Polycom has announced a series of new videoconferencing and management products designed to enhance the provision of videoconferencing from the desktop.

PVX
The Polycom PVX software application extends the premier Polycom video conferencing experience to every desktop and delivers unprecedented technology and performance.
Introducing leadership audio and video algorithms and enhanced collaboration features including high resolution XGA content sharing and embedded AES security, the Polycom PVX software application delivers power and performance never before available in desktop video conferencing.

Working in conjunction with your PC and USB camera, the Polycom PVX software application is ideal for remote offices, work-from-home employees, travelling professionals and remote health or education applications that demand the highest conferencing and collaboration performance.

• Unparalleled Audio - crisp, crystal clear and easy listening with Polycom Siren™ 14
• Exceptional Video - advanced video quality from H.264 compression provides natural, high quality video, even at low data rates.
• Rich Collaboration - send and receive high-resolution XGA content while simultaneously sharing video.
• Security - embedded AES encryption ensures secure calling for voice, video and content.
• Innovative Ease of Use - graphical user interface supports 11 languages and allows users to be up and running quickly and simply configure their system to match individual needs.
• Flexibility - works in conjunction with your PC and USB camera for desktop conferencing at home, in the office or on the road.
• Polycom Siren™ 14 audio
• H.264 video compression
• IP network capable with natural motion video up to 2Mbps, 30fps
• High resolution content sharing, capturing up to UXGA (1600x1200)
• Standard-based AES encryption, including H.235 v3 for interoperability across IP networks
• Multiple monitor support for expanded desktop viewing and rich content sharing
• Graphical user interface in 11 languages
• Graphical Web user interface for remote assistance, management, monitoring and control
  

Polycom WebOffice
Conduct online meetings anytime, anywhere - Polycom WebOffice is the conferencing portal to The Polycom Office. It is an easy to use 'virtual office' where participants can meet, collaborate and share information, applications and documents in a secure interactive environment. Hold online meetings via a personal URL and buddy list that brings users into your Polycom WebOffice. And, easily integrate with the audio and video conferencing infrastructure to deliver a complete conferencing experience.

• Conference Portal provides easy to use 'buddy list' for launching audio, video and web conferencing sessions
• Integrates with Polycom ViaVideo and ViewStation EX/FX and VSX 7000 as well as MGC product families
• Include up to 120 participants in one session
• Easy to use embedded controls for management of audio, video and data meetings
• Instant messaging for chatting and meeting invitations to colleagues

ReadiManager
The new Polycom ReadiManager LX100 is a single appliance that connects directly to the enterprise network to deliver simplified video/audio conference scheduling and device management. Gone are the days of having to maintain several servers to run separate applications.

Users can now schedule right from the desktop through an intelligent wizard that automatically prompts users to enter required conference information resulting in faster, easier scheduling and virtually eliminating the need for training. Users can also use their own Microsoft Outook or IBM Lotus Notes interfaces to schedule and manage conferences.

MGC
Polycom also is delivering some long-promised additions to its MGC MCU with Version 7.0 of the software that powers it. The new release features SIP integration, Advanced Encryption Standard encryption and support for H.264 multipoint calls. Encryption has become a bigger issue with compliance regulations in the healthcare and financial sectors, and the SIP integration helps expand the number of devices that can be brought into a call.

WebOffice
Finally, Polycom has released Version 7.0 of its WebOffice collaboration portal. The update features integration with Microsoft Live Communication Server and MSN Messenger. Users of the three will be able to see who is online and what communications options (voice, video, chat) are available to connect with them through the Messenger interface. Polycom also is embedding a stripped-down version of PVX in the system so users can launch and receive point-to-point calls from the WebOffice interface.