The "story" of Polycom Unified Communications (UC) Software is a journey of evolution from basic internet calling to a high-end enterprise platform that defined modern corporate communication. The Origin: From SIP to UC

Throughout the 2010s, UC Software became the "brain" for some of the most iconic office hardware, including:

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

: Touchscreen-capable desktop phones that brought video and apps to the executive desk.