Script section containing code for Liveperson Chat Solution

Hoover's - A D&B Company - We Make It Easier
Hoovers > Companies > Polycom, Inc. > Polycom, Inc. Business Reports

Polycom, Inc. Business Reports

Polycom, Inc. Overview

Address

4750 Willow Rd. Pleasanton, 
CA 94588 United States
Phone: 925-924-6000
Fax:925-924-6100
Toll Free:800-765-9266

Polycom, Inc. Rankings

S&P 400

Company Description

Polycom's vision is a world united by video. The company makes video-conferencing and immersive telepresence (which combines digital audio, video, and content sharing) systems that let users collaborate as if they were in the same room. Its products combine camera, microphone, network connection, and external audio and video devices. The company also offers PC-based phones that transmit both voice and video. Polycom's software enables users to manage conferencing locations and connect with them using ISDN and Internet protocol connections. It partners with the likes of Microsoft and IBM to develop open standards-based products. Polycom gets more than half of its sales from outside the US.

Polycom, Inc. Company Profile Report

Purchase Report
 
$69

Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Annual Income Statement
  • Quarterly Cash Flow
  • Annual Balance Sheet
  • Quarterly Balance Sheet
  • Annual Cash Flow
  • Quarterly Income Statement
  • Earning Estimates
  • Financial Market Data
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List
  • Competitive Landscape

Company Profile Report Highlights

  • Company Description

    Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.

  • Industry Information

    Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.

  • Biographies

    Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

  • Company History

    When you want to know where a company is going, you'll be helped by first knowing where it's been. Use this to get up tp speed on a company's history.

  • Key People

    Uncover the roles and responsiblities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

  • Company Financials

    Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

Company Profile Report

Purchase Report
 
$69

    Choose below from the available Industry Reports related to 

  • Computer Networking Equipment Manufacturing Industry Report
  • Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturing Industry Report

Computer Networking Equipment Manufacturing Industry Report

Purchase Report
 
$129

Overview

The US computer networking equipment industry includes about 1,000 companies with combined annual revenue of $50 billion. Major companies include Brocade Communications, Cisco Systems, Extreme Networks, and Juniper Networks. The industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about 90 percent of revenue.

SIC: 3661

NAICS: 334210

 

Sample Questions & Answers

How do potential architectural limits of the Internet affect the company's growth outlook?

As potentially billions of new entities are added to the Internet, architectural and topological issues are becoming more of a concern. Older routers connecting sub-networks are approaching their table limits on the number of entities, and current...

 

How do foreign competitors threaten the company's US business?

Because telecom services are being standardized throughout the world, equipment makers for foreign markets can also sell their products to US service providers. Many of the largest equipment competitors in the US market are based overseas, including...

 

To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

 

General Report Description

Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Industry Overview
  • Quarterly Industry Update
  • Business Challenges
  • Trends and Opportunities
  • Call Preparation Questions
  • Financial Information
  • Industry Forecast
  • Website and Media Links
  • Glossary of Acronyms

    Industry Report Highlights:

    • Recent Developments

      Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

    • Trends & Opportunies

      Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

    • Call Preparation Questions

      Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

    • Industry Forecast

      Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

    • Business Challenges

      Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

    • Executive Insight

      Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

    • Financial Information

      Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

    • Web Links & Acronyms

      Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

    Computer Networking Equipment Manufacturing Industry Report

    Purchase Report
     
    $129

    Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturing Industry Report

    Purchase Report
     
    $129

    Overview

    The US telecommunications equipment manufacturing industry includes about 1,500 companies with combined annual revenue of about $45 billion. Major companies include Apple, Cisco Systems, Motorola Solutions, and QUALCOMM. The industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about 80 percent of revenue.

    SIC: 3663, 3661

    NAICS: 334210, 334220

     

    Sample Questions & Answers

    How does the company adjust to changes in demand?

    Although manufacturers sell mainly to telecom service providers, demand for services depends on the economic situation of businesses and consumers. Small changes in demand largely affect manufacturers: in the mid-2000s, the industry grew by nearly 20...

     

    To what extent does the company expect that continuing deregulation will increase technological innovation?

    Demand for new telecom equipment depends partly on the types of services various providers can offer per federal regulations. The FCC and state regulators greatly affect the structure and operations of the telecom services industry. Because of rapid...

     

    To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

     

    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

    Sections Included in Report

    • Industry Overview
    • Quarterly Industry Update
    • Business Challenges
    • Trends and Opportunities
    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
    • Industry Forecast
    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

      Industry Report Highlights:

      • Recent Developments

        Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

      • Trends & Opportunies

        Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

      • Call Preparation Questions

        Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

      • Industry Forecast

        Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

      • Business Challenges

        Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

      • Executive Insight

        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

      • Financial Information

        Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

      • Web Links & Acronyms

        Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

      Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturing Industry Report

      Purchase Report
       
      $129

      Polycom, Inc.  Overview

      Top 3 Competitiors

      Company: Aastra Technologies Limited
      Location: Concord, ON

      Company: Alcatel-Lucent
      Location: Paris, France

      Company: Avaya Inc.
      Location: Basking Ridge, NJ

      Industries where Polycom, Inc. Competes

      Videoconferencing Equipment Manufacturing
      Read More

      Computer Hardware Manufacturing
      Read More

      Computer Networking Equipment Manufacturing
      Read More

      Network Access & Communication Device Manufacturing
      Read More

      Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturing
      Read More

      Wired Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturing
      Read More

      Competitive Landscape Brief

      Demand is tied to consumer and business income. The profitability of individual computer companies depends on purchasing and production efficiencies, and on technological expertise. Large companies have economies of scale in purchasing and production. Small companies can compete successfully by specializing in certain products or by developing superior technology. The industry is capital-intensive: annual revenue per employee is about $460,000. US imports of computer equipment amount to nearly $100 billion, more than half from China. Exports are about $45 billion, with more than a third going collectively to Mexico and Canada.

      Polycom, Inc. Competitive Landscape

      Purchase Report
       
      $69

      Providing a complete view of how this company and its competitors stack up against one another, the Competitive Landscape report includes benchmarks on over 30 parameters related to sales, employees, market cap, profitability, and growth. Exclusive to Hoover's, this landscape can be used to conduct competitive analysis, inform corporate strategy, and identify trends.

       

      Sections Included in Report

      • Key Numbers
      • Profitability
      • Valuation
      • Operations
      • Financial Ratios
      • Per Share Data ($)
      • Growth Statistics
      • *Data provided for 3 to 30 competitors

        Company Landscape Report Highlights

        • Competitors List

          Identify specific primary and secondary competitors, allowing you evaluate the chances of sucessfully introducing new products.

        • Competive Landscape

          Acess detailed financial metrics on a company's top competitors, so you can quickly determine their relative health and add credibility-boosting quantitative data to your presentations.

        Competitive Landscape Report

        Purchase Report
         
        $69