SMART Technologies Inc., the industry pioneer and global education market segment leader in easy-to-use interactive whiteboards and other group collaboration tools, announces the Middle East launch of the SMART Board™ 600i interactive whiteboard system, a collaboration focal point for classrooms, training rooms and meeting rooms. The state-of-the-art 600i system will be available in the Autumn across regional markets through Intmark, SMART’s sole authorized distributor for the region.
The 600i system combines a SMART Board interactive whiteboard and the new Unifi™ projector with built-in audio. Both projector and interactive whiteboard are easily and securely mounted on a wall, so installation time is significantly reduced.
Built into the pen tray of the SMART Board interactive whiteboard is a projector control module that brings together three simple buttons to power up the system, adjust the volume and access the on-screen interface. The 20-watt audio system is built into the projector base, providing clear sound, even to those at the back of the room. Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® or Mac OS X operating systems, SMART Board software 9.5 (included) supports the creation, presentation and management of digital content. A connection module, which can be mounted in any number of positions around the SMART Board interactive whiteboard, provides several readily accessible input and output connections for such devices as a DVD, VCR or document camera. The 600i system can also operate without being connected to a computer, so users can take notes on the interactive whiteboard or write over an image or video from an external source like a document camera or DVD. To save their work, users simply plug in a USB key and save the file as a .pdf, a .jpg or .notebook file.
“SMART Board interactive whiteboards are having a tremendous impact in classrooms, training rooms and meeting rooms around the world,” says Nancy Knowlton, SMART’s president and co-CEO. “As the product category matures and interactive whiteboards are purchased in larger volumes by schools, school districts, governments and businesses, an all-in-one option makes perfect sense – it simplifies the purchase decision, reduces setup time for IT staff and makes it easier for users to get started."
About SMART Board interactive whiteboards
The award-winning SMART Board interactive whiteboard is the most widely installed interactive whiteboard in the world. Simply by touching the large display, users can access and control any computer application or multimedia platform, including the Internet, CD and DVDs. With SMART Board software, users can write over applications in digital ink and then edit, save, print or post their notes to a website for future reference. SMART Board interactive whiteboards are used in classrooms, briefing rooms and boardrooms around the world, helping people to collaborate effectively whether they are in the same room or in another location. Feature-rich software and intuitive functionality make the SMART Board interactive whiteboard the number one choice of educators, presenters and trainers in more than 100 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.smarttech.com/smartboard.
About SMART
SMART Technologies Inc. is both the industry pioneer and global education market segment leader in easy-to-use interactive whiteboards and other group collaboration tools. The award-winning SMART Board interactive whiteboard is the most widely installed interactive whiteboard in the world. Many school jurisdictions have standardized on the product, which is used to provide interactive learning opportunities and enhance student achievement in more than 330,000 classrooms spanning every U.S. state, every Canadian province, every Local Education Authority in the UK and in more than 100 countries worldwide. SMART products also include interactive pen displays, interactive digital signage, wireless slates and software. Using SMART products, groups can access and share the information they need to meet, teach, train and present. SMART’s education customers include New York City Board of Education (U.S.), Oxford University (UK), Kobe City Board of Education (Japan), Barnier Public School (Australia), University of Ottawa (Canada), United World College (Singapore), Stephen-Hawking-Schule Neckargemuend (Germany), Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (U.S.) and Harvard University (U.S.).
SMART is a private company founded in 1987. Employing more than 800 people, SMART is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with assembly facilities in Ottawa, and offices in Bonn, Tokyo, New York City and Washington DC. SMART has been issued and maintains a broad portfolio of patents with numerous other U.S., Canadian and foreign patents pending. In 1992 SMART formed a strategic alliance with Intel® Corporation that resulted in joint product development and marketing efforts, and Intel’s equity ownership in the company. SMART products are sold through dealers across North America and distributors worldwide. For more information, visit www.smarttech.com.
