Polycom Connects Conference Phones to the PC, Enabling Enhanced Quality for Internet Calling Services, Desktop Video.PLEASANTON, Calif. -- Polycom, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : PLCM PLCM Product Life-Cycle Management PLCM public long code mask PLCM Public Land Code Mask ): --Computer Calling Kit Enables SoundStation2 and SoundStation2W to Become Speaker and Microphone microphone, device for converting sound into electrical energy, used in radio broadcasting, recording, and sound amplifying systems. Its basic component is a diaphragm that responds to the pressure or particle velocity of sound waves. for Web-Based Calling Services from Skype, Microsoft, Google (Google, Mountain View, CA, www.google.com) The largest search engine on the Web, founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, two Stanford University students. In 1996, they developed their "BackRub" search engine, named after its unique page ranking method (explained below). and Yahoo, for Soft Phones and for Polycom PVX PVX Potato Virus X Desktop Video Application. Polycom(R), Inc. (NASDAQ: PLCM), the world's leading provider of unified collaborative communications solutions, today announced the Computer Calling Kit(TM), an option for industry-leading SoundStation2(TM) and SoundStation2W(TM) (wireless) conference phones that gives callers unrivaled voice quality, clarity and hands-free capability when using web-based calling services, including those from Skype, Microsoft, Google, and Yahoo, and soft phones. The Computer Calling Kit enables the conference phones to serve as the microphone and speaker for web-based calling services, soft phones, and is compatible with Polycom PVX(TM) for desktop video calls. "Use of Internet calling See Internet telephony. services and softphones is growing rapidly in business environments, creating demand for a high-quality, hands-free calling experience," said Sunil Bhalla, senior vice president and general manager of voice communications at Polycom. "The Computer Calling Kit enables an ideal voice conferencing See teleconferencing. environment when making phone calls over the Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the using the SoundStation2 and SoundStation2W. This option offers added flexibility for the Polycom phones, which can be used on regular analog phone The original telephone technology, which converts air vibrations into an analogous electrical frequency. Unless a key telephone system, digital PBX or voice over IP (VoIP) is used, most homes and small offices still use analog phones, and the local loop is mostly analog. lines, mobile phone networks and now with Internet calling services and softphones." Use of web-based calling services has grown rapidly both among consumers and in business settings. For example, Skype claims more than 53 million users of its free Internet calling service and estimates nearly 30 percent have used it in a business environment. Polycom is addressing this growing demand by enabling users to leverage the market-leading SoundStation2 and SoundStation2W conference phones for enhanced sound quality and enabling them to use these web-based services in a meeting environment when there is typically more than one person in the room. The Computer Calling Kit includes a cable that connects a PC to the built-in Applications Port on the SoundStation2 and SoundStation2W phones. Users simply plug the phone into the computer and dial using their Internet calling client, soft phone or PVX application. The conference phone serves as the speakers and microphone for the calls, offering a richer voice calling experience. There is no special software needed and it can be used with any type of computer with standard audio input and output ports, including Windows, Mac and Linux. Pricing and availability: The Computer Calling Kit is now available through Polycom Channel Partners for US$39. The kit is an option for SoundStation2 with display and SoundStation2 EX phones, as well as all SoundStation2W phones. The kit will be included with all SoundStation2W EX phones beginning later in 2005. Customers who purchased the SoundStation2W EX between September 1, 2005 and December 31, 2005 can get a voucher A receipt or release which provides evidence of payment or other discharge of a debt, often for purposes of reimbursement, or attests to the accuracy of the accounts. for a free Computer Calling Kit from their channel partner or from the Polycom web site. Polycom reserves the right to modify future product plans at any time. Products and/or related specifications referenced in this press release are not guaranteed, and will be delivered on a when and if available basis. About Polycom Polycom, Inc. is the worldwide leader in unified collaborative communications (UCC An abbreviation for the Uniform Commercial Code. ) that maximize the efficiency and productivity of people and organizations by integrating the broadest array of video, voice, data and Web solutions to deliver the ultimate communications experience. Polycom's high quality, standards-based conferencing and collaboration solutions are easy to deploy and manage, as well as intuitive to use. Supported by an open architecture, they integrate seamlessly with leading telephony Meaning "sound over distance," it refers to electronically transmitting the human voice. In the beginning, telephony dealt only with analog signals in the circuit-switched networks of the telephone companies. and presence-based networks. With its market driving technologies, best-in-class products, alliance partnerships, and world-class service, Polycom is the smart choice for organizations seeking proven solutions and a competitive advantage in real-time communications and collaboration. For additional information call 1-800-POLYCOM (765-9266) or +1-408-526-9000, or visit the Polycom website at www.polycom.com. Polycom, the Polycom and SoundStation are registered trademarks and Computer Calling Kit, PVX, SoundStation2 and SoundStation2W are trademarks of Polycom in the U.S. and various countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. (C)2005, Polycom, Inc. All rights reserved. |
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