The award-winning interactive flat panel now
offers an all-in-one hardware and software experience, without the
need for an external computer
CALGARY, April 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ - SMART Technologies
Inc. (NASDAQ: SMT) (TSX: SMA), a leading provider of collaboration
solutions announces today that they have updated their most
advanced member of the award-winning SMART kapp® product family,
SMART kapp iQ®. The new and improved SMART kapp iQ interactive flat
panel is specifically designed to deliver a complete, all-in-one
classroom solution that provides educators with the flexibility to
deliver lessons across a range of learning and instructional
styles, including whole-class, small group and individual
instruction.
SMART kapp iQ now offers educators simple, one-touch access to a
full range of classroom applications, promising a fully integrated
experience with student devices. Because all software is built
right into the interactive display, both educators and students
have seamless access to the applications they use every day, all
without the need to physically connect to an external computer.
kapp iQ can be mounted on a mobile floor stand, meaning the latest
advancements facilitate the creation of flexible learning
environments both within and outside of classrooms – it's ready for
collaboration anywhere, without the inconvenience of managing
cables and hardware.
Features in the updated SMART kapp iQ include:
- kapp iQ's award-winning multi-way, multi-device whiteboarding
capability
- Built-in web browser
- One-touch instant access to SMART amp™ cloud-based
collaboration software, SMART lab game-based learning activity
software (anticipated in August), and a SMART Notebook®
collaborative learning software viewer (anticipated in August)
- WiFi-based screencasting to easily share content from student
devices (anticipated in August)
- External PC access via HDMI and USB
- Automatic over-the-air (OTA) software updates
"This improvement to SMART kapp iQ is yet another revolutionary
leap for us," said Warren Barkley,
CTO of SMART Technologies. "kapp iQ was introduced into education
last year and its multi-way collaboration between the display and
student devices proved extremely successful in a classroom setting,
fostering both whole-class and student-led learning. With the new
all-in-one capability, we've not only simplified the user
experience for better technology adoption, but have also developed
an easy way for administrators to standardize installation,
training, maintenance and support across multiple classrooms," he
said.
SMART kapp iQ displays found success in classrooms, garnered
awards and received praise for its use in the workplace including a
2016 Edison Award, three separate Best-of-Show Awards at InfoComm
2015, the recipient of a Gold Stevie Award for the Best New Product
of the Year – Business-to-Business category, raVe On Demand, and
Best of ISTE 2014 award.
All SMART interactive flat panels include a 1-year subscription
to the SMART Learning Suite – an integrated educational software
platform designed to enable natural and collaborative learning
experiences, combining the power of industry-leading SMART
Notebook®, SMART lab, SMART response® 2 and access to the
award-winning SMART amp™. The SMART Learning Suite is optimized to
work best with SMART interactive flat panels – this hardware and
software combination deliver the best solution for educators.
Pricing and Availability
SMART kapp iQ is available in three sizes. The 55" model has a
suggested education price in the United
States of $3,999. The 65"
model has a suggested education price in the United States of $4,999. The 75" model has a suggested education
price in the United States of
$6,999. Prices in other countries
will vary.
Customers who have previously purchased a SMART Board® 6000
series or kapp iQ interactive flat panel can upgrade to this new
all-in-one experience through the simple insertion of an updated
kapp iQ appliance module. This will be available for order on
May 2, 2016 with a suggested
education price in the United
States of $499, and we
anticipate shipping by mid-June 2016.
Prices in other countries will vary.
For more information, please contact your SMART authorized
reseller.
To learn more about the SMART Technologies products please visit
http://www.smarttech.com/
About SMART Technologies Inc.
SMART Technologies Inc.
(NASDAQ: SMT, TSX: SMA) is a world leader in simple and intuitive
solutions that enable more natural collaboration. We are an
innovator in interactive touch technologies and software that
inspire collaboration in both education and businesses around the
globe. To learn more, visit smarttech.com.
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