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Polycom (www.polycom.com) has announced a new entry-level version of its Video Media Center (VMC) 1000 video content-management solution and enhancements to the Polycom RSS 2000 communications recording and streaming server. Polycom’s integrated solution allows organizations to use all Polycom video endpoints (and third-party H.323 video endpoints) to create high-quality video content, which can be streamed live or made available on demand through the VMC 1000’s customizable Web portal. Used in conjunction with the Polycom RSS 2000 recording and streaming server, customers can record point-to-point and multipoint videoconferences (including content shared within a call) and automatically store them centrally. Additionally, by using the VMC 1000 in concert with Polycom’s videoconferencing systems, a videoconference can be streamed to specific, targeted individuals and groups, or streamed to broader audiences.

The new entry-level Polycom VMC 1000 supporting 250 concurrent streams is now available through Polycom certified channels at a suggested list price in North America of $59,500. The RSS 2000 is currently shipping worldwide with a North America suggested retail price starting at $15,000.
 

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