Four new products help users ensure they can hear and be heard regardless of workplace environment or location
Sydney, Australia March 19, 2015 -- Plantronics (NYSE: PLT) today announced four new Unified Communication (UC) products that provide exceptional audio quality and noise management that cuts through the noise to help users effectively collaborate and communicate regardless of workplace or location. With the introduction of Blackwire 725, Voyager Edge UC, Calisto 610 and Clarity 340, users have new tools that allow them to hear clearly as well as be heard clearly by participants on the other side of the call.
The office of today’s worker has changed with them becoming more mobile. This shift in work environment is positive in promoting collaboration and work/life balance, however it comes with inherent problems. With increased workplace density brings increased workplace noise that can become an ongoing distraction to a worker that can affect performance. This rings true for the remote worker as well, who must contend with ambient noise in public spaces, which is largely out of the worker’s control. These issues make noise cancelling technology more relevant than ever.
“BYOD is not a fad, it is a positive, endemic change; it is here to stay and we are experiencing it across multiple points in our daily lives. Work is now very much about what you do, not where you are and to remain productive no matter the environment or device at hand, we need to introduce products that tame this communications chaos by offering additional flexibility, superior quality and a seamless user experience” said Graeme Gherbaz, Managing Director, ANZ at Plantronics.
“Office noise is something we deal with on a daily basis, especially in companies that promote collaboration and an open working culture. The Plantronics range of products cater to those who want to stay efficient irrespective of their surroundings. These four products will empower users with a robust experience and provide them with a high quality communication at all times”, said Susan Hansen - VP, Sales & Marketing, APME at Plantronics.
The following are the new UC solutions from Plantronics that manage workplace noise:
Blackwire 725:
The company’s first UC product with Active Noise Canceling technology (ANC), provides a corded UC option at a very affordable price for open office workers who need to hear and be heard and want to reduce ambient noise to focus on calls, block out sound to concentrate on a specific work task or listen to music while working.
Voyager Edge UC:
New wearing style for mobile UC users who need to be heard and want to use all their Bluetooth communications devices together with a single, “pro-fashionable” headset that features exceptional audio quality with a triple microphone solution that provides outstanding noise cancellation in the most demanding environments; includes a portable charging case.
Calisto 610:
Corded UC speakerphone that provides users the ability to easily create on-the-go conferences calls for small groups of people who need to hear remote participants with high-quality, omni-directional audio, in an easy-to-carry form factor that integrates easily with a softphone of their choice, all at a price of a basic speakerphone; includes carrying case
Clarity 340:
Designed for knowledge workers who face vision, hearing, or dexterity challenges. Clarity 340 provides amplified sound, an easy-to-read screen, large buttons for dialing, and crisp audio— ensuring every message is heard loud and clear; includes desktop stand
Pricing and Availability
The Voyager Edge UC, Blackwire 725, Calisto 610 and Clarity 340 are immediately available. SRP for Voyager Edge UC is $255 AUD, Blackwire 725 is $235 AUD, Calisto 610 is $129 AUD and Clarity 340 is $195 AUD.
Additional Product Information
Voyager Edge UC: http://www.plantronics.com/au/product/voyager-edge-uc
Blackwire 725: http://www.plantronics.com/au/product/blackwire-725
Clarity 340: http://www.plantronics.com/au/product/clarity-340
Calisto 610: http://www.plantronics.com/au/product/calisto-600
About Plantronics
Plantronics is a global leader in audio communications for businesses and consumers. We have pioneered new trends in audio technology, creating innovative products that allow people to simply communicate. From unified communication to Bluetooth® headsets to gaming solutions, we deliver uncompromising quality, an ideal experience, and extraordinary service. Plantronics is used by every company in the Fortune 100™, as well a air traffic control and various mission-critical applications for those on the frontline. For more information, please visit www.plantronics.com.au.
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