Distribution
TD SYNNEX to offer full range of Poly hybrid working solutions in Europe
Distributor offers access to a single ecosystem of Poly communications solutions for all major unified comms platforms
Poly
Theme of the Month
Special report: Camera (not) obscura – the rise of PTZ & webcams in corporate AV
The camera is among the most ubiquitous pieces of technical hardware in both the professional and consumer technology worlds. Since the pandemic, it has...
Thought Leadership
To wave or not to wave: How should we behave in a hybrid workplace?
Sof Socratous, head of North-West Europe, Poly Hybrid Work Solutions at HP, on changing behaviours in the hybrid space
Collaboration
Corporate AV: Exploring the new horizons of hybrid working
The long-term outlook for corporate AV is starting to become clearer as the pandemic recedes – and there’s no doubt that emerging technologies are...
Thought Leadership
Exclusive: Technology investment & employee personas
Sof Socratous, head of Northwest Europe, HP Poly hybrid work solutions, at Poly, on why understanding personas is crucial for tech investment
Unified Comms
Poly urges organisations to culture-audit or risk going to “hybrid hell”
New report, Hybrid Heaven or Hell?, explores the challenges of fostering hybrid culture as the workplace becomes more fragmented
Collaboration
Poly video bars first Android-based to offer native Google Meet
Studio X family of video bars will be the first Android-based, single codec video appliances for Google Meet
Collaboration
“The buzz was great”: UCX attendees on 2022’s event
UC Expo took place 5-6 October at London's eXCeL, and boasted 9763 visitors
People
Is working from holiday destinations the new working from home?
Sofocles Socratous, VP Northern Europe at Poly, on the rise and rise of hybrid working
Sustainability
Everything’s gone green: How AV firms are embracing sustainability
With sustainability more important than ever before as temperatures around the globe reach record levels, Installation sounds out some of the AV industry's leading...
Unified Comms
Poly warns hybrid work could be destined to fail if organisational culture isn’t protected during the return to office
Employee concerns about the cost of living, work life balance and productivity mean employers must take a "Glastonbury-inspired" approach to magnetise, instead of mandate,...
Unified Comms
Working from home has more than doubled in the UK since 2019 says ONS
Office of National Statistics confirms that UK home workers have increased from 4.7 million to 9.9 million during the period. "If organisations want to make...
Unified Comms
Hybrid working and the fight for equality in 2022
Paul Clark, senior vice president, EMEA managing director, Poly, on what employees need to know
Unified Comms
Poly awards partner excellence at its annual roadshow
Insight, Gamma, Computacenter, CDW, SCC & proAV recognised for "phenomenal" business growth
Unified Comms
Exclusive: Noisy office distractions and how to beat them
Sofocles Socratous, VP Northern Europe at Poly, on the issues of noise when returning to the office
Collaboration
ONS survey: home working here to stay after Covid
Most people plan to continue hybrid working, according to data from the Opinions and Lifestyle Survey (OPN)
Unified Comms
Poly report identifies 12 key hybrid working areas & confirms that 48% of businesses are hybrid
The Journey to Hybrid Working: Twelve Considerations, authored in partnership with WORKTECH Academy, explores twelve key considerations for companies to navigate hybrid working, whilst...
ISE
With ISE 2022 now open for business, industry movers and shakers share their excitement
Installation talks to an excited group of industry movers and shakers about ISE 2022 and their hopes for the long awaited return – now a...
Unified Comms
HP announces “definitive” agreement to acquire Poly
Expected to close by the end of calendar 2022, the transaction is subject to Poly stockholder approval
Unified Comms
77% of organisations planning to redesign the office in the wake of the pandemic, says Poly
Company's Recruit, Retain and Grow report provides analysis on findings from a study of over 2,500 business decision makers across the globe, detailing how a...
Unified Comms
Exclusive: Poly senior VP on technology for meeting equity
As we emerge from Covid, the hybrid workplace is showcasing the tech that ensures meeting equity, says Paul Clark, senior VP & EMEA managing...
Unified Comms
Poly sponsors Red Bull Racing to fuel “clear & constant” comms
Company's pro-grade gear will support the reigning FIA Formula One World Championship winning team
Unified Comms
Google’s UK office investment “the first of many” says Poly SVP
With Google backing a return to the office with a £730m investment to "reinvigorate" the workplace, Poly SVP and managing director EMEA Paul Clark...
Unified Comms
Poly predicts workplace collaboration future
Poly believes the future of work will be defined by three key forecasts
Collaboration
Product focus: New IP phone family released by Poly
The company adds the Poly Edge B Series IP Phones family to its range of audio and video solutions for small businesses and enterprise...
AVIXA
Special report: Diversity in AV – moving towards a more inclusive future
In the first part of our series on diversity, Sarah Edwards speaks with key industry professionals to understand their personal experiences of diversity –...
Unified Comms
Poly research reveals “good, bad and ugly” of home working
Findings suggest some workers may be suffering from ‘Home Comfort Syndrome’ as the lines between home and work blur. 20% admit to rolling out...
People
Installation magazine’s inaugural Pro AV Watch List 2021
In the first ever Pro AV Watch List – a natural evolution of last year's Pro AV Power 20 – we wanted to bring...
Collaboration
Poly’s Tom Puorro talks strategies post Covid
Executive vice president and GM of products – and one of the names on our inaugural Pro AV watch List – discusses his strategy for developing...
Installation magazine
Best in Market and Best of Show at ISE winners unveiled
Installation magazine gong recipients announced after an intense judging conference
Unified Comms
Midwich acquires UC company for DACH region
Group adds division of Hamburg-based eLink Distribution AG
Collaboration
Speakerphones for flexible working environments
The Poly Sync Family of speakerphones are designed for new flexible working environments
Business
Dave Shull appointed Poly president and CEO
The telecommunications and technology veteran brings 15 years of senior leadership experience and a strong track record of value creation to the role
Business
Midwich partners with Poly to launch new service programme
Midwich Group has announced a new ‘Hardware as a Service’ programme with Poly
Events & Production
Meet the Pro AV Power 20: Paul Clark (No. 19)
Paul Clark was ranked at No. 19 in our round up of the most influential figures in the AV and installation industry
People
Poly appoints industry veteran as new chief revenue officer
Poly has announced the appointment of Carl Wiese as executive vice president, chief revenue officer, global head of sales, effective immediately. Wiese brings more...
Technology
AV2030: technology transformations
What technologies that once seemed leading edge will become commonplace over the coming 10 years?
Business
Videoconferencing: key tech considerations
Videoconferencing has come a long way since its early days of dodgy lines and ropey video, and is ubiquitous in today’s commercial AV fit-outs....
Business
Medical AV: sector-specific solutions
In the first part of this feature we looked at the challenges that are unique to medical AV working environments. Here David Davies considers...
Business
Medical AV: uniquely challenging
With challenging working environments and extended lifecycle needs, AV for the healthcare sector has to offer rock-solid reliability and robust operation. But for the...
Technology
Poly unveils new series of meeting room solutions
Poly’s reimagined video portfolio, including new Poly Studio X Series of video bars, supports native Zoom experience
Business
VR in business: becoming increasingly real
That which was once the stuff of science fiction – like a portable device that would enable its user to communicate with anyone, anywhere...