VIP Program Features 25 Certified Partners with the Addition of Cedar Point
Communications, LignUp, MetaSwitch, PanTerra Networks, Sutus, and Zultys
BOSTON, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- VON CONFERENCE & EXPO (Booth
no. 629)-- Polycom, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCM), the world's leading provider of
unified collaborative communications solutions, today announced the
expansion of its VoIP Interoperability Partner (VIP) Program for
manufacturers of SIP-based call control platforms with the addition of six
newly certified members: Cedar Point Communications, LignUp, MetaSwitch,
PanTerra Networks, Sutus, and Zultys. Polycom now recognizes a total of 25
leading VoIP platform providers as certified members who deliver solutions
that seamlessly interoperate with the award-winning line of Polycom
SoundPoint(R) IP desktop and SoundStation(R) IP conference phones. As a
result customers now enjoy a broad and flexible offering of interoperable,
standards-based VoIP solutions that meet a range of business needs.
Polycom's line of VoIP desktop and conference phones offers standards-
based flexibility with renowned Polycom voice quality and clarity --
including breakthrough Polycom HD Voice(TM) technology, which enriches the
customer communications experience with high definition voice quality that
doubles that of traditional landline phones. The phones are software
upgradeable via the network and offer rich feature support through a
combination of intuitive hard and soft keys with a large graphical display,
making it easy for users to transition to a VoIP environment.
"Polycom and its partners are giving customers integrated solutions
that will smooth the transition to VoIP and ensure reliability and
comprehensive feature support between the SIP-based call platform and the
Polycom phones," said Will Stofega, research manager of VoIP services at
IDC. "The Polycom VIP program provides standards-based IP PBX and
softswitch vendors, who do not manufacture their own phones, a process to
certify their systems interoperable with Polycom's VoIP phones and provide
customers with a complete IP telephony solution."
"As the leading independent supplier of standards-based VoIP endpoints,
we appreciate that our customers want best-of-breed components for their
VoIP solution," said Sunil Bhalla, senior vice president and general
manager of Voice Communications at Polycom. "Our VIP program offers
customers the flexibility to choose the best VoIP solution for their needs,
while guaranteeing interoperability with our best-in-class endpoints. Since
initiating our VIP program we've seen tremendous interest from the
industry's leading vendors of SIP-based platforms, and we're delighted to
welcome our newest partners to the Polycom family."
The Polycom VIP program allows vendors to demonstrate that their
premises-based or hosted SIP-based call control solutions interoperate with
a defined feature set of the award-winning desktop and/or conference phones
and SIP software. The VIP program involves rigorous interoperability
testing at a Polycom-approved test facility according to a Polycom test
plan.
The program also helps assure that customers moving from legacy PSTN
phone systems to VoIP solutions featuring Polycom phones and certified
manufacturers' equipment enjoy seamless interoperability and familiar
functionality; providing an easy transition to VoIP and reliable technical
support. Additional information about the Polycom VoIP Interoperability
Partner Program is available at http//www.polycom.com/vip
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, the Polycom logo, SoundPoint and SoundStation are registered
trademarks and Polycom HD Voice is a trademark 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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CONTACT:
Robin Raulf-Sager of Polycom, Inc.,
+1-303-583-5342, robin.raulf-sager@polycom.com
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