NORMAL, ILLINOIS – December 22, 2020 – Meeting room technology provider RoomReady today announced a new program aimed at improving access to Poly’s professional audio and video conferencing devices. Through the newly launched Poly-as-a-Service program, RoomReady’s new and existing channel partners can offer the latest Poly hardware on a pay-as-you-go basis – an alternative to a larger upfront investment.

RoomReady started exploring the possibilities of a Poly-as-a-Service offering in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, as schools and businesses transitioned online overnight. Many lacked the technology needed to successfully collaborate outside their offices or classrooms. Near-term budget constraints presented challenges to schools and businesses that wanted to invest in enhanced collaboration solutions.

In response, the new Poly-as-a-Service program offers businesses and schools that rely on meeting platforms such as Microsoft Teams or Zoom access to cameras, soundbars and more at a low monthly cost.

“We’ve seen significant demand for products such as USB video conferencing devices  and professional headsets, and industry reports indicate that this trend will continue. Seventy-eight percent of companies we spoke with in a recent survey said they are relying heavily on video conferencing technology compared to pre-pandemic days,” said Nick Tidd, vice president, of the global partner organization at Poly. “This new Poly-as-a-Service offering, introduced in partnership with RoomReady, meets the demand without placing an up-front financial burden on customers. It’s built to give businesses and classrooms access to consistent, seamless collaboration experiences regardless of where they work.”

The Poly-as-a-Service offering adds to RoomReady’s growing list of solutions for schools and businesses looking to simplify classroom and meeting room technology.

“Launching a meeting shouldn’t be complicated, and financing technology shouldn’t get in the way of simplifying the meeting room experience.” said Aaron McArdle, CEO at RoomReady. “We’ve always been proud to partner with Poly and offer their best-in-class headsets, video and audio conferencing devices, software and services. With Poly-as-a-Service, customers that otherwise might have waited to upgrade their offices or classrooms can launch their meeting space renovations quickly and at an affordable rate. It’s game-changing technology at a game-changing price.”

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About RoomReady

At RoomReady, our goal is to help you check meeting tech complexity at the door. Our innovations allow you to launch a meeting and connect colleagues across the room or around the world with a single touch. And our rapid-install teams ensure you get all of this in days, not weeks. The end result? Greater productivity, reduced costs, and a consistent user experience. If your rooms cause more frustration than collaboration, go with the team that’s committed to continually improving the meeting experience – one room at a time. RoomReady: We innovate. You collaborate. For more information, visit https://roomready.com/.