Polycom Expands its Sponsorship of United States Distance Learning Association
Business Editors/High-Tech Writers
PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 3, 2005--
Polycom is Offering a Complimentary Individual Subscription to USDLA When Primary and Secondary Schools Purchase Polycom Educational Solutions Polycom, Inc. (Nasdaq:PLCM), the world's leading provider of unified collaborative communications solutions, today announced that a complimentary USDLA individual membership will be given to Polycom customers when they purchase Polycom educational solutions. Primary and secondary education customers will now have the benefits of USDLA at their fingertips including industry research, advisory info, decreased conference fees, career training, accreditation services and networking with their peers in the industry.
"Polycom has been a long time corporate sponsor and is now a 21st century benefactor of USDLA -- this new Polycom initiative will allow increased participation and membership from the nation's K-12 constituency," said John Flores, executive director of USDLA. "This is the first time many individuals in the K-12 segment will have access to our benefits and it will help strengthen the network between members."
USDLA monitors new technologies and supports systems that are fully integrated, teacher friendly and network supported. Polycom has seamlessly integrated audio, video and instructional multimedia tools with the VSX 7000 Classroom Editions to provide a comprehensive video communications-enabled classroom in one system. The complete systems enable teachers to expand the classroom across the world to achieve educational equity and gain access to two-way interactive content, subject matter experts, museums, research, different cultures and even electronic field trips.
"Small communities or entire counties often deploy interactive technologies with the primary purpose of creating more educational equity and better instructional design," said Alan Phillips, video conferencing specialist with the Learning Technologies Department of the Imperial County Office of Education. "Polycom's interactive distance learning solutions have been so easy-to-use and incorporate into the daily lesson plan. We have seen huge increases in equity now that we can connect via Internet Protocol and Internet2 using the newest industry standards."
Included with a USDLA membership:
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| -- | Individual Membership Certificate |
| -- | E-delivery of USDLA News Alerts |
| -- | Discounts for all USDLA sponsored events including Conferences, National Policy Forums and Distance Learning Meetings |
| -- | Benefits of national legislative representation from USDLA |
| -- | Member Discounts for USDLA products and services including offerings from USDLA Premium Sponsors |
Availability
Buy $500 in Polycom equipment and receive a one year membership to USDLA. This offer is good for one complimentary one-year individual subscription to USDLA. This membership is available for primary and secondary learning institutions.
About United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA)
USDLA is the leading non profit distance learning association in the United States. The organization serves the needs of the distance learning community by providing advocacy, information, networking and opportunity for the education market. The constituencies served include pre k through 12, higher education, home schooling, continuing education, corporate training, military and government training and telehealth. Since 1987 USDLA has been the foremost voice supporting the distance learning industry.
About Polycom
Polycom, Inc. is the worldwide leader in unified collaborative communications (UCC) that maximize the efficiency and productivity of people and organizations by integrating the broadest array of video, voice, data and Web solutions to deliver the ultimate communications experience. Polycom's high quality, standards-based conferencing and collaboration solutions are easy to deploy and manage, as well as intuitive to use. Supported by an open architecture, they integrate seamlessly with leading telephony and presence-based networks. With its market driving technologies, best-in-class products, alliance partnerships, and world-class service, Polycom is the smart choice for organizations seeking proven solutions and a competitive advantage in real-time communications and collaboration. For additional information call 1-800-POLYCOM (765-9266) or +1-408-526-9000, or visit the Polycom website at
www.polycom.com.
Polycom and the Polycom logo are registered trademarks and, VSX, and ClassStation are trademarks of Polycom in the U.S. and various countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. (C)2005, Polycom, Inc. All rights reserved.
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KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: HARDWARE EDUCATION TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKING PRODUCT SOURCE: Polycom, Inc.
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