Polycom Improves Accessibility of Next-Generation SoundStation2 Confer

    Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

    PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 26, 2005--Polycom(R), Inc. (Nasdaq:PLCM), the world's leader in unified collaborative communications solutions, today delivered the SoundStation2 Non-Expandable, a new, lower-cost version of its next-generation SoundStation2(TM) conference phone -- based on the most widely used conference phone line in the world. The SoundStation2 line sets a new standard with twice the loudness and 50 percent better microphone pick up than the original SoundStation(R), enabling high quality conferencing for everyone on the conference call. The new SoundStation2 Non-Expandable is ideal for small conference rooms and offices and is offered at an affordable price of $499.
    "The SoundStation2 line has been very well received by customers, some of which also wanted a model that delivered the same excellent quality and performance with a more basic set of features," said Sunil Bhalla, senior vice president and general manager of voice communications at Polycom. "The SoundStation2 Non-Expandable meets this customer need at an affordable price point that offers greater accessibility to this level of conferencing quality."

    Next-Generation SoundStation2 Line Delivers Unrivaled Voice Clarity and Quality

    The SoundStation2 product line is based on 12 years of market-leading Polycom Acoustic Clarity(TM) Technology, which offers crisp voice quality and natural two-way communication (full duplex) delivered through high-performance speakers and finely tuned microphones that offer 360-degree room coverage. With twice the loudness and 50 percent better microphone sensitivity than the original SoundStation, the SoundStation2 product line delivers a more productive voice conferencing experience.
    The newest addition, the SoundStation2 Non-Expandable, delivers the same remarkable voice quality and performance as the SoundStation2, without the LCD display and 2.5 mm application port.
    The SoundStation2 product line is the latest in a line of next-generation conference phones from Polycom, which also includes the SoundStation2W(TM), the first wireless SoundStation conference phone; the SoundStation IP 4000 SIP-based conference phone; and the revolutionary SoundStation VTX 1000(TM) wideband conference phone with unmatched life-like wideband sound and a 20 foot radius of microphone coverage.

    Pricing and availability:

    The SoundStation2 Non-Expandable is now available worldwide through Polycom Certified Partners, authorized to sell Polycom voice products, for a manufacturer's suggested retail price starting at US$499.
    Polycom reserves the right to modify future product plans at any time. Products and/or related specifications referenced in this press release are not guaranteed, and will be delivered on a when and if available basis.

    About Polycom

    Polycom, Inc. is the world's technology leader of high-quality, easy-to-use video, voice, data and web conferencing and collaboration solutions. The Polycom Office(TM) is our continued commitment to make distance communications as natural and interactive as being there by providing best-in-class conferencing solutions that are interoperable, integrated and intuitive to the user. The Polycom Office is based on industry standards and supported by an open architecture that promotes interoperability in multi-vendor environments and complements leading network infrastructure platforms. For additional information call 1-800-POLYCOM (765-9266) or +1-408-526-9000, or visit the Polycom website at www.polycom.com.

    Polycom, the Polycom logo and SoundStation are registered trademarks and SoundStation2, SoundStation2W, SoundStation VTX 1000 and Polycom Office are trademarks of Polycom in the U.S. and various countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. (C)2004, Polycom, Inc. All rights reserved.

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CONTACT: Polycom, Inc. Kevin Young, 925-924-5706 kyoung@polycom.com

KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: HARDWARE COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PRODUCT SOURCE: Polycom, Inc.

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