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Polycom & Plantronics rebrand to Poly, a new UC powerhouse

Tue, 19th Mar 2019
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The name change comes after last year's Plantronics acquisition of Polycom, a deal that was worth US $2 billion.
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Plantronics and HP's new Teams conferencing solution

Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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The solution for large and mid-sized rooms combines HP Elite Slice with Polycom Trio and EagleEye IV video conferencing.
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Review: Polycom's VoxBox may be the last speaker you'll need

Fri, 14th Dec 2018
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Super clear voice in both directions, Bluetooth connectivity, and a sleek form factor - what else can you ask for?.
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Preparing for the future of work – growing big ideas from small spaces

Mon, 10th Dec 2018
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As Australian businesses rethink small meeting spaces, the rise of huddle rooms is transforming modern workplaces, enhancing team collaboration and innovation.
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Video conferencing in dire need of simplification, study shows

Mon, 19th Nov 2018
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A new Forrester study for Polycom reveals video conferencing's growing complexity, with 96% facing challenges, highlighting the urgent need for simplification.
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Polycom goes 'all in' on Microsoft Teams at Inspire 2018

Tue, 17th Jul 2018
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Polycom says it's going 'all in' on Microsoft Teams to create the best experiences across a range of different communications devices and solutions.
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Plantronics completes US$2 billion acquisition of Polycom

Tue, 3rd Jul 2018
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Plantronics finalises the USD $2 billion acquisition of Polycom, broadening its portfolio in Unified Communications and Collaboration technologies.
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Polycom's conference smartphone will soon be smarter

Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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Polycom are adding facial tracking, dual monitor support and better audio coverage to their flagship Trio offering, plus integration with Zoom Rooms.
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Polycom launches new cloud services for enterprises and service providers

Fri, 25th May 2018
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Polycom unveils new cloud services targeting enterprises and service providers to streamline telephony device management and enhance meeting tech experiences.
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BlueJeans UC approach leads to record sales growth

Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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BlueJeans reports surge in growth, driven by top talent and strategic partnerships, boosting video conferencing.
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Cisco vs. Microsoft: Giants battle for leadership as market reaches all-time high

Thu, 29th Mar 2018
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Global collaboration market hits record high in Q4 with revenues reaching almost $10bn, reports Synergy Research Group. Cisco and Microsoft lead the market.
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Plantronics will acquire Polycom for US$2b

Thu, 29th Mar 2018
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With the acquisition, Plantronics hopes to enlarge their footprint on the unified communications ecosystem considerably.
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Polycom dials up APAC CX strategy with new appointment

Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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Andrew Hug will lead the charge creating a customer-focused strategy that combines securing customer insights and analysis.
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NLP ready to roll into home and work

Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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UC consultant Ian Darby recently ended up in San Jose where natural language processing (NLP) was a hot topic. Here is his take on the Next Big Thing.
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Polycom brings Microsoft Teams and Alexa to 'conference smartphone'

Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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Polycom has expanded its capabilities with Microsoft, AWS, Zoom and Bluejeans to the Trio, the 'smartphone for the conference room'.
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Polycom on workplace diversity and multi-generational workforces in Australia

Fri, 16th Feb 2018
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66% of Australia's population, an estimated 11.8 million people aged between 15 and 64 years - now make up our workforce.
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Unlocking the benefits of leading a multi-generational workforce

Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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Diversity – and not just gender diversity – brings different ideas, backgrounds, and assumptions to the table.
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75% using collaboration technologies: Polycom reveals key trends for 2018

Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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​Polycom has revealed findings from its latest research that shows collaboration technologies to be transforming business in 2018.
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The new normal: Robots, hyper-collaboration and smart meetings

Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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With 75% of employees using collaboration tech, Polycom's research forecasts an exponential growth in smart meetings, cloud integration, and AI-driven tools.
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Polycom introduces new products & updates a classic

Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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25 years ago, Polycom introduced its flagship three-legged conference phone, changing the way the business world communicates.