SANTA CRUZ, Calif.,
May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/
-- Plantronics, Inc. ("Poly" – formerly Plantronics and
Polycom) (NYSE: PLT), a global communications company that powers
meaningful human connection and collaboration, today unveiled the
latest addition to their legendary Blackwire line, Blackwire 8225,
a premium corded plug-and-play USB headset. Blackwire 8225 combines
advanced audio features to significantly reduce distracting
background noise, further enabling today's need to work from
anywhere.
The Blackwire 8225 is easy for IT to deploy and manage
and is designed to drastically reduce the noise and
distraction that comes with every style of workplace – from the
home office to the traditional office. Three settings of advanced
hybrid active noise canceling (ANC) technology allow users to
adjust, to fit their work environment, and seamlessly tune out
distracting household noises such as vacuum cleaners, or workplace
chatter from colleagues. A noise-canceling microphone enhanced with
Poly Acoustic Fence technology ensures users sound crisp and clear
from wherever they work by automatically reducing distracting
background noise, like nearby talkers or dogs barking, so that the
only sound heard on the other end of the line is clear, premium
audio of the speaker talking.
"A consistent complaint we hear from our customers across
various workspaces is the challenge of dealing with noise and
distractions that can make you less productive," said Roger Ogborne, global solutions marketing at
Poly. "The new Blackwire 8225 joins our extensive suite of
headsets, designed for everyday wear, with the latest acoustic
innovation so IT leads and end-users can feel confident in their
experience, no matter where they are."
For IT managers looking to outfit their workforce with the right
devices to drastically reduce distractions and noise, the Blackwire
8225 Series is an easy to use, plug-and-play solution. Along with
its intuitive, stylish design, the Blackwire 8225 delivers
exceptional enterprise grade audio performance – even in the
noisiest environments. To oversee and improve workforce fleet
deployment, IT teams can remotely manage the Blackwire 8225 with
Plantronics Manager Pro, a software as a service solution sold
separately.
For Microsoft Teams users, Blackwire 8225 offers a Microsoft
Teams version to support an easy collaboration and communication
experience. A dedicated Teams button provides instant access to the
Teams desktop application for a seamless call, meeting, or
collaboration opportunity.
"Today, more than ever before, workers are desperately in need
of tools that allow them to concentrate during calls and meetings,
block-out background noise, and enable one's ability to work and
communicate, effectively," said Alaa
Saayed, information and communications technology industry
director and fellow, Frost and Sullivan. "Poly's Blackwire 8225
uses Acoustic Fence technology to shield any sounds besides the
speaker's voice, and its hybrid active noise cancellation
technology provides the user with a much more advanced noise
blocking experience, leaving both the end-user and the far-end with
a premium audio experience."
For more information on Blackwire 8225 and the Blackwire headset
portfolio, please visit: poly.com/Blackwire-8225
About Poly
Plantronics, Inc. ("Poly" – formerly Plantronics and Polycom)
(NYSE: PLT) is a global communications company that powers
meaningful human connection and collaboration. Poly combines
legendary audio expertise and powerful video and conferencing
capabilities to overcome the distractions, complexity and distance
that make communication in and out of the workplace challenging.
Poly believes in solutions that make life easier when they work
together and with our partners' services. Our headsets, software,
desk phones, audio and video conferencing, analytics and services
are used worldwide and are a leading choice for every kind of
workspace. For more information visit www.Poly.com.
Poly, the propeller design, and the Poly logo are trademarks of
Plantronics, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
Media Contact:
Shannon
Shamoon
PR Manager
+1 (831) 201-9142
Shannon.Shamoon@poly.com
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