Polycom Stimulus Response:
Collaborative Conferencing & Infrastructure for ARRA

Putting Stimulus Dollars to Work for Your Agency

By investing in Polycom collaborative communication solutions, agencies can quickly allocate stimulus dollars in technology that will aid in mission achievement, produce an immediate Return on Investment (ROI), expand services to citizens and create sustainable job opportunities.

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Spending provisions within the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) require that agencies get a quick start on allocating funding on technology initiatives. With pressure to spend $350 billion by September 30, 2010, many agencies are allocating funds to existing projects that were a part of the government's strategic IT plan. However, agencies with unallocated funds must quickly identify "shovel-ready" projects that can provide immediate returns.

The value of Polycom's voice, video, and conferencing infrastructure solutions can be found in their ability to immediately reduce costs, improve organizational efficiency, streamline business processes, and enable agencies to be more responsive to the needs of citizens. For convenience, flexibility and speed, Polycom solutions are available on GSA Schedule Contract #GS-36F-0330J and a number of our partners’ acquisition contracts.

To assist agencies with the stringent justification and reporting requirements, Polycom has established an ARRA Tiger Team to help identify cost savings, new processes, and measurable performance gains that can be achieved through investments in voice, video, and conferencing infrastructure solutions. Our team works directly with Polycom account managers to deliver customized information to support agency-specific requirements.

State and local government agencies that need help in selecting the right funding for their programs can turn to the Polycom Grant Assistance Program (PGAP). PGAP assists in the application process by assigning grant coordinators to supervise and expedite the process and provide grant experts to assist in the preparation of official applications. Polycom provides assistance in every aspect of funding selection, preparation, and application. We track more than 24 primary grant and funding sources, and search for information on thousands of lesser-known programs. A guide to qualifications and more information on eligibility are available for review online at www.polycom.com/grants.

For agencies needing to quickly allocate resources to "shovel-ready" projects, upgrading video conferencing endpoints and infrastructure components is easy with Polycom Trade-In Programs. Our upgrade programs offer rebates to customers who trade in approved systems and infrastructure with an annual maintenance service agreement. Endpoint and infrastructure upgrades can begin within 30 days and do not require lengthy processes, studies, or evaluations prior to implementation.