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GN Netcom Selected for Gold Membership in Avaya DevConnect Program Network of companies creates innovative, IP-enabled Unified Communications applications that extend the value of multivendor networks
Nashua, NH – January 20, 2010 - GN Netcom, a global manufacturer of innovative headset solutions marketed under the Jabra brand, today announced it has been selected by Avaya Inc., a leading global provider of business communications applications, systems and services, for membership in the Avaya DevConnect program. GN Netcom develops a wide range of wireless and corded audio end point solutions that are compatible with Avaya Unified Communications deskphones and software. As a result, companies can experience the full benefits of Unified Communication anytime, anywhere through easy to install, simple to use headsets and handsets that improve worker productivity and provide enhanced ergonomic comfort. The Avaya DevConnect program promotes the development, compliance-testing and co-marketing of innovative third-party products that are compatible with standards-based Avaya solutions. Member organizations have expertise in a broad range of technologies – including IP telephony, contact centers and mobility applications – helping companies extend the value of multivendor networks and transform voice into an intelligent business application that delivers true value to the bottom line. “Membership in Avaya’s developer community will allow GN Netcom to develop deeper integration with Avaya platforms which will lead to an enhanced user experience,” said Chris Briglin, vice president of Strategic Alliances at GN Netcom. “Building on Avaya resources and GN Netcom’s innovative product development, customers in offices, contact centers and on the road will have a broader portfolio of compliance-tested solutions designed to meet their individual needs and budget requirements. GN Netcom is dedicated to enhancing the user experience by developing unique audio end points that allow customers to appreciate the full collaborative value of Unified Communication; regardless of where they work or how they connect to the network.”
The Avaya DevConnect program currently includes thousands of software and hardware developer companies, integrators, service providers and customers. Members have created a broad array of innovative solutions tested for Avaya compliance, including natural language speech recognition applications, wireless services, specialized computer telephony integration and reporting capabilities, and applications tailored for specific vertical industries. Through the DevConnect program, Avaya provides a number of tools and capabilities to member companies. One example is Avaya AuraTM Application Enablement Services (AES)—a set of application programming interfaces, protocols and Web services that makes it easier for developers to create Avaya-compatible networks, devices and applications. “Development partners like GN Netcom are helping Avaya dramatically expand the options available to its customers,” said Eric Rossman, vice president, developer relations and technical alliances, Avaya. “We’re able to provide the tools businesses need to change the way they work and to establish a true competitive advantage in the marketplace. They are able to use unified communications applications to make critical information readily available to both employees and customers, regardless of where they are or how they choose to communicate.” As a member of the DevConnect program, companies have access to a wide range of support from Avaya, including technical resources and training. There are three levels of membership – Registered, Gold and Platinum – each entailing progressive levels of marketing and sales involvement. Free Registered membership is available to anyone interested in designing Avaya-compatible solutions. Gold-level members and Platinum members must meet rigorous Avaya criteria for customer satisfaction, product support, business operations, marketing and sales. GN Netcom is a Gold member of the Avaya DevConnect program. Membership information and a listing of solutions developed and tested under the DevConnect program are available at www.avaya.com/devconnect.
About Avaya
Avaya is a global leader in enterprise communications systems. The company provides unified communications, contact centers, and related services directly and through its channel partners to leading businesses and organizations around the world. Enterprises of all sizes depend on Avaya for state-of-the-art communications that improve efficiency, collaboration, customer service and competitiveness. For more information please visit www.avaya.com. For more information on the Avaya DevConnect program, visit www.avaya.com/devconnect.
About GN Netcom
Through its Jabra brand, GN Netcom is a world leader in innovative headset solutions. With sales offices around the world, GN Netcom develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of wireless headsets and speakerphones for mobile users and both wireless and corded headsets for contact center and office-based users. GN Netcom’s business activities also include its original equipment manufacturing (OEM) business. GN Netcom is a subsidiary of GN Store Nord A/S. For more information please visit www.jabra.com

Plantronics Voyager PRO Wins Prestigious iF Product Design Award 2010 Voyager PRO Design Lauded for Blending All Day Wearing Comfort and Superior Audio Quality
Santa Cruz, Calif.-January 7, 2010 - Plantronics, Inc. (NYSE: PLT) today announced that the Plantronics Voyager PRO Bluetooth headset won the prestigious international Forum (iF) product design award 2010 in the Telecommunications category. For 56 years, the iF product design award has served as an internationally recognized trademark for outstanding design. Across the globe, the iF brand, with offices in Hanover, Munich, Taipei, Seoul and Curitiba/Paraná, is an established symbol for exceptional design achievement. There were nearly 2,500 entries from 39 different nations for this year’s award. “Plantronics designed Voyager PRO for today’s mobile professionals who value performance and comfort above all else,” said Darrin Caddes, vice president of Corporate Design at Plantronics. “We designed the Voyager PRO to be perfectly balanced so that it is seemingly weightless yet very stable when worn and also extremely discreet as most of the physical volume of the product is concealed behind the ear. Combined with the industry’s best audio technology and extended battery life, Voyager PRO breaks new ground in what users should expect from a headset.” The iF award is the latest accolade bestowed on the Plantronics Voyager PRO headset since it was introduced last year. Voyager PRO won coveted Editors’ Choice awards from CNET and PC Magazine, and was named a CES Innovations Design and Engineering Award Honoree in the Wireless Handsets Accessories category. Engineered for Sound Quality. The Plantronics Voyager PRO provides the industry’s most advanced noise-canceling and wind noise reduction technology. The headset features a unique dual-microphone boom and AudioIQ2, next generation digital signal processing (DSP) technology, to precisely capture the user’s voice and simultaneously cancel background noise. It features three layers of WindSmart technology to minimize wind noise and delivers rich, natural inbound audio so you can hear and be heard clearly. The Plantronics Voyager PRO endured an extraordinary 24 rounds of human factors testing to perfect the design for all-day wearing comfort and stability. The Voyager PRO ear tip is made of soft silicone for an optimal fit and features a “sound channel” that helps distribute audio evenly to the ear. Ideal for mobile professionals, the Plantronics Voyager PRO is extremely comfortable and the battery provides up to six hours of talk time before having to recharge.
About the iF Design Awards
Since the introduction of the iF product design award in 1953, iF design awards have developed into prestigious trademarks for outstanding achievements in the field of design. Enterprises and design studios use the award to make their customers and additional target groups aware of the potentially decisive difference in product and service quality expressed by this distinction.

Plantronics Wins Prestigious Best of CES Innovations 2010 Design and Engineering Award Plantronics Savi Office Recognized for Unifying Voice Communications and Multimedia with Brilliant Audio Quality and One-Touch Simplicity
New York, New York – November 10, 2009 – Plantronics, Inc (NYSE: PLT), the world leader in communication headsets for over 48 years, today announced that the Savi Office Wireless Headset System has been named a Best of International CES Innovations 2010 Design and Engineering Awards Winner in the Headphones category. Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by an esteemed panel of independent industrial designers, engineers and members of the media to honor outstanding design and engineering in cutting-edge products across 36 product categories. Unified Communications Made Simple Plantronics Savi Office is a multi-function wireless headset system for Unified Communications that enables calling from both desk phones and computer softphones (VoIP). Savi Office supports softphone applications from leading providers, including Avaya, Cisco, IBM, and Microsoft, and other popular services, such as Google Talk and Skype with high-end wideband audio In addition to basic call switching, Savi Office delivers advanced call control that enables the audio from the desk phone and the computer to be put on hold, muted or mixed together for easy conferencing. The system supports leading multimedia players so users can also listen to music and videos without missing a call. Savi Office uses the DECT 6.0 voice-dedicated frequency, providing users 350-feet of range from the base. Savi Office features adaptive power, meaning the headset uses less battery power when it is closer to the base system. “Nearly 50 years of design and engineering innovations have gone into creating Savi Office,” said Elizabeth Bastiaanse Hamren, vice president of Product Marketing at Plantronics. “The CES Innovations Award further establishes that the distinctions between consumer and enterprise products are becoming increasingly blurred. Today’s workers demand business-class audio quality and reliability combined with the ease-of-use and styling of consumer devices.”
CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards
The prestigious Innovations Design and Engineering Awards have been recognizing achievements in product design and engineering since 1976. They are sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA);, the producer of the International CES, the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow, and endorsed by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), the voice of industrial design, committed to advancing the profession through education, information, community and advocacy. Plantronics Savi Office will be displayed at the 2010 International CES, which runs January 7-10, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Innovations Design and Engineering Showcase will feature honorees by product category in the Grand Lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center and will also be featured at CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES on Tuesday, January 5. The Innovations entries are judged based on the following criteria: Engineering qualities, based on technical specs and materials used Aesthetic and design qualities, using photos provided The product’s intended use/function and user value Unique/novel features that consumers would find attractive How the design and innovation of the product compares to other products in the marketplace Products chosen as an Innovations honoree reflect innovative design and engineering of the entries. Examples may include the first time various technologies are combined in a single product or dramatic enhancements to previous product designs.