ReadiVoice 4.0 and IMS-compliant Proxias application server helps service
providers grow and protect revenue, reduce costs and expand rich media
service offerings
PLEASANTON, Calif. and BOSTON, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- VON
CONFERENCE & EXPO (booth 629) -- Polycom, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCM), the world's
leading provider of unified collaborative communications solutions, today
announced the availability of ReadiVoice(R) 4.0, adding greater
scalability, reliability and operational efficiency to the world's most
widely used solution for on-demand audio conferencing services.
Leveraging the new IMS-compliant Polycom Proxias(TM) application server
and development environment, ReadiVoice 4.0 is optimized for the unique
technical requirements and operational complexities of on-demand, carrier-
grade conferencing services and can help service providers grow and protect
audio conferencing revenue and reduce operational costs. The Polycom
Proxias platform helps service providers cost-effectively deploy additional
highly scalable, revenue-generating rich media conferencing services.
"ReadiVoice is the platform that redefined audio conferencing services
to an on-demand model, and today it is the most widely used platform with
the world's leading service providers running more than 50 million
conferencing minutes a day on Polycom infrastructure," said Joe Sigrist,
senior vice president and general manager of video solutions at Polycom.
"Moving to the Polycom Proxias architecture introduces the next generation
of scale and reliability to audio conferencing and provides a platform that
fits seamlessly into IMS or hybrid service provider environments. It also
provides unique capabilities for offering differentiated services,
accelerating service deployments and increasing service revenues -- all
while reducing operating expenses and deployment costs."
The Polycom Proxias application server is a flexible, carrier-class
platform that enables service providers to cost-effectively deliver
rich-media conferencing services across geographies, organizations and
workgroups as part of unified communications environments. The
IMS-compliant, SIP platform is future-focused and optimized for on-demand
mixed-media (voice, video, content) conferencing and collaboration services
providing an unmatched, scaleable foundation for developing and deploying
these applications across networks, platforms, and devices with mission
critical reliability.
Leveraging this platform, ReadiVoice 4.0 introduces marked improvements
to the already industry-leading, high-availability ReadiVoice solutions.
The new solution adds greater scalability and resiliency to help service
providers grow and protect revenue, helps reduce administrative
requirements to lower operational costs, and offers a flexible application
development environment for fast and specific customization for delivering
differentiated services. ReadiVoice 4.0 features rack-and-stack scalability
to support the largest service providers' current as well as future
conferencing needs.
Unlike traditional conferencing platforms that require service
interruption during upgrades, ReadiVoice 4.0 features zero down-time
upgrade capabilities; allowing a service provider to accelerate service
delivery and reduce costs by maintaining complete service functionality
during upgrades. The solution also features redundant and modular
components that eliminate single points of failure, simplify growth and
reduce the impact of hardware replacement. A simplified architecture and
centralized management capabilities also streamline administration and help
lower operating costs.
ReaviVoice 4.0 leverages the Proxias application server in conjunction
with Polycom InnoVox(TM) 4000IP media servers to optimize audio
conferencing as a core component of next-generation service architectures.
By pairing Polycom's carrier-class product reliability with future-focused
design principles, the solution provides communications and IT strategists
with a proven, open, and adaptable structure for leveraging rich media in
their organization.
"As the use of audio, video, and web conferencing continues to increase
in today's enterprises, users need a flexible conferencing infrastructure
that can accommodate their growth," said Ira Weinstein, senior analyst and
partner at Wainhouse Research. "With this release, Polycom has transitioned
to an IMS architecture that separates call flow and application handling
from the media processing engines. The result is a conferencing ecosystem
that addresses the efficiency, scalability, and reliability needs of
service providers and large enterprises alike."
Furthering Polycom's IMS strategy, the Proxias application server
supports ReadiVoice 4.0 today, and will become the platform for multiple
collaboration applications, including a highly scalable, manageable, and
resilient on-demand video conferencing application leveraging the RMX
2000(TM) and a conferencing optimized media server for video and unified
(voice, video and content sharing) conferencing. These applications will be
built within the Proxias application server's integrated Application
Development Environment, which enables both rapid creation of conferencing
applications as well as integration with unified communications
environments to deliver a wider range of related applications suited for
workers in office, mobile and home office environments.
Pricing and Availability
ReadiVoice 4.0 is now available in North America and EMEA from Polycom.
Pricing for the modular systems varies based on capacity. ReadiVoice 4.0 is
available at no cost (excluding hardware) for ReadiVoice customers under
existing maintenance agreements.
About Polycom
Polycom, Inc. is the worldwide leader in unified collaborative
communications (UCC) that maximize the efficiency and productivity of
people and organizations by integrating the broadest array of high
definition video, wired and wireless voice, and content solutions to
deliver the ultimate collaborative 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, workplace wireless
telephony, 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 from on-demand communications
and collaboration. For additional information, call 800-POLYCOM or visit
the Polycom web site at http://www.polycom.com.
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.
Polycom, the Polycom logo and ReadiVoice are registered trademarks and
Proxias, InnoVox, and RMX 2000 are trademarks of Polycom in the U.S. and
various countries. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners. (C)2007, Polycom, Inc. All rights reserved.
SOURCE Polycom, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.polycom.com/
CONTACT:
Kevin Young of Polycom, Inc.,
+1-925-924-5706, kyoung@polycom.com
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