Jabra's Wireless Headset Solutions Now Rated 'Avaya Compliant'

DENVER, April 19 /PRNewswire/ -- GN Netcom, the leading manufacturer of innovative audio end point solutions marketed under the Jabra brand, today announced that its award-winning portfolio of wireless headset solutions -- the Jabra PRO™ 9400, Jabra GO™ 6400, Jabra GN9300 and Jabra GN9120 Series -- are compliant with key IP Telephony solutions from Avaya, a leading global provider of business communications applications, systems and services.  

These wireless headsets, that help businesses communicate and collaborate, are now compliance-tested by Avaya for compatibility with Avaya 9600 and 1600 series IP Telephones.

"Paving the way for Unified Communications is all about end-to-end seamless integration and intuitive use.  Jabra's portfolio of award-winning solutions provide just that and, through compliance with Avaya products, we ensure an unprecedented user experience in terms of crystal clear sound, comfort and intuitive user-interface," said Chris Briglin, VP of business development and strategic alliances, Jabra. "Working with Avaya to deliver compliance-tested solutions to the market, Jabra can deliver an even richer user experience that benefit from the genuine collaboration benefits of Unified Communications."

One of the companies benefiting from the interoperability of Jabra and Avaya solutions is Hewlett Packard, a global company that specializes in information technology.

"We're very happy with Jabra products because of the great quality and good durability," said Jose Ramon Hidalgo, Project Manager for Hewlett Packard's operations in Spain.

Jabra is a member of the Avaya DevConnect program -- an initiative to develop, market and sell innovative third-party products that interoperate with Avaya technology and extend the value of a company's investment in its network.  As a Gold member of the program, Jabra benefits from access to dedicated Avaya engineers and testing resources through the Avaya Interoperability and Test Lab.  In conjunction with these Avaya experts, comprehensive test plans are developed and jointly executed, offering businesses the confidence that joint solutions consistently work as expected.

"Companies like Jabra benefit not only from technical expertise Avaya offers in assessing solution design and capabilities," said Eric Rossman, vice president, Developer Relations, Avaya, "but customers, Avaya DevConnect channel partners and support organizations from both Jabra and Avaya benefit as well. Through detailed Application Notes published by Avaya after successful compliance testing, the necessary operational information is widely available to aid businesses in quickly making strategic decisions and rapidly deploying successful solutions."

About Avaya

Avaya is a global leader in enterprise communications systems.  The company provides unified communications, contact centers, and related services directly and through its channel partners to leading businesses and organizations around the world.  Enterprises of all sizes depend on Avaya for state-of-the-art communications that improve efficiency, collaboration, customer service and competitiveness.  For more information please visit www.avaya.com.  For more information on the Avaya DevConnect program, visit www.avaya.com/devconnect.

About GN Netcom

Through its Jabra brand, GN Netcom is a world leader in innovative headset solutions. With around 900 employees and sales offices around the world, GN Netcom develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of wireless headsets and speakerphones for mobile users and both wireless and corded headsets for contact center and office-based users. GN Netcom's business activities also include its original equipment manufacturing (OEM) business. GN Netcom is a subsidiary of GN Store Nord A/S.

For more information please visit www.jabra.com.  For more on Avaya compliant solutions please visit www.jabra.com/avaya.

SOURCE Jabra