Plantronics (PLT) 49.95 $PLT
Plantronics New Professional Audio Solutions Keep Noise Distractions at Bay and Help People Focus on Work
Marketwired - Thu Feb 05, 7:03AM CST
Plantronics (NYSE: PLT) today unveiled four new UC (unified communications) audio devices designed to deliver exceptional audio quality and noise management technology to help people effectively communicate and collaborate, regardless of workplace or location. These new offerings are comprised of the Blackwire 725, the company's first UC stereo headset with Active Noise Canceling (ANC) for those people who want to stay focused in noisy office environments; the Voyager Edge UC, the latest product in the Voyager family of Bluetooth headsets aimed at workers constantly on the road; the Calisto 610, a portable speakerphone for instant anywhere conferencing, and the Clarity 340, designed for those who face vision, hearing, or dexterity challenges. Now, workers in the office and on the road have tools they can use to control outside noise that allow them to hear as well as be heard clearly.
PLT: 49.95 (+0.71)
IDT Appoints Plantronics CEO Kannappan to Board of Directors
Business Wire - Fri Jan 30, 8:00AM CST
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT(R)) (NASDAQ:IDTI) today announced that Ken Kannappan, president, CEO and board member at Plantronics, has been appointed to the company's Board of Directors, effective Jan. 27, 2015. Additionally, Kannappan has been named to the Compensation Committee and will serve as chairman of the Nominating and Governance Committee.
IDTI: 20.56 (-0.38), PLT: 49.95 (+0.71)
Bluetooth Inventor and Plantronics Wireless Expert Named Into National Inventors Hall of Fame
Marketwired - Thu Jan 29, 9:30AM CST
Plantronics (NYSE: PLT) today announced that wireless systems expert, Dr. Jaap Haartsen, has been named into the prestigious National Inventors Hall of Fame for his invention (U.S. patent #: 6,590,928) of Bluetooth® technology and the extraordinary impact it has made on our society. Bluetooth has become the global standard for short-range wireless connectivity and is embedded in the majority of today's mobile phones, PCs and consumer electronic devices worldwide. According to ABI Research, an estimated 3 billion Bluetooth-enabled units were shipped last year and by 2018 there will be over 10 billion enabled devices in the market. With his induction, Dr. Haartsen joins a distinguished group of inventors throughout history, such as Eli Whitney, Thomas Edison, the Wright brothers and Henry Ford, who were responsible for great technological inventions that advanced our society and shaped our future. Dr. Haartsen and the entire National Inventors Hall of Fame Class of 2015 Inductees will be formally honored during a special Induction Ceremony scheduled to take place on May 12, 2015 in Washington D.C.
PLT: 49.95 (+0.71)
SupplierSoft Announces Plantronics Win for Conflict Minerals Software
PRWeb - Wed Jan 28, 2:38AM CST
SupplierSoft, Inc, a pioneer in cloud-computing based Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) solutions, today announced that Plantronics has chosen and successfully implemented Conflict Minerals Software.
PLT: 49.95 (+0.71)
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Unify Names Philip Vanhoutte of Plantronics a "New Way to Work Global Ambassador"
PR Newswire - Tue Jan 27, 8:00AM CST
Unify, a leading communications software and services firm, today announced Philip Vanhoutte, senior vice president and managing director for Europe and Africa at Plantronics, as a New Way to Work Global Ambassador. Over the past few years, Vanhoutte has researched and globally implemented radical new workplace changes to support growing trends in agile work communication. These efforts led to the publication of Vanhoutte's book, "The Smarter Working Manifesto," in 2014, which offers employers and employees insight into the freedom of work movement-- the ability to identify and determine when and from what environment will yield the most productivity, and flexibility, for individuals, and teams.
PLT: 49.95 (+0.71)
Plantronics' (PLT) CEO Ken Kannappan on Q3 2015 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
SA Transcripts - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Jan 26, 7:17PM CST
PLT: 49.95 (+0.71)
Plantronics misses by $0.02, beats on revenue
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PLT: 49.95 (+0.71)
Plantronics Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2015 Financial Results
Marketwired - Mon Jan 26, 3:01PM CST
Plantronics, Inc. (NYSE: PLT) today announced third quarter fiscal year 2015 results. Highlights of the quarter include the following (comparisons are against the third quarter of fiscal year 2014):
PLT: 49.95 (+0.71)
Notable earnings after Monday’s close
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Clarity President Carsten Trads to Retire
Marketwired - Fri Jan 23, 11:39AM CST
Clarity, a division of Plantronics (NYSE: PLT), today announced that its president, Carsten Trads, will retire from his current position after more than a decade at the company's helm. Trads is stepping down to return home to his native Denmark to lend support to a family health issue. His last day as president will be May 15, 2015.
PLT: 49.95 (+0.71)
Plantronics Earns Two Premier Awards From Mexico
Marketwired - Thu Jan 15, 1:31PM CST
Plantronics Mexico today was recognized with two high honors from the Government of Mexico. At a ceremony at Los Pinos, President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico presented President and CEO Ken Kannappan of Plantronics with the National Quality Award for 2014 and a brand new honor named the 'Distinction to a Journey of Excellence.'
PLT: 49.95 (+0.71)
Wireless Connectivity Technologies in Home Audio: 2015 Report
M2 - Thu Jan 15, 5:48AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bzg5zt/wireless) has announced the addition of the "Wireless Connectivity Technologies in Home Audio: 2015" report to their offering. In recent years home audio device vendors have embraced wireless technology for streaming audio. There have been many factors that have driven adoption of wireless technology, not least the growing trend to store and stream music from portable devices such as smartphones. Consumers increasingly look for Bluetooth as a way of streaming audio to a mobile speaker, room speaker, sound bar, etc. Also the availability of wireless streaming technologies from a range of technology vendors (Airplay, Allplay, Play-Fi, Caskeid, Vibe, etc.) has helped many device vendors to add multi-room audio devices to their portfolios. This study focuses on the global markets for wireless connectivity technology used in home audio systems/devices. providing historic data from 2010 to 2013 and forecast growth from 2014 to 2020. as well as providing market share analysis for 2013 and 2014. It covers wireless technology growth for each product type including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC and Proprietary RF. Key Topics Covered: 1. Scope and Definitions 2.Market Snapshot - Wireless Connectivity Technologies in Home Audio Systems 3. The Total Market for Home Audio Systems - Overall Forecasts - Regional Forecasts and Trends - Competitive Analysis 4. Wireless Technologies in Home Audio Systems - Wireless Connectivity Technology - Market Overview - Bluetooth in Home Audio - Wi-Fi in Home Audio - NFC in Home Audio - Proprietary RF in Home Audio - Wireless in Stereo Headphones - Wireless in Mobile Speakers - Wireless in Room Speakers - Wireless in Multi-room Systems - Wireless in Sound Bars and HTiB 5. Supplier List Companies Mentioned - Altec Lansing - Bang & Olufsen - Harman Group - Harman Kardon - Klipsch - LG - Logitech - Monster - Onkyo - Panasonic - Philips Electronics - Pioneer - Plantronics - Pure - Samsung - Sennheiser - Sharp - Sonos - Sony Corporation - Vizio For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bzg5zt/wireless
SNE: 27.30 (+0.19), PLT: 49.95 (+0.71)
Global Unified Communication Market Report 2014-2020
M2 - Thu Jan 15, 5:43AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/qwx89d/global_unified) has announced the addition of the "Global Unified Communication Market Size, Market Share, Application Analysis, Regional Outlook, Growth Trends, Competitive Scenario And Forecasts, 2012 To 2020" report to their offering. The overall unified communication market is estimated to reach USD 75.81 billion by 2020 The unified communication market is expected to witness substantial growth owing to increasing mobile workforce, mounting adoption of bring your own devices (BYOD) and emergence of unified communication as a service on a global level. Unified communication includes packing of non-real time communication (fax, voicemail, e-mail and SMS) services with real-time (video conferencing, call control, speech recognition, data sharing, voice and IP telephony, and instant messaging) services. It facilitates in optimizing production methods by reducing media dependency, latency and enables faster completion and information delivery. Increased penetration of mobile devices is expected to drive unified communication market growth. Enterprise mobility is expected to positively impact the global market over the next six years. The industry comprises various communication models including interaction systems, collaboration, transactional and information systems unified messaging as well as other non-real and real-time systems. However, lack of interoperability between multiple vendors' platforms and high cost of primary investment in implementing these systems could pose a challenge to acceptance of these devices, thereby hampering market growth. Introduction of automated program network such as software defined data network has provided enormous growth potential for the unified communications market. Use of this application for enterprise social networking and development of new technologies enabling communication over wide network is expected to emerge as a constructive growth prospect for the market over the next six years. Key Topics Covered: Chapter 1 Executive Summary Chapter 2 Unified Communication Industry Outlook Chapter 3 Unified Communication Product Outlook Chapter 4 Unified Communication Application Outlook Chapter 5 Unified Communication Regional Outlook Chapter 6 Competitive Landscape Chapter 7 Methodology and Scope Companies analyzed - Alcatel-Lucent - Avaya Inc. - Cisco Systems Inc. - IBM Corporation - Microsoft Corporation - NEC Corporation - Plantronics Inc. - Polycom Inc. - ShoreTel - Unify GmbH & Co. KG - Verizon Communications For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/qw...al_unified
IBM: 160.40 (+1.88), ALU: 3.89 (-0.03), PLT: 49.95 (+0.71), MSFT: 43.87 (+0.78), VZ: 49.31 (-0.21), PLCM: 13.94 (+0.03), CSCO: 29.43 (-0.03)
Clarity Transforms Home Phone Into Innovative Communications Platform Aimed at Physical, Social Well-Being of Older Seniors
Marketwired - Tue Jan 06, 3:04PM CST
Millions across the U.S. caring for aging parents or grandparents will never look at the home phone the same way again -- a breakthrough has arrived that transforms how older loved ones are cared for and moments are shared throughout generations. Clarity, a division of Plantronics (NYSE: PLT), today at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) unveiled ClarityLife -- a new innovative communications platform delivered through Clarity's Ensemble home phone that allows families to welcome aging parents or grandparents into their online social world and provides new insight and support for caregivers.
PLT: 49.95 (+0.71)
Home Audio Systems Market 2014-2020: The Growth of Wireless Audio: Wireless Headphones, Mobile Speakers, Room Speakers, Multi-room Speakers, Sound Bars and HTiB Systems
M2 - Tue Jan 06, 10:07AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/95h4pp/home_audio) has announced the addition of the "Home Audio Systems, The Growth of Wireless Audio: Wireless Headphones, Mobile Speakers, Room Speakers, Multi-room Speakers, Sound Bars and HTiB Systems " report to their offering. In recent years home audio device vendors have embraced wireless technology for streaming audio. There have been many factors that have driven adoption of wireless technology, not least the growing trend to store and stream music from portable devices such as smartphones. Consumers increasingly look for Bluetooth as a way of streaming audio to a mobile speaker, room speaker, sound bar, etc. Also the availability of wireless streaming technologies from a range of technology vendors (Airplay, Allplay, Play-Fi, Caskeid, Vibe, etc.), this has helped many device vendors to add multi-room audio devices to their portfolios. This study assesses market trends across five product types providing historic data from 2010 to 2013 and forecast growth from 2014 to 2020. as well as providing market share analysis for 2013 and 2014. It also covers wireless technology growth for each product type including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC and Proprietary RF. Key Topics Covered: 1. Scope and Definitions 2. The Total Market for Home Audio Systems 3. Wireless Stereo Headphones 4. Mobile Speakers 5. Room Speakers/Docks 6. Multi-room Speakers/Adapters 7. Sound Bars and Home Theater in a Box 8. Wireless Technologies Used in Home Audio 9. Key Supplier Profiles 10. Supplier List Companies Mentioned - Altec Lansing - Bang & Olufsen - Harman Group - Harman Kardon - Klipsh - LG - Logitech - Monster - Onkyo - Panasonic - Philips Electronics - Pioneer - Plantronics - Pure - Samsung - Sennheiser - Sharp - Sonos - Sony Corporation - Vizio For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/95h4pp/home_audio
SNE: 27.30 (+0.19), PLT: 49.95 (+0.71)
Who Needs a Wristband? Plantronics Puts Wearable Tech in Your Ear
at The Street - Tue Jan 06, 10:04AM CST
Plantronics wants its smart earpieces to be at the heart of the wearable movement and has designed a conceptual device for developers to play with.
PLT: 49.95 (+0.71)
Plantronics Opens New Doors for Developers With Latest Prototype Device, Wearable Concept 2
Marketwired - Mon Jan 05, 7:03AM CST
CES 2015 -- Plantronics (NYSE: PLT), a pioneer in wearable technology, today introduced its latest wearable prototype offering from PLT Labs, Wearable Concept 2 (WC2). This concept device builds off of its predecessor, Wearable Concept 1 (WC1), by adding several new capabilities for developers to explore and use as the base for future applications. The PLT Labs Wearable Concept platform was created to extend the company's flagship technology to new applications.
PLT: 49.95 (+0.71)
Plantronics Delivers Cutting Edge Audio to Xbox One Gamers
Marketwired - Sun Jan 04, 12:16PM CST
Plantronics, Inc. (NYSE: PLT), a global leader in audio communications, today announced it will provide advanced audio and chat solutions for Xbox One gamers around the world with officially-licensed audio peripherals optimized for performance with Xbox One.
PLT: 49.95 (+0.71)
Plantronics to Spotlight the Power of WebRTC and Wearables at AT&T Developer Summit and Hackathon 2015
Marketwired - Tue Dec 30, 7:02AM CST
Plantronics (NYSE: PLT), will kick-off 2015 by showcasing WebRTC and wearable tech innovations at the upcoming AT&T Developers Summit and Hackathon in Las Vegas, NV, January 3-5.
PLT: 49.95 (+0.71)
Plantronics New Professional Audio Solutions Keep Noise Distractions at Bay and Help People Focus on Work
Marketwired - Thu Feb 05, 7:03AM CST
Plantronics (NYSE: PLT) today unveiled four new UC (unified communications) audio devices designed to deliver exceptional audio quality and noise management technology to help people effectively communicate and collaborate, regardless of workplace or location. These new offerings are comprised of the Blackwire 725, the company's first UC stereo headset with Active Noise Canceling (ANC) for those people who want to stay focused in noisy office environments; the Voyager Edge UC, the latest product in the Voyager family of Bluetooth headsets aimed at workers constantly on the road; the Calisto 610, a portable speakerphone for instant anywhere conferencing, and the Clarity 340, designed for those who face vision, hearing, or dexterity challenges. Now, workers in the office and on the road have tools they can use to control outside noise that allow them to hear as well as be heard clearly.
PLT: 49.95 (+0.71)
IDT Appoints Plantronics CEO Kannappan to Board of Directors
Business Wire - Fri Jan 30, 8:00AM CST
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT(R)) (NASDAQ:IDTI) today announced that Ken Kannappan, president, CEO and board member at Plantronics, has been appointed to the company's Board of Directors, effective Jan. 27, 2015. Additionally, Kannappan has been named to the Compensation Committee and will serve as chairman of the Nominating and Governance Committee.
IDTI: 20.56 (-0.38), PLT: 49.95 (+0.71)
Bluetooth Inventor and Plantronics Wireless Expert Named Into National Inventors Hall of Fame
Marketwired - Thu Jan 29, 9:30AM CST
Plantronics (NYSE: PLT) today announced that wireless systems expert, Dr. Jaap Haartsen, has been named into the prestigious National Inventors Hall of Fame for his invention (U.S. patent #: 6,590,928) of Bluetooth® technology and the extraordinary impact it has made on our society. Bluetooth has become the global standard for short-range wireless connectivity and is embedded in the majority of today's mobile phones, PCs and consumer electronic devices worldwide. According to ABI Research, an estimated 3 billion Bluetooth-enabled units were shipped last year and by 2018 there will be over 10 billion enabled devices in the market. With his induction, Dr. Haartsen joins a distinguished group of inventors throughout history, such as Eli Whitney, Thomas Edison, the Wright brothers and Henry Ford, who were responsible for great technological inventions that advanced our society and shaped our future. Dr. Haartsen and the entire National Inventors Hall of Fame Class of 2015 Inductees will be formally honored during a special Induction Ceremony scheduled to take place on May 12, 2015 in Washington D.C.
PLT: 49.95 (+0.71)
SupplierSoft Announces Plantronics Win for Conflict Minerals Software
PRWeb - Wed Jan 28, 2:38AM CST
SupplierSoft, Inc, a pioneer in cloud-computing based Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) solutions, today announced that Plantronics has chosen and successfully implemented Conflict Minerals Software.
PLT: 49.95 (+0.71)
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HEAR: 2.54 (-0.14), NES: 3.52 (+0.13), ADXS: 7.18 (+0.06), ZIOP: 9.64 (-0.35), EXXI: 4.00 (+0.42), JJSF: 100.08 (-0.44), DRAM: 2.39 (-0.04), EPRS: 7.67 (+0.67), CRDS: 2.32 (+0.05), NBG: 1.61 (+0.18), CRRC: 22.96 (+0.22), STRL: 2.99 (unch), NFEC: 2.11 (+0.02), COMM: 30.40 (+0.17), SIMG: 7.25 (-0.01), STAA: 6.76 (-0.02), MSFT: 43.87 (+0.78), PLT: 49.95 (+0.71), SANM: 22.50 (+0.07), IFON: 1.48 (+0.02)
Unify Names Philip Vanhoutte of Plantronics a "New Way to Work Global Ambassador"
PR Newswire - Tue Jan 27, 8:00AM CST
Unify, a leading communications software and services firm, today announced Philip Vanhoutte, senior vice president and managing director for Europe and Africa at Plantronics, as a New Way to Work Global Ambassador. Over the past few years, Vanhoutte has researched and globally implemented radical new workplace changes to support growing trends in agile work communication. These efforts led to the publication of Vanhoutte's book, "The Smarter Working Manifesto," in 2014, which offers employers and employees insight into the freedom of work movement-- the ability to identify and determine when and from what environment will yield the most productivity, and flexibility, for individuals, and teams.
PLT: 49.95 (+0.71)
Plantronics' (PLT) CEO Ken Kannappan on Q3 2015 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
SA Transcripts - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Jan 26, 7:17PM CST
PLT: 49.95 (+0.71)
Plantronics misses by $0.02, beats on revenue
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Jan 26, 3:02PM CST
PLT: 49.95 (+0.71)
Plantronics Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2015 Financial Results
Marketwired - Mon Jan 26, 3:01PM CST
Plantronics, Inc. (NYSE: PLT) today announced third quarter fiscal year 2015 results. Highlights of the quarter include the following (comparisons are against the third quarter of fiscal year 2014):
PLT: 49.95 (+0.71)
Notable earnings after Monday’s close
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Clarity President Carsten Trads to Retire
Marketwired - Fri Jan 23, 11:39AM CST
Clarity, a division of Plantronics (NYSE: PLT), today announced that its president, Carsten Trads, will retire from his current position after more than a decade at the company's helm. Trads is stepping down to return home to his native Denmark to lend support to a family health issue. His last day as president will be May 15, 2015.
PLT: 49.95 (+0.71)
Plantronics Earns Two Premier Awards From Mexico
Marketwired - Thu Jan 15, 1:31PM CST
Plantronics Mexico today was recognized with two high honors from the Government of Mexico. At a ceremony at Los Pinos, President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico presented President and CEO Ken Kannappan of Plantronics with the National Quality Award for 2014 and a brand new honor named the 'Distinction to a Journey of Excellence.'
PLT: 49.95 (+0.71)
Wireless Connectivity Technologies in Home Audio: 2015 Report
M2 - Thu Jan 15, 5:48AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bzg5zt/wireless) has announced the addition of the "Wireless Connectivity Technologies in Home Audio: 2015" report to their offering. In recent years home audio device vendors have embraced wireless technology for streaming audio. There have been many factors that have driven adoption of wireless technology, not least the growing trend to store and stream music from portable devices such as smartphones. Consumers increasingly look for Bluetooth as a way of streaming audio to a mobile speaker, room speaker, sound bar, etc. Also the availability of wireless streaming technologies from a range of technology vendors (Airplay, Allplay, Play-Fi, Caskeid, Vibe, etc.) has helped many device vendors to add multi-room audio devices to their portfolios. This study focuses on the global markets for wireless connectivity technology used in home audio systems/devices. providing historic data from 2010 to 2013 and forecast growth from 2014 to 2020. as well as providing market share analysis for 2013 and 2014. It covers wireless technology growth for each product type including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC and Proprietary RF. Key Topics Covered: 1. Scope and Definitions 2.Market Snapshot - Wireless Connectivity Technologies in Home Audio Systems 3. The Total Market for Home Audio Systems - Overall Forecasts - Regional Forecasts and Trends - Competitive Analysis 4. Wireless Technologies in Home Audio Systems - Wireless Connectivity Technology - Market Overview - Bluetooth in Home Audio - Wi-Fi in Home Audio - NFC in Home Audio - Proprietary RF in Home Audio - Wireless in Stereo Headphones - Wireless in Mobile Speakers - Wireless in Room Speakers - Wireless in Multi-room Systems - Wireless in Sound Bars and HTiB 5. Supplier List Companies Mentioned - Altec Lansing - Bang & Olufsen - Harman Group - Harman Kardon - Klipsch - LG - Logitech - Monster - Onkyo - Panasonic - Philips Electronics - Pioneer - Plantronics - Pure - Samsung - Sennheiser - Sharp - Sonos - Sony Corporation - Vizio For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bzg5zt/wireless
SNE: 27.30 (+0.19), PLT: 49.95 (+0.71)
Global Unified Communication Market Report 2014-2020
M2 - Thu Jan 15, 5:43AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/qwx89d/global_unified) has announced the addition of the "Global Unified Communication Market Size, Market Share, Application Analysis, Regional Outlook, Growth Trends, Competitive Scenario And Forecasts, 2012 To 2020" report to their offering. The overall unified communication market is estimated to reach USD 75.81 billion by 2020 The unified communication market is expected to witness substantial growth owing to increasing mobile workforce, mounting adoption of bring your own devices (BYOD) and emergence of unified communication as a service on a global level. Unified communication includes packing of non-real time communication (fax, voicemail, e-mail and SMS) services with real-time (video conferencing, call control, speech recognition, data sharing, voice and IP telephony, and instant messaging) services. It facilitates in optimizing production methods by reducing media dependency, latency and enables faster completion and information delivery. Increased penetration of mobile devices is expected to drive unified communication market growth. Enterprise mobility is expected to positively impact the global market over the next six years. The industry comprises various communication models including interaction systems, collaboration, transactional and information systems unified messaging as well as other non-real and real-time systems. However, lack of interoperability between multiple vendors' platforms and high cost of primary investment in implementing these systems could pose a challenge to acceptance of these devices, thereby hampering market growth. Introduction of automated program network such as software defined data network has provided enormous growth potential for the unified communications market. Use of this application for enterprise social networking and development of new technologies enabling communication over wide network is expected to emerge as a constructive growth prospect for the market over the next six years. Key Topics Covered: Chapter 1 Executive Summary Chapter 2 Unified Communication Industry Outlook Chapter 3 Unified Communication Product Outlook Chapter 4 Unified Communication Application Outlook Chapter 5 Unified Communication Regional Outlook Chapter 6 Competitive Landscape Chapter 7 Methodology and Scope Companies analyzed - Alcatel-Lucent - Avaya Inc. - Cisco Systems Inc. - IBM Corporation - Microsoft Corporation - NEC Corporation - Plantronics Inc. - Polycom Inc. - ShoreTel - Unify GmbH & Co. KG - Verizon Communications For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/qw...al_unified
IBM: 160.40 (+1.88), ALU: 3.89 (-0.03), PLT: 49.95 (+0.71), MSFT: 43.87 (+0.78), VZ: 49.31 (-0.21), PLCM: 13.94 (+0.03), CSCO: 29.43 (-0.03)
Clarity Transforms Home Phone Into Innovative Communications Platform Aimed at Physical, Social Well-Being of Older Seniors
Marketwired - Tue Jan 06, 3:04PM CST
Millions across the U.S. caring for aging parents or grandparents will never look at the home phone the same way again -- a breakthrough has arrived that transforms how older loved ones are cared for and moments are shared throughout generations. Clarity, a division of Plantronics (NYSE: PLT), today at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) unveiled ClarityLife -- a new innovative communications platform delivered through Clarity's Ensemble home phone that allows families to welcome aging parents or grandparents into their online social world and provides new insight and support for caregivers.
PLT: 49.95 (+0.71)
Home Audio Systems Market 2014-2020: The Growth of Wireless Audio: Wireless Headphones, Mobile Speakers, Room Speakers, Multi-room Speakers, Sound Bars and HTiB Systems
M2 - Tue Jan 06, 10:07AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/95h4pp/home_audio) has announced the addition of the "Home Audio Systems, The Growth of Wireless Audio: Wireless Headphones, Mobile Speakers, Room Speakers, Multi-room Speakers, Sound Bars and HTiB Systems " report to their offering. In recent years home audio device vendors have embraced wireless technology for streaming audio. There have been many factors that have driven adoption of wireless technology, not least the growing trend to store and stream music from portable devices such as smartphones. Consumers increasingly look for Bluetooth as a way of streaming audio to a mobile speaker, room speaker, sound bar, etc. Also the availability of wireless streaming technologies from a range of technology vendors (Airplay, Allplay, Play-Fi, Caskeid, Vibe, etc.), this has helped many device vendors to add multi-room audio devices to their portfolios. This study assesses market trends across five product types providing historic data from 2010 to 2013 and forecast growth from 2014 to 2020. as well as providing market share analysis for 2013 and 2014. It also covers wireless technology growth for each product type including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC and Proprietary RF. Key Topics Covered: 1. Scope and Definitions 2. The Total Market for Home Audio Systems 3. Wireless Stereo Headphones 4. Mobile Speakers 5. Room Speakers/Docks 6. Multi-room Speakers/Adapters 7. Sound Bars and Home Theater in a Box 8. Wireless Technologies Used in Home Audio 9. Key Supplier Profiles 10. Supplier List Companies Mentioned - Altec Lansing - Bang & Olufsen - Harman Group - Harman Kardon - Klipsh - LG - Logitech - Monster - Onkyo - Panasonic - Philips Electronics - Pioneer - Plantronics - Pure - Samsung - Sennheiser - Sharp - Sonos - Sony Corporation - Vizio For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/95h4pp/home_audio
SNE: 27.30 (+0.19), PLT: 49.95 (+0.71)
Who Needs a Wristband? Plantronics Puts Wearable Tech in Your Ear
at The Street - Tue Jan 06, 10:04AM CST
Plantronics wants its smart earpieces to be at the heart of the wearable movement and has designed a conceptual device for developers to play with.
PLT: 49.95 (+0.71)
Plantronics Opens New Doors for Developers With Latest Prototype Device, Wearable Concept 2
Marketwired - Mon Jan 05, 7:03AM CST
CES 2015 -- Plantronics (NYSE: PLT), a pioneer in wearable technology, today introduced its latest wearable prototype offering from PLT Labs, Wearable Concept 2 (WC2). This concept device builds off of its predecessor, Wearable Concept 1 (WC1), by adding several new capabilities for developers to explore and use as the base for future applications. The PLT Labs Wearable Concept platform was created to extend the company's flagship technology to new applications.
PLT: 49.95 (+0.71)
Plantronics Delivers Cutting Edge Audio to Xbox One Gamers
Marketwired - Sun Jan 04, 12:16PM CST
Plantronics, Inc. (NYSE: PLT), a global leader in audio communications, today announced it will provide advanced audio and chat solutions for Xbox One gamers around the world with officially-licensed audio peripherals optimized for performance with Xbox One.
PLT: 49.95 (+0.71)
Plantronics to Spotlight the Power of WebRTC and Wearables at AT&T Developer Summit and Hackathon 2015
Marketwired - Tue Dec 30, 7:02AM CST
Plantronics (NYSE: PLT), will kick-off 2015 by showcasing WebRTC and wearable tech innovations at the upcoming AT&T Developers Summit and Hackathon in Las Vegas, NV, January 3-5.
PLT: 49.95 (+0.71)
