Bangkok--6 Nov--PR One Network
Polycom, Inc.(Nasdaq: PLCM), the global leader in open standards-based unified communications (UC), today announced a new portfolio of solutions designed for medium-sized businesses that makes it easier to purchase, install, deliver,and manage high-quality, enterprise-grade video collaboration. The mid-market portfolio includesPolycom RealPresence Collaboration Server 800s, Virtual Edition, as well as various new, next-generation RealPresence video endpoints.
Polycom RealPresence Collaboration Server 800s, Virtual Edition, the industry’s first implementation of open standards-based SVC (interoperable with AVC), results in 3XHD multipoint video capacity for greater scalability, dramatically lower TCO, and backwards- and forwards-compatibility, without the need for expensive gateways or hardware required by competitive proprietary SVC offerings
Polycom? RealPresence? Group 300, an affordable enterprise-grade video collaboration system that supports the industry’s highest resolution (up to 1080p60) andis ideal for smaller collaboration spaces such as huddle rooms
Polycom? RealPresence? Desktop 2.0software for PCs and laptops (Windows and Mac OSX) andthe next generation of Polycom? RealPresence? Mobile 2.0for smartphones and tablets(iOS and Android devices)extend video collaboration beyond conference rooms
The next-generation RealPresence video endpoints boast the new Polycom UX? (Polycom user experience). The Polycom UX delivers the industry’s best video collaboration experience with more than 20 new user innovations and features, including a completely redesigned UI and the industry's most lifelike HD image quality (up to 1080p60 resolution), patent-pending Polycom?SmartPairing? technology, and only-from-Polycom video, content sharing and audio quality and features. The Polycom UX is designed to drive a superior experience and ease of use for users toincrease adoption, while minimising IT management and support, keeping IT costs down and usage up for better TCO.
“Polycom’s new solutions for the mid-market ensure that companies of all sizes can now benefit from the power of video conferencing while staying within their budget requirements,” said Sudhakar Ramakrishna, President of Products andServices, Polycom. “Polycom uniquely understands that to video-enable your workforce requires you to be able to collaborate with partners, customers and prospects, all of whom may have any number of vendors’ video systems. That’s why Polycom solutions are the most interoperable in the industry, and we pride ourselves on our rigorously open approach. With Polycom, you can connect via the highest quality at the lowest overall cost with just about anyone, anywhere, using any system.”
"Video collaboration solutions that enable face-to-face interaction and content-sharing are important tools for helping businesses stay competitive and on the cutting edge, no matter their size. The challenge for mid-sized companies, in particular, is that although they want and need to implement the best technology, they are often hindered by limited budgets and IT resources,” said Ira M. Weinstein, senior analyst and partner, Wainhouse Research.“Polycom has created a portfolio of video collaboration solutions that effectively hit the sweet spot for mid-market customers, delivering an enterprise-grade quality of experience, along with the affordability and ease of use to support customer needs today and tomorrow.”
RealPresence Collaboration Server 800s, Virtual Edition, a Software MCU that Runs on Industry-Standard Servers
Polycom RealPresence Collaboration Server 800s, Virtual Edition, is the industry’s first multi-protocol, integrated software MCU that runs on industry-standard servers, connecting video systems using the open standards-based SVC protocol with video systems using other protocols, such as AVC, to the same meeting without expensive gateways, extra licenses, or hidden costs.The RealPresence Collaboration Server 800s supports open standards-based SVC, delivering 3X HD multipoint video capacity for greater scalability, dramatically lower TCO, and superior performance, and is ideal for mid-sized enterprises such as professional service firms, private healthcare institutions, and investment firms, as well as for larger organisations with branch offices. The RealPresence Collaboration Server 800s, Virtual Edition,is part of the Polycom? RealPresence? Platform, the most interoperable and comprehensive software infrastructure for universal video collaboration.
RealPresence Collaboration Server 800s, Virtual Edition represents a significant step forward in delivering virtualised video collaboration from the datacenter for even greater flexibility and lower cost. Polycom plans to deliver additional software MCUs for industry-standard servers in the future.
Polycom’s mid-market video collaboration endpoint solutions include:
RealPresence Group 300 with SmartPairingTechnology and EagleEye Acoustic Camerais the next generation of HD video collaboration systems for smaller spaces or huddle roomsthat need crystal-clear video calls at an affordable price. RealPresence Group 300featuresHD video quality and Polycom’s legendary HD audio technology, including Polycom?ConstantClarity? technology for extraordinary audio and video fidelity that allows users to distinguish every syllable of every word they hear in a Polycom video conference, resulting in an amazing video experience even in challenging environments.In addition, patent-pending Polycom? SmartPairing?, built into RealPresence Mobile 2.0, wirelessly connects Apple iPads to RealPresence Group 300 systems, letting users control video meetings with their tablets and transfer a live video call from their tablet to a big screen with the swipe of a finger. Polycom is also offering the new EagleEye Acoustic camera, an easy-to-install and cost-effective accessory for smaller spaces that includes built-in microphones and electronic pan, tilt, and zooms at HDquality 1080p30.
Polycom RealPresence Desktop 2.0 is a new, affordable, enterprise-quality video collaboration software application for Windows and Mac OSX-based PCs and laptops. The solution extends the benefits of Polycom RealPresence video collaboration from the office desk to the home or wherever a user travels when on the go. The system includes features such as a corporate directory search, the ability to select a specific application for content sharing, and far-end (remote) camera control. RealPresence Desktop is the next generation of desktop software applications from Polycom.
Polycom RealPresence Mobile 2.0is Polycom’s award-winning software application that lets customers securely extend video collaboration beyond the conference room to easily connect tablets and smartphones (iOS and Android) with other standards-based video systems. The updated app includes the new patent-pending SmartPairing technology, initially for the iPad. For iPad users, additional features include content sharing and far-end camera control (see video,related press release). RealPresence Mobile is available for more than a dozen popular Apple and Android devices.
“Our attorneys service clientsaround the world— often during their local time— and regularly use video for depositions, hiring, and document reviews,” said George Brandon of Morris, Polich and Purdy, LLP. “With HD video collaboration solutions from Polycom, we can confidently conduct meetings on the device that’s most convenient and accessible at the time, whether it’s on a group video system in a conference room at 2p.m., or at 10p.m. on a tablet when we’re at home or traveling. Polycom gives us the flexibility and quality we need to maintain excellent client service without straining our IT budget.”
Services to Help Medium-Sized Business Get Up and Running FastTo simplify the implementation of video collaboration systems and drive usage, Polycom offers a full range of services and financing options.
By leveraging the expertise of Polycom Global Services to design, deploy, maintain, manage, and optimise their video collaboration solutions, customers can accelerate and maximise their return on investment. Polycom recently launched a portfolio of Polycom Adoption Services intended to helpdrive user adoption.
Polycom Capital provides flexible financing for reseller partners and end users, helping customers increase their buying power and maintain their competitive advantage.With various payment options and the ability to include maintenance, installation and services, Polycom Capital provides a total solution tailored for customers’ specific business requirements. Financing options include fully customised financial solutions, technology refresh programs, payment deferral programs, capital finance leases, operating fair market value leases, and maintenance financing.
Availability
Polycom? RealPresence? Group 300 is available to order now. The Polycom? EagleEye Acoustic camera will be available in November 2012. Polycom? RealPresence? Desktop 2.0 for Windows will be available in November 2012 and for Apple? Mac OS X the availability is planned for the first-half of 2013. Polycom? RealPresence? Mobile 2.0 will be available as a free download from the Apple AppStore? and Google Play in November 2012. Initially, SmartPairing will run on the iPad? 2 and the new iPad, with capabilities to connect to the Polycom? RealPresence? Group 300. The new UI is available on the Polycom? RealPresence? Group 300 initially, and we plan to include soon after on RealPresence Desktop 2.0, Polycom? RealPresence? Mobile 2.0, and other next-generation endpoints. Support for up to 1080p60 resolutions will be available on Polycom? RealPresence? Group Series and Polycom? RealPresence? VisualEdge?.Polycom? ConstantClarity? technology is available today on leading Polycom video and voice solutions. Products and solutions availability may vary by country. For more information, visit http://www.polycom.asia, call 1-800-POLYCOM or contact one of our more than 6,500 channel partners worldwide.