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2021

Add-on to Poly Studio X 70 and Poly Studio E 70

On September 13, 2021, Poly announced that it had supplemented its line of video conferencing solutions with Poly Studio X 70 Poly Studio E 70 devices.

Own video studio

The Poly Studio videoconferencing hardware line ensures video quality in time meetings at the level. telecastings Regardless of where the participants are, they are clearly visible and clearly heard. Poly Studio X70 and Poly Studio E70 support Poly DirectorAI technology, which includes Acoustic Fence and NoiseBlockAI.

Poly DirectorAI uses artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to create automatic transitions, framing and real-time tracking. This makes it possible to feel that everyone is in the same room together. Poly DirectorAI is improving the hybrid format of work, connecting those present in the meeting room with those who joined remotely.

Poly Studio E70 and Poly Studio X70 video cars are Zoom certified and support Zoom Rooms Smart Gallery, creating equal conditions at meetings in medium and large rooms. Zoom Rooms Smart Gallery uses artificial intelligence to create a gallery and broadcast up to three video streams when framing participants. This allows you to communicate face to face with everyone present at the meeting.

"For the best use of Zoom, it is necessary to equip home offices, teams and meeting rooms with appropriate equipment. Video conferencing devices and Poly solutions are designed to create equal conditions at meetings, which is possible thanks to such functions as Zoom Smart Gallery, which provides each participant with their own place at the virtual table, "- says Jeff Smith, head of Zoom Rooms.

"At Poly, we strive for quality at the broadcasting level that is possible with our videoconferencing equipment. Using the rules of filmmaking and the capabilities of artificial intelligence, we create equal conditions for the meeting participants, regardless of the format of the room and location, "- explains Beau Wilder, Vice President and Head of Internal Video Communication Solutions for Poly Collaboration.

Video Bar Line

The Poly line of video conferencing devices has a solution for every style of work and any workspace - from personal video conferencing devices such as the Poly Studio P series, to Poly Studio USB video bars, Poly Studio X 30 and Poly Studio X 50 for small, medium and large conference rooms. These devices provide high quality audio and video so that the user can control the conversation, regardless of where he is.

Features of the Conference Room

According to Poly, the Poly Studio X70 video bar and the Poly Studio E70 smart camera set a high level of audio and video broadcasts both for those present in person and for those who connect remotely. This makes them the best solution for hybrid environments.

Features of Poly Studio X70 & Studio E70:

• Dual cameras with 4K sensors.
• NoiseBlockAI and Acoustic Fence technologies for blocking background noise.
• The ability to control lighting levels, adjust images and shades directly from the Poly TC8 screen thanks to Poly's partnership and integration with Extron.
• Built-in support and connectivity to a select cloud video provider, including Zoom.
• Additional security thanks to built-in electronic shutters with an electric drive that covers the lens.
• An air quality sensor that allows you to analyze additional parameters of the conference room through the Poly Lens application (will be available from March 2022).
• Support worldwide through Poly Lens Device Support, including a 2-year limited warranty and access to standard Poly support. For extra peace of mind, Poly + paid subscription service is available, which extends the warranty period for another year and offers 24-hour technical support for personal devices around the world.

Cost and availability

According to Poly as of September 13, 2021:

• Poly Studio E 70: price from $3.499 USD; available worldwide
• Poly Studio X 70: price from $6.999 USD; available worldwide.

Support for Alexa for Business

On April 28, 2021, Poly announced the Alexa for Business service for Zoom Rooms, providing users with a voice interface for contactless device management in the era of collaboration. Alexa for Business is installed in a few clicks. Immediately after that, users will be able to ask Alexa to join the meeting and book a meeting room without the need to additionally purchase Alexa-enabled devices. With the integration of Poly, Zoom and Alexa for Business, the implementation and management of Alexa for Business becomes easier, as the service is built directly into the Zoom control panel.

When many companies plan to return to offices and develop a strategy for the safe placement of employees, contactless voice control is more relevant than ever. With Alexa for Business, the experience of any meeting, regardless of the size of the meeting room, will be positive - you can start a meeting on the Zoom Rooms platform using a voice command. Poly Zoom Room users will be able to ask Alexa to start an online meeting, book a meeting room and send notifications following the meeting so that everyone remains aware of the current tasks.

The installation will take only a few clicks, after which the device supporting Poly Zoom Rooms will be able to determine the employee's voice and help him with the organization of meetings. Professional Poly devices are part of a number of certified conference solutions in Zoom Rooms. They are equipped with advanced voice tracking, Acoustic Fence and Poly NoiseBlockAI technologies based on artificial intelligence. Due to this, each meeting will be held at a height, without distracting background noise.

We strive to create conditions for a calm return of employees to the offices. This will be helped by integrated technologies designed to minimize contact with touch surfaces, "says Beau Wilder, vice president and chief executive officer of Poly's internal video collaboration solutions. - We observe extremely original ways of applying artificial intelligence, especially in terms of voice commands. As with Alexa for Business. The technology allows employees to remain flexible, being able to be in touch and do their job perfectly from anywhere in the world.

The Poly Studio X line of video panels with the TC8 touch interface, the Poly G7500 video conferencing system and the Poly Trio C60 conference phone are devices for Zoom Room that support Alexa for Business in America as early as April 2021. Poly Studio X and Poly G7500 series solutions, as well as Poly Trio 8500 and Poly Trio 8800 smart conference phones have been certified as devices for Zoom Rooms and are equipped with Alexa for Business features. Alexa will be able to tell employees the weather forecast, report current news or play a podcast - she owns more than 100 thousand skills that will help make the life of employees easier, fuller and more fun, allowing them to control their world using voice commands. Poly is the only equipment provider and partner of Zoom that delivers certified solutions for Zoom Rooms, Zoom Phone and Zoom Personal Workspace.

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Announcement of the Poly Studio P Series line

On February 3, 2021, Poly, a global communications company that provides full communication and cooperation between people, announced the Poly Studio P Series line. These are professional-level video conferencing solutions designed for remote employees.

Designed for work from home, the Poly Studio P Series line consists of a Poly Studio P5 webcam, a Poly Studio P15 video panel for personal use, as well as a personal display for online meetings of Poly Studio P21. The Poly Studio P5 webcam is available with a portable Poly Sync speaker or one of three headsets to choose from. Such sets are called Poly Studio P5 Kits. Together with the Poly Lens Desktop App and the Poly + paid subscription service, a ready-to-use personal solution is obtained. With it, you can manage devices and work from anywhere in the world.

Poly, whose headset was used during the first expedition to the moon, applied all the accumulated expertise in the field of audio and video in the Poly Studio P Series line. Detailed camera and microphone settings create an extremely clear image and sound, and good color transmission and automatically adjustable brightness ensure the quality of the broadcast video, comparable to broadcasting on television.

"We have entered a new era where people can work in their offices, brainstorm in the conference room and provide health services over the Internet," said Tom Puorro, executive vice president and CEO of Poly products. - Our video and audio conferencing devices are the last but most important step in organizing remote meetings so you can achieve your communication goals. With the Poly Studio P Series line, you will always be confident in the quality of your work. "

The Poly Studio P Series includes:

• The Poly Studio P5 webcam is a personal webcam specially designed for video conferencing. The device transmits an image in 1080p resolution, is equipped with a quadruple digital zoom, a directed microphone and a USB connector for connecting the headset, which allows you to connect the camera to the audio system on the "turn on and work" principle. For privacy reasons, the webcam is equipped with a built-in shutter.
• Poly Studio P15 video panel - a personal video panel with 4K resolution, automatic image framing, built-in speaker and microphone with NoiseBlock AI technology, which blocks foreign noise.
• The Poly Studio P21 Personal Display is a video conferencing display equipped with everything you need to meet, including a 21-inch screen, camera and sound. The built-in backlight is automatically adjusted for lighting so that the person is better seen in the frame. With USB connectivity, the Poly Studio P21 is compatible with any video application installed on a PC or Mac.
• The Poly Studio P5 Kit - the Poly Studio P5 webcam paired with a second device to choose from - a headset or a portable Poly Sync speaker - is suitable for connecting to a conference. You can purchase a wired or wireless headset from the Voyager and Poly Blackwire series.

Poly Lens Desktop and Poly + Service

To make participation in conferences even more convenient, and remote employees feel confident even in the most important negotiations, all Poly Studio P Series gadgets have access to Poly Lens, a service for managing and obtaining analytical data about the workspace. Remote employees and small business owners who may not have access to technical support, as well as IT specialists, will be able to use the Poly Lens Desktop App to understand and manage employee workplaces remotely through the cloud. Poly Lens Desktop App also provides recommendations for hardware configuration, camera installation (such as lighting level tips), troubleshooting, and workspace ergonomics. In addition, the application can give advice on the topic of health and well-being. For example, an employee will be reminded to do a charge or drink a glass of water to stay energetic during the working day. The functionality of Poly Lens will be useful not only to remote employees, but also to IT specialists who will be able to monitor the state of their workplaces through a single control panel.

In addition to the new Poly Studio P Series line and Poly Lens service, Poly also announced Poly +, a subscription-based support service. This service includes:

• 24-hour technical support from anywhere in the world: by phone, chat, Internet or video link;
• extended warranty with the ability to replace the device within three years at any time of the day when it is important and necessary, including at night;
• Manage all personal, interoperable Poly conference solutions through a single application, allowing you to monitor all device settings, install updates in time, and troubleshoot problems.

Poly Studio P Series devices are designed for hybrid environments and provide flexibility and choice. The line is compatible with many cloud applications for video, including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, GoTo from LogMeIn, StarLeaf.

All products will be available from April 2021 on the official website of Poly, as well as through authorized partners and distributors. In Russia, a line of devices will go on sale in the spring of 2021. The Poly Studio P15 solution has passed the official certification of Zoom and Microsoft Teams and is available for pre-order.

Start selling Poly Studio X30 and Poly Studio X50 in Russia

Poly, a global communications company that provides full communication and cooperation between people, announced on January 19, 2021 the launch of Poly Studio X sales in Russia. Poly  Studio  X is a line of all-in-one video panels for meeting rooms, which includes Poly Studio X30 and Poly Studio X50 devices.

Poly  Studio  X video panels significantly simplify video conferencing negotiations, as they combine all the necessary functionality: camera, speakers and microphone. Systems work with any standard video solutions and video applications. Devices are also equipped with built-in Zoom rooms and are managed through Zoom Device Management (ZDM), so they can be used autonomously without connecting to a computer. The quality of sound and image is the responsibility of MeetingAI technology based on artificial intelligence and machine learning, which provides a natural video conference format. In particular, Poly  Studio  X video bars track the speaker and automatically frame the image, and the NoiseBlockAI and Acoustic Fence functions allow you to capture only the necessary sounds and block foreign noise.

"We are in a constant search for solutions that will help facilitate cooperation between people and satisfy their individual requests," said Dave Schull, president and CEO of Poly. - Our updated line of devices provides easy connection, as well as professional quality of video and sound, so that each meeting takes place at a height. "

Poly Studio X30

The Poly Studio X30 is designed for use in small offices and meeting rooms. The power of the speaker is designed for loud and high-quality sound reproduction in rooms with a capacity of up to 6 people. Despite its compact design, the device supports 4K Ultra HD video transmission and allows you to exchange content over a wireless connection. The solution is also compatible with all cloud service providers through the Poly Video application mode and provides the ability to work together with files. Poly Studio X30 offers the full range of MeetingAI features, so this small device offers the capabilities of a full conference room.

Poly Studio X50

The older model of the line - Poly Studio X50 - is equipped with a larger image capture angle and more powerful speakers for use in mid-sized conference rooms. In addition to all the features of the MeetingAI, this video panel supports two Zoom Rooms screens at once, thereby increasing the ability to hold large video conferences. Like the younger model, the Poly Studio X50 provides high-quality video in 4K Ultra HD resolution, but is also equipped with a five-fold zoom and stereo acoustic system that splits the space of the conference room into parts for better audio capture and playback.

The convenient location of the connection ports allows you to install each of the Poly  Studio  X models in any suitable place. And for even more comfortable use of devices, Poly replenished the range with the TC8 touch interface. An 8-inch display helps one touch launch the meeting in Zoom, Microsoft Teams and other cloud services, and only a cable is required to connect the display to the video panel. Now the Poly TC8 is also available in Russia.

The functionality of the Poly Studio X video panels can be expanded using the G7500 video conferencing system. This is a modular system that allows you to combine and combine several devices at once, creating flexible solutions for large rooms. The Poly G7500 includes an interface module, a EagleEye IV or EagleEye Cube USB camera, an IP microphone, a Bluetooth-enabled remote control, and a set of cables.

Poly Studio X, TC8 and G7500 devices have been officially certified by Zoom. Poly Studio X and TC8 are also certified by Microsoft Teams. Solutions can be purchased with preconfiguration for one of the platforms. At the same time, users are able to work in the usual interface at home and in the office without the need to install additional programs. You can easily change your selections by downloading the Poly Video OS software.

2020

Poly Studio X30 and Poly Studio X50 certified by Zoom

On June 16, 2020, Plantronics (Poly) announced that the Poly Studio X30 and Poly Studio X50 video cars, as well as the Poly G7500 video conferencing system, received Zoom certification.

As noted in Poly, Poly Studio X30, Poly Studio X50 and G7500 video conferencing devices are Android-based solutions that offer Zoom Rooms capabilities, are fully managed using Zoom Device Management (ZDM) and provide user experience that meets Zoom's audio and video quality standards. These Zoom certified devices combine Zoom Rooms, as well as Poly audio and video features, including, for example, talk and speaker tracking, NoiseBlockAI and Acoustic Fence to block any distracting noise. In addition, the development of equipment for Zoom Room pays a lot of attention to security features: using a secure operating system and closed channels for distributing updates, independent vulnerability analysis is carried out.

"Poly and Zoom continue to set standards in the development of continuous video conferencing devices. Our common portfolio of Zoom-certified devices helps users work from anywhere in the world, holding online meetings without problems, which is what our customers expect, " noted Tim Root, Vice President and CEO of Technology for Poly Meeting Rooms

Poly has voice, video, and headsets specifically designed for Zoom Rooms, Zoom Meetings, and Zoom Phone. Zoom and Poly's collaboration encompasses a variety of communication solutions that make connection and use easy. This gives priority to the flexibility and choice of the integrated Zoom software and hardware solutions that IT managers need to set up a workplace that will help an employee be productive. Since Poly solutions are designed to work together through audio and video communication, Zoom Rooms certification allows users to work with these devices from anywhere, for example, from home or remote office, Poly emphasized.

As of June 2020, Poly Studio X30, Poly Studio X50 and the G7500 video conferencing system have received Zoom Rooms certification in most regions of the world.

Poly Room Solutions для Microsoft Teams Rooms (Poly G10-T, G40-T и G80-T)

On June 1, 2020, Plantronics (Poly) introduced the Poly Room Solutions line for Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTR) - Poly G10-T, G40-T and G80-T. Solutions include audio and video tools. About 75 million people use the Microsoft Teams platform every day. This data, according to Poly representatives, indicates the growing need for solutions for collaboration in the cloud on various devices. With rapidly changing work environments that include different types of home spaces and meeting rooms, users, IT managers, and administrators need flexible hybrid devices. The Poly Room Solution for Microsoft Teams Rooms offers customizable negotiation tools that allow seamless virtual interaction with minimal management. It complements the previously presented Poly Studio X series, also designed for videoconferencing in Teams.

"More and more users are aware of the need to collaborate with video around the world. To stay connected and productive, they need solutions that integrate with cloud platforms like Teams. With the Poly Room Solution for Microsoft Teams Rooms, meetings will take place naturally and without effort from users, with good audio and video communication quality. Poly works with the Lenovo ThinkSmart team to build an enterprise-class computing device based on Intel vPro technology to provide a secure platform for Poly Room Solution for Teams, " noted Tim Root, Vice President and CEO of Technology for Poly Meeting Rooms

"The company Lenovo joined forces with Poly to release the Poly Room Solution for Microsoft Teams with support for ThinkSmart Edition Tiny technology. This cooperation gives us the opportunity to offer customers a joint solution designed to meet their need for space for teamwork, " noted' Joseph Mingori, CEO of Lenovo's Smart Office BusinessGroup

According to the manufacturer, Poly Room Solution for Microsoft Teams Rooms includes tools for organizing audio and video communication - from the automatic framing of a group image to the technology of tracking speaker actions. Poly Room Solution for Teams Rooms provides high-quality audio and video transmission and allows meetings to be held without interference from start to finish, with the ability to install and support any size of meeting room. The absence of confused wires gives the user the opportunity not only to establish a solution with, but also to focus on the meeting itself and its result, Poly claims.

"Customers are seeking Poly and Microsoft solutions to ensure continuous collaboration through work, calls, and appointments. Poly offers our common customers a range of devices, each of which helps maintain the quality of the user experience in Microsoft Teams, as well as the quick and seamless interaction of platform users, regardless of their location, " noted' Ilya Bukstein, Microsoft Teams Product Director, Microsoft

According to the manufacturer's statement, the Poly Room Solution for Microsoft Teams Rooms is presented in various configurations, so it can be used to equip rooms of different sizes, depending on individual needs:

• G10-T is a core organization kit that includes:
  • Poly GC8 controller
  • Lenovo ThinkSmart Edition Tiny
  • VESA wall fasteners
  • 10 Meter USB Fiber Optic Cable

• G40-T - a set designed to organize meetings in small and medium-sized premises:
  • Poly GC8 controller
  • Lenovo ThinkSmart Edition Tiny
  • VESA wall fasteners
  • 10 Meter USB Fiber Optic Cable
  • Poly Studio USB Video Panel

• G80-T - a set designed to organize meetings in medium and large rooms:
  • Poly GC8 controller
  • Lenovo ThinkSmart Edition Tiny
  • VESA wall fasteners
  • 10-meter USB fiber optic cable (other cable sizes are also available - 25-meter, 40-meter)
  • EagleEye Director II Camera
  • Trio C60 conference device.

As of June 1, 2020, the Poly Room Solution for Teams Rooms solution will appear on sale after Microsoft Teams certification.

Premium Poly Studio Conference Camera Availability in Russia

Recently, the long-awaited novelty from Poly , the premium conference camera Poly Studio (the new brand of the combined Polycom and Plantronics), entered the Russian market. Now you can purchase this model from InTER, the official distributor of Poly products in Russia.

Poly Studio is a USB video panel that is ideal for limited spaces and small meeting rooms.

It combines the exceptional quality of audio and video transmission that Poly (formerly Polycom) solutions traditionally provide, as well as the simplicity needed for everyday use. The Plug and Play technology supported by the solution is compatible with almost any video platform, so it is suitable for any budget.

This article describes the main competitive advantages of the new product from Poly.

Best sound in your class

Poly Studio delivers the best sound quality and voice clarity in its classroom. Thanks to sensitive microphones with a speech capture depth of up to 3.6 m. And Hi-Fi stereo sound, you can clearly distinguish the voice of each person in the room.

Poly NoiseBlock technology intelligently blocks distracting sounds that interrupt meetings, which will allow you not to be distracted from the conversation. Poly NoiseBlock captures distracting noises, such as keyboard input, shuffling and wrapping, and automatically turns off the microphone.

This device is effective in open workspaces because Poly Acoustic Fence captures only voices within a specific zone. Poly Acoustic Fence reduces distracting noises to a minimum, creating a virtual "audio barrier" that blocks sounds outside of it.

Improve interaction during meetings

Poly Studio has the function of automatically pointing the camera at the group or speaker. Pointing at the group will not allow you to leave anyone behind the scenes during an important meeting. And the selection of an active speaker will allow you to focus on the speaker.

Easy to manage

Poly Studio can be managed centrally (that is, updating software and settings does not require a personal presence in the room where the equipment costs) using PDMS-E (Zero-dollar SKU) and RealPresence Resource Manager. Free demo can be found at [1]

Software Update and Basic Settings:

• IP Settings
• Bluetooth settings
• Logs
• Device status.

Poly Companion Application

Poly Companion manages Poly Studio via PC or Mac. With this application, you can configure:

• Software updates and log downloads;
• Controls for camera, tracking, audio;
• Password-protected administrative controls for installing Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and more.

Easy to install

The Poly Studio conference camera works with almost any video platform. This gives confidence that it will perform its functions regardless of which type of call the user chooses.

Among the platforms supported by the camera:

• Microsoft Teams;
• Skype for Business;
• Zoom;
• GoToMeeting;
• Cisco Webex et al.

The rear panel has connectors that make the installation process easy and accessible:

• USB 3.0 port for fast USB connection via Plug and Play;
• Input of power supply unit 12v;
• Input for external microphone.

Technical specifications

DIMENSIONS	Device dimensions: 105 x 700 x 70 mm (VxShxG) without support 156 x 700 x 70 mm (VxShxG) with support Weight: 2342 g without support 2856 g with support Remote control dimensions: 183 x 40 x 19 mm = (VxShxG)
OPERATING REQUIREMENTS	Supported Operating Systems Windows 7 , 8.1 , 10Mac OS 10.12, 10.13, 10.14 Supports standard UAC 1.0 Audio UVC 1.1/1.5 Video HID 1.11 drivers
POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS	12 V Post. current/5 A at 100 ~ 240 V AC current, 50/60 Hz
KIT	Poly Studio Remote Control with 2 Power Elements Type AAA Power Adapter USB 2.0, 5 m (Type-C/Type-A) Wall Mounting Kit Setup Instructions
ADDITIONAL BELONGING TO THE DISPLAY	Additional Microphone Display Mount
CAMERA	Field of view 120 ° Shooting resolution UHD 2160p (4K) Automatic framing of faces and tracking of speaking participant 5x zoom/EPTZ 2 camera presets
AUDIO FEATURES	Poly Acoustic Clarity Audio Clarity Technology provides full-duplex speech during meetings, acoustic echo suppression, and background noise elimination Poly NoiseBlock Poly Acoustic Fence Technology Microphone shutdown/activation controls Stereo microphones:directional microphone system of 6 elements Radius of action: 3.7 m Frequency response: 120 Hz - 16 kHz Stereodynamics: Frequency response: 100 Hz - 20 kHz Audio output: 90 dB at a distance of 0.5 m
INTERFACES	1 USB 3.0 Type-C Port ( 2.0) Power Connector Optional External Microphone Stereo Audio, 3.5 mm Kensington Security Lock Wi-Fi 802.11ac Wireless Network for Management; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n Bluetooth 4.2 support
COMPATIBILITY WITH APPLICATIONS	Compatibility with any applications supporting standard drivers for audio and USB video units, including without limitation, by the following:Microsoft Skype for business of Microsoft Skype the Microsoft Teams Certification for use with Zoom LogMeIn GoToMeeting BlueJeans Network the Communication Google Hangouts Amazon Chime Cisco Webex VidyoDesktop platform of the Decision Polycom RealPresence for desktop personal computers
SECURITY	802.1x Support Certification Management
CONTROL CAPABILITY (VIA WI-FI)	Polycom Companion (running on a Win/Mac computer connected to a device) Polycom RealPresence Resource Manager Polycom Device Management Service
WARRANTY INFORMATION	Limited Hardware Warranty for 1 Year
PRODUCING COUNTRY	Laos
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS	Operating temperature: 0 ° C to + 40 ° C Relative humidity: 5-95%, no condensation Storage temperature: -25 ° C to + 70 ° C

Incredibly convenient videoconferencing

Whether it is necessary to make an important statement, offer a unique solution to the problem or establish strong ties with colleagues, technology is needed that will allow you to naturally interact with other people. The days when videoconferencing was a difficult and tedious exercise are a thing of the past. Now you can see and hear everyone clearly and talk naturally using Poly Studio. Simple USB connection makes the installation of the device fast, without requiring special technical skills from the user. This is a premium solution for everyone who works in a cramped room.

Studio X with Zoom support will be delivered to European customers within 2 days

On February 11, 2020, Plantronics ("Poly" - previously Plantronics and Polycom) announced its strategic intention to deliver its equipment to companies included in the Zoom customer base within two days. The Poly Studio X video panel with support for the original Zoom interface will be one of the first solutions to be delivered to European customers under these strategic agreements with Starin Marketing.

As noted in Poly, Studio X video panels are equipped with a simple plug-and-play system, which with one click of a button brings Zoom Rooms from the virtual space of the laptop to the real space of conference rooms or meeting rooms. With technologies that are easy to implement, easy to manage and use, these solutions are optimal for meetings.

"Zoom has a long-standing relationship with Poly as well as Starin, and our common mission is to make video collaboration easier and smarter. Our partners are increasingly relying on Zoom Rooms for effective meetings, and Poly Studio X is improving conference rooms with a specially designed interface that provides a positive collaboration experience, " noted' by Jeff Smith, Head of Zoom Rooms, Zoom "

"One of Starin's strategic goals is to help more customers in the united communications market, where Poly Studio X is already in great demand. Partnership with Poly will strengthen our European development program, " noted Bobby Swartz, President of Starin

Poly's commitment to quickly deliver Studio X solutions with Starin support comes into force in Europe from February 2020. In the next months for creation of more extensive portfolio even more solutions of Poly, including the Poly Studio video wall for meeting rooms, Poly G7500 - a system for a video conferencing "all in one" and also family conference телефоновPoly Trio will be added to distribution of Starin.

"Our next generation of solutions is driving productive, authentic and meaningful workplace communication. We created Poly Studio X to ensure the simplest possible use of Zoom Rooms. The fast delivery commitment is part of our drive to make Zoom Rooms more accessible to our European partners, which is in line with our global vision of working, " noted' Nick Tidd, VP Global Channels, Poly '

2019

Video panel release in Russia

On November 26, 2019, Plantronics launched the Poly Studio automatically configurable video panel in Russia. It extends video collaboration for cloud services. This USB device provides high-quality HD audio and video and optimizes collaboration, realizing the capabilities of large conference rooms in small meeting rooms, the number of which is constantly increasing.

According to the manufacturer, due to the integration of the necessary functions, simplicity and flexibility of Poly Studio, you can start teamwork in video conferencing services within a few minutes after unpacking the device.

"Approaches to work are increasingly changing under the influence of ejail principles, which push organizations to work closer and more diverse. People are increasingly working remotely, using flexible schedules and jobs. As for collaboration, the number of employees bringing their own devices to the office continues to grow, and cloud conference services quickly become the preferred way of interaction, connecting colleagues from anywhere in the world and from any device. Plug-and-play solutions are used as tools to increase collaboration in conference rooms and business flexibility needed to increase employee experience and productivity, " noted' Melissa Fremeyer, Senior Research Analyst for Corporate Communications and Collaboration in Europe, IDC '

"Poly Studio connects to the corporate network through wireless channels, allowing IT professionals to" contactlessly "manage video conferencing and connect call centers, business centers, or offices around the world. Delivers high-quality video and audio in small spaces, stimulates collaboration, and improves performance. With Poly Studio, employees have a quiet space where they can hide from the distractions of an open office, " noted' Sergey Khomyakov, Poly CEO for Russia and CIS '

According to November 2019, Poly Studio is already available for ordering in Russia.

Market Entry

On February 7, 2019, Plantronics announced its entry into the video communication market for small conversations with the automatically configurable video panel Polycom Studio. Any company that uses a PC or Mac for video conferencing with such services as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Skype for Business, Google Meet, Cisco Webex or Amazon Chime will be able to improve its work with high-quality HD audio and video from Polycom in the format of a portable USB device.

Open office spaces at the peak of popularity, and therefore small meeting rooms have gained no less popularity, where groups of 2-6 people can work together, avoiding noise, often together with colleagues from other offices. Thanks to the clarity of HD audio and video that Polycom Studio provides, even the smallest rooms have the capabilities of large meeting rooms, the developer claims. Polycom Studio is a joint solution between Plantronics and Polycom, designed for small meeting rooms in modern offices.

According to the manufacturer, with a simple USB connection, any PC or Mac can use the capabilities of Polycom Studio to improve the quality of audio and video conferencing. Patented NoiseBlock and Acoustic Fence technologies reduce or completely block the distracting noises of the office, making the sound professional. Automatic tracking of the speaker allows you to shift the focus to the person who is currently speaking, within the ultra-wide 120-degree field of view. With 4K resolution and 5x electronic zoom, Polycom Studio delivers video quality at the television studio level.

"Enterprises around the world have begun to understand the strategic importance of small meeting spaces. We expect that the number of small meeting rooms equipped with equipment for audio-video communication will grow by 15 percent in the next 1-2 years. With the release of Polycom Studio, Polycom's experience in the field of high-quality video and audio is also applicable in small low-budget negotiations. " Ira M. Weinstein, Managing Partner at Recon Research Analytics Firm

According to the developer, for IT managers, Polycom Studio is an easy-to-manage solution. Unlike most USB devices, the use of which IT specialists can hardly control, which makes it difficult to remotely manage and update, Polycom Studio communications connects wirelessly to the corporate network through wireless channels, providing IT specialists with a contactless way to manage Polycom Studio devices in several meeting rooms, in large complexes or offices around the world. Users can easily manage their Polycom Studio video panels along with other devices from Polycom cloud in through Polycom Device Management Service for Enterprise or. Polycom RealPresence Resource Manager

Polycom Studio will be available in Russia in May 2019.