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October 25, 2011
NextWindow Four-Camera Touch Screen Makes Japan Debut
New ProfileTouch 4S showing at FPD International trade show October 26–28
Pleasanton, CA – October 25, 2011 – NextWindow, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SMART Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: SMT) (TSX: SMA), announces that its ProfileTouch 4S, the company’s first four-camera touch screen, will make its Japan debut at the 2011 Flat Panel Displays (FPD) International trade show in Yokohama, Japan. The high-profile event draws the world’s top manufacturers of flat panel displays, parts and materials. The ProfileTouch 4S offers sophisticated gesture and writing recognition as well as dual-user capabilities, enabling increased collaboration in meeting spaces and classrooms. The ProfileTouch 4S will be showing October 26–28 in booth 3501.
October 11, 2011
NextWindow Launches Four-Camera Optical Touch Screen
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September 28, 2011
NextWindow Touch Screens Used in New All-in-One PCs from ASUS
September 8, 2011
NextWindow Produces Two-Millionth Touch Screen for the PC Industry
NextWindow™ Introduces ProfileTouch 2S Touch Screen
August 17, 2011
NextWindow, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SMART Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: SMA) (TSX: SMT), announces the NextWindow ProfileTouch 2S, a new touch screen designed for high-volume original equipment manufacturers (OEM), large-format hardware applications, such as those found in corporate, retail and education environments. The ProfileTouch 2S does not require software drivers, affording plug-and-play capability that makes it easy for systems integrators and OEMs to integrate the touch screen into a wide range of products. The NextWindow ProfileTouch 2S touch screen is now available globally.
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NextWindow™ to Showcase Latest Touch Screens at InfoComm 2011
June 8, 2011
Over 32,000 industry professionals expected at world’s largest audiovisual trade show
Pleasanton, CA – June 8, 2011 – NextWindow, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SMART TechnologiesInc. (NASDAQ: SMA) (TSX: SMT), announces that it will demonstrate its broad range of large-format touch screens at InfoComm 2011. The world’s largest audiovisual trade show, InfoComm will be held June 11–18, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Approximately 32,000 industry professionals are expected to attend the event, which will showcase the latest integrated display, projection, audio, conferencing, lighting and staging, digital signage and communications system solutions. A pioneer in the development of optical technology for large-format touch screens, NextWindow will be presenting during the trade show, June 15–17, in booth 4975.
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EIZO® Using NextWindow Touch Screens in Multitouch FlexScan® Monitors
May 3, 2011
Innovative FlexScan T2351W and T1751 monitors now shipping in the United States
Pleasanton, CA – May 3, 2011 – NextWindow, a subsidiary of SMART TechnologiesInc. (NASDAQ: SMA) (TSX: SMT), announces that Japanese manufacturer, Eizo Nanao Corporation (EIZO), is using the NextWindow 1900 Desktop Touch in itsnew multitouch FlexScan computer monitors. The 23" (58.4 cm) FlexScan T2351W and 17" (43.2 cm) FlexScan T1751 monitors provide a unique tilt function offering six settings from 15 degrees to 65 degrees from a horizontal position. The tilt capability enables users, whether seated or standing, to rest their palms and forearms on the monitor bezel to interact comfortably with the multitouch display. With superb image quality, durability and ergonomic design, the FlexScan T2351W and FlexScan T1751 are ideal for use in a number of environments, including health facilities, schools, universities, libraries, kiosks, entertainment centers, offices and homes. The multitouch monitors can be used to display information, input data, read documents and e-books, edit digital photos and to play games. Both the FlexScan T2351 and FlexScan T1751 are now available throughout the United States.
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Hard Rock Cafe International Using NextWindow™ Touch Screens
April 12, 2011
Rock Wall™ Solo displays enhance music lovers’ experiences in Seattle, Dallas, Detroit and Berlin
Pleasanton, CA – April 12, 2011 – NextWindow, a subsidiary of SMART Technologies, announces that Hard Rock Cafe International, which is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, has deployed NextWindow 2150 touch screens at restaurants in Seattle, Washington; Dallas, Texas; Detroit, Michigan; and Berlin, Germany. The multitouch displays are attached to 52" (132.1 cm) NEC monitors implemented by NextWindow integrator Horizon Display. The multitouch-enabled monitors, called the Rock WallTM Solo, enable customers to zoom in and experience rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia by, for example, reading the manufacturer markings on John Lennon’s glasses. All company owned Hard Rock Cafes will have at least one Rock Wall Solo by the end of this year, and touch screens installed in 2011 will be attached to 55” Samsung monitors.
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NextWindow™ Launches Plug-and-Play, Large-Format Touch Screen
February 1, 2011
NextWindow 2550 ProfileTouch debuting at ISE this week
Pleasanton, CA – NextWindow, a subsidiary of SMART Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: SMA) (TSX: SMT), announces the NextWindow 2550 ProfileTouch. The 2550 ProfileTouch is a plug-and-play touch screen, meaning that no software drivers are required to operate it. The plug-and-play capability is valuable to systems integrators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), as it speeds and simplifies the production of new applications. Designed for large-format applications, the 2550 ProfileT ouch has thinner borders and a lower profile than previous NextWindow large-format solutions, enabling easier integration into a wide range of displays.
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NextWindow™ Touch Screens in New All-in-One PCs from Samsung
December 7, 2010
Samsung DM-U300 and DM-U350 desktop computers nowshipping in Korea
Pleasanton, CA – NextWindow, a subsidiary of SMART T echnologies, announces its touch screens are now integrated into new all-in-one (AiO) computers recently released by Samsung. The Samsung DM-U300 and the DM-U350 come with 20" (50.8 cm) and 23" (58.4 cm) NextWindow 1900 De sktop T ouch display touch screens, re spectively. Both AiO computers feature a simple and modern design, and are available in Korea from Samsung resellers. NextWindow has been selling to Korean electronics manufacturers since 2005, and opened an office in Seoul, South Korea, earlier this year.
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NextWindow™ to Exhibit at FPD International in Japan
November 8, 2010
Latest touch screens will be demonstrated at flat-panel display convention
Pleasanton, CA – NextWindow, a subsidiary of SMART Technologies (NASDAQ: SMT,TSX: SMA), announcesit will be exhibiting at FPD International 2010,a comprehensive exhibition and convention on flat-panel displays. The event, to be held November 10–12 in Makuhari Messe, Japan, will draw executives, engineers, development researchers and sales repre sentatives from companies that develop displays a s well as companies that manufacture materials and components for these displays.
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NextWindow™ Exhibiting at Korea Electronics Show 2010
October 12, 2010
NextWindow showcasing newest desktop and large-format optical touch displays
Pleasanton, CA – NextWindow, a subsidiary of SMART Technologies(NASDAQ: SMT, TSX: SMA), announces it is exhibiting at the Korea Electronics Show (KES) 2010. KES, now in its 41st year, is an annual trade show and conference that showca se s more than 1,000 electronics companies from 30 countries.
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微軟採用NextWindowTM觸控螢幕進行企業展示
September 28, 2010
芝加哥微軟技術中心建置壁掛式觸控螢幕
【2010年9月29日台北訊】SMART Technologies子公司NextWindow宣布,微軟已在其 位於美國伊利諾州的芝加哥微軟技術中心(Microsoft Technology Center,簡稱MTC)建置了 一個採用NextWindow觸控螢幕技術的103吋(261.1公分)顯示器。全球的MTC旨在協助微軟 專家與客戶及合作夥伴共同前瞻、架構,以及示範可能的解決方案,而透過此大型顯示 器,MTC人員不僅可以展示微軟的多點觸控能力,同時並可實際示範他們如何在工作中 運用此一技術。
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NextWindowTM在日本成立銷售暨客戶支援辦事處
擴展亞洲據點以協助OEM與ODM廠商開發觸控PC
【2010年6月29日日本東京訊】SMART Technologies的子公司NextWindow宣布在日本 東京設立銷售暨客戶支援辦事處,進一步強化NextWindow服務日本與整個亞洲地區OEM 與ODM廠商的承諾與決心。日本新辦事處的員工將協助NextWindow因應客戶的需求,以 地利之便進行深度的產品展示,並提供OEM 與ODM廠商在產品開發上的在地支援;此 外,該公司在新加坡與台灣據點的工程專家也將持續提供相關支援。去年,NextWindow 在新加坡成立亞洲區營運總部,今年稍早則在韓國成立新據點,而台灣辦事處則是在2006 年即成立,因此,這次在日本成立的辦事處是NextWindow在亞洲的第4個據點;此外, NextWindow也在亞洲多個城市擁有委外合約的生產據點。
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SMART 宣布併購 NextWindow
此一併購案不僅將 SMART 的市場延伸至消費產品更強化了其智財組合
【2010 年 4 月 26 日台北訊】全球互動式電子白板(interactive whiteboards)的領導廠商 SMART Technologies 今日宣布,併購紐西蘭設計與製造用於 all-in-one 電腦、電腦顯示器與大 尺吋螢幕之光學觸控技術的領導廠商 NextWindow (Next Holdings Limited)。此一併購案不僅 強化了 SMART 本身在光學觸控技術研發的投資,更結合了兩家公司所擁有、極為重要的光 學觸控技術專利智財組合。此外,SMART 也將盡力降低這項併購案對兩家公司日常營運作 業、所有員工以及公司結構所造成的衝擊。SMART 與 NextWindow 雙方皆為未公開上市的私 人公司。
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Windows 7引爆NextWindow 光學觸控螢幕商機
新作業系統 帶動了具NextWindow觸控技術PC的換機效益
【2010年4月20日美國加州Pleasanton訊】全球桌上型電腦、螢幕與大型商用顯示器光 學觸控技術的領導供應廠商 NextWindow今日宣布,由於微軟去年10月成功推出最新作業 系統Windows 7,引爆眾多消費者、企業與政府機構將PC升級的換機熱潮。
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NextWindow to Preview Advanced Optical Touch Screen Technology at Interactive Displays Conference this Month
April 13, 2010
Recently Launched All-in-One Computers and Monitors Featuring NextWindow Technology Provide Momentum as Touch on the Desktop Continues to Accelerate
NextWindow, the leading provider of optical touch screens to manufacturers of desktop PCs, computer monitors and large-format displays, today announced its intent to exhibit at the Interactive Displays 2010 conference this month. The event is scheduled for April 20–22 at the Sainte Claire Hotel in San Jose, California. NextWindow will demonstrate the latest optical touch screen technology for desktop and large-format applications in booth #5.
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NextWindow to Showcase Latest Large-Format Touch Screens at PALME Middle East 2010 Event
April 7, 2010
Digital Signage and Related Display-based Applications Increasingly Popular in Middle East as Developers Erect New Shopping Malls, Hotels and Other Commercial Enterprises
NextWindow, the leading provider of optical touch screens to manufacturers of desktop PCs, monitors and large-format displays, today announced that it will be an exhibitor at the PALME Middle East 2010 trade show. The event is scheduled for April 18 – 20 at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai. NextWindow will demonstrate the latest large-format touch screen applications for commercial, corporate and educational use in booth SF30.
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NextWindow Increases Manufacturing Capacity as Global Demand for Touch PCs and Computer Monitors Heats Up
March 24, 2010
Process Improvements at Manufacturing Facilities in Asia Leads to 100% Capacity Growth
NextWindow, the leading provider of optical touch screens to manufacturers of desktop PCs, monitors and large-format displays, today announced that a series of manufacturing improvements at its factories in Asia have helped the company to increase touch screen output capacity significantly. The upgraded processes are associated with heat staking, glue dispensing, curing, assembly and set-up of touch screens. By adding new production lines, automating previously manual processes and updating equipment and test software, NextWindow has been able to double its manufacturing capacity.
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NextWindow Opens Korean Office to Extend Relationships with Top PC and Monitor Makers
March 9, 2010
Korean Presence also Key to Supporting Local Companies Making Touch-enabled Plasma and LCD Displays for the Education Market
NextWindow, the leading provider of optical touch screens to manufacturers of desktop PCs, monitors and large-format displays, today announced the opening of an office in Seoul, South Korea. The new office will be led by country manager Yong-sun Kim, who joins NextWindow after senior sales roles at international companies including Intel, where he managed the chip giant’s business with Samsung. Mr. Kim and his team will support NextWindow customers in Korea, including many of the world’s largest PC, monitor and large-format display companies.
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NextWindow 於「歐洲視聽及電子設備整合展 」(Integrated Systems Europe Conference) 上展示最新的觸控螢幕技術
26-Jan-2010
互動式多點觸控螢幕在全球的零售點、旅遊服務中心、會議室與教室都越來越受歡迎
NextWindow 作為桌上型個人電腦、監視器與大尺寸顯示器的光學觸控螢幕的領導供應商，今日發佈將於 2 月 2 - 4 日在阿姆斯特丹舉辦的「歐洲視聽及電子設備整合展」 (ISE) 上展示光學觸控螢幕的最新技術。NextWindow 展位 #10/129 上將展示 2150 與 2700 系列產品，該系列皆為 30 吋至 120 吋的大尺寸顯示器。
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全球第四大個人電腦銷售商採用 NextWindow 觸控螢幕作為其新電腦顯示器的技術基礎
21-Jan-2010
搭載採用 NextWindow 技術的 23 吋多點觸控螢幕的 Lenovo L2461 將於下月開始出貨
NextWindow 作為桌上型個人電腦、監視器與大尺寸顯示器的光學觸控螢幕的領導供應商，今日發佈一款桌上型電腦監視器，當中搭載 NextWindow 光學觸控螢幕。Lenovo 作為全球第四大個人電腦銷售商與中國最大的個人電腦銷售商，將發行 L2461 桌上型監視器，搭載由 NextWindow 設計與製造的 23 吋互動式觸控螢幕。
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NextWindow 再次贏得頂尖個人電腦製造商的青睞
16-Dec-2009
Inspiron One 19 是 Dell 採用 NextWindow 觸控螢幕的最新桌上型產品
NextWindow 作為桌上型個人電腦與監視器的光學觸控螢幕全球領導供應商，今日宣佈另一款採用 NextWindow 觸控螢幕的全功能個人電腦已開始正式出貨。最大電腦製造商 Dell 正積極推出的 Inspiron One 19，是一款全功能個人電腦，搭載採用 NextWindow 技術的 19 吋觸控螢幕。Inspiron One 19 是 Dell 第三款採用 NextWindow 觸控螢幕的桌上型個人電腦或監視器。Dell Studio One 19 全功能個人電腦與 Dell SX2210T 桌上型顯示器等其他產品也已正式發佈。
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NextWindow 入選「2009 德勤亞太 500 大高科技高成長企業」(2009 Deloitte Technology Asia Pacific Fast 500) 與「德勤紐西蘭 50 大高科技高成長企業」(Deloitte New Zealand Fast 50) 名單
11-Dec-2009
德勤表示，NextWindow 是紐西蘭成長最快的科技公司，在過去三年營收成長 828%
NextWindow 作為桌上型個人電腦、監視器與大尺寸顯示器的光學觸控螢幕的全球領導供應商，今日入選由全球金融服務顧問公司德勤於本週公佈的「2009 亞太 500 大高科技高成長企業」 (2009 Technology Asia Pacific Fast 500) 名單，是紐西蘭成長最快的科技公司之一。
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NextWindow 在其智財組合 (IP Portfolio) 中再添新專利，進一步鞏固其光學觸控螢幕技術上的領先地位
9-Dec-2009
NextWindow 以不斷成長的專利清單，向業界展現保護技術與產品領先地位的承諾
NextWindow 作為桌上型個人電腦、監視器與大尺寸顯示器的光學觸控螢幕的全球領導供應商，今日宣佈新增兩項技術專利至其知識產權產品單。我公司的第一項專利於 1992 年提出，為基本的光學觸控螢幕技術。第二項專利著重於對光學觸控螢幕之觸控位置的處理技術，是 NextWindow 於 2003 年進行研發的成果。
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NextWindow 新增全功能電腦至產品單
29-Oct-2009
NEC 加入使用 NextWindow 觸控螢幕的 Dell、Hewlett-Packard、Medion 與 Sony 等個人電腦領先製造商陣營
NextWindow 作為桌上型個人電腦與監視器的光學觸控螢幕的全球領導供應商，今日宣佈為採用 NextWindow 技術的全功能 (AIO) 電腦系列再添新產品。日本電子製造商 NEC 已發行 ValueStar W，為一款搭載 21.5 吋觸控螢幕的全功能電腦。NEC 第一台多點觸控式全功能電腦 ValueStar W 目前僅於日本銷售。
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NextWindow 以全新觸控監視器保持優勢
26-Oct-2009
Dell 發佈的 SX2210T 是一款採用 NextWindow 光學觸控螢幕的 21.5 吋顯示器
NextWindow 作為桌上型個人電腦、監視器與大尺寸顯示器的光學觸控螢幕的領導供應商，今日宣佈其觸控螢幕為領導電腦製造商的新款桌上型監式器所採用。Dell 本週發行的 SX2210T 為一款具備多點觸控功能的 21.5 吋顯示器。隨著這項產品的發佈，Dell 在上月成為第四家發佈具 NextWindow 技術的桌上型個人電腦或監視器的主要電腦製造商。
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