Cisco and Bang & Olufsen have partnered to produce wireless earbuds designed for secure hybrid working.
The Bang & Olufsen Cisco 950 earbuds are built with enterprise-grade, advanced security and manageability features with premium sound quality to provide high-quality, customized audio experiences for professionals on the move.
Jeetu Patel, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Security & Collaboration at Cisco, said:
“As businesses continue to embrace the flexibility of hybrid work, employees need professional-grade tech solutions that enable work from any setting. We’re excited to expand our partnership with B&O to deliver exceptional audio experiences with extensive functionality and timeless design and craftsmanship.”
The partnership development intends to address growing customer expectations for multifunctional devices that suit their working lifestyle and personal life, especially with the rise of hybrid models encouraging flexibility in how people work. The Bang & Olufsen Cisco 950 offers crystal-clear audio for seamless collaboration on the go.
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The earbuds are also manageable in Cisco’s Control Hub platform, providing IT admins and teams greater visibility and control over their suite of collaboration devices.
“We’re excited to expand our partnership with Cisco to deliver the Bang & Olufsen Cisco 950,” added Duncan McCue, Vice President of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships. “Equipped with Cisco’s advanced features for secure collaboration and Bang & Olufsen’s unparalleled capabilities in sound innovation and design, these earbuds are perfect for hybrid workers who want immersive audio experiences.”
The Bang & Olufsen Cisco 950 will be available for order beginning this November at Cisco’s promotional price of $395.
Bang & Olufsen Cisco 950’s Feature Set
The Bang & Olufsen Cisco 950’s most compelling features include being optimized for Webex, pairing perfectly with other Cisco collaboration devices, and entailing call controls and prioritization for calling and meetings. The earbuds are platform-agnostic and can pair simultaneously with Android and iOS devices without negatively impacting audio quality.
They also include enhanced connectivity and functionality. The earbuds showcase a long battery life, clear audio, Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation, in-ear voice notifications, on-ear controls and Bluetooth 5.2 for rapid pairing for an excellent user experience.
The earbuds also have advanced security and management features. IT admins can maintain and securely update the device via Webex’s Control Hub, the central dashboard for Cisco Collaboration Devices and Webex services. Admins can also receive insights on device inventory and utilization to maximize their RoI.
Lastly, the earbuds have a modern ergonomic design for a tailored fit. Additionally, the product comes with four sets of silicon tips and one pair of foam tips for comfort and fit based on preference.
