News | January 16, 2002

SynchronEyes 2.0 for Macintosh wins Best of Show award at Macworld 2002

Source: SMART Technologies Inc.

Macworld attendees excited by introduction of SMART's computer-lab instruction software

Calgary, AB --- SynchronEyes 2.0 for Macintosh was awarded a Best of Show designation at Macworld Expo 2002 in San Francisco. This award recognizes 14 of the most exciting new hardware and software products exhibited at the conference and exposition, held January 8–11, 2002.

SynchronEyes 2.0 is computer-lab instruction software that uses a TCP/IP network to create a focused learning environment where instructors can monitor and control up to 40 Macintosh workstations from a single computer. The software helps instructors focus attention, assist students and track their progress.

"Winning the Best of Show award at Macworld 2002 is an honor for our company," says Nancy Knowlton, president and COO of SMART Technologies Inc. "There was a very positive reaction to SynchronEyes from teachers and trainers who want to create interactive environments where students are focused, involved and actively learning."

A 30-day evaluation of SynchronEyes 2.0 for Macintosh is available at www.SynchronEyes.com or by phoning 1.888.42.SMART. SynchronEyes 2.0 is also available for Windows.

About SMART
SMART Technologies Inc. is both the industry pioneer and market leader in versatile, easy-to-use Roomware™ products. Roomware includes the award-winning SMART Board™ and other interactive whiteboards, multimedia furniture, whiteboard capture systems and software. Using Roomware, groups are able to access and share the information they need to meet, teach, train and present. SMART customers include NASA, Texas Instruments, BMW, Fujitsu, DaimlerChrysler, Boeing, Lucent Technologies, NTT, Los Angeles Lakers, Novartis, U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, Accenture, Procter & Gamble, British Telecom, Disney Imagineering and Harvard University.

SMART is a private company founded in 1987. Employing over 360 people, SMART is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with offices in Germany, Japan and Washington, DC. In 1992 SMART formed a strategic alliance with U.S. computer giant Intel Corporation that resulted in joint product development, marketing efforts and Intel's equity ownership in SMART. SMART products are sold through dealers across North America and through distributors worldwide. Visit www.smarttech.com for more information.