Conference phones manufacturer Polycom (News - Alert) recently won an INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine’s 2007 Product of the Year Award for its CX Product Family for Microsoft OCS 2007 and for its HDX 8000.

 

The Polycom product family includes: a portable Microsoft (News - Alert) Office Communicator 2007 speakerphone peripheral, the CX100; the CX200 speakerphone and handset; the CX400 cordless desktop handset; and the CX700 executive IP telephone.

 

Office Communications Server 2007 delivers streamlined communications for users. The product helps users find and communicate with the right person, right now, from the applications they use most. Thanks to Microsoft OCS 2007, customers can leverage streamlined communications without expensive infrastructure and network upgrades, while maintaining the operational control required.

 

According to Sunil Bhalla, senior vice president and general manager for Polycom’s voice division, Polycom’s CX solutions for Office Communications Server 2007 enable a flexible, engaging and person-centric communications experience with high definition quality sound, PC integration, buddy list call initiation, and cordless design.

 

Bhalla explained in a statement that the company’s solutions are designed to bring the richness of the PC together with the familiarity and advanced voice capabilities of the desktop telephone, so users can easily locate and engage with customers, partners and co-workers within a secure and productive environment.

 

The Polycom HDX 8000 Series offers a video solution for organizations and enterprises who understand the value of high quality video and audio communications. The series delivers UltimateHD through HD voice, HD video and HD content for extreme performance, and boasts flexible design for multiple environments and unique options for sharing data during a conference. Internal MCU supports up to 4 participants in a single conference.

 

Each year, INTERNET TELEPHONY honors the companies that have created the most innovative products in the IP communications industry. The editors of INTERNET TELEPHONY choose the winning companies and products based on demonstrated vision, leadership and attention to detail.