Plantronics, Inc today augmented its award-winning family of wireless office headset systems with three new products that address the communication needs and challenges for all levels of office employees: the CS70 Wireless Office Headset System for executives, the SupraPlus Wireless Headset System for phone-intensive users, and the Plantronics Voyager 510SL Bluetooth Headset System with WindSmart for mobile professionals.
Together with the popular CS50 and CS55 products, Plantronics` family of wireless office products now addresses the wearing and functional preferences of every office professional.
"Demand for wireless office headsets is increasing as companies adopt new technologies to redefine how they communicate and better service their customers, partners and other key audiences," said Will Stofega, research manager, IDC.
"Companies of all sizes are learning that the freedom associated with wireless headsets makes for a more confident, efficient workforce because it empowers employees to multi-task, collaborate more effectively, and reduce common ergonomic health problems."
Results from a new international study* by Plantronics reinforce the need for wireless headsets in the office. The study, which polled 1 200 office workers across the globe, found that approximately 80% believe the modern work environment requires more multi-tasking, while 47% spend more time on the phone at work than they did five years ago. And 59% of employees believe that workplaces will be completely wireless within the next five years.
"We continue to see strong demand for our wireless office headsets because companies are looking for smarter, more efficient ways to work," said Chuck Yort, vice-president of Business Solutions at Plantronics. "And just as `one size fits all` no longer works for cellphones and PCs, the same is true for the wireless headset market. From senior executives to mobile sales managers to telephony professionals, we now offer the industry`s widest range of wireless solutions to meet unique, job-specific communication needs."
The new Plantronics wireless office headset systems include:
Plantronics CS70 Wireless Office Headset System
The Plantronics CS70 breaks new ground in wireless headset design, offering executives an extremely comfortable and stylish headset that does not compromise sound quality.
The first wireless office headset to combine the benefits of hands-free mobility with sophisticated style, the CS70 enables executives to be fully engrossed in conversation while simultaneously accomplishing supporting tasks - up to 300 feet away from their desk. The CS70 features a very discrete form factor and is extremely lightweight (0.75oz) to provide all-day wearing comfort. The headset is built on digitally encrypted, voice-dedicated DECT 6.0 technology to provide exceptional audio quality and lower interference with other wireless devices.
The CS70 Wireless Office Headset System has a manufacturer`s suggested retail price of US $399.95 and will be available in April at www.plantronics.com and through Plantronics` authorised resellers.
Plantronics SupraPlus Wireless Professional Headset System
Based on Plantronics` leading SupraPlus corded headset, the new SupraPlus Wireless System is aligned particularly to the needs of contact centre supervisors, IT help-desk professionals and others that spend considerable time on the phone. The SupraPlus Wireless System allows these users to `cut-the-cord` on existing headsets to provide greater flexibility during their work day.
SupraPlus Wireless provides up to 10 hours of talk time and harnesses DECT 6.0 technology to provide best-in-class audio quality and digital security during conversations.
The SupraPlus Wireless Professional Headset System comes in multiple wearing styles and has a manufacturer`s suggested retail price of US $399.95. It is currently available through Plantronics` authorised resellers.
Plantronics Voyager 510SL Bluetooth Headset System with WindSmart
Ideal for mobile professionals who are constantly juggling cellphone and office phone calls, the Plantronics Voyager 510SL Bluetooth Headset System with WindSmart provides a single wireless headset to seamlessly switch between office phones and Bluetooth mobile phones.
The Voyager 510 is the first Bluetooth headset on the market to include both a noise-cancelling microphone and wind-reduction technology for brilliant sound in windy environments. The headset features multipoint technology for easily switching between multiple devices, and can automatically detect which device a person is using, allowing them to take calls from either device with the touch of a button.
The Voyager 510SL Bluetooth Headset System has a manufacturer`s suggested retail price of US $379.95 and is available through Plantronics` authorised resellers.
Plantronics` new wireless office headset systems join the popular CS50 and CS55 for first-time wireless users in the office, and the CS50-USB for professionals that use VOIP softphones. The CS50 continues to be one of the most popular wireless headsets in the US, with more than 1 million units sold since its introduction 20 months ago.
* The study, conducted by KRC Research, polled 1 200 employees in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom and United States to understand perceptions about communication, technology and job responsibilities in today`s office environment.
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In 1969, a Plantronics headset carried the historic first words from the moon: "That`s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Since then, Plantronics has become the headset of choice for mission-critical applications such as air traffic control, 911 dispatch, and the New York Stock Exchange. Today, this history of Sound Innovation is the basis for every product we build for the office, contact centre, personal mobile, entertainment and residential markets. The Plantronics family of brands includes Plantronics, Altec Lansing, Clarity and Volume Logic. For more information, go to www.plantronics.co.za call 0860 100 860.
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