Tool Will Help the World’s More Than One Billion Mobile Professionals Work Smarter; New Plantronics Decibel Meter Accurately Measures and Reports Noise Levels
WorkSnug and Plantronics (NYSE: PLT) today launched WorkSnug Pro, the
newest version of WorkSnug’s free iPhone® app that helps the mobile
workforce locate the best places in major cities to work comfortably and
efficiently. Already available in Barcelona and London, WorkSnug Pro now
includes workspace information for San Francisco and New York City and
features the new Plantronics Decibel Meter.
WorkSnug Pro employs augmented reality, enabling users to hold up their
iPhone and view their surroundings, as well as pop-up information that
points to the nearest potential workspaces, including cafes, libraries,
formal co-working spaces and Wi-Fi hotspots. WorkSnug Pro includes
workspace reviews and provides details on Internet connectivity, power
provisions, community feel, noise level, and even quality and
availability of coffee. In addition to WorkSnug’s reviews, users can
post their own workspace finds and ratings quickly through the
application.
Plantronics partnered with WorkSnug as part of its smarter work
initiative which focuses on enabling mobile professionals to work
comfortably and efficiently from anywhere. WorkSnug Pro features a new
Plantronics Decibel Meter that measures the noise level of workspaces
and uploads the information to WorkSnug in real-time, enabling other
WorkSnug users to pick an ideal location that best meets their noise
preference. Over time, users can also view the noise history of a
selected location.
The Growing Mobile Workforce Population
According to research firm IDC, the world’s mobile worker population
will pass the one billion mark this year and grow to nearly 1.2 billion
people - more than one-third of the world’s total workforce - by 2013.
From road warriors on a business trip, to creative professionals who
look to their work environment for inspiration, or individuals who work
from home needing a change of scenery, WorkSnug Pro will help them
identify an array of potential workspaces for consideration.
“As the mobile workforce grows, work is no longer a place we go, but a
thing we do. WorkSnug Pro is perfect for anyone who works remotely and
is looking to remain productive in a public workspace,” said Richard
Leyland, founder of WorkSnug. “The way we work is changing, and we are
excited to be an instrumental part of this remote worker revolution.”
“For the past 50 years, Plantronics has helped people work smarter
through audio innovations that enable more efficient communications,”
said Amy Huson, director of Marketing at Plantronics. “As workforces
become more distributed and remote working more commonplace, Plantronics
is committed to developing products, such as the Voyager PRO UC, that
empower them to work effectively across all workspaces from the office
to the airport. Teaming with WorkSnug is a natural extension of this
commitment.”
A Community of Mobile Workers
WorkSnug has reviewed hundreds of workspace locations in San Francisco
and New York for the launch of WorkSnug Pro, but the mobile worker
community will be the catalyst for enriching the tool with their own
reviews. WorkSnug Pro users are encouraged to post their reviews either
via the application or at www.worksnug.com.
WorkSnug Pro is available now for users of the iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone
3GS and iPod Touch®. The augmented reality function is for only
available for the iPhone 3GS. For more information about WorkSnug,
please visit www.worksnug.com.
For more information about Plantronics for Unified Communications,
please visit www.plantronics.com/uc.
About WorkSnug
WorkSnug is a tool that connects mobile workers to the nearest and best
places to work in the major cities of the world. WorkSnug’s teams have
visited and reviewed hundreds of viable workspaces around the world,
specifically evaluating WiFi, noise levels, power provision, community
feel, even the quality of the coffee, in workspaces across the world.
WorkSnug is now building the world’s first global community for mobile
workers. Growing rapidly, WorkSnug is great in more than a dozen cities
globally. The rest of the world is a work in progress: Contribute
yourself at WorkSnug.com.
WorkSnug was founded in London by Richard Leyland, a futurist and
entrepreneur. Leyland is an expert commentator on the future of work and
has provided insight into the future for many of the world’s largest
technology firms, broadcasters, professional services organizations and
others.
About Plantronics
Plantronics is a world leader in personal audio communications for
professionals and consumers. From unified communication solutions to
Bluetooth(R) 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.
Plantronics, and Plantronics Voyager are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Plantronics, Inc. U.S. and other countries. The Bluetooth
trademark is owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of the mark by
Plantronics, Inc. is under license.
