Additional Information
Polycom acquired Accord Networks, a leading provider of next-generation, rich-media network infrastructure products in February 2001. The acquisition expanded Polycom's offerings to include multipoint control units, firewalls and gateways. In October 2001, Polycom completed its acquisition of PictureTel Corporation, adding to its product line the world's leading PC-based group video communications architecture. The combination of strategic acquisitions and continual product innovation positions Polycom for continuing its market and technology leadership in voice, video, web and data collaboration.
Headquartered in Milpitas, Calif., in the heart of Silicon Valley, the company employs more than 1,200 people worldwide and has regional offices throughout the U.S., Europe, Latin America and Asia.
Industry Leadership:
- Market leader in video conferencing systems - ViewStation, iPower and ViaVideo
- Market leader in voice conferencing endpoints - SoundStation
- Market leader in video management systems - Global Management System
- Market leader in video network infrastructure systems - MGC-100
- Market leader in broadband access devices - NetEngine
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