New SMART Business Solutions Enhance Meeting Experiences

SMART Technologies has announced its new SMART business solutions, comprising integrated hardware and software products developed specifically to provide customers with easy-to-use tools that improve collaboration in interactive meeting spaces. The new SMART business solutions line includes SMART Board interactive whiteboards, SMART Board interactive whiteboard systems and collaboration software, including SMART Meeting Pro 2.0 collaboration software and SMART Bridgit 4.0 conferencing software.

The range of SMART Board interactive whiteboard models ships with SMART Meeting Pro. SMART Board interactive whiteboard systems include a SMART Board interactive whiteboard with integrated projector and either SMART Meeting Pro or a collaboration appliance.

SMART Board interactive whiteboard systems include both widescreen (16:10) and standard (4:3) interactive whiteboards with integrated projectors. For meeting spaces that already have a dedicated computer, users can choose an interactive whiteboard system that includes SMART Meeting Pro. For meeting rooms without a dedicated computer, users can choose an interactive whiteboard system that includes a collaboration appliance, which enables users to create, share and distribute digital notes without the need for a computer.

Business users also have the option to choose a premium system that includes SMART Meeting Pro Premium collaboration platform (Microsoft Windows operating system only) and is configured for SMART Bridgit server software. SMART Bridgit conferencing software enables local and remote users to collaborate and share data on their SMART Board interactive whiteboards and laptops in real time, regardless of location. Notes and annotations can easily be captured and e-mailed to attendees, lowering printing costs and reducing environmental impact.

SMART business upgrade kits will be available to existing users of the SMART Board 680 and SMART Board 685 interactive whiteboard systems in March and include a fixed wall mount, USB speakers and either SMART Meeting Pro or a collaboration appliance.

Nancy Knowlton, SMART’s CEO, said, “The new SMART business solutions will enable organisations to create more engaging meeting spaces, increase productivity and make information sharing simple and efficient.”

SMART business solutions pricing and availability

The SMART Board interactive whiteboard and SMART Board 600i interactive whiteboard system will be available in February 2010. The SMART Board 685ix interactive whiteboard system will be available in early spring 2010. The suggested list price for the SMART Board interactive whiteboard starts at €1,149 (Rs 73,352 approximately). The suggested list price for the SMART Board interactive whiteboard system starts at €3,735 (Rs 2,38,508 approximately). The suggested list price for business upgrade kits will start at €1,249 (Rs 79,780 approximately). All prices are dependent upon the business solution chosen. Suggested pricing in all other regions depends on applicable taxes, duties and import costs.