The first in the RoundTable series is the Polycom® RoundTable® 100
device, designed to expand video collaboration experiences for small to
midsized businesses and teams
Company Website:
http://www.polycom.com
SAN JOSE, Calif. & REDMOND, Wash. -- (Business Wire)
Polycom,
Inc. (Nasdaq:PLCM) and Microsoft Corp. announced today an expanded
relationship through which Polycom plans to deliver a new series of
video collaboration solutions purpose-built for Skype for Business
called Polycom® RoundTable®. The first device in this new offering is
the Polycom® RoundTable® 100, an affordable and easy-to-use video
solution for huddle rooms that will allow small to midsized businesses
(SMB) and teams with Skype for Business and Microsoft Lync 2013 to enjoy
rich collaboration experiences, including voice, video and content
collaboration, simply by logging into their Skype for Business account.
The RoundTable 100 will take just minutes to set up and start using, and
it will not require corporate domains or on-premises infrastructure,
making it easy to use without assistance from IT.
Polycom® RoundTable® 100, an affordable and easy-to-use video solution for huddle rooms, will allow SMBs and teams with Microsoft Skype for Business and Microsoft Lync 2013 to enjoy rich collaboration experiences. (Photo: Business Wire)
The companies also announced that the Polycom CX series of video
collaboration solutions, including the Polycom®
CX8000 room system, and the Polycom®
CX5100 and Polycom®
CX5500 unified conferencing systems, also will become part of the
Polycom RoundTable series of products. Together, this series of products
is part of Polycom’s and Microsoft’s efforts to bring the world’s more
than 50 million meeting rooms of all shapes and sizes into the digital
age, enhancing collaboration for businesses of all sizes. In addition, Polycom®
VVX® business media phones will be the first phones to support the
forthcoming cloud voice service offering as part of Microsoft Office 365.
“Together, Microsoft and Polycom have a joint vision to deliver
collaboration experiences that help our customers defy distance. We are
now expanding our solutions to allow SMBs, as well as large enterprises,
to reap the benefits of video collaboration,” said Peter Leav, Polycom
President and CEO. “Our partnership with Microsoft has never been
stronger, and over the years, it has fortified a market demand for
collaboration experiences that help make our customers successful.”
Polycom and Microsoft have worked in tandem for more than a decade to
make collaboration easier and more intuitive. Since Microsoft’s entry
into unified communications, Polycom has developed the broadest
portfolio of voice, video and content collaboration solutions that
integrate with and are qualified by Microsoft. RoundTable solutions will
add to Polycom’s portfolio of more than 40 existing solutions that
integrate with Lync and Skype for Business.
“Collaboration is the cornerstone of productivity, and people need tools
that work the way they do—across locations and devices,” said Zig
Serafin, corporate vice president, Skype Business Services Group,
Microsoft. “Throughout our long-standing partnership with Polycom, we’ve
shared a goal of delivering collaboration experiences that transform the
way people work. The RoundTable 100 serves as another important step in
helping businesses of all sizes to realize that goal.”
The Polycom RoundTable 100 for Skype for Business is planned for
availability this summer. For more information, please visit www.polycom.com/RoundTable100
or http://next.skypeforbusiness.com.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in
software, services, devices and solutions that help people and
businesses realize their full potential.
About Polycom
Polycom helps organizations unleash the power of human collaboration.
More than 415,000 companies and institutions worldwide defy distance
with secure video, voice and content solutions from Polycom to increase
productivity, speed time to market, provide better customer service,
expand education and save lives. Polycom and its global partner
ecosystem provide flexible collaboration solutions for any environment
that deliver the best user experience, the broadest multi-vendor
interoperability and unmatched investment protection. Visit www.polycom.com or
connect with us on Twitter, Facebook,
and LinkedIn to
learn more.
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995 regarding future events, including statements regarding the
expanded partnership and future product availability. These
forward-looking statements reflect our current intentions and are
identified by terminology such as “designed”, “plans”, “will” and other
similar statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to
risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ
materially, including future agreements; changes to our strategic areas
of focus; and possible delays in the development, availability and
shipment of new products due to engineering, manufacturing or other
delays. Many of these risks and uncertainties are discussed in Polycom’s
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2014, and
in other reports filed by Polycom with the SEC. Polycom disclaims any
intent or obligations to update these forward-looking statements.
NOTE: The product plans, specifications, and descriptions herein are
provided for information only and subject to change without notice, and
are provided without warranty of any kind, express or implied. Polycom
reserves the right to modify future product plans at any time. Products
and related specifications referenced herein are not guaranteed and will
be delivered on a when and if available basis.
© 2015 Polycom, Inc. All rights reserved. POLYCOM®, the Polycom logo,
and the names and marks associated with Polycom’s products are
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countries. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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Contacts:
Polycom, Inc.
Andy Cuneo, +1 703-793-2098
andy.cuneo@polycom.com
or
Microsoft
Rapid Response Team
503-443-7000
rrt@waggeneredstrom.com
Source: Polycom, Inc.
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