The choice is now yours - Poly offers 2X more Microsoft Teams certified headsets and personal speakerphones than the next leading provider
SINGAPORE- Media OutReach - July28, 2020 - Plantronics,Inc. ("Poly" -- formerly Plantronics andPolycom) (NYSE: PLT), a global communications company that powers meaningfulhuman connection and collaboration, today announced that Poly now hasthe largest portfolio of Microsoft Teams certified headsets available, offering greater flexibilityand choice with more than twenty headsets and personal speakerphones certifiedfor Teams. This solidifies Poly as having the most comprehensive end-to-end suite ofTeams certified headsets, video devices, phones and speakerphones available.
Poly has sold nearly 17 million Microsoft compatible devices over thelast three years. Our latest portfolio of certified devices with the dedicatedpurple Teams button includes the Voyager 4200 Office Series and Voyager 5200Office Series headsets, Calisto 3200 and 5300 speakerphones, Blackwire 3300 Series, and the recentlyannounced Blackwire 8225 headsets. The dedicated Teams button allows you toinstantly invoke your Teams meeting as well as receive alerts and notificationsso you never miss a beat.
"We understand that everyworker - from executives to the entry-level -- may have their own preferredworkstyle. Instead of a one-size-fits-all solution, organizations should caterto each individual, aligning their tools and endpoints with the differentworkstyles to enhance productivity and efficiency," said Pierre-JeanChâlon, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific, Poly. "That is why we arecommitted to providing a wide range of high-quality solutions that seamlesslyintegrate with Microsoft Teams, providing the flexibility and choice to meetthe needs of any worker."
With the significantincrease in home working here to stay, our need to collaborate at a distance willremain essential. As such, Microsoft Teams usage continues to skyrocket,having gone from 32 million users in early March 2020[1] to 75 million users by April 2020[2], creating an even greater need forTeams integrated devices.
"As distance and remoteworking continues for many organizations, the need for a wide variety of UCCintegrated devices, including Microsoft Teams, will remain a top priority,"said Alaa Sayed, industry director, Frost and Sullivan. "No other vendor comesclose to Poly's deep portfolio of Teams certified devices for home, office, andeverywhere in between. Poly's ability to offer simple, flexible and reliablecommunications endpoints is just one of the reasons Poly continues to be a leadingprovider of global enterprise headsets."
Poly's portfolio offers Teamscertified devices ranging from wireless DECT™ headset systems like Savi 8200 Office and UC Series, to premium Bluetooth® headsetsthat connect to PCs andmobiles like the Voyager family, to portable USB speakerphones like Calisto 5300.All certified products have been rigorously tested and Microsoft certified toensure the best audio and user experience and have been thoughtfully designedto work flexibly and seamlessly with Microsoft Teams -- creating a one-stop shopfor your organization's collaboration device needs whether you're a MicrosoftTeams aficionado or just starting your journey to leverage Microsoft Teams.
For a full list of PolyMicrosoft Teams certified devices now available for order and shipping, please visit here for more information.
[1] "Microsoft announces new Teams features as usageskyrockets nearly 40 percent in a week" (The Verge, March 2020)
[2] "Microsoft Teams now has 75 million daily activeusers" ( Business Insider, April 2020).
About Poly
Plantronics,Inc. ("Poly" -- formerly Plantronics and Polycom) (NYSE: PLT) is a globalcommunications 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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