Award-winning Software Enables IBM Lotus® Sametime® Connectivity in the Office or On-the-Go
Plantronics (NYSE: PLT) today announced the availability of its new
software plug-in, designed specifically for IBM unified communications
and collaboration UC2 software, to help organisations embrace social
business concepts.
The new integration between IBM UC2 software, Sametime® and Sametime
Unified Telephony (SUT) and Plantronics provides a seamless UC
experience to users with intelligent, high quality audio and call
control, across a multitude of UC devices. These include PC, softphone
and deskphone. This announcement illustrates the close work between
Plantronics and IBM, in order to enhance the capability of UC offerings.
The software enhances productivity through new calling capabilities for
online meetings, video conferences, and PC-based calls and was named an
IBM Lotus 2011 Award finalist in the “Enhancing Business Value through
UC Solutions” category.
The Plantronics software offers the following functionality:
-- Control Sametime Calls Remotely: Walk, talk, and multitask
with the ability to answer/end, mute, and control call volume and manage
multiple calls remotely from the headset
-- Smart Sensor™ Technology Wearing Status: Built in sensors
deliver automatic functionality like answering a call by placing the
headset on and simultaneously updating softphone availability status
-- Mobile Phone Presence: Automatically changes Sametime presence
status to ‘on phone’ when on a mobile call
-- Synchronised UC Presence: Updates user status in Sametime and
Skype PC clients
“Unified communications is helping to reinvent the way people work,
providing a new and transparent way of connecting,” said Caleb Barlow,
Director of UC2, IBM. “Done correctly, UC2 includes all elements of
enterprise communications, including voice, instant messaging, video,
and of course the highest quality of audio, which is typically derived
from headsets. UC2 is helping organisations take one step closer to
becoming a social business that embraces networks of people to get real
work done.”
Please visit the Plantronics strategic
IBM Partner site to hear more from Caleb Barlow about the IBM and
Plantronics relationship, and how the two companies are working together
to advance the UC experience.
Graeme Gherbaz, Managing Director for Plantronics said, “The new
software builds a bridge between IBM Lotus Sametime, and our Voyager Pro
UC Bluetooth headset, enabling seamless audio connectivity via softphone
or mobile phone, in the office or on the go.”
“The collaborative application gives the user copious benefits, by
providing headsets capable of automatically changing the user’s Sametime
presence/status. Our new Savi wireless headsets take this even further
by including your desk phone call activities.” Gherbas said.
Download the free Plantronics Plug-in v2 for IBM Lotus Sametime: www.plantronics.com/ibmuc
Visit www.plantronics.com for
more information about UC-ready products.
About Plantronics
Plantronics is a global leader in audio communications for businesses
and consumers. We have pioneered new trends in audio technology for 50
years, creating innovative products that allow people to
simply communicate. From Unified Communication solutions to Bluetooth
headsets, we deliver uncompromising quality, an ideal experience, and
extraordinary service. Plantronics is used by every company in the
Fortune 100, as well as 911 dispatch, air traffic control and the New
York Stock Exchange. For more information, please visit www.plantronics.com
or call (03) 9326 1653.
Plantronics, Savi and Voyager are registered trademarks and Smart Sensor
is a trademark of Plantronics, Inc. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
