Throughout the 2010s, UC Software became the "brain" for some of the most iconic office hardware, including:
: Touchscreen-capable desktop phones that brought video and apps to the executive desk. Polycom Uc Software
: The classic "star-shaped" conference phones found in boardrooms worldwide. Throughout the 2010s, UC Software became the "brain"
In its early days, Polycom’s phone software was simply known as , focusing on the "Session Initiation Protocol" that made voice-over-IP (VoIP) possible. As workplace needs expanded beyond just voice to include video, calendars, and instant messaging, Polycom rebranded the platform to UC Software starting with version 3.3.0 in late 2010. Building the Ecosystem As workplace needs expanded beyond just voice to
A major chapter in the software’s story was its deep integration with . Polycom was the first partner to provide full-scale conference control for Microsoft Lync (which later became Skype for Business and eventually Microsoft Teams). This allowed users to join meetings with a "single button press" and synced office calendars directly to the phone's screen. Transformation into "Poly" and HP