January 14th, 2013

Polycom And AT&T Partner For Video Chat And Collaboration On Multiple Screens

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Video conferencing is fast becoming a popular tool for communications among a growing number of businesses. But few want to invest the money in deploying the hardware necessary to make enterprise-class video conferencing and collaboration. That’s why Polycom is teaming up with AT&T to roll out a new managed offering to its business customers. → Read More

October 8th, 2012

Polycom Launches RealPresence CloudAxis Suite, Now Connects With Skype, Facebook, And Google Talk

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Polycom’s new RealPresence CloudAxis Suite is designed to allow users to connect with anyone using a number of B2C video chat systems, including Skype, Facebook, and Google Talk. The service works with existing Polycom software deployed in either private or public cloud systems, and lets users communicate with those on other services in a secure, enterprise-grade collaboration environment. → Read More

October 17th, 2011

Video Collaboration Software Maker ViVu Acquired By Polycom

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Polycom, provider of telepresence, video and voice solutions, this morning announced that it has acquired ViVu, a privately- held video collaboration software company. The deal was signed last Friday, for undisclosed cash consideration, and Polycom expects the transaction to be neutral to earnings.

ViVu raised $3 million from Inventus Capital Partners, DFJ and Quest Venture Partners back in… → Read More

June 1st, 2011

Polycom Acquires HP's Videoconferencing Unit For $89 Million In Cash

Video conferencing company Polycom is acquiring the assets of HP’s Visual Collaboration business, including the Halo Products and Managed Services business according to a release issued by both companies this morning. The acquisition, which is valued at $89 million, is expected to close in Q3 2011.

Part of the deal, HP and Polycom have established a strategic relationship in which Polycom will… → Read More