Hong Kong (1 February 2010) - BroadSoft, the worldwide leader of VoIP application software, and Polycom, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCM), the leader in telepresence, video and voice communications solutions, introduce a fully integrated voice and video solution delivered over one common infrastructure.

V2Connect leverages Polycom's Open Collaboration Network strategy with BroadSoft's BroadWorks VoIP application platform. Together, BroadSoft and Polycom enable service providers to deliver a unified voice and video solution as a hosted service.

V2Connect provides one common feature set for voice and video terminals, along with a single numbering plan accessible via private dialing. With V2Connect, a user can take a call from his or her mobile device, transfer it to a video call and then escalate it to a multi-party conference call. In addition to a reduction in travel costs, improved efficiency and more effective teleworking.

V2Connect consists of Polycom's network infrastructure and endpoints, including the Polycom RMX2000 real-time media conference platform, Polycom's high definition HDX Series video system, the Polycom VVX1500 business media phone, and Polycom's full suite of SoundStation and SoundPoint IP phones.

Polycom chairman, president and CEO, Robert Hagerty said, "with V2Connect, BroadSoft and Polycom are introducing an innovative business model." End customers will experience multimedia UC in a new and innovative manner.