Poly expands their portfolio of Microsoft Teams and Zoom certified solutions designed to take hybrid work experiences to the next level.
“Because meetings happen anywhere and everywhere, Poly offers a wide variety and style of solutions for Microsoft Teams and Zoom, so users can look and sound their best in every meeting,” said Bill Zeng, Senior Director, Poly APAC. “Our solutions enable Microsoft Teams and Zoom customers to easily manage, monitor, and maintain every Poly device across their business, to include remote, hybrid, and on-site workers through a beautifully designed, equitable experience.”
There is a refocus on strengthening and enhancing the experiences on Windows and Android. Poly’s diverse product portfolio of Microsoft Teams and Zoom certified devices are designed for every type of meeting space and workstyle, providing greater meeting equity and collaboration worldwide.
The latest Poly Microsoft Teams and Zoom certified devices and solution updates include:
Poly Strengthens its Suite of Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android
The G7500 video conferencing system is now certified for Microsoft Teams, and the Poly Studio X70video bar is expected to be certified in November. These video solutions bring game-changing flexibility to enable Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android in large or customised spaces. Microsoft Teams will be available on Poly Studio X70 and G7500 in the Poly Video OS 4.0 software update, which is expected to be released in November 2022.
The Poly Studio X30 & X50 video bars are now re-certified for Microsoft Teams on Android 10, available to customers in the Poly Video OS 4.0 software update expected to be released in November 2022.
Poly enhances the Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows experience
Poly Studio Kits for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows are available for small, medium, and large rooms and are easy to procure and deploy right out–the-box. It features Poly DirectorAI technology providing broadcast quality video conferencing experience by using artificial intelligence and machine learning to deliver real-time automatic transitions, speaker framing and tracking. Poly Lens remote management and insights will enable customers to manage, monitor, and maintain Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows in CYQ1 2023.
Poly is the only partner that delivers people framing with advanced AI capabilities, which improves the remote user experience for every size of Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows (people framing is also available with Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android for large rooms featuring G7500, and Studio E70 camera).
Poly introduces the “My First Room” promotional program which allows new Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows prospects and customers to experience Poly’s promise to deliver more equitable meetings.
Poly expands its portfolio of phones integrated with Microsoft Teams
The new Poly CCX 350 phone, available early next year, will offer users a durable dial pad with Microban antimicrobial protection – an ideal solution for common areas and high-touch locations. The solution is highly scalable and customisable to meet the needs of any organisation’s physical footprint across industries, such as healthcare, retail, manufacturing, warehousing, hospitality, and more.
Poly Rove family of wireless DECT IP phones is now available for deployment on Microsoft Teams SIP gateway. This collaboration extends the Poly Rove offering out to front-line workers and shift-based workspaces, where secure, wireless voice communications are needed.
Poly elevates smart desk phones with Zoom
The new Poly Edge E Series digital desk phones are now Zoom certified, featuring Poly’s signature professional-grade audio quality that the Zoom Phone certification further augments. It provides seamless connectivity during hybrid work meetings and calls, whether taking place at home offices or office building spaces. Poly Edge E Series is equipped with Bluetooth functionality that allows users to pair their professional headsets and move freely around their homes or offices. Pairing smartphones enables users to answer incoming calls from supported Edge E desk phone models and enjoy the phone’s advanced noise blocking features. Easy troubleshooting and access to ongoing support ensures that today’s hybrid workforce isn’t left to solve issues by themselves. The entire Edge E series offers new diagnostic tests and a configurable support contacts menu, making it simple for users to self-test their phone or contact support as needed.
“We’re excited to expand our long-time partnership with Poly and continue to deliver solutions that provide flexibility and choice to our joint customers,” said Albert Kooiman, Senior Director of Microsoft Teams Devices Partner Engineering and Certification. “Users can sign-in to Teams and confidently take their calls with a consistent, reliable experience, with support worldwide.”
“We are delighted to be adding Poly’s new Edge E Series smart desk phones to our growing portfolio of Zoom certified devices,” says Helen Hawthorne, Head of Solution Engineering, Zoom Video Communications, Inc. “We are always looking to make a difference in our customers’ hybrid working experience when using Zoom, whether in the office buildings or employees’ home offices. With Zoom Phone certification, companies can easily deploy, manage and use Poly smart devices for maximum productivity outcomes.”
Poly solutions for Microsoft Teams and Zoom feature NoiseBlockAI technology, which blocks out distracting background noise (e.g., keyboard typing, paper shuffling, plastic bag rustling sounds), and Acoustic Fence technology which creates a sound barrier to focus on the speaker, and not the noise. Additional innovations like near-field communication (NFC) technology can be leveraged to simplify the office hoteling experience and new diagnostic tests – not to mention a configurable support contacts menu that makes troubleshooting a breeze.
