Plantronics Announces Worlds First VOIP-optimised Bluetooth Headset Solution
Multipoint Technology, Easy Install, Ultimate Headset Solution for VOIP Mobile Professionals
Stockholm, Sweden. — May 17, 2006 — Plantronics, Inc. (NYSE:PLT) today introduced the Plantronics Voyager™ 510-USB, the worlds first Bluetooth® headset solution optimized for VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol), that provides seamless switching between PC-based softphones and mobile phone calls.
The Voyager 510-USB features a unique plug-and-play USB Bluetooth voice adapter allowing the headset to be used with a PC without installing any Bluetooth software- simplifying setup considerably. Additionally, the Voyager headset has multipoint technology allowing the headset to be shared between a mobile phone and PC so a call can be taken from either at the touch of a button.
“As VoIP communication becomes increasingly relevant in today’s work environment, where professionals conduct business in the car, at coffee houses and airports across the world, there is strong demand for greater setup and device simplification,“ said Will Stofega, research manager, IDC. “The Voyager 510-USB makes VoIP intuitive. In doing so, enterprises benefit from reduced IT support and maintenance costs and professionals benefit from a reliable, easy to use wireless headset for their softphones and mobile phones.”
“As communication needs become increasingly mobile, compatibility and flexibility across diverse networks and devices becomes critical,” said Philip Vanhoutte, EMEA Managing Director at Plantronics. “The Voyager 510-USB reflects Plantronics’ long-standing commitment to developing innovative VoIP products that embody great style, sound and simplicity.”
Universal VoIP Compatibility
The Plantronics Voyager 510-USB is the first Bluetooth headset that can be used day to day with enterprise class softphones, as well as your mobile phone. PerSonoCall® software provides integration with popular enterprise softphones from Avaya, Cisco, Skype and many others- adding call notification and remote call answering via the headsets. The Voyager 510-USB is also compatible with many popular Instant Messaging applications including AOL, MSN and Yahoo!.
An extension of Plantronics’ VoIP product portfolio, the Voyager 510-USB includes the award-winning Voyager 510¹ headset and Plantronics’ PerSonoCall® software to provide electronic answer-end control with major VoIP softphones. The system also comes with a convenient desktop charging stand & USB charger. The Voyager 510 headset features include:
- Noise-canceling microphone and WindSmart® technology, perfect for noisy WiFi hotspots such as cafes and airports.
- Multi-Point technology for seamless sharing between mobile phone and PC/laptop
- No requirement to install Bluetooth on PC – just a plug-and-play USB Bluetooth Voice adapter
- PerSonoCall software for integration with many popular Softphone applications.
- Travel Optimised- Foldable, light weight headset and USB travel charger included.
- Up to 6 hours talk time and up to 100 hours standby time
- Freedom to roam up to 10meters from your from voice-enabled Bluetooth PC or mobile phone.
Global VoIP adoption is growing rapidly as businesses aim to realize substantial cost savings and value-added services. Aberdeen Group Research estimates that the average Fortune 500 company spends $116 million on telecommunications services each year.
Pricing and Availability
The Plantronics Voyager 510-USB has a manufacturer suggested retail price of €129 (ex VAT) and is available today through Plantronics’ authorized resellers and www.plantronics.com. The product will also be available in major retail stores later this summer.
About Plantronics
In 1969, a Plantronics headset carried the historic first words from the moon: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Since then, Plantronics has become the headset of choice for mission-critical applications such as air traffic control, 911 dispatch, and the New York Stock Exchange. Today, this history of Sound Innovation™ is the basis for every product we build for the office, contact center, personal mobile, entertainment and residential markets. The Plantronics family of brands includes Plantronics, Altec Lansing, Clarity, and Volume Logic. For more information, go to www.plantronics.com or call (800) 544-4660.
Altec Lansing, Clarity, PerSonoCall, Plantronics, Plantronics Voyager, Sound Innovation, Volume Logic, and WindSmart are trademarks or registered trademarks of Plantronics, Inc. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Plantronics, Inc. is under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
[1] Recent testing of the new Voyager 510 headset by the National Analysis Center, a leading independent testing lab for the wireless phone industry, found that “the Plantronics Voyager 510 Bluetooth headset supports an innovative boom microphone design to greatly minimizes the effects of wind noise. A high level of customer satisfaction should be realized due to the exceptional audio quality along with the ability to use the headset in outdoor windy conditions.” For its superior wind noise performance, the National Analysis Center awarded Voyager 510 with its (YEAR) “Innovation” award.
