An introduction to Polycom PVX software

Polycom, the leader in the video conferencing marketplace, released the Polycom ViewStation and Polycom VSX products for various videoconference applications. After many years of Polycom producing hardware components for video conferencing, the company released a software-based solution designed for use with a computer. This new product is the Polycom PVX.
 

Polycom originally released the Polycom Via Video and Polycom Via Video II units for desktop videoconference use. The Polycom designed camera came with software the supported the H.323 protocol. The main advantage was that the Via Video camera had its own on-board Codec and did not rely on the computer for processing the audio or video signals. This was ideal in the early days of computing, with slow processors, but given the speed of modern computer systems, the need for a separate Codec is less significant.
 

The Polycom PVX is a software client that utilizes an independent USB camera with an integrated microphone. This software version makes the Polycom PVX compatible with the Polycom VSX product line. The Polycom PVX is H.323 and SIP compliant; meaning that it can interface with any Polycom product, many competitors’ systems or other compliant videoconference device.
 

This Polycom video unit is capable of thirty-frames-per-second – or the equivalent to television-quality video. The Polycom PVX is also compatible with the H.239 standard for computer content sharing. The software comes with a NAT auto-detect-feature, but problems may still occur. If utilizing it in a high-security environment, it might be wise to check the settings beforehand as it cannot transverse a NAT in all situations.
 

The Polycom PVX is ideal for business travelers, but would suit a small office as well. The Polycom PVX client can function in any environment you may find yourself in.