Bleck Design Group Announces New Compact Audio Conference System Design for Polycom; the New Design Boasts a More Compact Size With Excellent Performance and Superior Value

Business Wire, June 20, 2001

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NORTH CHELMSFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 20, 2001

Bleck Design Group, an industrial design and engineering consulting firm, today announced their design for Polycom's latest audio conference phone, VoiceStation (TM) 100 released on June 19, 2001. Polycom, (R) Inc. markets a full range of high-quality, easy-to-use and affordable voice and video communication products, network infrastructure and access solutions.

"We have designed a decade of award winning products for this Silicon Valley, California based company, starting with the original Polycom SoundStation (R). The SoundStation has become a cultural icon and a fixture in conference rooms worldwide. And we believe the new VoiceStation 100 will continue that legacy. "Our business relationship with Polycom has been extremely successful", said Jim Bleck, President of Bleck Design Group. "We create distinctive designs that are simple, direct and intuitive to use, which has helped Polycom remain the distinctive leader in this market."

Bleck Design Group, founded in 1983, is a full-service industrial design and engineering consulting firm providing concept to production design services. All projects involve strategy, conceptual design, mechanical engineering and management through production. Bleck Design Group specializes in design for complex products and differentiating superior technology. Our projects include business equipment, telecommunications, network appliances, medical and consumer products. For more information, call 978.251.7474 x255, or visit our website at www.bleckdesigngroup.com

Polycom is headquartered in Milpitas, Calif., in the heart of Silicon Valley, Polycom, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets a full range of high-quality, easy-to-use and affordable voice and video communication products, network infrastructure and access solutions. Polycom's integrated communication solutions enable business users to immediately realize the benefits of video, voice and data over rapidly growing converged networks. For additional information, call 1-800-POLYCOM (765-9266) or +1-408-526-9000, or visit the Polycom web site at www.polycom.com.

Polycom, the Polycom logo and SoundStation are registered trademarks, and ViewStation is trademarks of Polycom in the U.S. and various countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. (c) 2001, Polycom, Inc. All rights reserved.

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