http://www.polycomondemand.com/podcasts Polycom's Podcasting Channel Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:59:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://www.polycomondemand.com/podcasts/index.php/2008/09/25/41-vc2-in-action-customer-examples/ 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 ... http://www.polycomondemand.com/podcasts/index.php/2008/09/03/40-little-known-ways-to-put-wireless-technology-to-work-in-healthcare/ 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 ... http://www.polycomondemand.com/podcasts/index.php/2008/07/16/39-bringing-wireless-office-to-smb/ 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 http://www.polycomondemand.com/podcasts/index.php/2008/06/27/38-polycom-productivity-suite-soundpoint-ip-phones/ According to Conservation International, every time two people meet over video instead of traveling roundtrip from LA to New York, they save the carbon emission equivalent of taking one car off the road for a year. Since our last podcast about creating an environmentally friendly organization you can be proud ... http://www.polycomondemand.com/podcasts/index.php/2008/05/21/37-behind-the-scenes-polycom-green-sustainability-initiatives/ 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 ... http://www.polycomondemand.com/podcasts/index.php/2008/04/30/36-learn-to-use-wireless-services-to-improve-customer-loyalty-business-efficiencies/ For a first-person look into many of the issues facing customers trying to manage a complicated videoconferencing environment, along with a talk about what can be done to make things easier, today's Polycom on Demand features the return of Director of Worldwide Service Marketing Charlie Wiseman. Links related to this show: Polycom ... http://www.polycomondemand.com/podcasts/index.php/2008/03/28/35-how-to-manage-a-complex-videoconferencing-environment/ As we continue to see the evolution of video communications take hold in the way we all do business, the pace of this evolution is accelerating rapidly. High Definition and Immersive Telepresense are great examples of these advancements, yet there are still areas in much need of improvement. To help us ... http://www.polycomondemand.com/podcasts/index.php/2008/03/04/34-vc2-future-of-visual-communications/ 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 ... http://www.polycomondemand.com/podcasts/index.php/2008/02/12/33-getting-rid-of-cell-phone-interference/ We've got some very impressive technology advancements and new ways of thinking that are on the roadmap for Polycom this year. Check back soon as we begin to share these new ideas with our Polycom On Demand listeners. We can't wait to share them with you! http://www.polycomondemand.com/podcasts/index.php/2008/01/24/stay-tuned-2008-is-going-to-be-great/ 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 ... http://www.polycomondemand.com/podcasts/index.php/2007/12/18/32-wideband-telephony/ Polycom, like many organizations today, is aware of the need to become more and more environmentally conscious as an organization. Additionally, the company has notice a rise in requests from its customers to help them better realize their own “green” goals. To talk more about the environmental challenges facing companies today ... http://www.polycomondemand.com/podcasts/index.php/2007/11/29/31-create-enviornmentally-friendly-organization/ During the production of this show, we have received several requests asking for a clear explanation of what makes for an effective video conferencing environment/infrastructure. For today's Polycom on Demand, we welcome the return of Product Marketing Manager Megan Bouhamama who talks with us about the challenges and solutions surrounding your ... http://www.polycomondemand.com/podcasts/index.php/2007/11/13/30-secrets-effective-video-conferencing/ From October 14-17 of this year, the Polycom User Group held their 2007 Annual Conference in Anaheim, California. For this episode of Polycom on Demand, we learn what PUG is all about and review what happened at the conference with Polycom Director of Enterprise Marketing Randy Maestre, who is the Polycom ... http://www.polycomondemand.com/podcasts/index.php/2007/10/30/29-polycom-user-group-conference/ Earlier this year, Polycom UK commissioned market research agency YouGov to take in in-depth look into people’s work patterns as they relate to commuting, meeting travel and the impact it has on day-to-day business conduct. The resulting survey, based upon the input of 1,216 participants, lead to the discovery that ... http://www.polycomondemand.com/podcasts/index.php/2007/10/16/28-survey-results-congested-life/