Plantronics, Inc has introduced the Plantronics Voyager 510-USB, the world`s first Bluetooth headset solution optimised for VOIP (voice over Internet Protocol) that provides seamless switching between PC-based softphones and mobile phone calls.
The Voyager 510-USB features a unique plug-and-play USB Bluetooth voice adapter allowing the headset to be used with a PC without installing any Bluetooth software - simplifying setup considerably. Additionally, the Voyager headset has multipoint technology allowing the headset to be shared between a mobile phone and PC so a call can be taken from either at the touch of a button.
The Voyager 510-USB makes VOIP intuitive. In doing so, enterprises benefit from reduced IT support and maintenance costs and professionals benefit from a reliable, easy to use wireless headset for their softphones and mobile phones.
VOIP is becoming increasingly relevant in today`s work environment, where professionals conduct business in the car, at coffee houses and airports across the world. Plantronics is committed to innovation in the field of voice communications, and is dedicated to bringing this technology to the world. To show this dedication, the company was a platinum sponsor of the recent VOIP World Africa conference.
Philip Vanhoutte, Managing Director of Plantronics for Europe, Middle East and Africa, conducted the official opening and delivered the opening remarks for the conference and the business case for Voiceover Wireless LAN for debate during the event. He also met with several companies during his stay, including Telkom and Sentech, to discuss VOIP in South Africa.
Says Vanhoutte: "As communication needs become increasingly mobile, compatibility and flexibility across diverse networks and devices becomes critical. The Voyager 510-USB reflects Plantronics` long-standing commitment to developing innovative VOIP products that embody great style, sound and simplicity."
Universal VOIP compatibility
The Plantronics Voyager 510-USB is the first Bluetooth headset that can be used day to day with enterprise-class softphones, as well as your mobile phone. PerSonoCall software provides integration with popular enterprise softphones from Avaya, Cisco, Skype and many others, adding call notification and remote call answering via the headsets. The Voyager 510-USB is also compatible with many popular Instant Messaging applications including AOL, MSN and Yahoo.
An extension of Plantronics` VOIP product portfolio, the Voyager 510-USB includes the award-winning Voyager 510 headset and Plantronics` PerSonoCall software to provide electronic answer-end control with major VOIP softphones. The system also comes with a convenient desktop charging stand and USB charger. The Voyager 510 headset features include:
* Noise-cancelling microphone and WindSmart technology, perfect for noisy WiFi hotspots such as cafes and airports.
* Multi-point technology for seamless sharing between mobile phone and PC/laptop.
* No requirement to install Bluetooth on PC - just a plug-and-play USB Bluetooth Voice adapter.
* PerSonoCall software for integration with many popular Softphone applications.
* Travel optimised - Foldable, lightweight headset and USB travel charger included.
* Up to six hours talk time and up to 100 hours standby time.
* Freedom to roam up to 10m from your from voice-enabled Bluetooth PC or mobile phone.
Global VOIP adoption is growing rapidly as businesses aim to realise substantial cost savings and value-added services. Aberdeen Group Research estimates that the average Fortune 500 Company spends $116 million on telecommunications services each year.
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Managing Director - Plantronics Europe, Middle East and Africa
Philip Vanhoutte joined Plantronics in September 2003 as Managing Director - Europe, Middle East and Africa. Philip has held several general management and senior marketing positions at global blue-chip companies, latterly with Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications where he was Corporate Vice-President of Marketing and previously with Dell Computer Corporation.
He holds a Bachelor degree in Commercial Engineering and a Master in Marketing.
Plantronics
Plantronics, Inc introduced the first lightweight communications headset in 1962 and is today the world`s leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lightweight communications headset products.
In addition, the company produces products for the computer and mobile market segments, speciality telephone products, such as amplified telephone headsets, telephones for hearing-impaired users and noise-cancelling headsets and handsets for use in high noise environments.
Plantronics headsets are widely used in many Fortune 500 corporations and have been featured in numerous films and high profile events, including the historic "One small step for man" transmission from the moon in 1969.
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