HP acquired Poly on August 29, 2022.
Polycom was an American multinational corporation that developed video, voice and content collaboration and communication technology.
They were a major player in the video conferencing space. However, in August 2023, Polycom was acquired by another company called Plantronics. The merged company now operates under the name Poly [Wikipedia: Poly Inc.].
So, essentially, Polycom still exists, but as part of a larger company called Poly.
Here's a breakdown of Polycom's (prior to the merger) business focus:
- Video Conferencing: Polycom was a leader in video conferencing solutions, offering a range of products from simple desktop systems to complex room-based systems for large conferences.
- Voice Communication: They also provided business phone systems and other voice communication solutions.
- Collaboration Tools: Polycom offered collaboration tools that allowed businesses to share content, work together on documents, and communicate more effectively.
So, Polycom was a one-stop shop for businesses looking to improve their communication and collaboration capabilities.
Polycom, though now part of the merged company Poly, was a major player in the video conferencing and communication space. Here are some of Polycom's most popular products:
- Polycom VVX Business IP Phones: This series of IP phones were designed for business users and offered a range of features, including high-definition audio, a large color display, and multiple programmable keys.
- Some popular models include:
- Polycom VVX 150: This is a basic IP phone designed for home offices or small businesses.
- Polycom VVX 350: This is a mid-range IP phone that offers more features than the VVX 150, such as more programmable keys and a larger display.
- Polycom VVX 450: This is a high-end IP phone that offers the most features, including a large touchscreen display, support for multiple lines, and video conferencing capabilities.
- Polycom SoundStation Conference Phones: This series of conference phones were designed for use in conference rooms and offered clear audio quality and a variety of features, such as full-duplex speakerphone and noise cancellation. Some popular models include:
- Polycom SoundStation IP 300: This is a basic conference phone that is ideal for small conference rooms.
- Polycom SoundStation IP 5000: This is a mid-range conference phone that offers more features than the SoundStation IP 300, such as wider audio frequency response and support for multiple SIP accounts.
- Polycom SoundStation IP 7000: This is a high-end conference phone that offers the most features, including support for video conferencing and recording.
It's important to note that Polycom is no longer a separate company, but these products were some of their most popular offerings before the merger with Plantronics. Contact Us to learn more about Poly phones and Poly headsets.