Poly is the First Enterprise Headset Company to Offer a DECT™ Headset with Active Noise Canceling
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 19 September 2019 - Plantronics, Inc. ("Poly" -- formerlyPlantronics and Polycom) (NYSE: PLT) ,a global communications company that powers meaningful human connection andcollaboration, today announced the next generation of the company's lineup ofpopular Savi wireless headsets. The enhanced Savi Office and UC Series willoffer more wearing styles, plus features to help with working in noisy officeenvironments.
"People will always need the abilityto focus," said Tamara Lane, director of product marketing, personal solutions,of Poly. "Open offices facilitate collaboration which is great for groupproblem-solving, but we all have our moments when we need to focusindependently. The challenge is staying in the zone despite the buzz aroundyou. We've updated our Savi 8200 Office and UC Series headsets to betteraddress these needs."
Poly's expertise in enterprise-gradeheadset solutions enable maximum productivity -- whether you connect to yourdesk phone, PC, mobile device or a combination of devices -- regardless of thetype of work environment you are in. The new Savi 8200 wireless headsetmodels allow you to escape distraction with the following features:
CloseConversation Limiting and ANC
The new Savi 8200 Office and UC Series includes a unique closeconversation limiting feature. That means that everyone on the call will hearonly the person talking into the headset, without interfering background noisefrom neighboring co-workers. The Savi 8220 also includes active noise canceling(ANC) to block out office noise. These features help everyone on the call focuson the business at hand. Poly is the first enterprise headset company to offera DECT ™ headset with ANC.
OfficeMobility
Savi headsets are great for "corridorwarriors" who prefer (or need) to walk and talk while on a call. The Savi 8200family of devices enjoy a wireless office range of up to 180feet (55 meters). If users are in an unblocked line of sight from the base,that range extends up to 590 feet (180 meters), giving people the freedom toroam. The Savi 7200 Office headset has a range of up to 394 feet (120 meters),for when people really need to work while away from their desk phone. The Savi8245 adds unlimited talk-time: users can charge a second battery that comeswith the purchase while the headset is in use. If the battery starts to runlow, users can do a "hot swap" during a call without missing a beat.
DiverseWearing Styles and Multiple-Device Connectivity
With the new Savi line, businesses now have access to a variety of wearing styles to suit differentpreferences, including stereo (Savi 8220), mono (Savi 8210) or convertible(Savi 8240/8245). The Savi 7200 OfficeSeries includes a newly designed over-the-head DECT headset for traditional andIP desk phone use. The Savi 8200Office base also features multi-device connectivity and easy call merging withsupport for desk phones, mobile devices and PCs. The Savi 8200 UC Seriesincludes a DECT mini USB adapter compatible with PCs/Macs or desk phonessupporting USB audio.
DECT --Enhanced Security
These new Savi headsets continue to lead the industry in security.Poly remains the only headset manufacturer to have its entire DECT portfoliocertified for security by the DECT Forum, the international associationof the wireless home and enterprise communication industry.
RemoteManagement for IT
Adding the Plantronics Manager Pro software-as-a-service (soldseparately) to a purchase allows IT teams to track every Savi 8200 Office orSavi 8200 UC Series product to help streamline the management of headsetdeployments, including device firmware updates and policy compliance.
Pricing and Availability
For more information on styles andavailability in Singapore, please visit:
o Savi 8210/8220: Available now.
o Savi 8240/8245: Available in October2019.
- Savi 8200 UC Series :Available in November 2019.
- Savi 7200 OfficeSeries : Available in November 2019.
About Poly
Plantronics, Inc. ("Poly" -- formerlyPlantronics and Polycom) (NYSE: PLT) isa global communications company that powers meaningful human connection andcollaboration. Poly combines legendary audio expertise and powerful video andconferencing capabilities to overcome the distractions, complexity and distancethat make communication in and out of the workplace challenging. Poly believesin solutions that make life easier when they work together and with ourpartners' services. Our headsets, software, desk phones, audio and videoconferencing, analytics and services are used worldwide and are a leadingchoice for every kind of workspace. For more information visit www.Poly.com.
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