The Polycom RealConnect solution for Skype for Business now allows participants using any video vendor from Skype for Business, to Polycom and Cisco, and on any device, from voice to immersive telepresence suites, can join a unified meeting with one simple click.
Ashan Willy, senior vice president, product management & worldwide systems engineering, said: “Polycom RealConnect technology has continued to push the innovation curve, and its latest iteration allows for best-in-class Skype for Business collaboration with all other video platforms. Customers want simple and intuitive technology that works together with everything else they use in an economical fashion. With Polycom RealConnect technology, Polycom is simplifying the communications experience by bringing everything, and everyone, together in one easy step.â€
The Polycom RealConnect solution also allows for participants to join calls from mobile devices or from Polycom and Cisco Immersive rooms. Skype for Business users see multiple viewing strips across the screen, including panoramic wide-shots of those joining from dedicated immersive suites. In addition, as many as nine sites may be seen at the same time.
Mike Palumbo, TransUnion’s senior director of the technology infrastructure and support group, said: “It became apparent pretty quickly that Polycom RealConnect technology is a good fit with Skype for Business. Polycom RealConnect technology keeps the end-user experience simple and familiar. It gives our end-users and global associates an easier way to connect and collaborate. Participants just click to join.â€