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SMART Technologies releases latest version of Bridgit Conferencing software with improved VoIP and chat features

  • United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, July 17 - 2007 at 08:39
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SMART Technologies Inc. has announced the release of Bridgit conferencing software 3.2 for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS operating systems in the Middle East.

The latest version adds improved Voice over IP (VoIP) to Web conferencing applications, chat features, support for more users and enhanced support for the Mac operating system. Bridgit conferencing software 3.2 allows users to connect instantly and share voice, video and data over the Internet in real time. Moreover, the new version allows teachers and business professionals to connect through any Internet browser without having to install the software. Bridgit software continues to offer the benefits of easy, secure, cost-effective conferencing for corporate meetings and distance education, eliminating travel time and costs.

Version 3.2 has refined the VoIP audio quality that will provide further support for teachers and students or business associates who are separated by long distances. A new chat feature now allows all participants to communicate while in the Bridgit software Web conferencing session. Bridgit software 3.2 enables users to connect simultaneously, share desktop and webcam images, and write notes in digital ink for everyone to see. Corporate customers who occasionally use Bridgit software in meeting rooms also find it easy to use. With the click of a mouse, they can connect with other parties around the world. Bridgit software is also invaluable in a long distance education environment because students and teachers can connect using their SMART Board™ interactive whiteboard and Sympodium™ interactive pen displays.

Maher Husseini, Director, Intmark Distribution, said,

"The Bridgit software is particularly useful for creating powerful distance learning environments for students. When the software is used in conjunction with SMART Board interactive whiteboards, it effectively enables videoconference teachers and students to share ideas and manipulate data at a distance. Bridgit software is a powerful yet easy-to-use tool that improves the quality of synchronous instruction in videoconference course delivery and we are expecting a warm response for the new version in the Middle East."


Nancy Knowlton, SMART's CEO said, "Bridgit conferencing software provides an easy, secure and inexpensive way to communicate and share information around the world. Version 3.2 gives customers improved VoIP and chat, providing them with additional functionality and an enhanced Web conferencing experience."

Version 3.2 can be downloaded at no cost to customers using versions 3.0 and 3.1. Bridgit software is available to purchase directly from SMART or an authorized reseller of SMART products.
 
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For more information, system requirements or a list of authorized resellers, visit http://www.smarttech.com/bridgit.

About SMART

SMART Technologies Inc. is both the industry pioneer and global education market segment leader in easy-to-use interactive whiteboards and other group collaboration tools. The award-winning SMART Board™ interactive whiteboard is the most widely installed interactive whiteboard in the world. Many school jurisdictions have standardized on the product, which is used to provide interactive learning opportunities and enhance student achievement. The SMART Board interactive whiteboard is used to teach over 15 million students in more than 500,000 classrooms spanning every U.S. state, every Canadian province, every Local Authority in the UK and more than 100 countries worldwide. SMART products include interactive response systems, pen displays and digital signage as well as wireless slates and software. Using SMART products, teachers can access and share the information they need to improve student learning outcomes and streamline lesson planning. SMART's education customers include New York City Board of Education (U.S.), Oxford University (UK), Kobe City Board of Education (Japan), Barnier Public School (Australia), University of Ottawa (Canada), United World College (Singapore), Stephen-Hawking-Schule Neckargemuend (Germany), Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (U.S.) and Harvard University (U.S.).

SMART is a private company founded in 1987. Employing more than 1,000 people, SMART is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with assembly facilities in Ontario, and offices in Bonn, Tokyo, Shanghai, New York City, Chicago and Washington, DC. SMART has been issued and maintains a broad portfolio of patents with numerous U.S., Canadian and other patents pending. In 1992, SMART formed a strategic alliance with Intel® Corporation that resulted in joint product development and marketing efforts, and Intel's equity ownership in the company. SMART products are sold through dealers across North America and distributors worldwide. To learn more about SMART as a company as well as SMART products and programs visit www.smarttech.com and www.education.smarttech.com.

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