portal provider would be the best for their internal and strategic operations. I had tried many paperless meeting software providers, from the market leaders like Diligent and BoardVantage MeetX, the small players like BoardPaq, and to the...
Convene is a hidden gem. It has as rich features, aesthetics, and intuitive interface as BoardVantage and Diligent, while costing at least 40% less! It's a clear winner for those who are value-conscious.
Limited end-user and administrator training sessions. The only clear and concrete advantage that Diligent has over Convene is that they have unlimited individual user training. However, Convene is so intuitive and easy-to-use that you don't need to go beyond their free first 4 user/administrator training sessions.
Thank you for the honest review Sara! We're happy that Convene has really helped your organization to hold better paperless meetings. We take pride that Convene offers something different compared to other providers in the market.
Kanak C.
Used daily for 1-2 years
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time - thereby saving money!
Very easy to use Convene is more than just a meeting portal - it's a great resource for sharing publications/documents and electronically reviewing and approving documents without the need to have separate meetings for these. Functions available in this app are great - including combining all meeting papers into one pack. Support is second to none - 24/7 and very accommodating. Overall, Convene has been extremely cost-effective and offers far more functionality in comparison to others we have trialled and has been great asset to us in Governance!
Nothing major at all that is negative about this software. A couple of small areas that could be introduced over time, and we understand that as the software is evolving, Convene can be further refined.
We're happy to hear that your organization is reaping the benefits of moving towards paperless meetings! Rest assured, we are constantly improving and adding new features to our software to increase efficiency and productivity in your meetings.
William G.
501-1,000 employees
Used weekly for 6-12 months
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We save so much time. Using Adobe to collate the papers used to not only take ages but would often not work. The management of written resolutions outside of meetings is much easier.
It was quick and easy to implement. The software itself is intuitive to use and even the least tech savvy Board Members have found it straightforward and easy to use. We haven't used all the functionality (Board Members are yet to use the 'presenting' function) but the meeting, document library and resolution functions adequately meet our needs. The pulling together of the Board papers is a quicker and less stressful experience than it was previously and with improved security as we're not emailing round pdfs to various email addresses.
Having used two similar products, I really struggle to find a fault with Convene, as it generally provides the same functionality more efficiently and for a lower cost. It would be helpful to be able to hyperlink between documents within the document library but unsure if this is just something that isn't possible with cloud based software. Probably the biggest fault, based on the feedback from our Board is...why didn't we get it sooner!
Thank you so much for the positive review! We are happy to hear that the functionality and security of Convene's digital meeting platform is serving your board well and is saving your company money. We will pass on your feedback to the development team. Please feel free to send any ideas for future updates to your account manager. Your input as an active user of Convene is what will help us continue to offer a better user experience.
Kathryn L.
Museums and Institutions, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used weekly for 6-12 months
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Cost and time savings - not having to produce paper copies for meetings; users receive papers instantly instead of waiting for the post; published papers can be replaced easily etc. Greater flexibility - easier to carry an ipad than heavy packs of papers; papers for previous meetings are all in one place so easily accessible.
Very easy to use as an administrator and user. The software is very intuitive and, despite some initial resistance to moving to paperless meetings (myself included!) I've not had any negative comments from users and some are keen to extend use within their own departments. I'm told by those who use other packages that it compares very well with other more expensive software and is very good value for money. Support from Convene has been excellent with a friendly, supportive account manager who is quick to respond to any queries and who is very good at explaining things.
There isn't anything I don't like about this software. There are one or two small things which could be improved but I understand the software is constantly being refined and Convene are keen to explore suggestions.
Hello Kathryn, Thank you for the great review. Feedback from our end-users is what helps us develop better user experiences on our portal and app, so please continue to let us know what can be improved. We are also very happy to hear that we have contributed, even in a small way, to your company's sustainability goals. Many thanks, The Convene Team
Sara L.
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Being President at SELC Pro LLC, as part of my consulting, I was sometimes asked to give recommendations to nonprofits and medium-level companies on what board portal provider would be the best for their internal and strategic operations. I had tried many paperless meeting software providers, from the market leaders like Diligent and BoardVantage MeetX, the small players like BoardPaq, and to the...
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Hi Sara! Thank you for your feedback. It's great to know that Convene is of great value to your company. We always strive to give only the best to our customers. We look forward to continue giving you the best features and updates to further help your organization's internal processes. Cheers!
Judith K.
Nonprofit Organization Management, 11-50 employees
Used monthly for 6-12 months
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I am a user of Convene not the administrator of the system. I asked the administrator for feedback and was advised it was easy to prepeare and set up meetings , create agendas and easy to load the documents , create minutes and action logs. Access to Convene is password protected which keeps the documentation secure. The meeting papers are archived so there is ease of access to previous meetings.
The introduction of Azeus Convene has transformed the way we deliver our Board and Senior Management meetings and is a beneficial aid to control the meeting from start to finish. It has improved efficiency by removing the need to print and post papers, saving on both time and cost. If additional information is to be included, this can be easily added, letting participants know. It is ideal for collaboration as it allows participants to see all comments made and access to each response, enhancing transparency and accountability. Convene is easy to install on both my ThinkPad and phone.
Some excel spreadsheets (especially large documents ) don't display as original documents when loaded .
Glad to hear that Convene is boosting productivity and good governance for your association! You may contact our support lines and they will guide you with displaying your spreadsheets in a better format. You may even discover more tools that will enhance the workflow and transparency of your meetings.
Aileen C.
Insurance, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used other for 1-2 years
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I just hope it will be more affordable so that the company can save.
Convene is easy to navigate. I learned about it when I once substituted the Corporate Secretary in the Board Meeting. The software make remote meetings possible. The staff are also very accommodating.
I just hope that the voting features be more easier to learn for first time users.
Thank you for your honest review. We designed Convene in a way for board administrators and company secretaries to easily accomplish their tasks. We hope that Convene continues to be accommodating to your board and that it helps your organization work digitally securely.
Russell C.
Food Production, 51-200 employees
Used monthly for 1-2 years
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Using Azeus convene software from features to security was great, we haven't experienced serious issue, and also if we have inquiry, support and assistance are provided fast.
We improved meeting preparation at the same time we also save cost in paper budget.
The least we like on this Software is the pricing cost on premise.
Hi Russell, Thanks a lot for your review on our board portal solution. We hope that your organization is able to calculate and save more costs in the long run by using our digital software that entirely negates the need to use paper board packs and other administrative expenses.
Norman W.
Banking, 51-200 employees
Used weekly for 1-2 years
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Good customer service. Good value.
Work good in a low bandwidth environment
We have not found any issue that have not been resolved quickly.
Thank you for the great feedback, Norman. We take pride in our capacity to pack functionality and support a number of users while maintaining a low bandwidth requirement. We're also glad to hear that our 24/7 customer support is satisfying your inquiries on our software. Thank you again for choosing Convene!
Suleiman D.
Higher Education, 10,001+ employees
Used monthly for 1-2 years
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Before signing up as a customer we reviewed a host of board management solutions and Convene ticked most of the boxes for us. Now that we are actually using it I am most impressed with the support and the fact that the team is open to receiving suggestions from clients for product enhancements.
I don’t like that certain optional modules cost extra.
Hi Suleiman, thanks for your review on Convene. We're glad that you find our software valuable for your board meetings. Contact us or visit our website to learn more.
Craig R.
Nonprofit Organization Management, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used monthly for less than 6 months
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Better for GDPR and control over access to the board information packs
Easy to use, great advise and support setting up. Simply to understand, navigation just works and is intuitive. Quick to build packs and control access
The UI is not as polished as some on the market but then the prices is less than half of those. Would recommend this over their competitor as better value
Hi Craig, thank you for your feedback! We are happy to hear you find our product very intuitive and cost-efficient. Please feel free to contact your account manager with your suggestions so we can forward these to our product team. We will strive to continue introducing updates to improve our solution. Have a great day ahead!