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Bridging the rural-urban divide with technology, collaboration and bold ideas
Unified Communications

Bridging the rural-urban divide with technology, collaboration and bold ideas

What needs to be brought into focus now is that issues of inequality and lack of access are not limited to emerging or developing economies.

By Tony Simonsen • 6 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2017
Polycom introduces new products & updates a classic
Unified Communications

Polycom introduces new products & updates a classic

25 years ago, Polycom introduced its flagship three-legged conference phone, changing the way the business world communicates.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017
Avaya's partners to exclusively distribute new meetings platform
Unified Communications

Avaya's partners to exclusively distribute new meetings platform

The service aims to bring participants together from around the globe, across different systems and devices without investments in new infrastructure.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Sep 2017
Exclusive interview: Polycom on how remote working can bring us closer together
Unified Communications

Exclusive interview: Polycom on how remote working can bring us closer together

If you're measuring the productivity of your employees based on whether you can see them or not, you're probably not getting the most out of them.

By Julia Gabel • 6 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017
Polycom and Microsoft tighten ties offering RealPresence use in Office 365
Unified Communications

Polycom and Microsoft tighten ties offering RealPresence use in Office 365

Microsoft has certified more Polycom offerings for Office 365, enabling users to incorporate Polycom audio and video into Skype for Business.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
Key NZ vendors weigh in on the Unified Communications industry and its future
Unified Communications

Key NZ vendors weigh in on the Unified Communications industry and its future

Executives from Jabra, Cisco, Polycom, Yealink and Ingram Micro NZ talk about a unique time for the UC industry and opportunities for resellers.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
Exclusive: Polycom global boss talks a return to growth, new markets and women in tech
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Polycom global boss talks a return to growth, new markets and women in tech

Polycom is promising new products and entrance to new markets in the coming months as it seeks to return to growth after a US$2 billion takeover,.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Multiple-user, real-time wireless content-sharing solution to boost collaboration
Hybrid & Remote Work

Multiple-user, real-time wireless content-sharing solution to boost collaboration

Polycom Pano allows up to four people in the same meeting room to simultaneously share, contrast, and compare content side-by-side, from any device.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017
Polycom case study: How remote working helped me adopt a lifestyle change
Hybrid & Remote Work

Polycom case study: How remote working helped me adopt a lifestyle change

Often when I tell others I work from home, they ask me how I stay motivated or not end up in front of the TV (or fridge) all day.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017
Gender inequality: Narrowing the gender gap through flexible working
Hybrid & Remote Work

Gender inequality: Narrowing the gender gap through flexible working

Women, during their child bearing years (25-44) earn up to 40% less than men in the same age group, regardless of whether they have children or not.

By Gabrielle Cichero • 6 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017
Polycom bumps up information security; becomes ISO certified
Hybrid & Remote Work

Polycom bumps up information security; becomes ISO certified

Polycom achieves ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification, strengthening its information security practices and providing assurance to customers.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2017
Cloud push as Polycom joins Ingram Micro unified comms stable
Hybrid & Remote Work

Cloud push as Polycom joins Ingram Micro unified comms stable

Ingram Micro has added Polycom to its stable in a deal which sees greater emphasis on creating cloud-based solutions with partners including Microsoft.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2017
Polycom's Jeff Rodman on starting small, innovation & success in Silicon Valley
Digital Transformation

Polycom's Jeff Rodman on starting small, innovation & success in Silicon Valley

Polycom co-founder Jeff Rodman speaks about his journey in the tech industry and the power of innovation in the age of digital transformation.

By Sam Worthington • 6 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
Polycom's mission to close the 'technology gap' in video conferencing
Unified Communications

Polycom's mission to close the 'technology gap' in video conferencing

Polycom leads the charge to bridge the 'tech gap' in video conferencing, promising life-size clarity and intuitive ease.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2017
Polycom addresses demand for technology in Kerala, India
Hybrid & Remote Work

Polycom addresses demand for technology in Kerala, India

Polycom champions unified tech solutions in Kerala to meet soaring demand and enhance connectivity for businesses and government.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2017
What's driving business collaboration in 2017?
Unified Communications

What's driving business collaboration in 2017?

Nearly half of Kiwi and Aussie workers spend their time collaborating with people outside their immediate vicinity, says Polycom research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Jan 2017
Former Polycom & Motorola exec the new top dog at BMC
Hybrid & Remote Work

Former Polycom & Motorola exec the new top dog at BMC

Peter Leav has been named as the new CEO of BMC Software, replacing Bob Beauchamp who will stay on as chairman of the Board of Directors.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Dec 2016
Why collaboration should matter to every organisation in 2017
Unified Communications

Why collaboration should matter to every organisation in 2017

Workplaces are transforming. Technology is the driving force. And it's impacting business at all levels, from C-Suite to intern.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2016
Polycom ANZ hires two senior execs to energise local channel growth
Hybrid & Remote Work

Polycom ANZ hires two senior execs to energise local channel growth

Polycom ANZ has appointed Tina Bandilovski and Mark Braxton as the two new channel directors who will help drive growth and distribution initiatives:.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016