NASHUA, N.H., Feb. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Jabra,
the world's leading manufacturer of wireless audio solutions,
announced a state-of-the-art headset, Jabra Motion™, designed to
suit the rapidly growing group of mobile workers that are
multi-tasking at the office, in the car and at home using smart
phones, tablets or laptop with "presence everywhere" apps and
Unified Communication (UC) solutions.
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"We aim to help the mobile worker gain the full benefits from
their mobile devices and UC solutions. It is our experience that
one of the most important factors for users, embracing these
communication platforms and devices, is the headset which bridges
the gap between the users and the promise of efficiency and
flexibility with sound," says Mogens
Elsberg, CEO Jabra.
The intuitiveness of the Jabra Motion design features allow you
to concentrate on the job at hand; not having to give second
thought to the surroundings when picking up a call. With a
combination of motion sensors and intelligent microphones, Jabra
Motion automatically adapts to the sound environment and adjusts to
ensure the optimal and clear sound throughout a conversation,
whether in a noisy office or on the road. The headset
registers any movement instantly; when you pick up the headset -
the call is answered simultaneously; when you start walking, the
speaker volume is automatically adjusted; just as it will turn off
and takes a power nap when laid down.
"We are pleased to have Jabra onboard with the Jabra Motion for
the new Microsoft Lync 2013," says Giovanni
Mezgec, General Manager for Lync Product Marketing at
Microsoft Corp. "Jabra's long history in UC and their knowledge
about audio perfection and innovative design will add value to the
end-user experience of Lync customers."
Jabra devices enable users to derive the full audio experience
with all the flexibility- and efficiency benefits they expect from
mobile devices and UC solutions through enhanced voice
collaboration.
Jabra has had a continued collaboration with Microsoft and has
been a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner since 2007, when Jabra
launched its first optimized headset for Microsoft Office
Communicator. Today, Jabra carries a broad portfolio of UC
hands-free audio solutions - optimized and qualified for Microsoft
Lync.
For the Jabra Motion, the Jabra design team opted for the
'behind-the-ear' circular shape; mimicking the back of the ears'
semi-circle shape; a simplistic, yet aesthetic design element. The
folding boom adds "pocketability" - the ability to carry it in a
pocket without breaking the boom arm – a key feature in the new
design. The folding boom is at the same time used to take and end
calls with a simple flip of the boom arm.
The Jabra Motion 'behind the ear' Jabra design is the
8th generation of a legendary headset wearing style that
has become a Jabra trademark. Since 2000, when Jabra launched the
world's first Bluetooth® headset, the 'behind-the-ear'
design has been setting industry standards with more than 4 million
devices sold.
Jabra Motion will keep you up to speed and in touch, any time
and everywhere - it intuitively follows your every move and with
the latest Near Field Communication (NFC) technology for fast
pairing, you simply tab the headset with your NFC enabled devices
to connect.
The launch of Jabra Motion follows the recent announcement of
another new Jabra innovation - the Bluetooth® enabled
speakerphone; Jabra Speak™ 510. Together these two
devices offer a powerful package of connectivity for both personal
and group conversations, turning any space into a conference room.
With the increased mobility of the global workforce the Jabra Speak
510 was the natural next step from the award-winning Jabra
Speak™410 that won best in test in a 2011 Sound &
Design survey.
To highlight Jabra Motion's importance to the mobile worker
target audience, its launch coincides with the launch of Microsoft
Lync 2013 (February 19-21, Hotel Del
Coronado, San Diego, CA). Jabra is
excited to be a Gold Sponsor at the Lync Conference 2013. Partner
and Customer attendees may visit Jabra at Booth #7 to view
and test the full range of Lync Optimized Audio Solutions for the
mobile worker, home and corporate office and contact centers.
About Jabra
Jabra is the brand of GN
Netcom, a subsidiary of GN Store Nord A/S (GN)
- listed on NASDAQ OMX. Jabra
employs approximately 850 people worldwide and in 2011
produced an annual revenue which amounted to DKK 2,106
million. Jabra is a world leader in the development,
manufacturing, and marketing of a broad range of hands-free
communications solutions. With a reputation for innovation,
reliability, and ease of use that goes back more than two decades,
Jabra's consumer and business divisions produce
corded and wireless headsets, plus mobile and in-office
speakerphones that empower individuals and businesses
through increased freedom of movement, comfort,
and functionality.
2013 GN Netcom A/S. All rights reserved. Jabra® is a registered
trademark of GN Netcom A/S. All other trademarks included herein
are the property of their respective owners. (Design and
specifications subject to change without notice)
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