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June 15th, 2009
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Audio Visual Machines (AVM), the leading audio visual and video conferencing system integrator in the UK has been successfully certified to install and maintain Polycom’s immersive telepresence solutions. Polycom is the global leader in telepresence, video and voice communications solutions.
Sandy MacPherson, Chairman of AVM, said, “Global economic forces are driving the widespread adoption of video conferencing. We are delighted to be able to offer Polycom’s telepresence solutions to our customers. We are seeing outstanding growth in this area thanks to the cost savings and productivity improvements Polycom’s telepresence and video conferencing solutions offer.”
The Polycom Service Partner Programme is a service authorisation programme which sets quality standards for partners who provide services and support to customers as they integrate voice, video and data into core networks.
“We look forward to working closely with AVM as a certified telepresence partner,” said Paul Louden, Vice President for Polycom UK and Ireland. “The investment made by AVM in training and technology will provide their customers with the peace of mind that AVM has access to technical support and assistance whenever and wherever they need it.”
About AVM
AVM (www.avmachines.com) was established in 1990 and is the leading audio visual and video conferencing systems integrator in the UK with over 250 staff in 7 offices. The company designs, supplies, programs and supports complex audio visual solutions ranging from boardroom presentation suites to IP-based video conferencing networks. AVM has over 10,000 UK and international clients including BT, eBay, Coca-Cola, BMW, the NHS, Royal Mail and West Midlands Fire Service.
About Polycom
Polycom, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLCM) is the global leader in telepresence, video, and voice solutions and a visionary in communications that empower people to connect and collaborate everywhere. Please visit www.polycom.com for more information.
About Polycom’s Immersive Telepresence Systems
The Polycom RealPresence(TM) Experience High Definition (RPX(TM) HD) series are complete room-within-a-room, fully immersive telepresence environments optimised to deliver the most effective “same room” telepresence experience available today. The unique solutions feature seamless, cinematic video walls that capture the entire room allowing dynamic interaction, EyeConnect(TM) technology that allows people to effortlessly maintain eye contact when talking to one another, personal content monitors and immersive HD stereo audio that enables natural conversations. The Polycom RPX line supports from four to 28 people on camera in each location, allowing for applications beyond meetings, such as interactive classrooms, training centres and telemedicine studios.
The Polycom Telepresence Experience(TM) High Definition (TPX(TM) HD) series are designed to give small groups the ability to collaborate with extraordinary realism as if they were sitting across the table from people in other locations. Large, flat-panel displays show people in life-like proportions and clarity, immersive HD stereo audio enables natural conversations, and personal content monitors allow participants to easily view and share content during a meeting.
Notes to Editors
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Contacts: Audio Visual Machines Ltd Lucie Cosham Lucie.c@avmachines.com +44(0)845-26-26-300
Source: Audio Visual Machines Ltd
Contacts: Audio Visual Machines Ltd, Lucie Cosham, Lucie.c at avmachines.com, +44(0)845-26-26-300
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