PLEASANTON, CA–( EMWNews – April 8, 2008) – Polycom, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLCM), the world’s

leading provider of unified collaborative communications solutions and

creator of the iconic triangular conference phone, today redefines

conference calling yet again. The SoundStation® IP 7000 and IP 6000 —

two next-generation IP conference phones — offer groundbreaking Polycom

features including Polycom HD Voice™ technology and a sleek new design.

The SoundStation IP 7000 is an ideal upgrade for executive offices,

conference rooms and board rooms, while the SoundStation® IP 6000 is

suited for managerial offices and small to mid-sized conference rooms.

As the conference phone market leader, Polycom is the most recognized brand

in conference rooms across the globe. With the introduction of these two

new conference phones, Polycom redefines what businesses worldwide can

expect from their conferencing endpoints as well as from new SIP-based

voice over IP (VoIP) network installations in terms of performance, voice

quality, price and design enhancements.

“In today’s global business environment, voice is a vital medium for

business communications and phones are the primary interface for

end-users,” said Nora Freedman, senior analyst of enterprise networks at

IDC. “Due to the sheer number of conference calls held daily, conference

phones are a key segment of any organization’s end-point portfolio.

Therefore, the integration of advanced IP applications and High Definition

voice technology for conference phones can improve the user experience, and

ultimately, make a positive impact on business communications and process.”

HD Voice Fuels Call Clarity, IP Connectivity Offers More than Voice

In a recent VoIP study, Synergy Research reported that more than 73 percent

of new telephony lines are expected to be IP this year, and IDC is

forecasting 30 percent growth in VoIP desktop hardware over 2007. Following

this trend, the new SoundStation IP 7000 and SoundStation IP 6000 expand

Polycom’s IP conference phone portfolio and are the first conference phones

developed to integrate open Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) with Polycom

HD Voice. Combined with HD Voice and Polycom’s patented Acoustic Clarity

Technology, these phones offer unrivaled clarity for breakthrough voice

quality and more productive conference calls. The new conference phones

also feature Polycom’s latest radio frequency shielding technologies that

“stop the buzz” created by interference from mobile phones

and smartphones — a problem so widespread that 70 percent of recent survey

respondents reported a willingness to upgrade their conference phones if

that would solve the problem.

As high definition technologies become more prevalent throughout the

communications industry, a growing number of VoIP service providers and

audio conferencing services are supporting HD Voice. ZipDX, a Polycom ARENA

partner, is one of the first to offer HD voice-enabled conferencing. ZipDX

worked with a number of companies to test their HD conference service with

the new SoundStation IP 6000 and IP 7000 conference phones.

“The combination of the Polycom SoundPoint IP 7000 and the ZipDX audio

conferencing service is taking collaboration to a new level,” according

to Bryan Newman, director of Information Systems for Okuma America Corp., a

world leader in machining technology based in Charlotte, N.C. “We

conference extensively among our US offices, with our distributors and

customers in North and South America, and with our parent in Japan. Our

recent trials with IP 7000’s and SoundPoint phones have demonstrated the

benefits in recognizing voices and understanding accented speakers.”

“The enhanced audio quality of the Polycom phones, combined with the

advanced conferencing features of ZipDX, have made our calls more

productive and we are exploring rolling the technology out in additional

locations,” continued Newman. “Whether it’s training, selling, or managing,

it’s important that our message gets through clearly, and that we hear and

understand what people are saying to us. With ZipDX and Polycom HD Voice

technology, our conferences are a snap to set up, start on time, have the

highest audio quality, and are secure and easy to manage.”

“With the introduction of our new open SIP HD Voice conference phones,

we’re helping customers make the most of their VoIP network investments by

delivering HD Voice communications on a platform that brings value beyond

voice,” said Sunil Bhalla, senior vice president and general manager of

Polycom’s voice communications solutions division. “Our customers will reap

the benefits of a new level of communication with more productive, engaging

conference calls.”

Product Features

The SoundStation IP 7000 introduces a new, sleek design that redefines the

look and feel and performance of the traditional conference phones.

Features include:

--  The industry's first up to 22 kHz CD-quality HD Voice for lifelike

    clarity and intelligibility.

--  Large high resolution display and processing power for IP

    applications, transforming the conference phone into an applications

    platform for the conference room. Includes LDAP corporate directory access,

    three-way visual conferencing in HD Voice and an open XHTML micro-browser

    for third-party application development and integration. The conferencing

    application enables users to see the names of the participants and add,

    delete, mute or place individual callers on hold during the call.

--  Multi-unit connectivity with the ability to "daisy-chain" two units,

    offering greater microphone pickup, louder volume, and multiple call

    control points within one conference room.

--  20-foot (6-meter) microphone pickup range to hear participants in all

    corners of the conference room. Even greater coverage is available through

    optional expansion microphones.

--  Seamless integration with Polycom HDX high definition visual

    communications systems is expected later this year -- making launching a

    high definition video conference as easy as dialing a conference phone.

--  Power over Ethernet connectivity(1) to reduce cable clutter in

    conference rooms.

    

The SoundStation IP 6000 is a price/performance breakthrough for managerial

offices and small to midsize conference rooms. With pricing comparable to

similar analog conference phones but with much higher acoustic performance

and IP functionality, customers who are migrating to SIP-based VoIP

technology can now fully leverage the power of their IP infrastructure.

The SoundStation IP 6000 features:

--  Polycom HD Voice with up to 14 kHz audio for remarkable clarity and

    intelligibility.

--  12-foot (3.6-meter) microphone pickup range for full room coverage in

    offices and small to mid-sized conference rooms, with optional expansion

    microphones also available.

--  High resolution backlit display for vital call information and multi-

    language support. The platform also supports the delivery of web-based

    content to the display for third party application development and

    integration.

--  Power over Ethernet connectivity to reduce cable clutter in conference

    rooms

    

The new conference phones are being certified with Polycom’s more than 25

SIP-based call control platform partners including 3Com, BroadSoft, Digium,

Interactive Intelligence, Sylantro, and other Polycom VoIP Interoperability

Partners (VIP). For more information on the Polycom VIP Program, visit

www.polycom.com/vip.

Pricing and Availability

The Polycom SoundStation IP 7000 is available today through Polycom’s

certified channel partners starting at a list price of U.S. $1,299. The

Polycom SoundStation IP 6000 will also be available through Polycom’s

certified channel partners later this quarter starting at a list price of

U.S. $899. For more information, visit www.polycom.com/go/soundstation_ip.

About Polycom

Polycom, Inc. is the worldwide leader in unified collaborative

communications (UCC) that maximize the efficiency and productivity of

people and organizations. Polycom delivers the broadest array of high

definition telepresence video, wired and wireless voice, and content

solutions so people can enjoy the best communications, whether from a

real-time collaborative interaction or on-demand streamed video experience.

Spanning from the desktop to the industry’s only immersive telepresence

suite, Polycom’s high quality collaboration and communications solutions

are easy to deploy and manage, as well as intuitive to use. Based on open

standards, they integrate seamlessly with leading telephony and

presence-based networks. With innovative market-driving technologies, a

compelling vision for next generation visual communications, best-in-class

products, alliance partnerships, and world-class service, Polycom is the

smart choice for organizations to gain a competitive advantage with proven

and trusted communication solutions. For additional information, call

800-POLYCOM or visit the Polycom web site at www.polycom.com.

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.

Polycom, the Polycom logo, and SoundPoint, and SoundStation are registered

trademarks, and Polycom HD Voice technology is a trademark of Polycom in

the U.S. and various countries. All other trademarks are the property of

their respective owners. ©2008, Polycom, Inc. All rights reserved.

(1) Power over Ethernet is limited to use with single IP 7000

configurations. Daisy chained IP7000 configurations require power supply

module.

Contact: Robin Raulf-Sager Polycom, Inc. +1 303.583.5342