[SOFTWARE] UC Software 5.3.0 has been released

[SteffenBaierUK]

Hello everyone,

We are pleased to announce that the Polycom® UC Software 5.3.0 associated utilities and documents are now available on the Polycom Product Support web pages http://support.polycom.com for download.

UC Software 5.3.0 is a UC Software major release which adds new features and includes important field fixes.

Polycom Unified Communications (UC) Software 5.3.0 is a general release for the following platforms:

• Microsoft Lync  Server 2010
• Microsoft Lync Server 2013
• All Open SIP platforms

Polycom UC Software 5.3.0 supports the following platforms:

• VVX 300/310 business media phones
• VVX 400/410 business media phones
• VVX 500 business media phones
• VVX 600 business media phones
• VVX 1500 business media phones (Microsoft Lync not supported)
• SoundStructure^® VoIP Interface
• VVX Camera
• VVX Expansion Module

IMPORTANT: From UC Software 5.3.0 the Web Interface now expects to be used with HTTPS in Open SIP mode!!!

What is available now on web?

• UC Software 5.3.0 ( Split & Combined & LYNC Server)
• Release Notes for 5.3.0

How to download UCS 5.3.0 software, release notes & documents:

You can obtain the software and the related documentation from the supported phone model pages: example Click VVX500/Polycom® Latest UC Software Release/ Polycom® UC Software Support Center

Software is also available on the Polycom Hosted server and Phone can be upgraded by using the phone’s web UI.

New Features for Polycom UC Software 5.3.0

Polycom UC Software 5.3.0 includes the features and functionality of previous releases and includes the following new features:

BroadSoft Features

• Private Hold on Shared Lines
• BroadWorks Enhanced Call Park
• BroadSoft UC-One Call Control Features
  Anonymous Call Rejection
  Simultaneous Ring Personal
  Line ID Delivery Blocking
  BroadWorks Anywhere
  Remote Office

• Xtended Services Platform Login Credentials

Lync Features (VVX1500 no longer supported)

• BToE with Audio Playback
• Lync Voice Conference Calls with Centralized Conference Control Protocol (CCCP) Support
• Lync Exchange Web Service
• Safe Transfer for Shared Line Appearance
• Music on Hold
• Enhanced the boss icon.
• Added the option to set distinctive ringtones for each boss or delegate.
• Added support for dual roles where the same line is both a boss and a delegate.
• Revised sorting order for boss and delegate contacts in the Delegate and People I Manage Calls For groups.

Open SIP Features

• Unique Line Labels for Multiple Line Key Registrations
• USB Port Lock
• Voice Quality Reporting
• User Controlled Software Updates
• Call Forward on Shared Lines
• Added the option to customize line keys and choose transparent line keys to view background images
• Modified the Incoming Call screen so that active calls remain visible when the phone receives incoming calls.
• Improved the Busy Lamp Field (BLF) call display to make the Lines screen the default screen for BLF line alerts and during transfers.
• Improved alert tones for monitored BLF lines and monitored users on a call.
• Added the option to remove the Auto Answer menu to improve security.
• Added the option to remove the Applications icon.
• Support for Polycom® Acoustic Fence, which is an advanced adaptive noise cancellation feature that improves audio clarity when using a headset or handset.

[SteffenBaierUK]

Hello all,

Please be aware of the following:

• Availability of Lync CAB files for UCS 5.3.0 (http://support.polycom.com/PolycomService/support/us/support/voice/polycom_uc/polycom_uc_software_re... 
  
  
• Launching a new page for Microsoft Lync Qualified UC Software page.

Best Regards

Steffen Baier