A recent study undertaken by consulting firm Strategy Analytics reveals that an increasing number of companies in India are open to the mobile workforce. The study points out that more companies are investing in mobile devices and solutions to enable productivity and efficiency of their potential workforce. No surprises here?this generation of employees has grown up with internet access, social networks, mobile phones and the ?always on? lifestyle. No wonder, devices that support the increased request for more mobility are in high demand.

Jabra Speak 510 speakerphone is one such device. Priced at R11,000, it is designed for professionals with an everyday need for audio conferencing or simply hands-free calls. It functions as a light-weight audio device with its compact design and convenient travel case and 15 hours of battery to keep the conversation alive. Its crystal-clear omni-directional microphone means attendees all around the speakerphone can hear and speak clearly?making it ideal for one-to-one and smaller group conference calls.

Jabra is the brand of GN Netcom, a subsidiary of GN Store Nord A/S (GN) ?listed on Nasdaq. The company?s consumer and business divisions produce corded and wireless headsets, plus mobile and in-office speakerphones that empower individuals and businesses through increased freedom of movement, comfort and functionality.

My first thoughts on the Speak 510 speakerphone: the device is simple to use and appropriately designed to meet the increased demands for mobility, at home, in the workplace or on the go. It can be connected via Bluetooth to the computer, tablet or smartphone. It uses plug-and-play connectivity and ensures that the user is just seconds away from virtual meetings and hands free conversations.

The speakerphone is basically a round black disc of plastic with a grill on the top, some button indicators around the perimeter and a USB cable that wraps around the base and tucks out of way. It is compact and unobtrusive when sitting on a desk. The capacitive buttons are responsive and because there are no moving parts, the unit feels quite solid.

After using the device for a little over a month at home, not to mention on the go, I have to agree that the Jabra Speak 510 takes audio conferencing to a new level. It stands out in its ability to work with both a computer and a mobile device and switch between the two with ease. For mobile devices, it connects wirelessly. In my test-run, I established a wireless connection between the 510 speakerphone and my laptop first and later with my BlackBerry. Integration was seamless and the output was on desired lines?crystal clear sound without echoes or distorted sounds even at maximum volume level.

Featuring Bluetooth technology, the Jabra Speak 510 speakerphone optimises the productivity by intuitively enabling one-to-one and smaller group conference calls at any time and in any place. This portable speakerphone gives the power to literally turn any room into a conference room. Users get fairly good sound quality and a plug-and-play solution that can connect to PC, tablet or smartphone.

Jabra Speak 510 has a compact design and a travel case that make it well-suited for transport. Whether it is setting up a quick conference call via unified communication in someone?s office, or taking it along on the road, collaboration is made easy.

If you need a good speakerphone that will work with all your devices, take a good look at this device.