The Polycom SoundPoint IP 550 desktop phone delivers advanced features and capabilities, such as shared lines, BLF, presence, and buddy lists. The SoundPoint IP 550 phone also boasts an integrated XHTML micro-browser for productivity-enhancing Web-based applications. Add the support of four lines, a backlit, high-resolution, easy-to-read graphical display and flexible customizations options, and it becomes clear why the SoundPoint IP 550 is certain to meet the needs of the most demanding managers and professionals.

The Polycom SoundPoint IP 550 desktop phone is engineered to make installation, configuration, and upgrades as simple and efficient as possible. The phone's built-in IEEE 802.3af PoE circuitry and a dual-port Ethernet switch enable flexible deployment options and savings on cabling expenses.

To offer Polycom customers a choice in integrated end-to-end VoIP solutions, the SoundPoint IP 550 desktop phone has been tested and certified to deliver comprehensive interoperability and extensive feature support with leading SIP-based call control platforms by Broadsoft, Sylantro, Interactive Intelligence/Vonexus, Digium, and other Polycom Technology and Interoperability Partners. The phone also interoperates with Microsoft® Live Communications Server (LCS) 2005 for telephony and presence.

Four lines
Polycom HD Voice technology, including support of G.722 wideband codec, Acoustic Clarity Technology 2, and systems design optimized for HD Voice Advanced functionality, including shared lines, busy lamp field, presence, and XHTML application Backlit 320 x 160-pixel grayscale graphical LCD Integrated IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) support .