Polycom Demonstrates High Definition Video on Industry Leading VSX Vid

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    NetWorld+Interop 2005 Las Vegas
    Polycom Global Partner Conference

    PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 26, 2005--Polycom(R), Inc. (Nasdaq:PLCM), the world's leading provider of unified collaborative communications solutions, today announced that it is demonstrating high definition video this week at the Polycom Global Partner Conference being held in San Diego, Calif., and next week at the Networld+Interop conference in Las Vegas (booth #2348). The high definition video technology will be demonstrated on Polycom VSX, the company's flagship video communications platform. Polycom is also announcing its current VSX 8000s and MGC multipoint video bridges will be field upgradeable to H.264 standards-based high definition video. Pricing and availability will be announced in fourth quarter 2005.
    "We are excited to announce this breakthrough technology as a further demonstration of our leadership and commitment to the investments our customers are making in the VSX platform," said Ed Ellett, senior vice president and general manager of video communications at Polycom. "Polycom has a long history of pioneering technologies that become industry standards -- most recently with Polycom's Siren14(TM) super wideband audio algorithm, which is now known as ITU standard G.722.1 Annex C. HD video is yet another example of our ability to deliver the ultimate communications experience."
    High definition video conferencing offers an experience that is life-like in resolution. Today, Polycom VSX systems can deliver TV-like quality at rates of 30 frames-per-second and 60 fields of interlaced video, known as Polycom ProMotion(TM) video. TV quality is available at data rates as low as 512 Kbps, which is available in most home office and business environments. HD video conferencing typically requires data rates of 1 Mbps or higher. The VSX 8000 is designed for high-performance video conferencing applications and includes professional audio and video connections that make it ideally suited for these types of applications. As more meeting rooms install HD video-capable displays, Polycom will continue to improve upon the technology to offer HD video for more mainstream applications.
    "It's clear after today's demonstration that Polycom continues to be the leading innovator in video communications technology," said John A. Rodella, CEO and president of RoData, Inc. "HD video will clearly enhance the user experience and will further advance the adoption of video as a mission critical business tool. With the combination of Polycom HD video technology, voice solutions, and networking infrastructure, Polycom continues to be the smart choice for unified collaborative communications."
    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.

    About Polycom

    Polycom, Inc. is the worldwide leader in unified collaborative communications (UCC) that maximize the efficiency and productivity of people and organizations by integrating the broadest array of video, voice, data and Web solutions to deliver the ultimate communications experience. Polycom's high quality, standards-based conferencing and collaboration solutions are easy to deploy and manage, as well as intuitive to use. Supported by an open architecture, they integrate seamlessly with leading telephony and presence-based networks. With its market driving technologies, best-in-class products, alliance partnerships, and world-class service, Polycom is the smart choice for organizations seeking proven solutions and a competitive advantage in real-time communications and collaboration. For additional information call 1-800-POLYCOM (765-9266) or +1-408-526-9000, or visit the Polycom website at www.polycom.com.

    Polycom and the Polycom logo are registered trademarks, and Siren14, ProMotion, and VSX are trademarks of Polycom in the U.S. and various countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. (C)2005, Polycom, Inc. All rights reserved.

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CONTACT: Polycom, Inc. Kevin Young, 925-924-5706 kyoung@polycom.com

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