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Plantronics Adds Award-Winning Voyager PRO Bluetooth Headset to Unified Communications Portfolio
SANTA CRUZ, CA, Nov 02, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --
Plantronics (NYSE: PLT) today expanded its growing portfolio of
wireless headsets for Unified Communications (UC) with the new
Plantronics Voyager(R) PRO UC headset. Voyager PRO UC combines
Plantronics' award-winning Voyager PRO Bluetooth(R) headset with a
plug-and-play Bluetooth USB adapter to deliver richer wideband audio
on softphones along with Voyager PRO's superior noise and wind
cancellation on both mobile phones and softphones.
"The Voyager PRO UC headset was designed for the growing number of
mobile professionals who rely on unified communications to stay
connected," said Gunjan Bhow, vice president and general manager of
Unified Communications at Plantronics. "Because the headset works
with both UC applications and mobile phones, mobile professionals no
longer need to juggle multiple headsets. They can get superior audio
quality with one device."
Plug-and-Play Simplicity, Reduced Help Desk Costs
The Plantronics Voyager PRO UC headset features a plug-and-play
Bluetooth USB adapter that reduces Help Desk support costs by
eliminating cumbersome software setup processes. Users insert the
adapter into their PC and can start talking immediately. The headset
delivers high-end audio with wideband calling through softphone
applications from leading providers, including Avaya, Cisco, IBM, and
Microsoft, and other popular services, such as Google Talk and Skype.
The Plantronics Voyager PRO UC headset supports multipoint technology
that allows users to switch between their mobile phone calls and PC
calls with the touch of a button.
Plantronics Voyager PRO UC includes the PerSono(R) Suite software
providing call answer/end, volume and mute with supported softphones
and manages PC audio, such as music, unified messaging and webinars.
Call alert provides notification of incoming softphone calls while
listening to streaming audio and a single button on the headset lets
users answer/end calls. PerSono Suite software also includes feature
setting capabilities so users can personalize the system with choice
of ring tones, volume levels, and media management, such as pausing
music when taking a call.
"We predict that the adoption of Unified Communications is set to
significantly change the traditional communication landscape and
infrastructure within businesses across the globe. Desk telephones
for many knowledge workers will become redundant, as laptops with
smartphones become the communication tools of choice," comments Steve
Blood, Research vice president at Gartner. "Headsets will become
essential communication tools for collaborators and could become
mandatory, because of health and safety policies."
The Award-Winning Voyager PRO wireless headset: Engineered for Sound
Quality
CNET and PC Magazine have bestowed coveted Editors' Choice Awards on
the Plantronics Voyager PRO for delivering unparalleled audio quality,
comfort and usability. Voyager PRO features AudioIQ2 technology, the
next generation of Plantronics' AudioIQ(R) digital signal processing
(DSP) technology that is enhanced by a unique adjustable
dual-microphone boom. The boom provides the advantage of capturing
your voice close to your mouth so the AudioIQ2 technology can more
effectively remove ambient noise, while still maintaining the natural
sound of your voice. The Voyager PRO UC headset also uses wideband
audio technology to provide richer sound quality for PC audio
including softphone applications.
Plantronics Voyager PRO features three layers of WindSmart(R)
technology to minimize wind distortion. Dual external stainless steel
microphone screens and acoustic fabrics that surround the microphones
provide substantial physical barriers to wind noise. At the same
time, AudioIQ2 technology intelligently deciphers your voice from the
wind to deliver clear sound to your listener.
The Plantronics Voyager PRO UC headset also delivers unmatched
inbound audio quality to ensure every word is heard on both sides of a
conversation. It features a custom speaker that delivers
full-spectrum audio so conversations are richer and more vibrant. The
adaptive 20-band equalizer delivers distortion-free audio and works
with AudioIQ2 technology to automatically adjust sound to comfortable
levels based on the noise level around you to ensure maximum
audibility.
Pricing and Availability
The Plantronics Voyager PRO UC is available in November through
authorized resellers and office supply retailers such as Staples.com
and OfficeDepot.com. The Plantronics Voyager PRO UC headset system
has a suggested retail price of $199.95. For a complete list of
supported softphone applications, please visit:
www.plantronics.com/personosuite. To learn more about Plantronics
Voyager PRO UC please visit: www.plantronics.com/voyagerprouc
Plantronics -- The Voice of Unified Communications(TM)
Plantronics offers one of the industry's most complete families of
corded and wireless products for unified communications. Widely
recognized for their sound quality, reliability and comfort,
Plantronics' audio solutions help companies extend the benefits of IP
communications throughout the extended enterprise, fostering better
business communication and efficiency regardless of where
professionals are working.
About Plantronics
Plantronics is a world leader in personal audio communications for
professionals and consumers. From unified communication solutions to
Bluetooth headsets, Plantronics delivers unparalleled audio
experiences and quality that reflect our nearly 50 years of
innovation and customer commitment. Plantronics is used by every
company in the Fortune 100 and is the headset of choice for air
traffic control, 911 dispatch and the New York Stock Exchange. For
more information, please visit www.plantronics.com or call (800)
544-4660.
AudioIQ, AudioIQ2, PerSono Suite, Plantronics, Plantronics Voyager
PRO, Sound Innovation, The Voice of Unified Communications, and
WindSmart are trademarks or registered trademarks of Plantronics,
Inc. The Bluetooth(R) word mark and logos are registered trademarks
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Plantronics
is under license. All other trademarks are the property of the
respective owners.
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For additional information:
Karen Auby
Plantronics, Inc.
831-458-7814
karen.auby@plantronics.com
Emily Hemmelgarn
The Hoffman Agency
303-327-5485
ehemmelgarn@hoffman.com
SOURCE: Plantronics, Inc.
mailto:karen.auby@plantronics.com
mailto:ehemmelgarn@hoffman.com
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