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Polycom and Skype Intro PC SpeakerphoneTMCnet Contributing Editor Polycom and VoIP service provider Skype have joined forces to introduce the Polycom (News - Alert) Communicator, a Skype (News - Alert)-certified, co-branded USB speakerphone that integrates Polycom's Acoustic Clarity Technology to deliver hands-free, natural, two-way voice communication for Skype voice and video conversations, without echoes or feedback.
The device complements the new Skype for Business offering, providing a portable, personal speakerphone system that delivers high-fidelity wideband voice communications for individuals or small groups. In addition to the core speakerphone capabilities, the Polycom Communicator also offers a high-quality audio output for playing music and games from a laptop or desktop PC. "Teaming with Polycom, we can offer Skype business customers high-quality, portable communications solutions, based on proven technology, that can help them extend Skype more broadly into their everyday work environment," said Henry Gomez, Skype's general manager for North America in a statement.
The Polycom Communicator will be available worldwide within 60 days through Polycom-certified channel partners and through the online Skype store for a manufacturer's suggested retail price of US$129.
Skype made news last week when it announced on Friday that it now has 100 million registered users. The company reached this mark in two years and a half.
Skype managed to double its subscriber base since it reported it had 54 million registered users back in September 2005.
"Skype has grown in leaps and bounds by making it simple for anyone across the world with an Internet connection to do something they could not do before, talk for as long as they like, to whoever they like for no cost. Passing 100 million registered users within such a short time reinforces how much people love how easy Skype makes it to call friends, family and colleagues all over the world for free," said Niklas Zennstrom, CEO and co-founder of Skype in a statement.
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Johanne Torres is contributing editor for TMCnet and Internet Telephony magazine. To see more articles by Johanne Torres, please visit Johanne Torres' columnist page
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