You can add hardware that helps make the use of Office 365 even more seamless to your normal working activities.

One area is the use of communication devices with Microsoft Lync. This allows you to instantly call or setup "instant" meetings with others. To get the most out of Lync, it should be simple to use, and provide high quality. We recommend the use of Plantronics devices that easily integrate into Lync (as well as other programs and devices), and provide very high quality.

Plantronics

There are three groups of products you can consider from Plantronics. We highly recommend all three. If you have questions as to the best solution for your needs please contact us.

Voyager Pro Series 

The Voyager Pro series is designed primarily for the mobile warrior, but with the addition of a Bluetooth adapter, it can also be connected to your computer (desktop or laptop) so that you can integrate it with both your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone and your computer. While larger than some "ear-buds" that are used, it make up the size factor in comfort (mine is more comfortable than any ear-bud I have tried), quality (noise cancellation is beyond belief), and talk time (rated 5.5 to 6 hours). The cost is a bit higher than many of the discount buds ($99), but if you look at the trade off of a comfortable hands free device you will use vs a cheap device that is not comfortable and the price of a traffic ticket or worse; the $99 is a bargain.

Calisto® 800 Series

The Calisto 800 series is a Speakerphone with integration to your computer and Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. It can connect to your home or office analog phone line for calls over your existing phone line, or connect to your computer for calls or web meetings through the computer, and finally act as a qualtiy speakerphone for your mobile phone. This is a great product for those who have needs for multiple people to hear (and be heard) on web meetings. There are several versions of the speakerphone, some with a wireless microphone, and others that are optimized for use with Microsoft Lync or Microsoft Communication manager. For a small office with analog phone line this speakerphone this can be the answer.

Savi® 700 series

The Savi 700 Series integrates to you computer, office phone and/ or to your Mobile Phone.

The Savi® 700 series is changing the way productivity-focused office professionals communicate. With three-way connectivity, easily manage and switch between PC, desk phone, and now mobile calls from a single wireless headset. With a new convertible headset we’ve added the lightest DECT™ headset on the market to our suite of wearing styles so you can choose the one that’s best for you. Optimized for Unified Communications, the system automatically updates your status* to “busy” on PC, mobile and even desk phone calls so colleagues can see your availability. This intelligent system combines best-in-class sound quality, hands-free mobility and hours of talk time for ultimate efficiency. Once you experience a Savi 700 headset system you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.

*With supported softphones. Plantronics software is required.