October 2023 FEATURE
FEATURE
The future of work: office Flat screen innovations: vs. remote more than sustainability! Research published by Sony Professional Displays and Solutions Europe paints a clear picture of new working habits and preferences from the perspective of both employees and businesses.
With the AV world seemingly obsessed with sustainability in sectors including education and digital signage, it might come as a surprise that there are many other trends in flat screen technology.
Promethean continues to be the global leader in IFPDs for education
Clevertouch provides the first Google Certified EDLA interactive display Clevertouch, has announced the global launch of a new partnership with Google. IMPACT Lux, the first interactive panel to have embedded EDLA Certification (Enterprise Devices Licencing agreement) is shipping now. IMPACT Lux functionality is elevated to deliver increased security levels, without the need to add an OPS, which may raise a security risk with its external accessibility. EDLA certification ensures that the Clevertouch panels are compatible with the latest software updates and security protocols for the Google and Microsoft suite of applications. CTO Shaun Marklew comments: “We’re a leader in progressive interactive technology. We’re constantly striving to ensure we provide our partners and end users around the world with revolutionary technology innovation. We’re proud to be the first panel launch partner for EDLA, a game-changing year for Clevertouch partners and end users.”; The panels provide users with the ability to use Google’s suite of applications, native Microsoft apps and their chosen collaboration apps. “Our EDLA certified panels are perfect for classrooms, meeting rooms and other collaborative environments, Lux offers a familiarity for ease of use and provides IT with an extra layer of security. “ Included with each IMPACT Lux is an exclusive free 2-course Google Certified accreditation led by our Google certified team at EOS. This course will teach users how to maximise the EDLA features within the panel and conclude with free entry to the Google examination.
Promethean has been named the global leader in interactive flat panel displays (IFPDs) for education, according to Futuresource Consulting's Q2 2023 report on the World IFPD market. The company has been the No. 1 by volume in the global K-12 education sector (excluding China) since 2018 and has held the top spot for over five years. In the last 12 months (Q3 2022 to Q2 2023), Promethean captured 19.6% of the K-12 (primary & secondary) IFPD volume market share globally.* In Q2 2023 alone, Promethean had a strong quarter globally*, with a 20.1% market share. Promethean continues to be the leading brand in the United States, United Kingdom and Ireland, and Germany. The second quarter of 2023 saw strong sales of the ActivPanel 9, Promethean’s award-winning, flagship product. The company also launched its OPS-A computing module, one of the first Google-certified devices designed for use with an interactive display. The new computing device is specifically designed to be paired with the ActivPanel LX, Promethean’s new affordable panel providing exceptional ease of use, flexibility, quality, and longevity. “We’re excited to once again be named the global leader by Futuresource and to report robust sales for our interactive displays,” said #Matt Cole, EVP global sales at Promethean. “We continue to invest for the long term to create transformational tools that fit seamlessly into any education and workplace environment.”
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