The document discusses high definition video conferencing, including what HD is, its benefits over current video standards, and Polycom's HD video conferencing solutions. Polycom offers HD-ready multipoint control units that support HD. They will deliver new HD-capable endpoints in 2006 with HD cameras and codecs. Polycom also provides an HD upgrade for current VSX 8000 users and aims to be the leader in end-to-end HD video conferencing solutions.

1. High Definition
Video Conferencing
End-to-end
March 2006

2. What is High Definition (HD)?
HD Current Video
Resolution Up to ~10CIF Up to 4CIF
16:9 4:3, 16:9
1280 x 720p or 1920 x 1080i
Motion Handling Up to 30 frames Up to 30 frames and up to
60 fields/sec
Bandwidth required 1Mbps+ 128Kbps+
Video standards H.264 H.264, H.263, H.261
Audio standards All (no defined “HD” audio standard) All
HD is a logical step for video conferencing
Usually referenced as 720p (1280 pixels x 720 lines)
Accomplished using baseline H.264 standard
Should include higher resolution data sharing for complete HD experience
Enhances the video and data streams of a video conference

3. Resolution: Visual Comparison
QCIF CIF Pro-Motion H.264 ~10 CIF
Above is a snapshot of the Great Barrier Reef, sent at 4 different resolutions.

4. HD Enriches the Visual Experience
Higher resolution
Better picture quality = less fatigue
Maintain attention and focus in a meeting
Enhanced clarity with motion
Crisper images
Ideal for large groups, classrooms, hand motions
Colors are sharper and more true to life
Critical when color is a key determining factor
– Education content providers (underwater marine lab)
– Medical diagnosis (x-rays, skin rashes)
– Manufacturing (textiles, raw materials)
More diverse types of content
High resolution photographs (blueprints) and richer content

5. Ideal Markets for
High Definition
Distance Learning
Government
Enterprise
Telemedicine

6. What is needed for a high quality HD
video conferencing experience?
HD video codec – ideally with matched HD camera
HD display – minimum of 720 lines of horizontal resolution
HD capability at all sites participating in the conference
HD MCU for multipoint calling
HD devices (doc camera, projector, DVD, etc)
Bandwidth (min 1Mbps for video, 2Mbps if data sharing)
Really will want min 1.5Mbps+ for best experience
QoS for high bandwidth calls

7. Polycom High Definition Endpoints
Polycom will deliver HD endpoints in 2006 and beyond
Complete solution developed by Polycom
HD codec, HD camera, microphone, remote control
Designed for industry’s best overall HD experience
– Highest performance Audio, Video and Content Sharing
HD Upgrade for current VSX 8000 users
Ensures investment protection
All hardware (HD camera…), software and cables for just $5,999
Available in 2nd half of 2006
Polycom is committed to the entire HD experience
End-to-end HD solutions including endpoints and MCU
HD solutions for vertical markets
HD content providers for education coming online in late 2006

8. Polycom MGC High Definition Multipoint
The Polycom MGC multipoint conference units
support HD today
First to market with HD technology
Supported on ALL MGC platforms
MGC supports all types of conferencing, including HD
– You don’t have to have a dedicated, purpose-built MCU for HD
The only truly scalable solution available
MGC-100 can support up to 90 HD ports over IP
No new or additional hardware required
Software upgrade only from Version 7.03 and up
Enables existing and new customers to be “HD Ready”
for future applications

9. Polycom is the only manufacturer offering
optimized, end-to-end HD solution
HD capability already available across MGC line
The only real scalable HD video conferencing solution in the industry
Protecting the installed base of video endpoints
The HD experience will be available for VSX 8000 customers
Polycom will ship multiple HD solutions in 2006 and beyond
Polycom HD solutions are standard-based for
interoperability and optimized for end-to-end performance
Polycom is trusted today and will be the world leader for
High Definition Video, Bridging and Management

10. HD Summary
Today Polycom delivers the best end-to-end family of video
conferencing solutions in the market
Most complete, highest performing
Polycom will maintain market leadership position with complete end-
to-end HD offering
Designed to work together for optimal performance
HD video conferencing systems – complete with HD camera
HD multipoint control units
HD services (i.e. content provider list)
HD upgrade capability for current VSX 8000 users
HD migration path for current MGC users
Additional Polycom HD solutions will be available later in 2006 and
beyond
Bottom Line: Polycom remains the smart choice for HD video
conferencing

11. Thank you!