Polycom ARENA - VIP Program Information

The Polycom VoIP Interoperability Partner (VIP) Program allows manufacturers of SIP-based call control platforms to demonstrate through testing and certification that their premise-based (IP PBX) or hosted (Softswitch) call control solutions are interoperable on a defined feature set with Polycom SoundPoint IP® desktop and SoundStation® IP conference phones and SIP software.

• Assures that customers moving from legacy PSTN phone systems to productivity-enhancing VoIP solutions enjoy seamless interoperability and reliable technical support.
• Involves rigorous interoperability testing at a Polycom-approved test facility according to a Polycom test plan.
• A call control platform must demonstrate 100 percent interoperability on a Polycom-predefined Critical Feature Set.
• Certification in the VIP Program is available for SoundPoint IP desktop and SoundStation IP conference phones.

Upon becoming a Polycom VoIP Interoperability Partner, manufacturers of VoIP call control platforms can enjoy the following benefits:

• Official recognition of interoperability and partner status by Polycom, including:
• The right to use the "Polycom VIP Partner" and "Polycom VoIP Compatible marks when referring to itself and to its platform, respectively.
• Inclusion in the published list of VIP Partners on www.polycom.com
• Access to Polycom marketing and technical resources, as per the VIP program agreement.
• Eligibility of Manufacturer's resellers to apply for Polycom VoIP Reseller Certification and, if certified, officially resell Polycom VoIP phones in conjunction with the certified platform.