Polycom announced RealPresence Experience High Definition (RPX HD) telepresence solutions, designed to provide an immersive collaboration experience. Unique features, says the company, include full 8- or 16-foot HD cinematic views, Siren 22 kHz StereoSurround high definition sound, and EyeConnect technology, which puts the camera at eye level for more natural face-to-face interaction. Polycom’s standards-based HDX 9000 high definition video systems are at the core of the RPX HD, so it can call the million-plus video systems already used on desktops and in conference rooms around the world.

Aside from the cinematic views and HD surround sound, Polycom says the new system allows users to send and receive all types of multimedia content in high resolution, as well as simultaneously sending both that content and video of the people in the room. Content is shared through personal content monitors integrated into the tables in the room, which allow each participant to view and share computer content with other participants in the meeting.

Polycom also offers RPX HD services in conjunction with its certified channel partners. Those services include RPX HD Video Network Operations Centers, installation and maintenance services. The RPX HD VNOC provides a complete hosted management of a customer’s RPX HD solution via a staff of telepresence experts. This concierge-level service includes complete call scheduling and suite reservation services, call management (including unlimited customer RPX to RPX multipoint calls), remote monitoring, and monthly reporting. The service ensures that a customer’s telepresence meetings are always connected on time and the technology is transparent to participants.

Polycom RPX HD rooms come fully equipped with technology, equipment and furniture. Complete room solution pricing starts at US $299,000 for a Polycom RPX HD 204.