Logitech for Business Webcams Optimized for Microsoft Office
Communicator
FREMONT, Calif., May 19, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- To meet the growing demand for video conferencing in the evolving
workspace, Logitech for Business (SIX:LOGN) (NASDAQ:LOGI) announced four
Logitech for Business webcams are now available as Optimized for
Microsoft Office Communicator products. Available for large and medium
businesses, Logitech for Business webcams enhance the promise of unified
communications by making video conferencing an effective strategy for
improving business performance and reducing costs, as well as helping to
reduce environmental impact and telephony and conferencing expenses.
For small and large businesses operating in a global economy, unified
communications puts many of an organization's communication channels -
phone, fax, e-mail, instant messaging and video conferencing - on a
single platform. Logitech for Business offers a full line of
ready-for-business webcams - for at-the-desk and mobile professionals -
with best-in-class technologies and plug-and-play convenience. Available
Logitech webcams include Logitech(R) QuickCam(R) Pro 9000 for Business,
Logitech(R) QuickCam(R) Communicate MP for Business, Logitech(R) QuickCam(R) Pro
for Notebooks for Business, and Logitech(R) QuickCam(R) 3000 for Business.
"With more businesses looking for ways to compete in an uncertain
economy, unified communications offers a clear way for businesses to cut
costs and foster global synergies," said Huib Ponssen, Logitech's
director of product marketing for business products. "Now, adding a
Logitech webcam to your Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 setup - and
leveraging the power of video calling - not only can help conserve
travel, it's an effective strategy for getting co-workers, teams, even
whole departments, working more collaboratively."
"Logitech for Business products available as Optimized for Office
Communicator offer our customers a rich and integrated communications
experience through high-quality webcams," said Eric Swift, senior
director, Unified Communications Group at Microsoft Corp. "Working with
Microsoft, Logitech is able to provide Office Communicator 2007 users
with new levels of business value as they increase the effectiveness of
their individual or group communications and collaboration."
For smart businesses seeking to stay competitive during the global
recession, as well as mitigate uncertain travel expenses, Logitech for
Business webcams make it easier for colleagues and clients to
collaborate - worldwide. Instead of traveling for in-person meetings,
with one click Office Communicator 2007 launches a video call or
conference. With Office Communicator 2007, you can easily schedule
meetings, quickly determine availability and accommodate multiparty
conferences - even up to 200 people at one time.
To make it easy for you to see and hear your clients and colleagues in
lifelike detail, Logitech for Business webcams feature a wide-angle
lens, Carl Zeiss(R) optics, premium autofocus and an integrated mic.
Designed for at-the-desk and on-the-road working styles, Logitech for
Business webcams include a desktop stand and a universal-laptop monitor
clip. Logitech for Business webcams available as Optimized for Microsoft
Office Communicator products are UVC compliant, which means that you can
conveniently plug the webcam into the computer and set up a video
conference right away.
Pricing and Availability
Logitech for Business webcams available as Optimized for Microsoft
Office Communicator include Logitech(R) QuickCam(R) Pro 9000 for Business,
Logitech(R) QuickCam(R) Communicate MP for Business, Logitech(R) QuickCam(R) Pro
for Notebooks for Business, and Logitech(R) QuickCam(R) 3000 for Business.
For more information, please go to www.logitech.com/business.
About Logitech
Logitech is a world leader in personal peripherals, driving innovation
in PC navigation, Internet communications, digital music,
home-entertainment control, gaming and wireless devices. 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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