Polycom Says Will be Meeting With Elliott Associates

Polycom, Inc.

, today issued the following statement in response to a Schedule 13D filing by Elliott Associates, L.P., et. al. "Polycom's Board and management regularly review and evaluate the company's strategy as part of our commitment to enhance shareholder value. We maintain an ongoing dialogue with our shareholders, and we will be meeting with Elliott's representatives to discuss their thoughts. It is our policy, however, not to comment on our discussions with shareholders." Forward Looking Statements and Risk Factors This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform