GN Netcom's IP Telephony Solutions Allow Users to Enjoy the Wide Bandwidth
Provided by IP Networks, Delivering Natural, Intelligible Communications
NASHUA, N.H., March 15 /PRNewswire/ -- GN Netcom, the leading provider of
innovative wireless and corded headsets, today announces the addition of two
new headset models and an adapter to its IP telephony product portfolio,
making GN Netcom's commercial grade IP telephony offerings the most
comprehensive in the industry with a full breadth of offerings covering every
user need.
Use of IP telephony is growing at a considerable rate as an increasing
number of enterprises realize the viability and cost-savings of the
technology. As this trend evolves, so does the demand for IP compatible
products that allow them to migrate to IP-based communications. According to
Gartner, over two-thirds of Fortune 2000 companies will have deployed VoIP by
the end of 2005, and Synergy Research Group predicts that 90 percent of all
business telephony will be IP based by 2009. GN Netcom's IP telephony headset
portfolio allows users to get the most out of IP applications by using the
complete bandwidth that IP networks operate on, giving a more natural,
intelligible sound quality.
"As telephony continues to evolve, it makes good business sense for
enterprises to purchase solutions that can transition with them when they
eventually adopt new technology. GN Netcom is the only headset provider to
offer converged products compatible with both IP and traditional telephony,
providing critical future-proof investments. Our portfolio of IP compatible
products responds to the need for businesses to seamlessly stay ahead of the
curve in keeping office professionals hands-free between all communications
platforms," said David Wood, senior vice president and general manager for GN
Netcom's North American operations.
The IP compatible products launched today at the Spring 2006 VON
Conference & Expo include a USB Hi-Fi stereo version of the award-winning GN
2100 series of corded headsets, a USB wideband version of the GN 2000 series
developed especially for contact center and office professionals using IP
telephony (Internet-based calling), and the GN 8110 mod adapter for extending
IP compatibility to GN Netcom's non-USB wireless products.
These innovative headsets and multi-functional adapter round out GN
Netcom's IP telephony product portfolio, consisting of converged products
compatible with both IP and traditional telephony, USB-dedicated IP solutions,
as well as an array of adapters for extending IP telephony compatibility to GN
Netcom's non-USB corded and wireless products.
Converged Traditional / IP Telephony Solutions
* GN 9350 Wireless Office Headset for Traditional and IP Telephony
The GN 9350 is the industry's first wireless office headset to offer
full convergence between traditional and IP telephony, true wideband
audio performance (6.8 kHz wideband sound in IP mode) and incorporate
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology, ensuring superior sound
quality. It operates on the 1.9 GHz frequency, making it Wi-Fi
friendly, and provides a user selectable range of up to 300 feet. The
GN 9350 also offers the option for around-the-clock talk time with a
hot-swappable interchangeable battery, a noise-canceling microphone and
digital security encryption, providing clarity and security for users
to take calls from virtually anywhere in the office. The GN 9350 will
be available in Q2 2006 across North America with a MSRP of $349 USD.
* GN 4800 Stereo Office Headset Solutions for Traditional and IP Telephony
With the GN 4800 stereo office headset solutions (both Hi-Fi and
Wideband) users can listen to streaming music and answer calls without
having to switch headsets. It enables users to block out unwanted
workplace noise and create their own personal work environments. The GN
4800 Hi-Fi provides full hi-fi stereo quality (80-15,000 Hz), plus a
special noise-canceling microphone that filters out unwanted background
noise for crystal clear communications. The GN 4800 Wideband gives
users true wideband stereo quality listening (100-8,000 Hz), and
features an industry-first flexible SoundTube boom arm that is
adjustable, bendable and pivotal, providing maximum comfort. The GN
4800 headsets are now available across North America with a MSRP of
$189 USD for the GN 4800 Hi-Fi and $149 USD for the GN 4800 Wideband.
IP Solutions
* GN 9330 USB Wireless Office Headset for IP Telephony
The GN 9330 USB is the industry's first wireless office headset to
offer 6.8 kHz wideband USB audio quality for natural, clear
conversations. It provides simple plug-and-play installation, two
different wearing styles and connects effortlessly and quickly to a
user's computer. The GN 9330 USB operates on the 1.9 GHz frequency,
making it Wi-Fi friendly, and provides users with up to 300 feet of
roaming range and six hours of talk time. It also incorporates
noise-canceling microphone technology and digital security encryption
for clear and secure communications. The GN 9330 USB will be available
in Q2 2006 across North America with a MSRP of $249 USD.
* GN 2100 USB Hi-Fi Stereo Headset
The GN 2100 USB is perfect for professional users who want to make and
receive telephone calls via their PC. The headset's stereo quality
sound (80-15,000 Hz) also makes it suitable for use with PC audio
applications, such as music and multimedia, in between calls. The
headset offers a flexible noise-canceling microphone boom and in-line
volume and microphone mute controls that are easily operated via the
integral USB adapter. Set-up of the GN 2100 USB has been made simple
with its "plug-and-play" capability. The GN 2100 USB comes in the
popular over-the-head wearing style and is compatible with all popular
Broadband applications, including PC / Macintosh and Microsoft
Windows(R). The GN 2100 USB is now available across North America with
a MSRP of $169 USD.
* GN 2000 USB Wideband Stereo Headset
The GN 2000 USB is a cost-effective wideband stereo headset, ideal for
companies already using softphone technology. Providing a frequency
bandwidth of 150-6,800 Hz, the GN 2000 USB enables users to benefit
from the optimal speech quality provided by IP technologies, avoiding
troublesome repetition due to unclear conversations. The GN 2000 USB
headset includes the first-ever flexible SoundTube and also provides
convenient in-line volume and mute controls for easy audio adjustment.
The GN 2000 USB is now available across North America with a MSRP of
$129 USD.
Adapters
* GN 8110 mod Digital Audio Adapter for GN Netcom Wireless Headsets
The GN 8110 mod adapter enables users to extend their previous
investment in GN Netcom's wireless headsets when transitioning to IP
communications. The GN 8110 mod provides a simple connection from the
base of GN Netcom's wireless products to the PC, and is compatible with
the GN 9120 wireless office headset and the GN 6210 dual-use
Bluetooth(R) headset solution, capable of seamless communication
between a desk phone and Bluetooth mobile phone. The GN 8110 mod is now
available across North America with a MSRP of $75 USD.
* GN 8110 USB XP Digital Audio Adapter for GN Netcom Corded Headsets
The GN 8110 USB XP is a professional-quality, direct-to-digital headset
adapter that extends any GN Netcom corded headset into IP telephony
applications. It connects directly to the PC's USB port with simple
plug-and-play installation and is certified for use on Windows(R) OS
and compatible with all USB-capable computers. The GN 8110 USB XP is
available across North America with a MSRP of $89 USD.
* GN 8120 Digital USB-to-Headset Adapter for GN Netcom Corded Headsets
The GN 8120 USB is a commercial-grade digital USB-to-headset adapter
that delivers superior audio quality to your VoIP softphone. DSP and
SmoothStream(TM) technologies remove impurities from the call signal
and improve the audio performance of the most demanding VoIP
applications. Compatible with any GN Netcom corded headset, it provides
convenient in-line fingertip call control buttons such as call answer /
end, call hold, speed dial, volume and mute, and has emergency calling
capability. The GN 8120 USB is available across North America with a
MSRP of $129 USD.
GN 2100 USB In Summary
* Stereo quality sound (80-15,000 Hz) for use with PC audio applications
* Noise-canceling microphone and flexible microphone boom
* Simple plug-and-play installation
* In-line volume and mute controls
* Popular over-the-head wearing style
* PeakStop(TM) technology for hearing protection
* MSRP: $169
GN 2000 USB In Summary
* Stereo quality sound with full wideband audio performance (150-6,800 Hz)
* Robust, comfortable, durable design
* Flexible, replaceable SoundTube boom arm
* Simple plug-and-play installation
* In-line volume and mute controls
* PeakStop(TM) technology for hearing protection
* MSRP: $129
GN 8110 mod In Summary
* Extends investments in GN Netcom's wireless headsets for IP
compatibility
* Provides a simple, seamless connection from the base of GN Netcom's
wireless products to the PC via USB port
* Easy plug & play solution with no software to install
* Compatible with the GN 9120 wireless office headset and the GN 6210
dual-use Bluetooth(R) headset
* MSRP: $75
About GN Netcom
GN Netcom is the leading provider of innovative wireless and corded
headsets. Its award-winning portfolio includes many industry firsts, such as
the first wireless office headset, the first Bluetooth(R) headset, and the
first wireless multi-use headset for both conventional and IP telephony.
Designed for professionals in offices and contact centers, its stylish
products provide increased efficiency and mobility, as well as enhanced
personal comfort. GN Netcom is a division of GN Store Nord, the world's
largest manufacturer of headsets for offices, contact centers, and mobile
phones. GN Store Nord is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. For further
company information please visit http://www.gnnetcom.com.
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