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Jabra Audio Devices deliver an Integrated Virtual Workspace Experience with Cisco Jabber

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Jabra announced it has together with Cisco, co-developed audio devices that enhance the collaboration experience on Cisco Jabber for Windows and in virtual environments

To enhance the Cisco Jabber experience, Jabra brought its expertise in audio engineering, award-winning product design and software integration to the development of two new products; a compact office speakerphone and a wireless DECT handset. As a preferred solution developer in the Collaboration category of the Cisco Developer Network, Jabra has completed interoperability verification testing required by Cisco.

The Jabra SpeakTM 450 for Cisco enables Cisco Jabber users to turn their workspace into a conference room; enjoy greater productivity with hands-free teleconferencing and superior audio-quality. The Jabra Speak 450 for Cisco includes the latest Bluetooth technology to allow for additional connectivity to other Bluetooth enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets and mobile phones. The Jabra HandsetTM 450 for Cisco combines the convenience and flexibility of a wireless DECT handset with the comfort of a traditional telephone user experience. Both the Jabra Speak 450 for Cisco and the Jabra Handset TM 450 for Cisco are part of the Cisco Solutions Plus Programme and can be purchased via Cisco's Global Price List.

“Jabra has delivered essential audio devices for a complete workspace solution – adapting the workstation to the needs of the people using it” says Andrew Doyle, Managing Director, Jabra UK Business Solutions. “This cooperation is testament to Jabra’s long-standing relationship with Cisco. This collaboration recognises the importance of quality audio solutions and uniting a range of products to enhance the user experience, via completely interoperable devices”.

“Cisco is excited to support new Jabra audio accessories developed exclusively for Cisco Jabber that improve the user experience for better collaboration and greater productivity. With today’s announcement, Cisco and Jabra are able to provide users with more options to collaborate effectively on thin clients and Windows PCs with these new, unified communications-enabled high quality audio accessories for the desktop,” says Phil Sherburne, VP of Engineering, Cisco Enterprise Smart Solutions.

As a Preferred Solution Developer, Jabra has worked closely with Cisco to deliver enhanced devices that enable customers to accelerate deployment of a broad range of Cisco collaboration solutions. Jabra also shares Cisco’s strong commitment to customer service and satisfaction and has completed interoperability verification testing based on criteria set forth by Cisco, as well as providing their customers 24 hour, 7 days a week customer support.

Information on the Jabra Speak 450 for Cisco, the Jabra Handset 450 for Cisco and Jabra’s entire portfolio of solutions listed as Cisco Developer Network-tested compatible are in the Cisco Developer Network Marketplace Solutions Catalogue.