Microsoft and Polycom Expand Their Relationship to Enhance Unified Communications and Collaboration Solutions
Polycom adds the CX5000 Unified Conference Station (formerly Microsoft RoundTable) into its suite of devices optimized for Microsoft Office Communicator

PLEASANTON, Calif., REDMOND, Wash. and VoiceCon Orlando 2009, Booth No. 309, - Mar 30, 2009 : Polycom, Inc. [Nasdaq: PLCM], and Microsoft Corp. [Nasdaq: MSFT] today announced that the two companies are deepening their strategic relationship to deliver one of the broadest and most powerful sets of voice and video solutions for unified communications and collaboration. As part of Microsoft’s vision to broaden the availability of Microsoft RoundTable, Polycom has licensed the right to distribute RoundTable, effective April 13, 2009. The product, renamed the Polycom® CX5000 Unified Conference Station, will be available through Polycom and its extensive channel network. 

Availability & Pricing
The Polycom CX5000 will be available beginning April 13, 2009, at a list price of U.S. $4,300. The CX5000 will be available in 27 countries through Polycom's extensive channel partner network and will be available for shipment in late April. Once the Polycom CX5000 is available, RoundTable will no longer be sold. Microsoft will continue to support all RoundTable devices already sold, while Polycom will provide front-line customer support for CX5000 units sold beginning April13. To learn more about the Polycom CX5000, visit www.polycom.com/go/polycomcx5000

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