Products from Logitech and LifeSize, a division of Logitech, are compatible with key Avaya unified communications (UC) solutions
Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) today announced it has been selected
by Avaya, a global provider of business collaboration systems, software
and services, for membership in the Avaya DevConnect program.
Additionally, several of Logitech’s unified communications (UC)
peripherals are now compliant with key UC solutions from Avaya.
Logitech’s enterprise-class peripherals help businesses take full
advantage of the communications platforms and solutions they’ve deployed
by creating the best possible experience for users. In today’s new
anytime, anywhere office, peripherals play a critical function in
equipping the modern workforce with the products they need to be
efficient and effective in any environment. Logitech UC
peripherals—including the B525, B910 and B990 HD webcams; BSP420-M and
BSP420 USB speakerphones (US/Canada only); BH870 wireless Bluetooth
headset (US/Canada only), BH970 wireless mono DECT headset (US/Canada
only) and B530 USB headset —now are compliance-tested by Avaya for
compatibility with Avaya
one-X® Communicator.
The Avaya DevConnect program promotes the development,
compliance-testing and co-marketing of innovative third-party products
that are compatible with standards-based Avaya solutions. Member
organizations have expertise in a broad range of technologies –
including IP telephony, contact centers and mobility applications –
helping companies extend the value of multivendor networks and transform
voice into an intelligent business application that delivers true value
to the bottom line.
As a Platinum member of the program, Logitech is eligible to submit
products for compatibility testing by the Avaya Solution
Interoperability and Test Lab. There, a team of Avaya engineers develops
a comprehensive test plan for each application to verify whether it is
Avaya compliant. Doing so enables businesses to confidently add
best-in-class capabilities to their network without having to replace
their existing infrastructure—speeding deployment of new applications
and reducing both network complexity and implementation costs.
“In conjunction with our LifeSize division, we’re proud to have a fully
Avaya compliant, end-to-end communications portfolio – supporting our
customers from the desktop to the meeting room,” said Eric Kintz, vice
president and general manager of Logitech for Business. “Broad
interoperability with enterprise vendors is a core component of
Logitech’s strategy – we know our products need to seamlessly work with
whatever platforms our business customers have deployed in order to
deliver the best possible user experience. By joining Avaya’s DevConnect
program and testing our UC peripherals, we’re enabling our joint
customers to maximize the benefits of their communications
infrastructure.”
The Avaya DevConnect program currently includes thousands of software
and hardware developer companies, integrators, service providers and
customers. Members have created a broad array of innovative solutions
tested for Avaya compliance, including natural language speech
recognition applications, wireless services, specialized computer
telephony integration and reporting capabilities, and applications
tailored for specific vertical industries.
Through the DevConnect program, Avaya provides a number of platforms and
interfaces for member companies to develop with and enhance.
“Development partners like Logitech help ensure that our customers have
access to leading enterprise peripherals—for both the desktop and
meeting room—optimized to bring out the best our UC platform has to
offer,” said Eric Rossman, vice president, Developer Relations, Avaya.
“Together, Logitech and Avaya are equipping the modern workforce with
the tools necessary to be successful, and we look forward to continuing
to drive interoperability and ease-of-use with our solutions.”
As a member of the DevConnect program, companies have access to a wide
range of support from Avaya, including technical resources and training.
There are three levels of membership – Registered, Gold and Platinum –
each entailing progressive levels of marketing and sales
involvement. Free Registered membership is available to anyone
interested in designing Avaya-compatible solutions. Gold-level members
and Platinum members must meet rigorous Avaya criteria for customer
satisfaction, product support, business operations, marketing and sales.
Logitech is a Platinum member of the Avaya DevConnect program. For more
information on Logitech business solutions, please visit our blog
or website.
Membership information and a listing of solutions developed and tested
under the DevConnect program are available at www.avaya.com/devconnect.
About Avaya
Avaya is a global provider of business collaboration and communications
solutions, providing unified communications, contact centers, data
solutions and related services to companies of all sizes around the
world. For more information please visit www.avaya.com. For more
information on the Avaya DevConnect program, visit www.avaya.com/devconnect.
About Logitech
Logitech is a world leader in products that connect people to the
digital experiences they care about. Spanning multiple computing,
communication and entertainment platforms, Logitech’s combined hardware
and software enable or enhance digital navigation, music and video
entertainment, gaming, social networking, audio and video communication
over the Internet, video security and home-entertainment control.
Founded in 1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed
on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market
(LOGI).
