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| Source: Epson. Epson will bundle SMART Technologies collaborative learning software with Epson interactive projectors worldwide. |
Epson, the No. 1 projector manufacturer in the world*, and SMART Technologies, a global provider of collaboration solutions, have agreed to include SMART Notebook collaborative learning software with Epson interactive projectors for education models worldwide.
Said Greg Estell, Solutions President, SMART Technologies: “SMART Notebook allows educators to easily create engaging, interactive learning in a way that’s natural to both teachers and students, and now they can do so on any Epson Interactive projector.”
“Educators are seeking the best hardware and software solutions to help them teach effectively, and to drive student engagement and learning outcomes,” said Keith Kratzberg, Senior Vice President, Epson America. “This partnership speaks directly to the needs of teachers to create engaging, impactful and fun lessons, as well as to respond to the needs of learners in real-time. By bringing together these leading interactive classroom technologies, we are providing the tools to meet those needs.”
Building upon the already established software relationship between the two companies that has enabled Epson to sell SMART Notebook software along with its interactive projectors in certain global markets since 2013, the new agreement allows Epson to bundle SMART Notebook software, including a SMART Notebook Advantage subscription during the first year, with Epson interactive projectors as a standard offering on a worldwide basis. The SMART Notebook Advantage subscription lets customers access technical support and unlock premium features within Notebook as well as upgrade to new versions of Notebook software in that first year.
Said Greg Estell, Solutions President, SMART Technologies: “SMART Notebook allows educators to easily create engaging, interactive learning in a way that’s natural to both teachers and students, and now they can do so on any Epson Interactive projector.”
“Educators are seeking the best hardware and software solutions to help them teach effectively, and to drive student engagement and learning outcomes,” said Keith Kratzberg, Senior Vice President, Epson America. “This partnership speaks directly to the needs of teachers to create engaging, impactful and fun lessons, as well as to respond to the needs of learners in real-time. By bringing together these leading interactive classroom technologies, we are providing the tools to meet those needs.”
Building upon the already established software relationship between the two companies that has enabled Epson to sell SMART Notebook software along with its interactive projectors in certain global markets since 2013, the new agreement allows Epson to bundle SMART Notebook software, including a SMART Notebook Advantage subscription during the first year, with Epson interactive projectors as a standard offering on a worldwide basis. The SMART Notebook Advantage subscription lets customers access technical support and unlock premium features within Notebook as well as upgrade to new versions of Notebook software in that first year.
This combination allows educators around the world to use the No. 1 selling interactive projector* with collaborative learning software to create visually compelling, engaging and interactive learning experiences. Epson’s complete interactive projector line has been tested and fully authorised by SMART for use with SMART Notebook software, and SMART Notebook fully supports Epson interactive features such as dual pen and finger-touch. Both Epson and SMART will provide customer support and training for their respective products, giving educators full confidence as they bring more collaboration into classrooms and other learning spaces.
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Epson interactive projectors with SMART Notebook software entitlements will begin shipping outside North America in early 2016. They will be shipped to Southeast Asia from February 2016.
*Based on units sold for 500-lumen and higher projectors, calendar year 2014, according to Futuresource Consulting.
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