Plantronics CS50-USB Wireless Headset System Awarded 'Product of the Year' by Customer Inter@ction Solutions

SANTA CRUZ, CA -- Feb.23, 2005 -- Plantronics, Inc. today announced that Customer Inter@ction Solutions, a Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC(TM)) magazine, honored the Plantronics CS50-USB Wireless Office Headset System with a 2004 Product of the Year award. The award is the publication's highest honor, recognizing exemplary contributions and innovative products that enhance the CRM industry.

The CS50-USB is the industry's first wireless VoIP headset system to deliver remote call answer/end capability and ring detection for unprecedented wireless freedom. Leveraging Plantronics' highly successful CS50 wireless headset system for the office, the CS50-USB lets you take and end calls while roaming up to 200 feet from your PC softphone.

"The CS50-USB, with its unique features for improved mobility and productivity, is an excellent example of Plantronics commitment to product innovation and customer satisfaction," said Joe McGrogan, director of marketing for Plantronics. "We're delighted that our efforts are recognized by Customer Inter@ction Solutions and the CRM industry overall."
"Customer Inter@ction Solutions magazine presents Product of the Year awards to companies that demonstrate excellence in technological advancement and application refinements. Plantronics consistently delivers products that go the extra mile to improve both their customer's experience and the company's ROI," said Nadji Tehrani, the executive group publisher and editor-in-chief for Customer Inter@ction Solutions.

About Plantronics
Plantronics introduced the first lightweight headset in 1962 and is recognized as the world leader in communications headsets. Plantronics headsets have been featured in numerous motion pictures and high-profile events, including Neil Armstrong's historic "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" transmission from the moon in 1969. A publicly held company headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, with approximately 3,900 employees, Plantronics maintains offices in 20 countries. For more information go to http://www.plantronics.com/ or call (800) 544-4660.

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