Santa Cruz, Calif. –  Nov. 10, 2016 – Plantronics (NYSE: PLT) today announced that wireless systems expert, Dr. Jaap Haartsen, has been inducted into the 2016 class of the Consumer Technology Association’s prestigious  Consumer Technology (CT) Hall of Fame for his development of Bluetooth® technology and the extraordinary impact it has made on society.

Santa Cruz, Calif. – Oct. 18, 2016 – Plantronics (NYSE: PLT), a pioneer in audio and wearable technology, today unveiled the BackBeat PRO 2. Packed with more premium features than any other wireless headphones in their class, the over-the-ear Plantronics BackBeat PRO 2 create an oasis of personal space wherever you go with just the touch of a button, all for $199.99 USD. BackBeat PRO 2 is available now worldwide.

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. Sept. 27, 2016 – Plantronics (NYSE: PLT), a pioneer in audio technology, today announced a partnership with RingCentral (NYSE: RNG), a leading provider of enterprise cloud communications and collaboration solutions. Designed to improve worker flexibility and productivity, this partnership provides integrated solutions that simplify business communications, powered by software, while ensuring superior call quality.

Santa Cruz, Calif. - Aug. 2, 2016 – Plantronics, Inc. (NYSE:PLT) today announced that Ken Kannappan, president and chief executive officer, will retire as CEO at the end of the second quarter of the company’s fiscal year. Joe Burton, Plantronics executive vice president and chief commercial officer, will become president and chief executive officer effective Oct. 2, 2016.