Written by Jeff Owen | Mar 9, 2015 4:00:00 AM
Next generation desktop voice and video solutions from Polycom enhance Stage 2’s hosted service offering.
New York, NY ((March 11, 2014)) – Stage 2 Networks, an enterprise cloud communications leader in major US markets announces general availability and support for Polycom’s VVX business media phones today. These powerful enterprise-grade devices deliver HD voice, increased line-density, plug-and-play expansion capability and improved ergonomics in an aesthetically pleasing footprint. The VXX 300 and 400 models offer a rich set of telephony features fully integrated with Stage 2’s hosted voice & video platform at a competitive price. The VVX 500 and 600 models push the envelope further with gesture-based, multi-touch capable, capacitive touchscreens and an intuitive user interface which enables the familiar tap-and-swipe interactions found today on most smartphones and tablets. The VVX 500 and 600 also deliver a compelling, cost-effective solution for high-definition person to person video through the addition of an optional 720p HD camera. Video enabled VVXs feature a privacy shutter, adjustable camera tilt, side by side as well as picture in picture video and configurable frame rates. “We’ve had the new VVX line in limited deployment for some time now and are very pleased with it’s capabilities and the feedback from our customers. Our commitment to deliver a comprehensive unified communications (UC) solution to the marketplace is strongly supported by these phones. We are also very excited to now offer simple to use person-to-person HD video calling which looks great at even modest frame rates.” said Tom Faherty, CTO of Stage 2 Networks. “Our customers trust us to provide them with innovative, affordable and reliable solutions that improve their productivity. With the deployment of the new VVX line we continue our strong partnership with Team Polycom and once again, they do not disappoint.” said Joe Gillette, CEO, Stage 2 Networks. More at
www.stage2networks.com