Logitech Improves Unified Communications Experience with New
Webcams and Headsets Optimized for Microsoft Lync
FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Today Logitech (SIX:LOGN) (NASDAQ:LOGI) introduced a variety of unified
communications (UC) solutions to help businesses make the most out of
their UC investments. With new Logitech for Business HD
webcams and headsets optimized for Microsoft®
Lync™ 2010, along with a portfolio of enterprise video conferencing
products from its LifeSize division, Logitech is offering a broad range
of video communications solutions to businesses — from an employee's
desktop to the conference room.
Logitech B910 HD Webcam (Photo: Business Wire)
Businesses are adopting UC solutions at an increasingly faster pace,
with the installed base of fully integrated UC solutions predicted to
grow from 2.1 million users in 2009 to 50 million users by 2015,
according to a February 2010 Frost & Sullivan report, "World Unified
Communications Markets." UC enables multiple communication channels to
be integrated in the enterprise from Voice over IP, presence, email,
video conferencing to instant messaging. As a Microsoft Certified Gold
Partner, Logitech aims to meet this growing need by rolling out UC
solutions, including webcams and headsets that are optimized for Lync —
the next generation of Microsoft Corp.'s UC software.
As businesses refresh their communications infrastructure and implement
UC to improve cost savings and productivity, there's a rising need for
Logitech's UC solutions, which make it possible for business users to
see and hear their clients, partners and co-workers with a high-quality
experience. Logitech has more than 15 years of experience developing
market-leading webcams, with partnerships such as Carl Zeiss that
deliver an unmatched level of quality. Working with Microsoft builds on
that offering with products specifically designed to improve the user UC
experience by delivering improved clarity and conversation quality. The
latest addition to the lineup is the Logitech® B910 HD Webcam, which
offers 720p HD video conferencing and stereo audio for business users on
their PC.
For IT managers who want a high performance headset optimized for Lync,
Logitech plans to introduce optimized corded and wireless headsets as
part of its growing UC product portfolio early next year.
"Logitech's suite of UC devices optimized for Lync provides users with a
quality communications experience making it easier for people to connect
and collaborate, anytime, anywhere," said Ashima Singhal, group product
manager, Microsoft Lync.
"Part of our effort to bring seamless HD video communications to anyone,
anywhere, on any connected screen, includes supporting collaborative
communications in the enterprise as well as their integration into
business processes," said Eric Kintz, vice president and general manager
of Logitech's video business. "With this lineup of UC products optimized
for Lync, we're helping to bring the value of UC to life — enabling
businesses to take full advantage of their UC investments."
Pricing and Availability
The Logitech UC offerings optimized for Microsoft Lync include: The
Logitech® B910 HD Webcam, available today in the U.S. and Europe for
$99.99 (U.S.). Logitech plans to introduce Lync optimized corded and
wireless headsets in early 2011.
About Logitech
Logitech is a world leader in products that connect people to the
digital experiences they care about. Spanning multiple computing,
communication and entertainment platforms, Logitech's combined hardware
and software enable or enhance digital navigation, music and video
entertainment, gaming, social networking, audio and video communication
over the Internet, video security and home-entertainment control.
Founded in 1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed
on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market
(LOGI).
Logitech, the Logitech logo, and other Logitech marks are registered in
Switzerland and other countries. All other trademarks are the property
of their respective owners. For more information about Logitech and its
products, visit the company's Web site at www.logitech.com.
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Logitech
Amy Sezak, 510-713-5115
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Erin Santy, 415-591-8413
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Source: Logitech
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