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Hands-on Review: Poly Voyager 4320 UC headset
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Poly Voyager 4320 UC headset

The headset is made from black plastic with a flexible metal headband, which can extend to fit. Even when extended, the headband feels very robust.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2022
Poly releases wireless headset for hybrid workers with 50m roaming capability
Unified Communications

Poly releases wireless headset for hybrid workers with 50m roaming capability

Poly has announced a new addition to its Voyager wireless Bluetooth headsets family, the Voyager 4300 UC Series.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Aug 2021
Poly announces new Trio device and new personal speaker
Unified Communications

Poly announces new Trio device and new personal speaker

The Trio C60 smart conferencing device and the Calisto 5300 personal speaker are bot Teams-enabled out of the box.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2020
Poly products become first Zoom Rooms Appliances to receive certification
Hybrid & Remote Work

Poly products become first Zoom Rooms Appliances to receive certification

Poly's devices are first Zoom Rooms Appliances to gain official certification, enhancing virtual meeting experiences.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2020
Video: How to make remote work, work for the channel
Unified Communications

Video: How to make remote work, work for the channel

Two Ingram Micro NZ business development managers explain how to make work from home benefit any business and its employees.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 28th May 2020
Poly updates partner programme
Unified Communications

Poly updates partner programme

The company is combining the Polycom and Plantronics partner programmes together to reach a wider range of partners.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2020
Hands-on Review: BackBeat FIT 6100 Wireless Sport
Gaming

Hands-on Review: BackBeat FIT 6100 Wireless Sport

The BackBeat FIT 6100 Wireless Sport by Plantronics delivers superior sound, noise-cancelling capabilities, and ergonomic design, all for under USD $300.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2019
8x8, Poly and ScanSource join forces for cloud UC
Unified Communications

8x8, Poly and ScanSource join forces for cloud UC

The joint programme, CloudFuel, will help organisations move to cloud technology for unified communications, collaboration and contact centre.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2019
New Savi wireless headsets range announced
Digital Entertainment

New Savi wireless headsets range announced

Plantronics, now known as Poly, has unveiled its new Savi wireless headsets, offering more styles and features to aid in noisy office environments.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2019
New Poly device combines content sharing and video conferencing
Unified Communications

New Poly device combines content sharing and video conferencing

The G5700 for mid to large conference rooms integrates the sharing of digital content with audio and video conference features in a single device.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
81% of ANZ workers believe open plan is important to productivity and engagement
Hybrid & Remote Work

81% of ANZ workers believe open plan is important to productivity and engagement

A study by Future Workplace reveals 81% of ANZ workers believe open plan offices boost productivity and engagement but distractions remain a major concern.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2019
Poly appoints new ANZ managing director, Andy Hurt
Unified Communications

Poly appoints new ANZ managing director, Andy Hurt

Poly has appointed Andy Hurt as its new managing director for ANZ, ensuring a smooth transition amid the recent rebranding of Plantronics and Polycom.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2019
Polycom & Plantronics rebrand to Poly, a new UC powerhouse
Unified Communications

Polycom & Plantronics rebrand to Poly, a new UC powerhouse

The name change comes after last year's Plantronics acquisition of Polycom, a deal that was worth US $2 billion.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2019
Plantronics and HP's new Teams conferencing solution
Unified Communications

Plantronics and HP's new Teams conferencing solution

The solution for large and mid-sized rooms combines HP Elite Slice with Polycom Trio and EagleEye IV video conferencing.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Feb 2019
Spark creates enhanced Teams solution for business
Unified Communications

Spark creates enhanced Teams solution for business

Spark has combined the Microsoft Teams product suite with a number of other unique benefits to create Spark Enhanced Teams (SET).

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2018
Plantronics adds five new products across the BackBeat FIT and BackBeat GO lines
Digital Entertainment

Plantronics adds five new products across the BackBeat FIT and BackBeat GO lines

Those of you who need your tunes whether you're working out or waiting for the next flight will be pricking your ears with interest right now.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Sep 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Ingram Micro & Poly enhance hybrid work support in Australia
Supply Chain

Ingram Micro & Poly enhance hybrid work support in Australia

Ingram Micro and Poly have joined forces to support Australia's growing hybrid and remote workspaces with their range of collaboration solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2023