SMART Board M Pro: Where Security Meets Productivity
Nowadays, cyber threats and data breaches are a growing concern and the security in digital collaboration tools is more critical than ever, especially in government and military environments. Organisations handling classified or sensitive information can’t afford to take risks with their technology. This is where the SMART Board M Pro High Secure Series TAA comes in. Designed specifically for high-security settings, this interactive display ensures seamless collaboration without compromising data protection. But what makes it stand out and why does security matter so much in these environments? Let’s take a closer look. The Growing Need for Secure Collaboration From military operations to government strategy meetings, secure communication is a necessity but many modern interactive displays come with built-in features like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and microphones, which pose security risks, especially in high-clearance settings. An open network connection or an always-on microphone could potentially be exploited, generating the risk of unintended data leaks or cyber intrusions. That’s why organisations handling sensitive information need technology that doesn’t just enable collaboration, but also actively prevents security vulnerabilities. How the SMART Board M Pro High Secure Series TAA Solves These Challenges The SMART M Pro High Secure Series TAA has been purpose-built for government, military and other high-security environments. Unlike standard interactive displays, it removes potential security threats while still providing the tools needed for effective collaboration. Key Security-First Features ✅ No Embedded Operating System – This eliminates the risk of malware, hacking, or software-based vulnerabilities. ✅ No Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Microphone – The M Pro High Secure Series intentionally removes these to prevent any unauthorised access. ✅ TAA Compliance – Built to meet strict U.S. Trade Agreements Act (TAA) requirements, ensuring that it adheres to high security and compliance standards. ✅ Direct PC Connectivity – No complicated software installations or cloud-based services just plug in your secure government-approved device and start working. These features make the M Pro High Secure Series ideal for command centres, intelligence agencies, and secure meeting rooms, where safeguarding sensitive information is a top priority. Balancing Security with Productivity Security doesn’t have to come at the cost of efficiency. The M Pro High Secure Series TAA is designed to work seamlessly with existing technology and offers features that improve collaboration: 📌 Instant Plug-and-Play Connectivity – Simply connect your secure laptop or PC with a single cable and start working. 📌 Seamless Compatibility – Works with industry-standard platforms like Microsoft Teams and Zoom for encrypted, secure video conferencing. 📌 SMART Ink® for Real-Time Annotation – Write directly on PDFs and Office documents to capture ideas quickly, without relying on cloud storage or third-party apps. Why It Matters for Your Organisation Investing in secure technology isn’t just about preventing threats – it’s about ensuring peace of mind. With the SMART M Pro High Secure Series TAA, government agencies and defence organisations get a trusted, high-performance solution that meets their unique security needs. If your organisation requires a reliable, high-security interactive display, we can help. Get in touch today to learn how the SMART Board M Pro High Secure Series TAA can support your secure collaboration needs.
SMART Board® Mini Interactive Podium: A Game-Changer for Presentations
A new era of presenting has arrived! We’re excited to announce the launch of the SMART Board® Mini Interactive Podium – a powerful, compact tool designed to transform the way you engage with your audience. Whether you’re delivering a lecture, hosting a business meeting, or leading a hybrid workshop, this innovative podium is packed with features to help you present with confidence and clarity. Designed for Modern Workspaces The SMART Board® Mini Interactive Podium is more than just a presentation tool – it’s a game-changer for educators, business leaders and hybrid teams. Its compact size makes it perfect for smaller spaces, while its all-in-one functionality means you won’t need a separate camera, microphone, or external speakers. Everything you need is built in, ready to support your presentations from start to finish. Who Will Love the SMART Board® Mini Interactive Podium? – Educators: Deliver engaging lessons with real-time annotations and seamless hybrid learning capabilities. – Business Leaders: Host professional video conferences and presentations with crystal-clear audio and video. – Hybrid Teams: Collaborate easily with remote participants using powerful built-in conferencing tools. Experience the Future of Presenting The SMART Board® Mini Interactive Podium is built to make your presentations more interactive, professional and impactful. Whether you’re in the classroom, the boardroom, or anywhere in between, this innovative tool helps you connect with your audience like never before. 👉 Want to see more? Read more on our dedicated webpage and explore the full product details and find out how the SMART Board® Mini Interactive Podium can transform your presentations.
EDLA: The new program for Android devices
Many interactive display manufacturers such as Clevertouch, SMART and Newline are now promoting that their devices are EDLA-certified. This is the latest integration between Google and leading technology companies, that offers a new way for devices to access familiar apps that Google offers, as well as providing advanced security measures. So what is EDLA? ‘EDLA’ stands for Enterprise Device License Agreement and is the newest Google program that offers additional security and safety features for Android devices. More and more interactive displays are now equipped with this feature, which provides an extra layer of protection and peace of mind for its users. It boasts a number of different features, including a faster computing performance, a variety of Google apps and APIs, suitable for both education and enterprise. Users can launch Google Search, Google Chrome, Google Drive and other Google based apps from one single display. This eliminates the need to use multiple devices for one task, allowing for a streamlined and efficient process. EDLA also offers a number of security options, so that data can be encrypted and kept safe from potential threats or hackers. This is imperative when it comes to protecting your display and gives peace of mind, knowing that your private information is going to be kept safe. In the event of a compromise, remote wiping and locking enables users to erase any personal data without needing to physically be near to the device. EDLA enables quick access to accounts and files, so that Google users will be able to retrieve their documents easily without needing to use an additional device. This also provides an efficient way to edit and modify files, helping boost productivity and collaboration within the workplace or classroom. This program also supports advanced tasks such as browsing the web, video streaming and using multiple apps simultaneously, ensuring that your day is never slowed down by lag or technical issues. Having an EDLA certified display, means that your device is kept up to date with the latest Google updates and features, so no more disrupted meetings or lessons, waiting for your software to update. Many of our interactive displays now feature EDLA software. If this sounds like something you are looking for in your classroom or workspace, then speak to us today!
Mibelle UK Improve Meetings and Workplace Collaboration with Interactive Technology
“With old flipcharts people were reluctant to work together. Now people want to get involved. I just want to see more and more smart boards around the site.” – Damien Archer, IT Manager – Mibelle UK About Mibelle Group Mibelle develops, produces and markets its brands and own brands for retail in the fields of Personal Care & Beauty, Home Care and Nutrition. The group offers innovative concepts and outstanding solutions that are precisely tailored to the needs of their customers and consumers always with focus on quality and sustainability. The Mibelle Group employs around 1,600 people spread over nine locations in Switzerland, and is part of the Migros Group. Identifying the challenges Mibelle approached Rapid as they had over 50 physical whiteboards across their site but found that collaboration with these was limited and wanted to digitise operations. Whilst there was some functionality in these whiteboards, there was no way of integrating these with Office 365, Sharepoint, and Microsoft Teams, whilst the company found with older flipcharts people were reluctant to work collaboratively. For morning/afternoon meetings people were having to take photos of the notes taken and upload these to SharePoint manually, not in the correct file format and without the option to edit. There was a concern that the implementation of any digital hardware was ‘risky’ and would require a lot of staff training and resources. Delivering a solution Partnering with SMART Technologies, over a period of 6 months Rapid Technologies deployed 10+ SMART MX Pro Series interactive displays to help combat the issues Mibelle were previously experiencing. These devices integrate seamlessly with the Microsoft suite of apps, meaning that staff in various areas of the building can collaborate, both on SMART displays in open areas/meeting rooms and also local PCs/laptops. This ensures that everything can be managed centrally. Rapid also provided free onsite training for Mibelle employees to ensure that everyone was comfortable and confident enough in using the new technology. As staff became invested and saw the value in the SMART displays on a day-to-day basis, demand around the site increased and ultimately led to additional purchases. It has been noted by management that the displays have also given a very positive impression to clients and visitors of the site. Find out more about our range of SMART Boards!
Introducing the SMART Board® RX series
Now available to pre-order! We’re excited to introduce the latest addition to our education lineup featuring Tool Explorer technology – the new revolutionary SMART Board® RX series. This new performance caliber display is launching in Spring 2024. Here’s a snapshot of some additional key features: We’re proud to announce that the RX series will be Google EDLA certified. This means secure, powerful interoperability for Google for Education and Microsoft Office 365 customers – including compatibility with Google Meet and Microsoft Teams. It’s an easy-to-use, reliable display that outperforms the competition in features and longevity. Additionally, customers will have an option to protect their RX series purchase with extended warranty options. The revised extended warranty SKUs, available for RX series interactive displays initially and later extended out to SMART’s next generation of interactive displays, will be introduced and available in 2- and 4-year terms to provide a total extended warranty coverage of up to 7 years. These revised SKUs will have -5Y and -7Y suffix added to EWY and EOW warranty SKU that you are familiar with:
