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SMART Technologies. SMART Bridgit 2010 v4.0 Overview October 2009. Presented by: Marc Dastous, API Perry High School. Why HCBOE should move to SMART Bridgit Software. Simplifies connecting multiple SMART Board and local/remote participants into real-time collaborative meetings

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  1. SMART Technologies SMART Bridgit 2010 v4.0 Overview October 2009 Presented by: Marc Dastous, API Perry High School

  2. Why HCBOE should move to SMART Bridgit Software Simplifies connecting multiple SMART Board and local/remote participants into real-time collaborative meetings Enables real-time SMART Board and Desktop sharing Supports more engaged collaborative environments Automates meeting setup via SMART Meeting Pro Integration Provides a multi-media session with Integrated CHAT, Multi-point Desktop video & Built in Voice-over IP (VoIP) An easy-to-use, cost-effective and integrated data conferencing solution that supports the following collaboration objectives: Connect, Share and Collaborate!

  3. SMART Bridgit: Data Conferencing made Simple Uniquely SIMPLE and easy-to-use solution for increased connectivity and collaboration between multiple SMART Board interactive whiteboards & local and remote participants Easy as 1,2,3 Create Invite Join, Share & Collaborate Create - Open Bridgit software and assign your conference a name and a password. Invite - Enter the e-mail addresses and click on the Send Invite button. Or send invite via SMART Scheduler Outllook Add-in in advance. Join, Share & Collaborate – With no installations required, it’s quick and easy for people to connect, participate and share in a media rich collaborative meetings

  4. Easily extend our classroom to include multiple SMART Boards & local/remote participants Location B Location A Bridgit Local & Remote Participants

  5. SMART Bridgit 2010 v4.0: What’s new! Scheduling – SMART Scheduler allows the SMART Bridgit server to integrate with Microsoft Exchange Server & Outlook Clients to enable the ability to pre-schedule and book recurring meetings on the Bridgit server with randomly generated or host defined passwords B A Multi-location Networking- Bridgit Global Server Network(GSN) provides a new method of delivering increased scaleability (replaces current clustering architecture), WAN bandwidth optimization and improved supportability for a multi-site Bridgit server deployment C Multiple Display Sharing – Provides the ability for the host/presenter to share multiple displays to local and remote participants Extended WebCam Support – Enables SMART Bridgit to support increased number of desktop view devices via new video driver support

  6. SMART Scheduler: Overview SMART Scheduler introduces the ability to book or reserve future meetings on the Bridgit server via integration with Microsoft Exchange and an Outlook Add-in SMART Scheduler Server Microsoft Exchange 2003/2007 SMART Bridgit Client w/ MS Outlook Add-in SMART Bridgit Server An additional SMART Server Application & Outlook Add-in work intelligently together to schedule and activate meetings on the SMART Bridgit Server

  7. SMART Scheduler: Server-Side SMART Scheduleris a stand-alone service or server application that logs on to and monitors a specified Bridgitmeetings Microsoft Exchange server ( 2003/2007) account and communicates with the SMART Bridgit master server to initiate scheduled meetings SMART Scheduler Server plays two unique roles; 1) as a Client to the Exchange Server 2) as a Exchange Representative for the Bridgit Server • SMART Scheduler Server  • Holds all the scheduling information provided by the Exchange Server • Can book on multiple SMART Bridgit Servers (if admin rights are granted) • Initiates the meeting on the Bridgit Server ( 15 mins prior to start time) • Communicates the credentials and parameters of the meeting • Efficiently preserves and manages the Bridgit user meeting IDs

  8. SMART Scheduler: Client-side • In order to leverage the SMART Scheduler functionality users must install the SMART Scheduler Outlook Add-in onto their machine (PC) . This could be accomplished remotely. • When the meeting is scheduled successfully, a url/link to the meeting on the Bridgit Server and instructions on how to join are provided in the Microsoft Outlook meeting invite mail. • Meetings are set up on the Bridgit server 15 mins prior to start time • SMART Bridgit Outlook add-in requires two configuration parameters • SMART Bridgit Server (domain name) • SMART Scheduling Mailbox on the Microsoft Exchange Server • Once installed - User checks SMART Scheduler in Outlook Meeting Request to automatically schedule a SMART Bridgit Meeting for this invite http://invitationtosmartbridgitmeeting.com/=12345

  9. SMART Scheduler:MS Exchange/SMART Bridgit Integration • Create & schedule SMARTBridgit meetings via Microsoft Outlook • - Invite is sent via outlook and includes a url with link to meeting resources for participants Outlook Plug-in http://invitationtosmartmeeting.com/=12345

  10. Global Server Network (GSN): Overview B A C SMART Bridgit Global Server Network (GSN) enables a truly scaleable and optimized enterprise-wide deployment of SMART Bridgit Server Software. Bridgit GSN is an intelligent network of SMART Bridgit Servers that connect multiple locations. 1) Increased WAN Optimization - via reduced display sharing bandwidth b/w locations 2) Enhanced Scale-ability - replaces clustering w/ multi-site Peer-2-Peer networking 3) Improved Manageability - Shared meeting table - Shared User licensing - Enhanced resiliency (VMWARE & Multi-site)

  11. SMART Bridgit GSN: How it works! B A C Meetings in an enterprise often include multiple participants in multiple locations. SMART Bridgit GSN improves bandwidth utilization by ensuring participants are connected to the fastest server and reducing the data streams, round trip delays between locations. Instead of Clustering(deploying multiple servers in one location) to scale, Bridgit Servers can be deployed in multi-sites and register into a single GSN Domain simplifying user connectivity and leveraging available WAN bandwidth more efficiently and effectively. New Bridgit GSN Current Clustering • Scales # of Users • Single Site Only • Independent Licensing • No awareness b/w Servers • No bandwidth Optimization • Scales # of Users • Multi-Site Deployment Support • Shared Licensing • Meeting table replication • WAN Bandwidth Optimization

  12. GSN: WAN Bandwidth Optimization New Bridgit GSN Current Clustering HQ HQ Branch B Branch B Internet/ WAN Internet/ WAN Remote Remote B Branch A Branch A Total # Participants = 14 Total # of WAN connections to HQ =3 Total ~ Bandwidth required: 60K X 3= 180K Total # Participants = 14 Total # of WAN connections to HQ =11 Total ~ Bandwidth required: 60K X 11= 660K

  13. SMART Bridgit: Multiple Display Sharing Multi SMART Board or Desktop sharing • Local/Remote Participant can view thumbnails of Shared Displays • Remote participant can toggle b/w thumbnails and full screen

  14. Support to create, join and share beyond the classroom via your our own SMART Bridgit Server within SMART Notebook (*requires minimum SMART Board Drivers SP7 and User license on SMART Bridgit Server per classroom &/or participants) SMART Bridgit: Software Integration SMART Education Solutions New

  15. SMART Bridgit PoI Roadmap (FY10/11) 2009 2010 Feb Jan May Dec Bridgit/Bridge 4.0 (Dec 15th ) SP2 4.0 Beta 5.0 4.5 (PoI:June 2010)       • SMART Scheduler • Global Server Network • Multiple Screen Sharing • Host Controlled • Extended Web Cam support • Audio Bridge Notification • Network Diagnostic Tool • Room Replication • Video Conferencing Integration • Bridgit Web Client • File Transfer • Session Recording • Response Integration SMART will “Seed” us version 4.0 and 5.0 if we Beta test the software for them.

  16. SMART Bridgit Pricing: As of Dec 1st,2009 New New *Note: SMART Bridgit Server license comes with 5 user licenses. To support more participants you must purchase additional user licenses = to the # of users your organization wants to concurrently host on the server at same time in ALL meetings

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