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Polycom Showcases RealPresence Video Collaboration Solutions and Microsoft Integration at AFCEA Homeland Security 2012 Conference & Expo
Posted on Monday, February 27, 2012
When/Where: AFCEA Homeland Security 2012 Conference & Expo
Ronald Reagan International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20004
February 27 – February 29, 2012
Booth #45
 
Microsoft Public Sector CIO Summit
Microsoft Campus
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, VA 98052
March 1, 2012
 
What: At this year's AFCEA Homeland Security 2012 Conference and Expo and Public Sector CIO Summit, 
Polycom, Inc., the global leader in standards-based unified communications (UC) solutions for 
telepresence, video teleconferencing (VTC) and voice, will show how UC and video collaboration 
solutions ensure connectivity and situational awareness during disaster situations.
Polycom will demonstrate to federal employees its wide variety of industry leading UC and Polycom® 
RealPresence® video collaboration technologies and software, including:
 
Polycom® RealPresence® Mobile, the first enterprise-grade video collaboration solution for mobile 
devices, including the Apple iPad™ 2 and Android devices from Motorola Mobility and Samsung. 
RealPresence Mobile, powered by the Polycom® RealPresence® Platform, delivers to tablets and mobile 
devices the same high-quality, secure, reliable video experience customers are accustomed to inside 
the office.
 
Polycom CX7000 unified collaboration system, the first room video solution custom-built for full 
integration with Microsoft® Lync™. The Polycom CX7000 provides an intuitive user interface that 
enhances efficiency by combining the powerful features of Microsoft Lync with HD telepresence and 
collaboration in one seamless experience.
   
Who: For current government leaders who need uninterrupted and secure communication for effective and timely 
decision making.
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Douglas Fearing- Co-Founder / President

A graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology, Doug has been in the Technology industry since 1976 and actively oversees Fearing’s daily operations. Along with his wife, Lois, and three others, Doug started Fearing’s in a 600 square-foot facility in Portage, Wisconsin. In the 25 years since, the company has grown to over 30 employees with offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Doug likes to say he’s a “TV Technician with a dream� going back to his history with the family’s original business-Fearing’s TV and Appliance.

Doug values time with family, watersports, hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. In addition to being a devoted member of his church, Doug serves as Board President for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County, Board member of Schools for Haiti and Scripture Chair of the Gideons-Portage camp.

Lois Fearing- Co-Founder/Accounting, Human Resources

A graduate of MATC, Lois oversees Fearing’s daily book keeping along with various HR responsibilities.

Along with Doug, Lois is deeply connected to community outreach, serving as a Board member and Fundraising Committee Chairperson for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County. She also serves on the Schools for Haiti Fundraising committee. In addition, Lois’ ongoing passion and commitment to provide care for the elderly comes from her 10-year history of working in a Reedsburg, Wisconsin Nursing home.

Lois enjoys singing, hiking, sunny days on the pontoon, and spending time with her 4 grandchildren.

Ehren Tresner-VP of Technology and Innovation

Ehren drives Fearing’s technology by continually seeking out trends to enhance capabilities while supporting Sales, Engineering and Installation teams. Throughout his years with Fearing’s, Ehren’s talent and vision have joined forces to create a wide variety of projects and strategic solutions that exceed expectation.

Ehren loves music, family time, movies, nature, sustainability efforts and electric vehicles.

Ben Voeck-Director of Commercial AV

With 10 years with Fearing’s and over twice that long in the industry, Ben continues to lead, coordinate, and develop the Commercial AV team.

By consistently delivering an outstanding experience and outcome, Ben contributes to the Fearing’s legacy of long-lasting partnerships that truly make a difference. Whatever the Commercial AV need may be, Ben and team deliver at the highest level.

Ben is an avid fisherman and photographer. He enjoys coaching his sons and other youth.

Chris Matson-Senior VP of Sales

Chris has been with Fearing’s for 20 years and in the industry for over 2 decades. As a Certified leader in Sales Acceleration and trained in EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating Systems), Chris successfully utilizes his skills to lead the Fearing’s Salesforce. Chris and team are motivated and driven to develop new client partnerships while continuing to reinforce loyal long-term relationships with ongoing Service excellence.

Married for 19 years with 3 children, Chris enjoys skiing, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, camping and golf. He’s also been actively involved as a Youth Football and Softball coach for his family and others.