Polycom released new software for its VSX video conferencing products featuring new “surround” stereo audio capabilities and support for the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). The upgraded software enables meetings with up to 20 locations, without the need for scheduling the meeting or additional network hardware. The Polycom VSX systems currently interoperate with SIP implementations from Microsoft Live Communication Server and Nortel Networks Multimedia Communication Server (MCS) 5100 and 5200 products. Polycom is also working with other partners including Avaya for SIP compatibilityhttp://www.polycom.com
Polycom Delivers 'Surround' Stereo, Conference Phone/Video Integration & SIP Video
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