Polycom a leading provider of unified collaborative communications solutions, and Skype have announced an agreement to deliver integrated communications solutions for businesses who use Skype. Skype estimates that business customers make up 30 percent of its more than 100 million registered users.
The first joint product from this alliance is the Polycom Communicator, a Skype Certified, co-branded USB speakerphone that leverages Polycom’s renowned acoustic technology to deliver hands-free, two-way voice communication for Skype voice and video conversations, without echoes or feedback. Polycom say their device complements the new Skype for Business offering, providing an affordable and portable personal speakerphone solution that delivers business-quality, high-fidelity wideband voice communications for individuals or small groups.