Published Date: July 27th, 2016
Cisco announces end of life and end of support for version 9.7, 10.5 and 10.6 of Cisco® Virtualization Experience Media Engine (VXME) for Windows http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collaboration-endpoints/virtualization-experience-media-engine/index.html.
Table 1. Affected Versions
Product or Package Name |
Release Version |
Cisco Virtualization Experience Media Engine for Windows |
Client Software Version 9.7, 10.5 and 10.6 |
Support for Affected Product
The table below indicates the timeline for ending sale and support of Virtualization Experience Media Engine (VXME) for Windows versions 9.7, 10.5 and 10.6.
Table 2. End-of-Life Milestones
Milestone |
Definition |
Date |
End-of-life and end-of- support announcement |
The date of this notice that announces the end of life and end of support for Virtualization Experience Media Engine (VXME) for Windows versions 9.7, 10.5 and 10.6. |
July 27, 2016 |
End of sale date |
Virtualization Experience Media Engine (VXME) for Windows, versions 9.7, 10.5 and 10.6software downloads will no longer be available to order after this date. |
July 27, 2016 |
Last Day of Support |
Last day support will be offered for Virtualization Experience Media Engine (VXME) for Windows versions 9.7, 10.5 and 10.6. |
January 16, 2017 |
Migration Path
Customers currently using Cisco Virtualization Experience Media Engine (VXME) for Windows 9.7, 10.5 or 10.6 are encouraged to update to the latest Cisco Jabber version. Product information is available at: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collaboration-endpoints/virtualization-experience-media-engine/index.html.
With Cisco Jabber you can quickly and easily find people, and see if and how they are available. Collaborate using instant messaging (IM), voice, high-definition video, voice messaging, desktop sharing, and conferencing. See a user's availability and click to initiate communications; chat, voice or video calls, or multiparty conferences.
Refer to the following links for more information about Virtualization Experience Media Engine (VXME) for Windows:
● https://help.webex.com/community/jabber
Ordering Information
The Ordering Guide (links below) provides an overview of the various configurations and client part numbers available for Jabber for Windows. In addition to the client licenses, phone licenses will be required to register as a softphone with Cisco Unified Communications Manager as described in the Ordering Guide.
● Ordering Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Applications:
◦ Cisco Unified Communications Applications Ordering Guide
● Cisco Jabber is also available in Cisco Unified Workspace Licensing (CUWL). For details please refer to the CUWL ordering:
◦ Ordering Guide for Cisco Unified Workspace Licensing (CUWL)
To place an order, visit the Cisco Ordering Home Page or contact your Cisco account representative.
For More Information
If you require further assistance, or if you have any further questions regarding this field notice, please contact the Cisco TAC by one of the following methods:
● Open a service request on Cisco.com
● By email