Poly’s New Era: Merging Technology With the Human Touch
Plantronics has officially cracked open the door to a fresh chapter—renamed into Poly, the tech brand that’s all about making remote chats feel as cozy as a face‑to‑face coffee break.
Why “Poly”? It’s all about “many” connections.
Poly pulls the audio‑video wizardry of Plantronics andthe legendary Polycom into one cohesive playground. The result? Smart gadgets that play well across any conferencing ecosystem, cutting back on the clutter that turns a bright office into a noisy chaos.
CEO Joe Burton Shares His Excitement
“It feels like my first day as a chief of a brand new company,” Burton told reporters. He added, “The world’s buzzing with AI, machine learning, and a slew of tech tools. Imagine Poly winking out of the corner and letting you just buzz and connect—without even noticing that Poly is there.”
Poly’s Four Pillars of Innovation
- Intuitive Workspaces – Open offices drop productivity and morale. Poly’s gadgets snoop around to mute background chatter and supercharge huddle rooms so they’re as slick as the great boardroom.
- Collaborate Your Way – People juggle three or more collaboration tools a day. Poly delivers plug‑ins that play nicely—today and tomorrow.
- Mobile‑First for the Work‑From‑Anywhere Crowd – The Elara 60 notebook phone and award‑winning headsets let you stream crystal‑clear calls while you’re on a latte stand or a train.
- Cloud‑First IT Tools – IT pros get a dashboard to see who’s using what, and who’s missing a patch—then they can tweak the deployment fast.
Branding That Tells the Story
Poly’s new color? Lava‑red, a nod to Plantronics’s 60‑year aviation heritage. The letter angles? A propeller vibe. Three legs? Echo the iconic Polycom conference phone shape. “This is the future of communications—anywhere, across any tool,” said VP Amy Barzdukas.
Enterprise Connect 2019: See It to Believe It
At booth #713, Poly’s lineup made a splash. Here’s a quick rundown of their shiny new toys:
- Polycom Studio – A USB video bar that turns a huddle room into a high‑class meeting space. Works with Teams, Zoom, Skype for Business, Google Meet, Cisco Webex, Amazon Chime.
- Plantronics Elara 60 Series – A phone station for the mobile‑first worker, one‑touch Teams integration for busy days.
- Eagle Eye Cube – A 4K camera that brings crystal‑clear audio, boosting meetings in small‑to‑mid rooms. Works with Polycom Trio, VisualPro, and Group Series.
- Blackwire 7225 – A boom‑less headset with active noise‑cancellation—focus in open offices, tune in to music, sound professional on calls.
- Plantronics Status Indicator – A wired desk “presence” panel that lets teammates know if you’re free, on‑call, or away. Visual and audio alerts for messages.
- Heads‑Up “Better Together” Feature – Headsets and phones link directly to the desk keypad, letting you toggle functions without needing a PC.
- Plantronics Manager Pro v3.13 – The IT dashboard that shows what devices are up, what’s down, and what to fix.
- Polycom Device Management Service for Enterprises – Manages Studio and adds API support for larger deployments.
Poly is out here making sure your collaboration toolbox is as friendly as a neighbor’s chat—a bold step toward a workspace that feels more natural, richer, and…well, almost invisible.
