Plantronics working with Cisco to develop and deliver tailored solutions
Plantronics
(NYSE: PLT) today announced new tools, training events, and special
product offers as part of an initiative aimed at supporting the dynamic
communications requirements of small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs).
Plantronics is working with key strategic partners, including Cisco, to
develop and offer complete technology solutions for this fast-moving and
mobile-focused market segment.
The first SMB solution offered as part of the initiative - a Cisco IP
Phone paired with a Plantronics Voyager® PRO UC headset - allows even
the smallest business to communicate with its customers, partners,
suppliers, and employees on a par with some of the world’s most
sophisticated companies.
“Regardless of size, every business has a fundamental need to
communicate clearly and quickly with staff members, suppliers, and most
importantly, customers,” said Michael Gjerstad, Vice President,
Strategic Business Partners, Plantronics. “Small and mid-sized
businesses fuel over half the U.S. economy and those companies need
technologies that can keep up with their rapid business pace and mobile
work style. We’re very excited to work with key partners such as Cisco
to arm the SMB market with professional-grade communications
technologies that enable them to compete with even the largest
competitors.”
“We’re thrilled to see Plantronics initiating programs designed to meet
the communications needs of small and mid-sized businesses, a key
segment for Cisco,” said Eren Hussein, Director, Partner Marketing,
Cisco. “One of the core benefits of our new communications solution with
Plantronics is that it enables more flexibility and mobility for SMBs,
allowing owners and operators to spend more time running their
businesses and less time hassling with IT.”
Highlights of Plantronics’ new SMB initiative include:
Online
resources for SMBs and resellers targeting SMBs
SMBs and the resellers who supply this market can find everything they
need within dedicated areas on Plantronics.com,
including white papers, success stories, special offers, tools and
guidance, and incentives.
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Starting September 1 through October 31, customers, and resellers who
are part of the Plantronics Connect Partner Program, are invited to
participate in Plantronics’ “Be Free to Succeed” campaign to receive
free products and sales incentives.
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Value added resellers who focus on delivering solutions to the SMB are
invited to join Plantronics’ Connect
Partner Program - to receive tools, training, and information in
support of sales efforts.
Bundled solution from Cisco and Plantronics
Plantronics pairs up with Cisco to deliver a full-featured Cisco
SPA525G2 5-Line IP Phone coupled with a Plantronics Voyager PRO UC
Bluetooth® headset. Combining Plantronics and Cisco best-in-class audio
technology, customers experience flexible, hands-free, high-quality
audio on a variety of devices, including a smartphone, PC, or a
Bluetooth-enabled desk phone. Benefits include:
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Hands-free productivity with professional audio anywhere you work
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A five-line IP phone with color display, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth for an
enhanced user experience
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Only one headset required for three types of calls
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New Smart SensorTM technology that knows when the headset is being worn
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“On the road” productivity with noise cancellation and a computer soft
phone via the included USB adapter
Briefing and Training Events
Plantronics holds joint events across the country with partners such as
Cisco, where resellers and SMB IT professionals can learn and network
together. Interested parties may sign-up to receive email notification
of upcoming seminars and events via Plantronics.com/SMB.
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Upcoming: Plantronics Webinar hosted by Spiceworks. September 27, 2011
at 10:00 a.m. CT. This webinar will provide SMBs with insights
relating to real-world UC usage in the SMB space.
About Plantronics - Simply Smarter CommunicationsTM
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 (800) 544-4660.
Plantronics, Simply Smarter Communications, Smart Sensor and Voyager are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Plantronics, Inc. The Bluetooth
trademark is owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of the mark by
Plantronics, Inc. is under license. All other trademarks are the
property of the respective owners.
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