Polycom

Polycom joined with Plantronics under the single Poly name, and Poly is now an HP product line. The business makes audio and video equipment for calls and meetings, from personal headsets to boardroom systems, along with software for managing that equipment.

What Polycom offers

• Headsets — Bluetooth headsets and earbuds, plus USB models built for call-heavy environments.
• Video conferencing — endpoints for meeting rooms and group collaboration.
• Desk phones — open SIP desk phones.
• Conference room phones — IP phones for meeting spaces.
• Software and services — centralised management, troubleshooting and usage analytics for deployed devices.
• Planning tools — a room design tool for choosing a set-up for meeting spaces.

Who it works with

Organisations equipping remote workers, frontline staff and hybrid teams, from home offices through to large meeting rooms. Products are described as compatible with major meeting and calling platforms.

Key facts

• Now part of: HP
• Formerly: Polycom and Plantronics
• Security: encrypted communications and centralised firmware management