WORK SMARTER WITH SMART APPS


The key to unlocking the real power of Smart Sensor™


- enabled


headsets is the ‘Smart App’ – a piece of software that interacts with your Unified Communications solution to provide a specific business benefit. And because it’s the apps that get developed rather than the headset technology itself, once you’ve invested in Smart Sensor™ - enabled headsets you’re future proofed.


IT’S APPS THAT GET


DEVELOPED, NOT THE HEADSET, WHICH MEANS YOU’RE FUTURE PROOFED


Plantronics Blackwire™ 700 Series Headset


Prices from £90.45 Ex VAT


Plantronics are actively encouraging app builders to develop software which maximises the headset user’s experience


through their dedicated developer community, the “Plantronics Developer Connection”. Via this community, app builders


can share knowledge and experiences with other developers and get access to the open- source Spokes™ SDK (Software Development Kit).


And here’s the best bit… because the technology is open source, the possibilities for future applications are limited only by a developer’s imagination. This means organisations are completely in control of their own destiny when it comes to developing apps that meet their bespoke needs and enhance their very own individual ways of working.


Plantronics Savi™ SMART APPS IN ACTION


In addition to Microsoft Lync, a whole host of other Smart Apps are already available to make doing business easier.


CONTEXTUAL INTELLIGENCE CAN BOOST YOUR OVERALL BUSINESS SECURITY STRATEGY


When it comes to security for example, contextually intelligent headsets can help to bolster your overall strategy. When used in conjunction with a Smart App such as Plantronics’ own SmartLock application, Smart


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Sensor™ - enabled headsets can trigger your PC screen to respond in a variety of ways such as lock, activate screensaver, sleep or hibernate. Triggers could include taking the headset off, docking it, walking out of range of your PC, or even when your mobile is out of range of the headset. It’s perfect for ensuring sensitive data remains private, with minimum effort from the user. This is particularly useful in environments where employees handle sensitive information.


For physical building security, apps could be developed which authenticate headset wearers on entry and in conjunction with passcodes, could add an extra


700 Series Prices from


£162.49 Ex VAT


level of security which activates or denies access to secure buildings.


Another great Smart App is Plantronics’ InstantMeeting™, which automatically identifies conference calls in your calendar and recognises the notable details (time, phone number, dial-in code, etc). As the name suggests, InstantMeeting™ connects you to your conference call or notifies attendees that you’ll join shortly - all at the touch of a single button. You can even choose your alert time and frequency so you’ll never be late.


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