Report claims Logitech wants to purchase Plantronics for over US $2 billion

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Logitech still seems to be keen on purchasing other accessories makers. This time around, the company has reportedly set its sights on Plantronics. Logitech has reportedly offered as much as US $2.2 billion to purchase the headset maker. And if the deal pushes through, we should hear about it in the coming week. This acquisition will be Logitech’s most expensive purchase to date. But it would also boost the company’s lineup of PC and mobile accessories. According to Reuters, both companies are trying to reduce manufacturing costs and hope to lessen the impact of the Trump administration’s tariffs on Chinese imports into the US. Working together is one way to do just that.

Plantronics main business focuses on Bluetooth headphones and earbuds, unified communications systems, wireless headsets, conferencing systems, and some software, which it sells to businesses and consumers. It also has fitness-focused accessories. The company claims the headphones worn by Neil Armstrong during his first moonwalk was made by Plantronics.

SourceCode: CES 2015 kicks off various pivots and transitions in tech

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Las Vegas: Heading into this year's International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), its becoming clearer that 2015 is going to be a big year for transitions in tech. Focus will be moving slightly away from desktops and notebooks and even smartphones and tablets towards peripheral ecosystems including wearables and connected cars.

There's already evidence that connected cars as well as wearables are going to dominate this year's CES. A CEA economist stated that smartwatch floor space is  up 400 % this year and car manufacturers are some of the most anticipated presenters this year while technology and mobile companies are seemingly keeping a lower profile this year.

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Plantronics to share Insights on wearable tech for offices at Enterprise Connect 2014

Plantronics  announced that Joe Burton, CTO and SVP of Technology, Development and Strategy, and Cary Bran, senior director of Innovation and New Ventures will be speaking at Enterprise Connect 2014, on related topics that address the growing opportunity for businesses to leverage wearable technology in the enterprise.

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