GN Netcom Introduces the GN 2100 USB Hi-Fi Stereo Headset, GN 2000 USB Wideband Stereo Headset and GN 8110 mod Adapter to IP Telephony Product Portfol

March 17 2006

GN Netcom, the leading provider of innovative wireless and corded headsets, today announces the addition of two new headset models and an adapter to its IP telephony product portfolio, making GN Netcom's commercial grade IP telephony offerings the most comprehensive in the industry with a full breadth of offerings covering every user need.

Use of IP telephony is growing at a considerable rate as an increasing number of enterprises realize the viability and cost-savings of the technology. As this trend evolves, so does the demand for IP compatible products that allow them to migrate to IP-based communications. According to Gartner, over two-thirds of Fortune 2000 companies will have deployed VoIP by the end of 2005, and Synergy Research Group predicts that 90 percent of all business telephony will be IP based by 2009. GN Netcom's IP telephony headset portfolio allows users to get the most out of IP applications by using the complete bandwidth that IP networks operate on, giving a more natural, intelligible sound quality.

"As telephony continues to evolve, it makes good business sense for enterprises to purchase solutions that can transition with them when they eventually adopt new technology. GN Netcom is the only headset provider to offer converged products compatible with both IP and traditional telephony, providing critical future-proof investments. Our portfolio of IP compatible products responds to the need for businesses to seamlessly stay ahead of the curve in keeping office professionals hands-free between all communications platforms," said David Wood, senior vice president and general manager for GN Netcom's North American operations.

The IP compatible products launched today at the Spring 2006 VON Conference & Expo include a USB Hi-Fi stereo version of the award-winning GN 2100 series of corded headsets, a USB wideband version of the GN 2000 series developed especially for contact center and office professionals using IP telephony (Internet-based calling), and the GN 8110 mod adapter for extending IP compatibility to GN Netcom's non-USB wireless products.

These innovative headsets and multi-functional adapter round out GN Netcom's IP telephony product portfolio, consisting of converged products compatible with both IP and traditional telephony, USB-dedicated IP solutions, as well as an array of adapters for extending IP telephony compatibility to GN Netcom's non-USB corded and wireless products.

Converged Traditional / IP Telephony Solutions

* GN 9350 Wireless Office Headset for Traditional and IP Telephony

The GN 9350 is the industry's first wireless office headset to offer

full convergence between traditional and IP telephony, true wideband

audio performance (6.8 kHz wideband sound in IP mode) and incorporate

Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology, ensuring superior sound

quality. It operates on the 1.9 GHz frequency, making it Wi-Fi

friendly, and provides a user selectable range of up to 300 feet. The

GN 9350 also offers the option for around-the-clock talk time with a

hot-swappable interchangeable battery, a noise-canceling microphone and

digital security encryption, providing clarity and security for users

to take calls from virtually anywhere in the office. The GN 9350 will

be available in Q2 2006 across North America with a MSRP of $349 USD.

* GN 4800 Stereo Office Headset Solutions for Traditional and IP Telephony

With the GN 4800 stereo office headset solutions (both Hi-Fi and

Wideband) users can listen to streaming music and answer calls without

having to switch headsets. It enables users to block out unwanted

workplace noise and create their own personal work environments. The GN

4800 Hi-Fi provides full hi-fi stereo quality (80-15,000 Hz), plus a

special noise-canceling microphone that filters out unwanted background

noise for crystal clear communications. The GN 4800 Wideband gives

users true wideband stereo quality listening (100-8,000 Hz), and

features an industry-first flexible SoundTube boom arm that is

adjustable, bendable and pivotal, providing maximum comfort. The GN

4800 headsets are now available across North America with a MSRP of

$189 USD for the GN 4800 Hi-Fi and $149 USD for the GN 4800 Wideband.

IP Solutions

* GN 9330 USB Wireless Office Headset for IP Telephony

The GN 9330 USB is the industry's first wireless office headset to

offer 6.8 kHz wideband USB audio quality for natural, clear

conversations. It provides simple plug-and-play installation, two

different wearing styles and connects effortlessly and quickly to a

user's computer. The GN 9330 USB operates on the 1.9 GHz frequency,

making it Wi-Fi friendly, and provides users with up to 300 feet of

roaming range and six hours of talk time. It also incorporates

noise-canceling microphone technology and digital security encryption

for clear and secure communications. The GN 9330 USB will be available

in Q2 2006 across North America with a MSRP of $249 USD.

* GN 2100 USB Hi-Fi Stereo Headset

The GN 2100 USB is perfect for professional users who want to make and

receive telephone calls via their PC. The headset's stereo quality

sound (80-15,000 Hz) also makes it suitable for use with PC audio

applications, such as music and multimedia, in between calls. The

headset offers a flexible noise-canceling microphone boom and in-line

volume and microphone mute controls that are easily operated via the

integral USB adapter. Set-up of the GN 2100 USB has been made simple

with its "plug-and-play" capability. The GN 2100 USB comes in the

popular over-the-head wearing style and is compatible with all popular

Broadband applications, including PC / Macintosh and Microsoft

Windows(R). The GN 2100 USB is now available across North America with

a MSRP of $169 USD.

* GN 2000 USB Wideband Stereo Headset

The GN 2000 USB is a cost-effective wideband stereo headset, ideal for

companies already using softphone technology. Providing a frequency

bandwidth of 150-6,800 Hz, the GN 2000 USB enables users to benefit

from the optimal speech quality provided by IP technologies, avoiding

troublesome repetition due to unclear conversations. The GN 2000 USB

headset includes the first-ever flexible SoundTube and also provides

convenient in-line volume and mute controls for easy audio adjustment.

The GN 2000 USB is now available across North America with a MSRP of

$129 USD.

Adapters

* GN 8110 mod Digital Audio Adapter for GN Netcom Wireless Headsets

The GN 8110 mod adapter enables users to extend their previous

investment in GN Netcom's wireless headsets when transitioning to IP

communications. The GN 8110 mod provides a simple connection from the

base of GN Netcom's wireless products to the PC, and is compatible with

the GN 9120 wireless office headset and the GN 6210 dual-use

Bluetooth(R) headset solution, capable of seamless communication

between a desk phone and Bluetooth mobile phone. The GN 8110 mod is now

available across North America with a MSRP of $75 USD.

* GN 8110 USB XP Digital Audio Adapter for GN Netcom Corded Headsets

The GN 8110 USB XP is a professional-quality, direct-to-digital headset

adapter that extends any GN Netcom corded headset into IP telephony

applications. It connects directly to the PC's USB port with simple

plug-and-play installation and is certified for use on Windows(R) OS

and compatible with all USB-capable computers. The GN 8110 USB XP is

available across North America with a MSRP of $89 USD.

* GN 8120 Digital USB-to-Headset Adapter for GN Netcom Corded Headsets

The GN 8120 USB is a commercial-grade digital USB-to-headset adapter

that delivers superior audio quality to your VoIP softphone. DSP and

SmoothStream(TM) technologies remove impurities from the call signal

and improve the audio performance of the most demanding VoIP

applications. Compatible with any GN Netcom corded headset, it provides

convenient in-line fingertip call control buttons such as call answer /

end, call hold, speed dial, volume and mute, and has emergency calling

capability. The GN 8120 USB is available across North America with a

MSRP of $129 USD.

GN 2100 USB In Summary

* Stereo quality sound (80-15,000 Hz) for use with PC audio applications

* Noise-canceling microphone and flexible microphone boom

* Simple plug-and-play installation

* In-line volume and mute controls

* Popular over-the-head wearing style

* PeakStop(TM) technology for hearing protection

* MSRP: $169

GN 2000 USB In Summary

* Stereo quality sound with full wideband audio performance (150-6,800 Hz)

* Robust, comfortable, durable design

* Flexible, replaceable SoundTube boom arm

* Simple plug-and-play installation

* In-line volume and mute controls

* PeakStop(TM) technology for hearing protection

* MSRP: $129

GN 8110 mod In Summary

* Extends investments in GN Netcom's wireless headsets for IP

compatibility

* Provides a simple, seamless connection from the base of GN Netcom's

wireless products to the PC via USB port

* Easy plug & play solution with no software to install

* Compatible with the GN 9120 wireless office headset and the GN 6210

dual-use Bluetooth(R) headset

* MSRP: $75

About GN Netcom

GN Netcom is the leading provider of innovative wireless and corded headsets. Its award-winning portfolio includes many industry firsts, such as the first wireless office headset, the first Bluetooth(R) headset, and the first wireless multi-use headset for both conventional and IP telephony. Designed for professionals in offices and contact centers, its stylish products provide increased efficiency and mobility, as well as enhanced personal comfort. GN Netcom is a division of GN Store Nord, the world's largest manufacturer of headsets for offices, contact centers, and mobile phones. GN Store Nord is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. For further company information please visit http://www.gnnetcom.com.