Conferencing Network Infrastructure

Polycom Unified Conferencing is the first solution in the industry to offer full-featured voice, video and Web conferencing and collaboration on a single platform, with an advanced set of applications and services that provide a simple yet unique experience for the end user.

Companies both large and small can benefit from video bridges designed specifically to meet their needs, from simple IP-only networks that are low-cost and focus on ease of use, to large, complex “unified” networks (voice, video, data over IP/ISDN/PSTN). These larger video networks may require not only basic bridging, gateway and gatekeeper functionality, but other functions such as interoperability with legacy equipment, full redundancy, firewall traversal solutions, high levels of security and sophisticated management and scheduling tools, to name a few.

Choosing the right conference network infrastructure products is an important first step towards building a reliable and high quality video conference network. Click on the products below to find out more about Polycom’s proven conferencing network infrastructure solutions.

KEY COMPETITIVE DIFFERENTIATORS

Unsurpassed platform architecture with both hardware and software resource sharing
Superior flexibility and scalability with open slot chassis (MGC-50 and 100)
Proven reliability – over 1400 MGCs shipped to date worldwide
Feature-rich conferencing services, for both audio and video
Multiple security options, from the user and conference level to network level
Multiple call types – concurrent on-demand and scheduled conferencing

MGC+25

An easy conferencing start with preset configurations and a sleek 2U, 19” closed chassis, the MGC-25 provides high-value conferencing in a plug-and-play platform. Because the MGC-25 takes advantage of the same software as the MGC-50 and MGC-100, it includes the same unique features and functionality. With Fast Set Up Wizard, organizations large and small can get their conferences up and running in no time.

With just one number to dial for both voice and video conferencing, participants can conference from anywhere at any time. Plus, the interactive keypad control (IVR/DTMF) for both voice and video conferencing applications ensures a true interactive experience on both sides of the call.

Highlights:

2U, 19” closed chassis
Orderable in 10 pre-set configurations
Supports IP(SIP, H.323) and ISDN/PSTN
Capacity - Up to 24 IP ports @ 384kpbs
Fast Set Up Wizard
Continuous Presence and Video Transcoding
Virtual Meeting Rooms with entry queues
IVR/DTMF conference management
Supports dial in, dial out, on-demand and scheduled conferencing

MGC+50

The Polycom MGC+50 multipoint conference bridges are high performance, highly scalable MCU and gateway platforms that are world renowned for reliability.

The MGC+50 conference bridge, complete with integrated gateway, is targeted at mid- to large sized conferencing networks who are looking for a robust and flexible conference bridge. Easy to install and deploy with the new "install wizard" (also available on the MGC+100), the MGC+50 offers both on -demand and scheduled conferencing. The MGC+50 and the MGC+100 share the same features and functionality, inlcuding the support of High Definition video conferencing, and the option for embedded voice/video conference management with ReadiManager SE200 software.

Highlights include a modular, 8 universal slot chassis; support for up to 95 IP ports at 384Kpbs, hot swap modules, full CP and Video Transcoding on every port, and ease of use features such as IVR/DTMF conference control, virtual "Meeting Rooms" and entry queue access to on-demand conferencing.

growth-oriented enterprise and service provider customers. Both the MGC+50 and MGC+100 share the same features and functionality, with the MGC+100 offering twice the port capacity as well as redundant power. Both platforms now support High Definition video (up to 2Mbps).

Highlights include a modular, 16 universal slot chassis; support for IP, ISDN, PSTN and an integrated gateway on one platform; scales to up to 190 IP ports at 384Kbps; hot swap modules and redundant power supplies; support for both on-demand and scheduled conferencing; easy to use with the support of IVR/DTMF conference management features, virtual "meeting rooms" and entry queue access to on-demand conferences.

MGC+100

The Polycom MGC+100 multipoint conference bridge offers the utmost in scalability, reliability and redundancy. The MGC+100 is targeted towards large, growth-oriented enterprise and service provider customers. Both the MGC+50 and MGC+100 share the same features and functionality, with the MGC+100 offering twice the port capacity as well as redundant power. Both platforms now support High Definition video (up to 2Mbps).