All items tagged with communications (108)

March 18, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Plantronics + Polycom Merger Relaunched as Poly

Following the acquisition of Polycom, confirmed in July 2018, Plantronics, announced that the company will transform into Poly, a technology company focused on the human experience of communications and collaboration, aiming to make communication as rich and natural as in-person. Poly aims to be the solution of choice whenever and wherever collaboration clouds reach people. To connect people, not things, the company motto says.

Tektronix Launches AWG70000B for More Accurate Simulation of Fast-Changing Real-World Signals

February 19, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Tektronix Launches AWG70000B for More Accurate Simulation of Fast-Changing Real-World Signals

Tektronix launched the AWG70000B Series Arbitrary Waveform Generator with new features that enable it to fully support the testing of complex electronic warfare, new-generation wireless communications systems that require the ability to dynamically alter signal sequences during test scenarios and other types of advanced research.

LG and Meridian Audio Debut Smart Display Speaker with Google Assistant

November 21, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

LG and Meridian Audio Debut Smart Display Speaker with Google Assistant

LG Electronics USA has announced its new AI Smart Display with Google Assistant combined with a Meridian Audio designed sound system to create a powerful smart home device. Following the recent trend of combining the features of a voice-assisted speaker with a touch screen for both content viewing, communication and interactions, the LG XBOOM AI ThinQ model WK9 is available now at U.S. retailers at a suggested price of $299 with special Black Friday pricing of $199 currently in effect.

Jabra Announces Microsoft Teams Integration with Speak 710 Conference Speaker and Evolve 65t Professional True Wireless Earbuds

September 27, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Jabra Announces Microsoft Teams Integration with Speak 710 Conference Speaker and Evolve 65t Professional True Wireless Earbuds

Jabra, a GN Group brand, specializing in engineering communications and sound, announced full integration of the Jabra Speak 710 conference speaker with Microsoft Teams collaboration solution at the Microsoft Ignite 2018 event. Jabra Speak 710 provides an immersive call and sound experience for mobile business executives, now with full Microsoft Teams integration. Jabra is also set to break new ground by introducing the Evolve 65t professional-grade true wireless earbuds for business use, later in 2018.

HEAD acoustics Releases ACQUA 4 Voice and Audio Quality Analysis Software

August 23, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

HEAD acoustics Releases ACQUA 4 Voice and Audio Quality Analysis Software

HEAD acoustics has launched a new version of ACQUA (Advanced Communication Quality Analysis), the powerful software for voice and audio quality testing. As promised, with version 4, ACQUA supports the new modular hardware platform labCORE and includes a multi-channel signal generator and a multi-channel analyzer for testing all equipment in the field of telecommunication. The software features a restructured database menu and extended reporting functionalities, with easy-to-use hardware configuration and quick access to favorite projects.

Plantronics Completes Acquisition of Polycom to Create Total Communications Solutions Strategy

July 4, 2018 by Joao Martins

Plantronics Completes Acquisition of Polycom to Create Total Communications Solutions Strategy

The last of the surviving "videoconference companies" received a life buoy from Plantronics in March 2018, with the announcement of a proposed acquisition. Three months passed since the intention was revealed, Plantronics closed its $2 billion acquisition of Polycom. The strategic plan is to create "THE communications experience company that connects people to what is important at work, at home, on the road, in the car, or anywhere you have a connection."

beyerdynamic Phonum Opens Up a New World for Smart Team Communications

May 23, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

beyerdynamic Phonum Opens Up a New World for Smart Team Communications

Introduced as “the future of team communication” at the ISE 2018 show in Amsterdam, beyerdynamic launched Phonum, its new mobile, cable-free communications system for teleconferences, huddle rooms and for smaller meeting requirements. An intelligent audio solution for the modern meeting culture, this compact, portable and battery-operated speakerphone uses a downfire loudspeaker for the best possible sound reproduction combined with the brand’s exclusive Voice Compass technology to draw attention to the spoken word.

Audio Precision Adds Speech Intelligibility Measurement Option for APx500 Audio Test Software

March 28, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Precision Adds Speech Intelligibility Measurement Option for APx500 Audio Test Software

Audio Precision announced the addition of a new speech intelligibility measurement option for APx500 audio test software based upon the ABC-MRT speech processing algorithm. The new ABC-MRT option provides an objective measure of speech intelligibility following the paradigm of the Modified Rhyme Test, offering an important capability for designing and validating a wide range of communication systems, products and components, especially those related to public safety.

New Automotive Echo Cancellation Noise Reduction Solution from NXP Makes Calls Clear

March 27, 2018 by Cristina Costa

New Automotive Echo Cancellation Noise Reduction Solution from NXP Makes Calls Clear

NXP Semiconductors has announced a new echo cancellation noise reduction solution (ECNR) that significantly reduces the problem of noisy voice communications and provides carmakers with a consumer pleasing, hands-free calling experience. The cost-effective solution combines innovative ECNR software that can be easily ported onto NXP i.MX processors and NXP’s car radio tuners and DSPs. The new NXP ECNR solution is also ITU-T P1110 and CarPlay pre-certified.

Pico Technology Introduces PicoVNA 106 Low-Cost Vector Network Analyzer

June 13, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Pico Technology Introduces PicoVNA 106 Low-Cost Vector Network Analyzer

British company Pico Technology has applied its expertise in compact USB instrumentation, combined with its experience with high-performance sampling oscilloscopes and time domain reflectometry, to create a new high-quality, low-cost vector network analyzer. The PicoVNA 106 is an all-new, USB-controlled, professional and laboratory-grade 300 kHz to 6 GHz vector network analyzer of unprecedented performance, portability and affordability.

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