Any event or project - whether a training class, marketing launch, product rollout or sales seminar - often requires several steps that can result in a time-consuming, resource-intensive and high cost planning. From material preparation through schedule coordination through event implementation, Polycom collaboration solutions provide a more streamlined process for project management, especially product development. The end result ~ faster time-to-market.

Polycom can help improve operational efficiencies and business processes in the following areas:

Stage 1: Product Definition

With video-based collaboration, marketing teams and engineers can visually collaborate on product ideas independent of geographical location. Visual clues ensure that engineers comprehend concepts. Product requirements, market analysis and development roadmaps can be researched and validated globally as opposed to traveling to remote locations for face-to-face meetings.

Stage 2: Engineering Design/Test

Engineers can hold video-based project reviews daily to track program status, ensure design comprehension and expedite product design. Remote cameras at testing facilities or offshore manufacturing plants can provide team members with real- time, visual results. Components and designs can be inspected and reviewed, reducing delays associated with shipping.

Stage 3: Product Release

Launch plan coordination can be reduced using Polycom video collaboration. Interactive new product training can be given to a widespread, geographically disperse audience. A shortened sales cycle allows revenue to be generated earlier and enables valuable resources to be re-assigned to new projects sooner.

Stage 4: Life Cycle Management

Product information updates can be disseminated to the field via video.