Devices

The Microsoft approach to unified communications enables customers to select devices from a range of vendors with the goal of providing a spectrum of choices in various prices and form factors. To ensure the optimal experience for users, Microsoft qualifies devices to ensure they consistently meet quality bars. Today there are over 50 available devices certified , and the number is growing steadily.

Available Devices

Desk phone Give users the best experience with Microsoft® Lync™ 2010 using VoIP-enabled phones, available with either USB or IP connectivity. These phones have the look and feel of the familiar desktop phones but with added features such as presence, contacts, and calendar integration.

Headsets Give workers greater freedom of movement with headsets that provide a range of features, including DECT and Bluetooth connectivity, hearing-aid compatibility, and noise cancellation. Headsets are available at a wide range of prices to meet the budget needs of companies.

Speakerphones Let workers make hands-free calls anywhere they have an Internet connection with portable USB speakerphones.

Handsets Choose USB handset devices for use with Microsoft Communicator on the PC for a traditional form factor that can deliver rich communications features.

Room audio conferencing devices Help remote participants get more out of team meetings with room audio conferencing devices that give everyone a voice and transmit high-quality audio.

Room video conferencing devices Show everyone in a room and automatically track the person who is currently speaking for a conferencing experience that is almost like being there.

Webcams Add dimension to calls and conferences with certified video devices that deliver high quality and ease of use.

Optimized PCs Integrate communications with the information worker’s most important tool—the desktop or laptop PC—with high quality audio and video capabilities designed to deliver the best communication experience.