Few technology companies deliver game-changing innovations in their 50th year. Yet, in 2011, the start of Plantronics` fifth decade, the company brought to market new devices, software and applications that make it easier to use the most powerful communications tool available: your voice.
"The human voice can convey more information and emotion than any other communications medium, and new voice-activated services are making the role that voice plays even more significant," said Renee Niemi, senior vice-president, Plantronics.
"Superior audio and voice devices can optimise the accuracy and impact of these new services. Building on the offerings released this year, Plantronics will continue to deliver the products, software and applications that give people exceptional voice experiences."
Innovations delivered by Plantronics in 2011 include:
* Voyager PRO UC/HD - Industry`s first Bluetooth device with smart sensors
With world-class sensor and noise cancellation technology, Plantronics` latest Voyager PRO is the first Bluetooth device that knows when it`s on your head and automatically transfers calls accordingly. Combined with the ability to stream high-definition audio and superior comfort for an all day fit, this is the smartest device on the market.
* Marque M155 - Plantronics` smallest and lightest Bluetooth device
Your smartphone`s new best friend. The Marque M155 offers voice-guided pairing for iPhone and Android smartphones, voice recognition, and stereo Bluetooth (the A2DP standard), which allows you to listen to music, GPS directions or your e-mail.
* Calisto 800 Series - Award-winning speakerphone, ideal for the home office
The Calisto 800 series simplifies your home communications by working with up to three devices. You can connect to and dial, answer or mute a mobile phone, home landline or softphone such as Skype and Microsoft Lync. The Calisto 835 was honoured with the prestigious Best of Innovations Design and Engineering award, sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association.
*InstantMeeting - App that connects you to conference calls with just one button
Designed to ease the pain of remembering dial-in numbers, conference codes and leader PINs, InstantMeeting identifies conference calls in your calendar and then prompts you to access the call with a single push of a button. The app works with Android, BlackBerry and iPhone smartphones as well as Microsoft Lync or Skype with Outlook.
* Spokes for Mac - Industry`s first software solution to support audio device control for Skype on Mac
This gives Skype users the ability to easily control calls when using their wireless Plantronics devices. Adjusting the call volume, muting or answering a call, while roaming freely, improves the overall Skype communication experience.
* Savi 700 Series - Office communications devices that connect to everything
The Savi 700 series allows you to connect to calls from a PC, desk phone, or mobile phone and switch between all three as required. The Savi 740 features the lightest wireless DECT headset on the market, provides the user with a generous 350 foot roaming range, and auto-answers when the headset is picked up from the cradle.
* Blackwire 435 - Super discreet, portable USB communications device
The Blackwire 435 is a USB corded device featuring a sleek and portable design that makes it extremely discreet and web-cam friendly. It also has a convertible wearing-style for maximum flexibility and convenience.
* CS500 - The new line of long range wireless office headsets
A wireless system for desktop telephones, featuring an updated design and the lightest wireless DECT headset on the market.
* UC Toolkit - Suite of free resources for getting the most out of unified communications
The UC Toolkit is an online resource tailored specifically to help IT professionals successfully deploy unified communications audio devices.
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