Plantronics has been selected as a 2009 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference Awards winner in OEM Hardware Solutions, Device Manufacturing. The company was chosen out of an international field of top Microsoft partners as delivering market-leading customer solutions built on Microsoft technology.
“Plantronics is committed to improving unified communications for end-users through audio solutions that deliver great sound quality, ease-of-use and seamless interoperability between any phone and the PC,” said Gunjan Bhow, vice-president and general manager of unified communications at Plantronics. “This award from Microsoft for our first USB handset, the .Audio 1100M, is a testament to the importance of delivering a simple, intuitive user experience that will spur adoption.”
Awards will be presented in a number of categories, with winners chosen from a pool of nearly 2 000 entrants worldwide. The OEM Hardware Solutions, Device Manufacturing Partner of the Year award recognises independent hardware vendors or original device manufacturers who deliver superior customer value by designing and developing hardware peripheral and device solutions that use Microsoft technologies. To be eligible for this award, you must:
* Be active in the OEM Hardware Solutions competency, Device Manufacturing specialisation.
* First profile your nominated solutions in Partner Solution Profiler.
“Microsoft is pleased to recognise Plantronics as the OEM Hardware Solutions, Device Manufacturing Partner of the Year for developing a highly innovative and easy-to-use hardware accessory to accompany Microsoft's Unified Communications,” said Ross Brown, Vice-President, Solution Partners and ISVs, Microsoft Corporation. “Plantronics' solution provides seamless transition from analogue telephones to unified communications solutions, providing significant ROI, customer satisfaction, and broader adoption.”
The Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference Awards recognise Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered exceptional Microsoft-based solutions over the last year.
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Plantronics - The voice of unified communications
Plantronics offers one of the industry's most complete families of corded and wireless products for unified communications. Widely recognised for its 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.
For more information about Plantronics' UC-ready products, visit: http://www.plantronics.com/uc
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