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  • 6 October 2011 13:28

SMART Adds Four New Models to Collaboration Systems for Business

New appliance-based systems enable enhanced collaboration in interactive meeting spaces SYDNEY, Australia --- SMART Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: SMT) (TSX: SMA), a leading provider of collaboration solutions, announces four new models of collaboration systems for business. These systems offer users full functionality to whiteboard, browse the Web and view PDF files, and engage in remote and local collaboration with no need for a dedicated in-room computer. A built-in appliance in each of the systems provides an intuitive, walk-up-and-use experience, enabling users to quickly start their meetings. The four new systems include the SMART Board™ 885ixe interactive whiteboard system, the SMART Board 885ie interactive whiteboard system, the SMART Board 880ie interactive whiteboard system and the SMART Board 8070ie interactive display. Each features SMART Meeting Pro™ software and the SMART GoWire™ auto-launch cable, which allows a user to quickly and easily connect a laptop to the system in order to share files, launch programs, open documents, brainstorm and save notes. Data cannot be saved to the appliance, ensuring enhanced network security. Users are not required to log on under personal credentials to access files and software, and the system is immune to spyware and malware. The four new appliance-based collaboration systems for business are now available to customers in North America and will be available in all other markets in October 2011.

By pushing a single button, the projector, appliance and interactive whiteboard or display are activated, so users can immediately begin collaborating and capturing ideas. The SMART Board interactive whiteboard or display allows users to manipulate and write over digital content. By connecting a laptop using the SMART GoWire cable, users can insert handwritten content directly into AutoCAD® files and most Microsoft® software applications, including PowerPoint®, Excel® and Word. These annotations and any documents opened or created during the meeting can be captured and e-mailed to meeting participants or saved to a USB key. When the collaboration system is used in conjunction with SMART Bridgit™ conferencing software, local and remote participants can view and share documents. For more information on the new appliance-based SMART collaboration systems for business, visit smarttech.com/business. “Organizations around the world are increasingly seeking interactive products that offer easy-to-use tools that enhance collaboration and help them make the most of meeting time,” says Linda Thomas, Vice President, Products, SMART Technologies. “Our four new appliance-based collaboration systems have been developed specifically to support the needs of business users, ensuring that their files and confidential meeting notes remain secure, whether they collaborate in the same room or over distance.”

Appliance-based collaboration systems for business Each of the new appliance-based collaboration systems for business includes SMART Meeting Pro software, SMART Bridgit conferencing software and the SMART GoWire auto-launch cable. The widescreen SMART Board 885ixe interactive whiteboard system features an active screen area of 87” (221 cm) on the diagonal (16:10 aspect ratio) with an ultra-short-throw SMART UX60 projector that offers a throw distance of 12” (30.5 cm) The widescreen SMART Board 885ie interactive whiteboard system features an active screen area of 87” (221 cm) on the diagonal (16:10 aspect ratio) with an ultra-short-throw SMART UF75w projector that offers a throw distance of 23.5” (59.7 cm) The widescreen SMART Board 880ie interactive whiteboard system features an active screen area of 77” (195.6 cm) on the diagonal (4:3 aspect ratio) with an ultra-short-throw SMART UF75 projector that offers a throw distance of 23.5” (59.7 cm) The widescreen SMART Board 8070ie interactive display features an active screen area of 70” (178 cm) on the diagonal (16:9 aspect ratio) and 1080p professional-grade LCD with hardened glass that provides clear, high-definition images Common featuresOne-click access – Accesses whiteboarding, web browsing and PDF viewing functions immediately Integrated appliance control panel – Includes one-button-on design, an LCD display and a USB port DViT™ (Digital Vision Touch) technology – Enhances the touch experience through zero-force touch, the ability to scale to large sizes and the ability to support multiple touches Touch gestures – Accepts common multitouch gestures including one- and two-finger gestures such as pinching, zooming and tossing Object awareness – Recognizes when a user switches between a finger, pen or other object Natural user interface – Touch the interactive whiteboard or display with a finger – no special tools are required Multi-user support – Enables two users to work together, performing different tasks, anywhere on the interactive whiteboard or display surface SMART Ink™ – Ink-smoothing algorithms make writing look smoother and more refined Ergonomic pen – Ensures comfortable use and enables a natural writing style Multiuser Pen Tray – Enables two people to write using a pen tool. Easy-to-use buttons on the Pen Tray make switching ink color, right-clicks and accessing the on-screen keyboard effortless. Business aesthetics – Designed to blend into virtually any business collaboration space

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