Poly

Poly is the brand HP now uses for its collaboration hardware and software, built from the former Plantronics and Polycom businesses. The range is sold as HP Poly and is aimed at organisations that need equipment for calls and meetings, from home offices to large meeting rooms.

What Poly offers

• Headsets — Bluetooth, DECT wireless and USB headsets and earbuds, including the Mission USB series for call-heavy work such as contact centres.
• Video conferencing — all-in-one and modular room systems, USB and PC-based kits, and cameras.
• Phones — open SIP desk phones, IP conference room phones, wireless handsets and speakerphones.
• Software and services — central device management through HP Poly Lens, firmware control and support services.
• Room planning — the HP Spaces Designer tool for working out meeting-room set-ups.

Who it works with

HP pitches the range at remote workers, hybrid staff, frontline roles and meeting rooms, with guidance by industry. The products work with Microsoft Teams, Zoom and Google Meet.

Key facts

• Parent company: HP
• Formed from: Plantronics and Polycom
• Older products: HP publishes end-of-life and end-of-support notices for legacy Polycom lines such as RealPresence