Wainhouse Research gives Polycom HDX platform top marks in 8 of 10
categories, including video quality, audio quality, and multimedia
performance in head-to- head evaluation
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 Polycom HDX platform was named the best high definition (HD)
video conferencing solution by Wainhouse Research in a head-to-head
comparison with competing systems from Tandberg and LifeSize. The Polycom
HDX series received top marks in eight out of 10 categories, including
video quality, audio quality, and multimedia performance, as well as HD and
SD (standard definition) interoperability, camera quality and performance,
user interface and content-sharing performance (H.239).
"In our comparative review of three industry-leading HD video
conferencing endpoints, Wainhouse Research named the Polycom HDX platform
as our number one choice," said Andrew W. Davis, managing partner,
Wainhouse Research. "Our extensive, hands-on competitive analysis shows
that the Polycom HDX series received top scores in 8 out of 10 evaluation
categories. Besides great video quality, the HDX series provides
outstanding, leading-edge audio performance and unparalleled multimedia
capabilities."
Polycom HDX video conferencing systems are the only video conferencing
endpoints on the market to deliver the value of UltimateHD(TM), which
includes HD video, HD voice and simultaneous HD multimedia content-sharing
capabilities.
"The Wainhouse Research evaluation reinforces what Polycom customers
have already experienced: that Polycom HDX solutions are the best video
conferencing choice across applications and use scenarios," said Joe
Sigrist, senior vice president and general manager of video solutions at
Polycom. "Polycom believes that delivering the best user experience is
about more than just video resolution, it is also about voice quality, the
ability to share content in HD, the user interface, camera performance and
more. It is also about giving customers a complete integrated solution for
HD video conferencing that makes the technology reliable and easy to
deploy, manage and use."
Polycom has expanded the award-winning HDX line to now include the HDX
4000(TM) series, personal multimedia HD systems designed for executives,
physicians and small groups; the HDX 8000(TM) series, for mid-range
conference and meeting rooms; as well as the HDX 9000(TM) series, for large
meeting rooms, classrooms and integrated custom-room environments. The HDX
platform also powers the Polycom RealPresence(TM) Experience (RPX(TM)) HD
immersive telepresence solutions and Polycom Telepresence Experience
(TPX(TM)) HD telepresence solutions, providing seamless interoperability
between telepresence solutions and video conferencing endpoints.
Polycom HDX systems also feature patent-pending Lost Packet Recovery
technology to help ensure an outstanding video conferencing experience for
voice, video and content, even on networks with considerable levels of IP
packet loss. Lost Packet Recovery can improve the pervasiveness of video
conferencing in an organization by ensuring the highest and most consistent
quality for home office workers, field deployments, calls on "dirty
networks" subject to frequent packet loss, and even calls over the public
Internet.
The standards-based Polycom HDX line is part of the industry's only
integrated and complete HD video collaboration portfolio, including HD
video endpoints and systems, telepresence and immersive telepresence
solutions, HD conferencing bridges, HD recording, streaming and playback
systems (for both video and content), HD video content management, and
integrated Polycom HD Voice endpoints. To assist customers deploying HD
video conferencing, Polycom Global Services offers a comprehensive suite of
HD Readiness services through channel partners -- from planning and design;
to evaluating and optimizing HD video performance on existing networks; to
standard maintenance, training and service options.
The Wainhouse Research evaluation of HD video conferencing endpoints is
available at http://www.wainhouse.com.
Pricing and Availability
The Polycom HDX 4000, 8000 and 9000 series are now available for order
through certified Polycom channel partners. HDX 9000 series are currently
shipping and HDX 4000 and HDX 8000 series are planned to ship in November
2007. North America list price starts at US$7,999 for the HDX 4001 and
US$9,999 for the HDX 4002. North America list price starts at US$10,999 for
the HDX 8002 and US$13,999 for the HDX 8004 (Both HDX 8000 systems are HD
and pricing includes the Polycom EagleEye(TM) HD camera, HDX microphone and
HDX remote.) North America list price starts at US$13,999 for the HDX 9001,
US$15,999 for the HDX 9002 and US$19,999 for the HDX 9004.
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 and the Polycom logo are registered trademarks, and HDX 4000,
HDX 8000, HDX 9000, UltimateHD, RealPresence, RPX, TPX and EagleEye are
trademarks of Polycom in the U.S. and various countries. (C)2007, Polycom,
Inc. All rights reserved.
SOURCE Polycom, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.polycom.com
http://www.wainhouse.com
CONTACT:
Kevin Young of Polycom, Inc.,
+1-925-924-5706, kyoung@polycom.com
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