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Plantronics’ Unified Communications Product Portfolio Now Optimised for Microsoft Lync 2010

November 18, 2010

New Audio Solutions that Simplify Communications for Busy Professionals Wherever They Are

Plantronics (NYSE: PLT) today announced that its award winning portfolio of unified communications products are now optimised for Microsoft® Lync™ 2010 at the Microsoft Lync 2010 launch event in New York. Plantronics UC audio solutions deliver plug-and-play simplicity, proven compatibility and high-quality audio for Lync voice and video communications, enabling end users to collaborate, anytime and anywhere.

A Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Plantronics previewed three new products, Calisto® 825, Savi® 730 and Voyager™ PRO UC, all optimised for Microsoft Lync 2010. These products convey a new connected experience that transforms business communications with Lync 2010, a single client experience for IM, voice, and video. With increases in the use of communication and collaboration tools, Plantronics is delivering smarter solutions for communicating. The Plantronics enterprise product portfolio has a comprehensive range of solutions that accommodate various work styles, environments and audio needs of today’s professional. They also help IT departments deploy UC solutions quickly and increase end-user adoption.

Connected Anytime, Anywhere

Business and personal lives are merging. People are working from the office, at home, in airports, cafes, and anywhere else work takes them. Microsoft Lync delivers on the vision of a truly integrated communications experience for the distributed workforce by unifying a suite of communication tools that foster open information sharing, increased productivity and better collaboration.

“Microsoft Lync will help users collaborate in new ways and in a range of environments. Plantronics has worked with this tool to deliver a collection of complementary audio devices, intended for an increasingly distributed workforce. These devices have been designed to increase UC adoption and address the unique needs of end users,” said Graeme Gherbaz, Managing Director, Plantronics Australia and New Zealand.

“Plantronics suite of devices, optimised for Lync 2010, provide impressive audio and simplicity, ensuring end-users maximise the benefits of voice and video communications. Through Lync these Plantronics devices enable a constantly connected workforce,” said Graeme Gherbaz, Managing Director, Plantronics Australia and New Zealand.

Simply Smarter Communications – Portfolio Preview

The Plantronics UC portfolio optimised for Lync 2010, provides IT departments with a single trusted vendor for a wide variety of audio solutions that work across mobile phones, desk phones and PCs. The new devices previewed today for Microsoft Lync 2010 combine next-generation technology, high audio quality and elegant designs to let users communicate in a way that is simpler and more intuitive, regardless of what device they are using. The Plantronics UC new preview products include:

Plantronics Calisto: Wideband USB Phones

The Calisto family includes the new Plantronics Calisto 825, a multi-device speakerphone that connects to a PC and a mobile phone and seamlessly manages calls between them. It also features a unique wireless microphone that provides unparalleled speakerphone audio quality and freedom of movement. The Calisto 825 is ideal for professionals who work at home or in an office and who primarily use the PC and their mobile phone for calls.

Plantronics Savi: Wireless DECT™ USB Wideband Headsets

The Savi family includes the new Savi 730, a wireless headset system that connects to multiple devices but allows you to manage all calls from a single headset. This system unifies communication between your PC, desk phone and now mobile phone calls. Users can also listen to any PC-based audio including music players, streaming audio and video, webinars and podcasts with Savi 730. The headset system features a noise-cancelling microphone, wideband audio support, and DECT wireless technology, providing lifelike voice fidelity and the ability to roam up to 350 feet from the base.

Plantronics Voyager UC: Bluetooth® USB Wideband Headset

For mobile professionals, the new Voyager PRO UC is the mobile office realised. This headset system connects to a PC and mobile phone, and features smart sensor technology that allows you to answer calls simply by placing it on your ear while simultaneously updating softphone presence. This allows colleagues to see whether you are on a call. It also includes a mini Bluetooth USB adapter for increased portability. Voyager PRO UC provides superior noise and wind cancellation on both mobile phones and softphones. The Bluetooth headset also supports multipoint technology enabling users to switch between their mobile phone calls and PC calls with the touch of a button.

Plantronics Blackwire™: Corded USB Wideband Headsets

Designed for in-office and mobile PC-based conversations, the Blackwire family includes the Blackwire 420, a foldable headset designed for a mobile worker which can lay flat next to a laptop for portability. It has in-line controls for volume, answer/end and mute. Installation is easy via USB plug-and-play connectivity.

Pricing and Availability

Plantronics’ existing UC product portfolio, optimised for both Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 and Microsoft Lync 2010, are available today through authorised Plantronics channel partners. The new audio devices previewed will be available in 2011.

Plantronics – The Voice of Unified Communications®

Plantronics offers the industry’s most complete portfolio of corded and wireless Unified Communications audio solutions. Widely recognised for 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. 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 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/au.

Plantronics, Blackwire, Calisto, Savi, The Voice of Unified Communications, and Voyager are trademarks or registered trademarks of Plantronics, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Genevieve Haldeman
Vice President, Global Communications
Work genevieve.haldeman@plantronics.com
Lerin O'Neill
Mobile and Gaming
Work lerin.oneill@plantronics.com
Office 831-458-7595

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