GN Netcom Expands Line Of Products Optimized For Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 R2

NASHUA, N.H., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- GN Netcom, a world leader in innovative headset solutions, today announced the expansion of its suite of products optimized for Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 R2, demonstrating the company's commitment as a major device partner and developer of unified communications solutions. Five new corded headsets expand the Company's portfolio of products, providing a full range of solutions from cost effective, moderately priced products to professional headset options. The new offerings were initially unveiled at the annual Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC), a forum for partners to learn about the latest Microsoft products and cutting-edge technologies.

"We are committed to both the market and to our customers as demonstrated with these five new innovative additions to our already extensive portfolio of solutions," said Chris Briglin, vice president, strategic alliances, GN Netcom. "With each generation of new products, we seek to meet the contact center and office headset market's need for improved design, functionality, and durability at cost effective prices. All devices in the portfolio feature wideband audio for richer sound quality as well as integrated, plug-and-play call-control functionality for ease of use and large scale deployment."

"GN Netcom continues to be one of Microsoft's major device partners as evidenced by the addition of these exciting new products," said Moz Hussain, director, unified communications group at Microsoft Corp. "Microsoft is dedicated to supporting the launch of new products optimized for Office Communicator R2, providing a wide range of solutions for customers to unify their communications systems."

GN Netcom has developed a suite of corded and wireless products that are optimized for Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 R2. The line now includes the following new products:

  --  Jabra BIZ(TM) 620 USB Mono - The Jabra BIZ(TM) 620 monaural is a
      cost-effective corded headset, featuring wideband audio quality, a
      noise-canceling microphone and intuitive inline call-controls that
      maximize productivity.  Part of the Jabra BIZ(TM) 620 USB series, this
      headset features a single speaker, a durable, lightweight design,
      superb sound quality and comfort.
  --  Jabra BIZ(TM) 620 USB Duo - The binaural version of the Jabra BIZ(TM)
      620 USB series features two speakers with stereo sound for superior
      call clarity.
  --  Jabra GN2000 IP Mono - The Jabra GN2000 IP monaural wideband
      noise-cancelling corded headset features a lightweight design and
      delivers day-to-day durability, all-day comfort, and affordability.
      Part of the Jabra GN2000 IP series, this headset incorporates a Quick
      Disconnect (QD) cord, which provides additional flexibility by
      allowing users to connect the headset to either a PC or traditional
      telephone via an adapter cord.
  --  Jabra GN2000 IP Duo - The binaural version of the GN2000 IP series has
      two speakers with stereo sound for superior call clarity in open
      office environments.
  --  Jabra BIZ(TM) 2400 USB OC - The Jabra BIZ(TM) 2400 USB OC is the first
      corded USB headset with built-in Bluetooth connectivity that allows
      users to selectively switch between PC softphone and mobile phone
      calls.  This wideband headset includes a number of industry firsts
      such as a noise canceling boom arm with FreeSpin(TM) 360 degrees
      rotation to prevent breakage and Peakstop  technology to protect users
      hearing from harmful loud noises.  The headset also features a
      Kevlar-reinforced cord, providing protection against kinking,
      breakage, and damage, and includes super-soft ear cushions.

  About GN Netcom
Through its Jabra brand, GN Netcom is a world leader in innovative headset solutions. With sales offices around the world, GN Netcom develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of wireless headsets for mobile users and both wireless and corded headsets for contact center and office-based users. GN Netcom's business activities also include its original equipment manufacturing (OEM) business. GN Netcom has been helping people communicate since 1869 and is a listed company on OMX Nordic Exchange.

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