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Polycom Video Communication Solution Wins 2006 Network Computing Magazine Well Connected Award

Posted on: Monday, 8 May 2006, 09:09 CDT

PLEASANTON, Calif., May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Polycom, Inc. , the world's leading provider of unified collaborative communications solutions, today announced that the Polycom VSX(TM) 5000, a breakthrough entry-level video conferencing solution, received a 2006 Well Connected Award from the editors of Network Computing Magazine. The awards, which honor the year's outstanding technology products and services, are featured in the April 27, 2006 issue of Network Computing Magazine.

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"We are very pleased with this recognition from the editors of Network Computing," said Ed Ellett, senior vice president and general manager of video communications at Polycom. "2005 was a significant year for Polycom video conferencing products with the introduction of new solutions like the VSX 5000, which delivers unparalleled performance in an entry-level solution. These solutions also extend the integration of Polycom video communications with leading IP telephony and presence-based communications environments from Alcatel, Avaya, IBM, Lucent Technologies, Microsoft and Nortel."

Polycom VSX 5000 is a breakthrough solution for small conference rooms and meeting spaces that delivers premium quality audio and video performance coupled with basic video conferencing functionality. The system includes a new electronic pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera featuring high reliability with few moving parts and most of the functionality of mechanical PTZ cameras. The VSX 5000 is a dual mode (IP/ISDN) system, with support for dual displays, as well as advanced data sharing capability. The VSX 5000 connects to any XGA or TV display for system flexibility. System pricing starts at US $3,999.

About the Well-Connected Awards

Well-Connected Awards honor the year's outstanding technology products and services. They represent the very best products and services the technology industry has to offer in networking. They are chosen by are technology editors from products that have been tested and evaluated in our labs. The awards are ONLY for products that have been through Network Computing analysis in the previous year. All winners will be published in the April 27, 2006 issue of Network Computing and listed on our website. (networkcomputing.com)

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 video, voice, data and Web solutions to deliver the ultimate communications 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 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 in real-time communications and collaboration. For additional information call 1-800-POLYCOM (765-9266) or +1-408-526-9000, or visit the Polycom website at http://www.polycom.com/.

NOTE: Polycom and the Polycom are registered trademarks and VSX is a trademark of Polycom in the U.S. and various countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Polycom, Inc.

CONTACT: Kevin Young of Polycom, Inc., +1-925-924-5706, orkyoung@polycom.com

Web site: http://www.polycom.com/

Source: PRNewswire-FirstCall

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