Broad Support for Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 with Four New High Definition Phones

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 11 September, 2007: FVC, a leading IT services company and the authorised value-added distributor in the Middle East and North Africa for Polycom, announced the availability of four high definition telephone devices for Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007. The Polycom product family includes the CX100, a portable Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 speakerphone peripheral, the CX200 speakerphone and handset, the CX400 cordless desktop handset, and the CX700 executive IP telephone.

Office Communications Server 2007 delivers streamlined communications for users, helping them find and communicate with the right person, right now, from the applications they use most. Without expensive infrastructure and network upgrades, customers can leverage streamlined communications, including software-powered VoIP, Web conferencing and enterprise instant messaging, while maintaining the operational control required.

"The Office Communicator 2007 and Office Communications Server 2007 with Polycom's CX family of devices provides customers a rich and integrated experience with software-powered VoIP," said K.S. Parag, regional director, FVC. "Our solutions are designed to bring the richness of the PC together with the familiarity and advanced voice capabilities of the desktop telephone, so users can easily locate and engage with customers, partners and co-workers within a secure and productive environment."

"Polycom's CX solutions for Office Communications Server 2007 enable a flexible, engaging and person-centric communications experience with high definition quality sound, PC integration, buddy list call initiation, and cordless design," said Sunil Bhalla, senior vice president and general manager of Voice at Polycom.

The Polycom CX100 Speakerphone is a peripheral device for Office Communicator 2007 that connects via USB to a laptop or desktop PC without the need to install additional drivers. Polycom is supporting the Office Communications Server 2007 public beta with the CX100 Speakerphone that can be ordered through www.microsoft.com/uc, after downloading the public beta. The highly portable Polycom CX100 enables hands-free, high fidelity, high definition audio and greater group collaboration through robust, ad hoc conference calls that can be initiated from a laptop located in any conference room, office, or remote location such as a hotel room. The CX100 delivers a mobile high definition voice quality experience, which offers more than four times the clarity of the speakerphone capability found on traditional business phones, and has the flexibility to be used in individual or group communication sessions. The CX100 closely integrates with Office Communicator 2007 and enables one-touch control of answering or hanging up a call, controlling the volume, and enabling mute directly from buttons on the device.

In addition to the CX100 Speakerphone, other Polycom high definition telephone devices that integrate with Office Communications Server 2007 in development are:

* The Polycom CX200 Desktop Phone is an USB peripheral for Office Communicator 2007 that will provide a full duplex speakerphone and handset and a large enhanced presence status indicator.

* The Polycom CX400 Cordless Phone is a wireless handset with a small base station that connects via USB and includes display capabilities with presence, a 30-foot wireless reception range, and 10-hour talk time.

* The Polycom CX700 IP Phone for executive desktops delivers a presence and directory enabled phone with a color touch screen, USB and Ethernet ports, and a biometric/fingerprint reader.

"Microsoft's strategic alliance with Polycom allows us to provide new levels of business value, as these devices help create efficient, high quality collaboration experiences for our enterprise customers," said Chris Cullin, director of Technical Product Management for the Unified Communications Group at Microsoft Corp.

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About FVC
Headquartered in Dubai, FVC is a leading Value Added Distributor for IT solutions. It specialises in Rich Media Conferencing as well as Networking and Security. This includes Video conferencing, IPS technology, WAN optimization, Wireless Networks and other security solutions. It is also the authorised value-added distributor for Polycom, Tipping Point, Packeteer, Proxim, Juniper, Barracuda, Dilithium, Postini, Vaddio, VBrick and Nokia for Business. FVC works through a network of resellers throughout Middle East and North Africa. With a management office in the UK, FVC also has branches in Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Egypt, Kuwait, Cairo and Morocco.

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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 high definition video, wired and wireless voice, and content solutions to deliver the ultimate collaborative 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, workplace wireless 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 from on-demand communications and collaboration. For additional information, visit the Polycom web site at www.polycom.com.

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