Polycom On Demand

53: Polycom Open Collaboration Network

Polycom — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:35:48 +0000

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

52: TEAM Polycom Wrap Up

Polycom — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:50:26 +0000

Held in San Diego from February 1-3, Polycom hosted “TEAM Polycom” the company’s annual conference for their world-wide sales staff and channel partners. Playing a critical role during this event was Polycom Vice President of Solution Product Marketing Jim Kruger, who joins us for this episode of Polycom On Demand.

Links related to the show:

Polycom News Room
Polycom Strategic Partners

51: The Importance of Telepresence Interoperability

Polycom — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:07:49 +0000

In October of this year, Polycom took part in a major Telepresence interoperability test through the Internet2 advanced networking consortium. Stefan Karapetkov, Polycom’s Emerging Technologies Director, was there at every step to document the successes and challenges of completing this major telepresence milestone.

For this episode of Polycom on Demand, Stefan shares his ‘lessons learned’ from the test and provides insights into what the results portend for any organization exploring a telepresence deployment.

Links related to the show:

Stefan’s Blog: Part 1 — Why Telepresence Interoperability
Internet2 Report: Telepresence Interoperability is Here

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

Polycom — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:00:53 +0000

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

49: Polycom Video Adoption Center: A Great Resource For Using Polycom Video And Telepresence In Your Organization

Polycom — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:41:12 +0000

While Polycom aims to make using its equipment as easy as possible, we recognize implementing a video conference or telepresence system for the first time can be a bit intimidating. And even for those customers with years of experience, the idea of learning about best practices in the use of video conferencing can be helpful as well. In response to this type of customer feedback, Polycom has recently launched the Polycom Video Adoption Center.

To learn more about this new resource for using video and telepresence in your organization, this episode of Polycom on Demand features our conversation with Polycom Marketing Content Director John O’Shaughnessy and Global Director of Industry Solutions Brian Gilman.

Links related to the show:

Polycom Video Adoption Center

48: The Effects Of Distance Learning Within A Corporate Environment

Polycom — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:16:09 +0000

If you believe that your employees are your most valuable resource, it stands to reason that you must invest in these very important people if you expect them to be as productive as possible and to stick around both in good times and bad.

This leads us to having a conversation about “distance learning”, and how it applies in the corporate world. For today’s episode of Polycom on Demand, we speak with Polycom Global Director for Higher Education and Training Marci Powell.

Links related to the show:

Polycom Education Solutions

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

Polycom — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:15:13 +0000

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

46: Determining Your ROI - Polycom Wireless Solutions

Polycom — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:43:19 +0000

For our third episode focusing on the Return on Investment associated with a Polycom deployment, we talk about where wireless/mobile communications fit into the mix.

This episode of Polycom on Demand features our interview with Polycom Wireless Director of Product Marketing Chris Thorson.

Links related to the show:

Polycom Wireless Solutions
Polycom Healthcare Solutions
Polycom Manufacturing Solutions
Polycom Hospitality Solutions

45: Determining Your ROI - The Support Side of Your Polycom Video Conferencing Equipment

Polycom — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:53:04 +0000

As we continue with our series of episodes about the Return on Investment (ROI) associated with a Polycom deployment, it’s important to touch upon not just the initial investment in the equipment, but the costs associated with the ongoing health and wellbeing of your equipment as well.

To talk about the ROI considerations for the support of your Polycom equipment, this episode of Polycom on Demand features our interview with Polycom Director of Global Services Marketing Charlie Wiseman.

Links related to this show:

Polycom Support Services

44: Determining Your ROI - Polycom Video Conferencing Equipment

Polycom — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:33:41 +0000

It’s likely not news to anybody who listens to this podcast that in order to bring any new technology into an enterprise, a serious examination about Return on Investment, or ROI, is a critical step.

In this first of a series of episodes focusing on ROI, for a discussion about how to determine whether or not a Polycom deployment can prove its worth through a tough ROI analysis, today’s Polycom on Demand features our interview with Polycom VP of Industry Solutions Bob Preston.

Links related to this show:

Polycom Return on Investment Calculator

43: The Four Keys to Enterprise Video Asset Management

Polycom — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:30:22 +0000

So that you may fully realize the value of your company’s video conferencing capabilities, it’s vital to consider what can be done with these important video assets after the fact—after a particular video conference or session has been completed.

To learn how to best approach the ongoing use of your video assets, this episode of Polycom on Demand features our conversation with Polycom Director of Content John O’Shaughnessy and Director of Product Marketing Laura Shay.

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Polycom RSS 2000
Polycom VMC 1000

Tags: Polycom, Video Asset Management

42: From PC Clients to the Immersive Telepresence Suite — Uniting Enterprise Video

Polycom — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:42:34 +0000

While it is true that large organizations continue to embrace the value behind video conferencing, there remains a certain level of frustration when it comes to dealing with the intricacies associated with these often-complex environments. In other words, while folks understand the benefit, it needs to be easier for them to experience it as well.

To discuss what to look for when it comes to a successful large-scale video conferencing environment, today’s Polycom on Demand features our conversation with Polycom Video Solutions Group Vice President of Product Marketing John Antanaitis and Senior Product Marketing Manager Marty Sexton.

Links related to this show:

Polycom VC2 – Transforming Visual Communication
IVCi White Papers
Wainhouse Research White Papers

Tags: Polycom, Immersive Telepresence, Enterprise Video

41: VC2 In Action: Customer Examples

Polycom — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:59:34 +0000

As we talked about in episode 34 of the podcast, VC2 is Polycom’s drive to transform tradition video conferencing to a more pervasive visual communication component of enterprise communication. As time has progressed since the VC2 announcement, we thought it appropriate to share some real-world examples of how the VC2 concept is being implemented by Polycom customers.

Today’s Polycom on Demand features Polycom Video Solutions Group Vice President of Marketing Joan Vandermate.

Links related to this show:

Polycom VC2 – Transforming Visual Communication

Tags: Polycom, VC2

40: Little Known Ways to Put Wireless Technology to Work in Healthcare

Polycom — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:05:55 +0000

When it comes to our healthcare, the last thing anybody wants to hear about is the variety of difficulties organizations charged with our well-being are forced to deal with. In the same way most of us don’t really want to know what’s in a hot dog, we’d likely be unnerved by hearing the stories of what’s happening behind the scenes at a hospital near you.

Fortunately, many healthcare providers are finding things easier to deal with, thanks to the addition of wireless technology placed throughout their facilities.

To help uncover much of what’s available to these healthcare providers in this new wireless world, today’s Polycom on Demand features our conversation with Polycom Service Marketing Specialist Jonathan Cherry.

Links related to this show:

Polycom Healthcare Industry Solutions
Polycom Healthcare Mobility Solutions

Tags: Polycom, Healthcare, Wireless

39: Bringing the Wireless Office To Small and Medium Business (SMB)

Polycom — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:56:42 +0000

As our personal experience with cell phones and wireless phones at home become more and more common, the idea of a wireless workplace is becoming a reality thanks to the combination and availability of Wi-Fi and VoIP technologies for small and medium businesses.

For a look into how this technology is affecting these types of companies, today’s Polycom on Demand features our conversation with Ben Guderian, Vice President of Product Mangement for Polycom’s WiFi Business Unit.

Links related to this show:

Polycom Wi-Fi Communications - Spectralink 8002 Wireless Telephones

Tags: Polycom, SMB, Wireless, Spectralink