Plantronics Recognized as a Finalist in the OEM Hardware Solutions, Device Manufacturing Partner of the Year Category
MICROSOFT WORLDWIDE PARTNER CONFERENCE – Today Plantronics (NYSE:
PLT) announced it has been selected as a finalist for the Microsoft
Partner Awards in the OEM Hardware Solutions, Device Manufacturing
Partner of the Year category for the second year running. Plantronics
was recognized for delivering superior customer value by designing and
developing hardware peripheral and device solutions that use Microsoft
technologies.
Plantronics’ recognition showcases the importance of unified
communications solutions that deliver clear, reliable audio to people
working in varied environments – from a corporate campus to a busy
airport. The Plantronics Unified Communications product portfolio
optimized for Microsoft® Office Communicator 2007 provides an array of
audio solutions designed to match diverse working styles and personal
preferences.
“This is the second year in a row Microsoft has honored us with a
Partner Award for our Optimized for Microsoft Office Communicator
devices,” said Amy Huson, director of Unified Communications at
Plantronics. “Working closely with Microsoft ensures our mutual
customers can deliver enhanced user experiences to employees through
rich audio and plug-and-play simplicity.”
The Microsoft Partner Awards recognize Microsoft partners that have
developed and delivered exceptional Microsoft-based solutions over the
past year. The awards are presented in 67 categories, with winners and
finalists chosen from a pool of almost 3,000 entrants worldwide. The
program honors Microsoft partner companies that demonstrate great
customer impact, solution innovation and optimization of Microsoft
technologies.
“Congratulations to the 2010 Partner Award finalists for delivering such
creative and superior Microsoft solutions and services,” said Allison
Watson, corporate vice president, Worldwide Partner Group, Microsoft
Corp. “It’s incredible to see the level of expertise our partners
continue to exhibit as they create and deliver innovative solutions and
services to grow their businesses, meet customer needs, and drive down
costs.”
Plantronics – The Voice of Unified Communications™
Plantronics offers the industry’s most complete portfolio of corded and
wireless Unified Communications audio endpoints. Widely recognized for
their sound quality, reliability and simplicity, Plantronics’ audio
solutions help companies broaden the benefits of IP communications
throughout the extended enterprise, fostering better business
communications and efficiency regardless of where professionals are
working.
Visit Plantronics Unified Communications for more information about
UC-ready products.
UC news and perspectives can be found at the Plantronics Unified
Communications Blog
About Plantronics
Plantronics is a world leader in personal audio communications for
professionals and consumers. From unified communication solutions to
Bluetooth® headsets, Plantronics delivers unparalleled audio experiences
and quality that reflect 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 The Voice of Unified Communications are trademarks or
registered trademark of Plantronics, Inc. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owner
