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Microsoft and Polycom

Microsoft and Polycom . Transforming Communication and Collaboration in Education. Today’s Education Landscape. TRENDS Changing society Technology enablers Traditional vs. virtual schools Global knowledge economy Convergence of e-learning CHALLENGES

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Microsoft and Polycom

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  1. Microsoft and Polycom Transforming Communication and Collaboration in Education

  2. Today’s Education Landscape TRENDS • Changing society • Technology enablers • Traditional vs. virtual schools • Global knowledge economy • Convergence of e-learning CHALLENGES • Increasing educational equity/student performance • Increasing enrollment/revenue • Increased competition • Improve productivity and efficiency • Provide safe and secure campuses • Reduce cost, time and carbon emissions

  3. Microsoft and Polycom: Better Together • Transforming Microsoft solutions into a complete unified communications platform for Education • Standards-based interoperable solutions • Seamlessly communicate across all media: IM, voice, video, data • Span desktops, conference rooms, telepresence suites, mobile devices, and remote sites • Provide unique user experiences through easy-to-use Polycom HD voice and video • Facilitate presence-aware endpoints • Enhance real-time collaboration and communication

  4. Polycom Solutions Optimized for Microsoft Platform HDX family of video systems RPX, OTX, ATX for telepresence CX IP and USB desk and common area phones CX IP and USB Conference Room DMADistributed Media Application ServerRMXReal-time Media Conference Platform Polycom and Partner Services UC Professional Services for Microsoft Environment

  5. Joint SolutionsMeeting and Conferencing Scenarios 2 Lync 2010 to HDX (with HDX presence and availability) 1 Lync 2010 to Lync 2010 Lync 2010 to Lync 2010/Companion HDX (call forking) 4 3 HDX to Lync 2010 (Buddy List using presence from Lync Server 2010)

  6. Applications for Education Global Studies Campus Extensions Virtual Field Trips Administrative Meetings • Degree/Non-degree Programs • Cultural Exchanges • Advanced Research • Team Projects • Student Services • Professional Development • Advanced Placement • Dual Enrollment • Research • Guest Lectures • Content Providers • Authors • Museums • Science Centers • Music Schools • Marine Labs…more • District • Department • Institution to Business • Governance • Community • Parent • Partnerships

  7. Applications for Education DELIVER GREATER KNOWLEDGE, PERFORMANCE AND CONTENT ACCESS THROUGH SMARTER COMMUNICATIONS • COLLABORATIVE EDUCATION • Promotes greater interactions and engagement between teachers, content and students. • Gives students on-demand access to better content wherever they may be located. • Enables organizations to be more inclusive and efficient in the way they operate. • Easy to utilize creating comfort and confidence. “At a time when schools are being forced to cut back, we’re strategically applying Polycom telepresence to multiply our content resources and deliver the best education possible.” Jayne Kupperman, School District of Palm Beach County

  8. Challenge To have a more pedagogically innovative and dynamic international approach that matches the experiences and expectations of today’s students. Solution Easy to use and operate Polycom telepresence with natural clarity and efficiency of a face-to-face learning environment with high definition (HD) voice, HD video and HD content sharing. Benefits Virtual excursions with subject matter experts around the world Interactive classroom environment for increased interaction between campuses Able to offer best practice professional development for faculty Abbottsleigh School- Sydney Preparing students to be true global citizens by allowing them to reach well beyond Sydney’s North Shore “We look at what the students are covering in their curriculum and look for content that will help to enrich their learning experience.” Warwick Noble, IT Director, Abbotsleigh School, Australia

  9. Programs to Increase Success and Utilization CAPspace Honors Program Content Provider Database E2BCONNECT • Professional networking media tool • Partnerships from education to business • Events • Professional development • Education Price Discount • Academic training • Professional memberships • Green Screens for qualified solutions • Content providers • Authors • Museums • Science centers • Music schools • Marine labs…more • Large-scale technology user directory • Collaborations for content, projects, events • Expands and enhances curriculum

  10. About Your Education Industry Experts • Lynnette Whitfield • Education Director, APAC lynnette.whitfield@polycom.com • + 61 418615125 • Melbourne, Australia • Polycom Education Website • www.polycom.com/education • 30 years International experience • Active members of:

  11. Thank You

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