Polycom CX5000 is a plug-and-play device that connects to a PC through a USB connection, so no extra provisioning or configuration is needed - any user can walk into a conference room, plug in a laptop, and start a meeting. CX5000 combines content, a panoramic 360-degree view of the entire meeting room, and a separate view of the active speaker for a unique and engaging voice and video experience.

Polycom CX5000 works with Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 and Microsoft Office Live Meeting service and optimizes video collaboration needs of organizations by bringing video, voice and content together into one seamless interactive session.

"Our collaboration with Microsoft is a key component of Polycom's vision to provide our customers with unified communications endpoints that embody the high quality for which Polycom is known," said Sunil Bhalla, senior vice president and general manager of Voice Communications Solutions at Polycom.

Customers using the CX5000 report better daily interaction with colleagues, as well as significant operational benefits.