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Interactive learning technology trusted by educators worldwide

SMART Technologies publishes expert content on interactive displays, classroom collaboration tools, and hybrid learning solutions used by educators in over 100 countries. The channel covers product education, teacher training resources, and research on student engagement in connected classrooms. B2B buyers in K-12 and higher education use it to evaluate how SMART's hardware and software fit their infrastructure.

31 episodes
Channel Brief·SMART Technologies · 31 episodes
Updated May 9, 2024

Smart technologies transform operations across education, logistics, and cities.

SMART Technologies channels evidence from award-winning product launches, customer case studies, and market forecasts to show how interactive displays, edge computing, and cloud integration are reshaping collaborative work, learning, and urban management.

The channel argues that smart technologies—interactive displays, edge computing, and integrated software platforms—are becoming foundational infrastructure for three distinct but overlapping domains: education, enterprise collaboration, and municipal operations. Evidence flows from conference demonstrations (Bett, ISE, FETC), customer deployments (Royal Surrey NHS, Virginia Beach flood resiliency), and webinar series teaching educators to convert static lessons into real-time collaborative experiences.

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“75% of independent restaurant operators gearing up to integrate new technology systems within the following year.”

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By the numbers

$17.8B

Global edge computing market projected by 2026

75B

Expected connected devices by 2025

75%

Independent restaurant operators planning tech integration within one year

What the channel argues

InsightSMART Technologies won ISE 2024 Best of Show for Tech and Learning with GX panel and MX Pro Smart Board.→
DataGlobal edge computing market is projected to reach $17.8 billion by 2026.→
InsightVirginia Beach's flood resiliency program demonstrates edge computing's critical role in environmental monitoring and disaster management.→
Data75% of independent restaurant operators plan to integrate new technology systems within one year.→
InsightSMART Board QX Pro Series consolidates whiteboard, web browser, and screen-sharing with advanced inking and simultaneous multi-user tool differentiation.→
InsightLumio transforms static Notebook lessons into collaborative interactive experiences with real-time student engagement.→

What you'll learn

•Interactive smart boards are winning category awards and shifting from meeting tools to mission-critical infrastructure in hospitals and enterprises.
•Edge computing, not cloud-alone, powers predictive city management and disaster prevention at scale.
•Educators adopting Lumio report ability to convert existing lesson materials into real-time collaborative activities that boost student participation.
•Three-quarters of independent restaurant operators recognize technology integration as essential to managing labor costs and fulfilling takeout demand.
•SMART Technologies' product line spans education (GX entry-level, MX Pro mid-market, QX Pro enterprise) and municipal (edge computing partnerships).

What to do about it

→Evaluate your current collaboration stack against SMART Board QX Pro's all-in-one feature set to identify redundant tools or single points of failure.
→Pilot edge computing or predictive analytics in one municipal or logistics operation to measure response time gains and cost avoidance.
→If you lead an education team, attend or view one Lumio webinar to assess whether importing existing materials and adding interactive layers fits your lesson workflow.

Who and what shows up

Ryan Striemer

Business Channel Manager, SMART Technologies

Showcased SMART Board QX Pro series as an all-in-one collaboration solution consolidating whiteboard, browser, and screen-sharing with simultaneous tool differentiation.

Andy Dargue

IT Infrastructure Project Manager, Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Shared rationale for adopting SMART MX Pro Series and Meeting Pro based on positive past experiences and robust system capabilities.

Asha Evans

Customer Success Manager, Lumio

Demonstrated how Lumio's digital learning platform transforms static lesson plans into interactive experiences and captured teachable moments using student devices.

Kacie Germadnik

Community Engagement Manager, Lumio

Co-hosted webinar showcasing seamless integration of Canva's design resources with Lumio's interactive educational tools for enhanced student engagement.

Sudeep Trivedi

Logitech

Discussed the evolving workplace and role of the office in hybrid environments alongside SMART Technologies at InfoComm 2023.

Questions this channel answers

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How can interactive displays improve meeting and learning outcomes?

SMART boards integrate whiteboarding, screen-sharing, and annotation in one device, and Lumio transforms static lessons into real-time collaborative activities with immediate student feedback.

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Q

What role does edge computing play in smart city management?

Edge computing enables cities to monitor environmental data and predict disruptions like floods before they occur, as demonstrated by Virginia Beach's flood resiliency program highlighted in the IDC Smart Cities North America Awards.

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Q

How are restaurants using technology without losing personal service?

Network services and digital tools (such as QR code menus) help restaurants manage operational costs and takeout demand while staff focus on customer interactions.

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Q

What is the market size opportunity for edge computing?

The global edge computing market is projected to reach approximately $17.8 billion by 2026, with 75 billion connected devices expected by 2025.

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Q

How can educators quickly adopt interactive tools without redesigning all lessons?

Lumio enables educators to import existing lesson materials, add interactive elements and multimedia, and transition between live and asynchronous delivery using a single platform.

SMART Webinar Series: Transforming Your Existing Lessons… →
Topics:Interactive smart boards and displaysEdge computing and predictive analyticsEducational collaboration tools and Lumio platformHybrid work environmentsSmart city infrastructure and urban management
Themes:Smart infrastructure consolidates fragmented tool stacks into unified platformsPredictive analytics and edge computing shift organizations from reactive to proactive managementInteractive design and real-time collaboration are table-stakes for modern learning and work

Industry context

Enterprise organizations are adopting unified AI governance and consolidating fragmented infrastructure into centralized platforms to meet regulatory oversight and operational efficiency demands.

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