Oakland County, Michigan Wins 2007 Government Computer News Award Using Polycom Video Systems for Judicial Arraignment

OakVideo judicial arraignment system uses Polycom video conferencing solutions to improve court security and mitigate law enforcement costs

PLEASANTON, Calif. - Oct 24, 2007 : Polycom, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLCM), the world’s leading provider of unified collaborative solutions, today announced that Oakland County was a recipient of the 2007 GCN Awards by Government Computer News for its innovative and secure Web–based video arraignment system using Polycom video solutions. The 2007 GCN Awards celebrate 25 years of empowering government through technology and proudly honor some of the most influential government agencies, companies, and technology luminaries.

“The GCN Awards are meant to recognize the government companies who are true visionaries in using technology to improve efficiencies and drive innovation in their organizations,” said Wyatt Kash, editor in chief, GCN. “Oakland County’s OakVideo judicial arraignment system is an excellent demonstration of how video conferencing technology can reduce processing time without compromising security for the growing number of court cases that the county is encountering.”

The OakVideo judicial arraignment system of Oakland County, Mich. enables the initiation of a video conference from any courtroom to any officer, prosecutor and holding cell in the county, facilitating the processing of inmates from arrest through arraignment with integrated document management and digital signatures. The courtroom sites use a rack-mounted Polycom video system connected to a server that records the audio and outputs from the conference for court records. Video and audio are also captured on digital video recorders and are automatically uploaded to case files. The courtroom’s desktop computers are equipped with digital signature pads and printer/scanner units allowing the judge to review case documents during the arraignment, sign documents in real time, and add additional documents to case files in written or digital format. At holding cells, Polycom Judicial VSX® wall units house set-top Polycom IP video conferencing solutions that have been designed for full remote control. The Polycom systems are responsible for an annual cost savings of $4.2 million for Oakland County, which also benefits from improved public safety.

“Oakland County is a great example of how court systems and state and local governments can use video to effectively collaborate; saving time and resources while improving public safety,” said Matt Jackson, government solutions manager, Polycom.

Oakland County will be recognized at the GCN Awards Gala on Oct. 24, 2007 at the Washington Hilton and Towers.  The event is attended annually by more than 1,000 senior government technology leaders and executives from government contractors nationwide.

About The GCN Awards
The 2007 GCN Awards celebrate 25 years of empowering government through technology and are comprised of three high-profile entities: an annual awards program, special issue of Government Computer News, and a gala event held October 24, 2007. The GCN Awards proudly honor some of the most influential agencies in government, companies in industry, and luminaries in technology. Awards are given in four separate areas: Agency Awards, Executives of the Year, Hall of Fame Award, and the GCN Industry Awards.  The Agency Awards honor individuals and government agencies that have demonstrated success in applying IT to mission or organizational issues. These awards recognize the steps being made in federal, state and local governments to use IT to increase efficiency and improve services to citizens, businesses, or other government agencies. The awards will be presented at the GCN Awards Gala on October 24, 2007 at the Washington Hilton and Towers.  The event is attended annually by more than 1,000 senior government technology leaders and executives from government contractors nationwide.

About Polycom
Polycom, Inc. is the worldwide leader in unified collaborative communications (UCC) that maximize the efficiency and productivity of people and organizations by integrating the broadest array of high definition video, wired and wireless voice, and content solutions to deliver the ultimate collaborative experience. Polycom’s high quality, standards-based conferencing and collaboration solutions are easy to deploy and manage, as well as intuitive to use. Supported by an open architecture, they integrate seamlessly with leading telephony, workplace wireless telephony, and presence-based networks. With its market-driving technologies, best-in-class products, alliance partnerships, and world-class service, Polycom is the smart choice for organizations seeking proven solutions and a competitive advantage from on-demand communications and collaboration. For additional information, call 800-POLYCOM or visit the Polycom web site at www.polycom.com.

Polycom and the Polycom logo are registered trademarks and VSX is a trademark of Polycom in the U.S. and various countries. ©2007, Polycom, Inc. All rights reserved.

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