Category: Devices

  • Provisioning Polycom Trio 8800s – A Better Way

    In a previous blog, I walked through how to ensure Trio meeting room devices received the right configuration file from the Polycom Provisioning Server. Whilst the approach I outlined then is still valid, I’d like to share a much simpler way that minimises the possibility of incorrect configuration making it onto your Trio devices. The old method…

  • Polycom Release Trio 8800 Firmware 5.4.4 Rev AB

    Mid November, Polycom released a much anticipated firmware version for the Trio 8800 conference devices: 5.4.4 REV AA (5.4.4.7511). This release gave us a new Skype for Business themed user interface, better support for USB tethering scenarios, multiple video stream support and new screen layouts for video and content viewing (say goodbye to audio switching video…

  • Modernise your school with Skype for Business & Cloud PBX

    Earlier in the week, I presented a webinar for Microsoft covering Skype for Business and Cloud PBX for the school environment. The session starts with a high level look at what the connected school/classroom of the future could look like, before delving into Cloud PBX, what it is, and how to start using it. Whilst aimed…

  • Provisioning Polycom Trio 8800s

    UPDATE: The below guidance is still valid, however check out my follow up blog for a simpler approach: Provisioning Polycom Trio 8800s – A Better Way Late last year saw the release of Polycom’s latest Lync/Skype for Business certified conference phone: the Polycom Trio 8800. Polycom also surprised most of us with not only audio,  but…

  • Lync and Spectralink DECT

    One of the things that many clients want with any deployment is the option for at least a few wireless handsets. Whilst it could be argued that Lync 2013 offers a range of options when it comes to supporting a wireless client over Wi-Fi or 3/4G, it’s not always the magic bullet we would all…