Archive for the 'voice' Category

57: Polycom UC Intelligent Core — Freedom to Collaborate Anytime & Anywhere

When it comes to your telepresence and video conferencing infrastructure, the Polycom UC Intelligent Core is an important combination of strategy and products.

To learn more, this episode of Polycom on Demand features our conversation with Polycom Vice President of Solution Product Marketing Jim Kruger and Director, Group Product Marketing Laura Shay.

Links related to the show:

Polycom UC Intelligent Core

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55: Top Reasons For A Hosted VOIP Solution

As Voice Over IP (VOIP) becomes more and more prevalent for businesses of all sizes, we wanted to explore the value of a hosted VOIP solution.

For this episode of Polycom on Demand, we speak with BroadSoft Senior Director of Global Marketing Alex Doyle.

Links related to the show:

BroadSoft Ultimate Communication Makeover
Polycom and BroadSoft Strategic Alliance

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53: Polycom Open Collaboration Network

In our last episode [TEAM Polycom Wrap Up], Jim Kruger (Vice President of Solution Product Marketing for Polycom), briefly upon the recently-announced Polycom Open Collaboration Network. In this episode of Polycom on Demand, we dive a bit deeper into the subject with Jim.

Links related to the show:

Polycom Strategic Partners
Polycom’s H.264 High Profile
The Polycom Advantage

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50: Combining Voice, Video and Applications on the Desktop – The VVX 1500 Business Media Phone

In what is a pretty cool display of engineering prowess, Polycom has developed the VVX 1500, which is the first business media phone that combines IP telephony, one-touch video, plus access to your data/business apps.

For the inside scoop on what the VVX 1500 is all about, this episode of Polycom on Demand features our conversation with Polycom Senior Product Marketing Manager Sally Li.

Links related to the show:

Polycom VVX 1500 Business Media Phone

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47: Analyzing President Obama’s Stimulus Package (AKA: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009)

The President’s Stimulus Package, which is officially referred to as The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, has generated a fair amount of confusion among Polycom customers qualified to receive funding.

To help us understand the specifics of the Stimulus Package as it relates to our customers, this episode of Polycom on Demand features the return of Polycom VP of Industry Solutions and Chief Collaboration Officer Bob Preston.

Links related to the show:

Polycom Grant Assistance Program

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38: Polycom Productivity Suite For Soundpoint IP Phones

On April 11, 2008, Polycom released its new Polycom Productivity Suite for SoundPoint IP Phones. For all the details, joining us on today’s Polycom on Demand is Polycom Senior Product Manager for Voice over IP Applications, Alain Mowad.

Links related to this show:

Polycom Applications for SoundPoint IP Phones

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36: Learn How To Use Wireless Services To Improve Customer Loyalty And Business Efficiencies

The idea of using wireless services to improve customer loyalty and business efficiencies is no longer a discussion of things in the future, but a service that is helping companies better execute in a more competitive market today.

To learn more about the real capabilities of wireless services, with several real-world examples, today’s Polycom on Demand features our interview with Polycom Voice Division, Director of Global Professional Services David Mangham.

Links related to this show:

Polycom Wireless Network Consulting Services

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33: Getting Rid of Cell Phone Interference Once And For All

The annoying buzz you often hear during a conference call is interference brought about by one (or more!) of the mobile devices in the room. The proliferation of these devices continues to compound the problem, leading to the impression for many that there is no relief in sight.

To learn more about why this is happening more often than ever before, and how to put an end to it, we welcome the return of Polycom co-founder and CTO Jeff Rodman.

Links related to this show:

White Paper: Audio Electronics and the “Mobile Phone Buzz”

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32: What Everybody Needs to Know About Wideband Telephony

There is no question that along with Polycom’s expertise in video conferencing, the company is well know for its understanding of the important audio element of business communications as well.

With the return of Polycom co-founder and CTO Jeff Rodman, this episode of Polycom on Demand reviews the emergence of wideband telephony and really dig into what it is and how it can affect you. The show also features an A/B comparison between wideband and narrowband audio during Jeff’s portion of the interview.

Links related to this show:

Polycom Siren7/G 722.1

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21: WiFi Telephony Deployment

As has been mentioned in previous podcasts, Voice Over IP (VOIP) acceptance in the workplace continues to grow. An interesting result of that acceptance is the increasing efforts toward adding wireless capabilities to those existing VOIP environments. This momentum lead Polycom to acquire SpectraLink, a company known throughout the industry as an expert in workplace WiFi telephony.

To learn more about this technology and what to consider when rolling it out within your organization, today’s Polycom on Demand features an interview with Polycom Senior Director of Voice and Wireless Services Wayne McAllister.

Links mentioned in today’s show:

Deploying Netlink Wireless Telephones: Best Practices [pdf]

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