Interactive Whiteboards for Effective Presentations
Interactive whiteboards are not your typical whiteboard. These whiteboards have interactive displays that react to input from several different devices through wireless connection. Also known as smart boards, interactive whiteboards provide versatility for several uses, including presentations, collaboration, teamwork, and
much more.
There are two ways of using interactive whiteboards – as a large screen with a standalone system on a chip, or combined with projectors to display information
from devices such as a laptop or a tablet. Keyboards are usually not necessary, as you can 'write' on the whiteboard through touch or by using a compatible magnetic pen.
The interactive whiteboard software often comes with charts, polls and graphs that are easy to use, and are able to play various types of media. This makes them a great tool for sharing interactive lessons in classrooms or making your presentation more engaging. Interactive whiteboards are a large industry, and are commonly used in offices, boardrooms, classrooms, engineering, strategy meetings, and more.
Benefits of Interactive Whiteboards
There are many benefits to using interactive whiteboards, from improving efficiency to reducing costs. Here are five ways interactive whiteboards can be beneficial to your company.
Make presentations more engaging
Rather than just giving a passive PowerPoint presentation where attention could be easily lost, try using an interactive whiteboard in your meetings to increase
engagement.
Interactive whiteboards allow you to shift the focus from the presenter to the audience and the information being presented. The audience can be allowed to draw or write on the document and see the results in real time, turning the one-way presentation into an actual discussion that involves everyone present.
Instead of keeping your presentation as a one-way method of communication, turn it into an engaging and collaborative experience with an interactive whiteboard.
Improve efficiency and workflow
Creating a better flow of information between team members will help increase the efficiency and productivity of your company. Using interactive whiteboards within
your company is one way that you can set your teams up to get stuff done faster.
In today's day and age, the ability to collaborate and work as a team is extremely important in workplaces. With a powerful interactive whiteboard in your meeting
room, you are setting your team up for success, allowing them to quickly and easily share ideas and content so that the discussion becomes more productive and clear.
Create more flexibility
Interactive whiteboards can completely change your conference room experience. Firstly, the wireless connection allows the presenter to control the device and make
any updates to the presentation remotely at any time.
If the meeting requires multiple team members to present, they can all connect to the interactive whiteboard with their personal devices, and the switch between
hosts will be as seamless as possible.
Interactive whiteboards are also useful to involve team members who join in remotely. With the right technology and set up, remote staff can not only view the
same information, but also participate and share easily with their own personal devices, as though they are in the same room as the entire team.
Start meetings without delay
Whether you're the respective president of your company, a team leader, or a project manager, it is always important to start your meetings promptly. The one-click wireless connection that allows all of your team members to connect and interact with presentations also helps your meetings get started without delay.
SHARP interactive whiteboards are carefully crafted so you can get your presentation up and running in no time. Gone are the days of having to plug in dongles and extra cords, or calling the IT department to help.
Improve the bottom line
There are many factors that come together to make an interactive whiteboard a cost-saver for your company. The increase in efficiency, for example, also means you
will reduce the cost of decreased productivity that can arise from delayed meetings and wasted time.
You also save on IT hours, as there is less need for the IT department to help with troubleshooting or repairing any outdated projector systems. Other factors include lower maintenance costs, less employee downtime, and reduced opportunity costs of systems that are not user-friendly.
Interactive Whiteboards at DDS
DDS offers a wide range of SHARP interactive whiteboard products. Our interactive whiteboards range from 40 inches to 80 inches in screen size. Learn more about
some of our most popular interactive whiteboard models below.
PN-40TC1 Interactive Whiteboard
Our 40-inch PN-40TC1 model will provide your organisation with a fresh approach when it comes to being dynamic and efficient. This whiteboard option is ideal for
meetings ranging from two to six members, ideally in smaller rooms. We often refer to these smaller meetings as huddle meetings, as they resemble small teams
huddling up. Transform the way your organisation conducts small huddle meetings with our 40-inch PN-40TC1 interactive whiteboard. Some key specifications of this model:
- New 40-inch Huddle Board interactive touch screen monitor
- Ultra smooth capacitive touch technology
- 10 point touch recognition
- Touch-operated on screen menu
- Minimised glare and fingerprints
- Mount for web camera
- Landscape, portrait, or horizontal (face-up) orientation
- Bundled stand for desktop set-up (landscape orientation)
- 16-hour daily operation
- Bundled software includes: SHARP Pen Software, SHARP Display Connect, SHARP Touch Viewer
- Compatibility with Crestron Connected software
- MFP connectivity
PN-50TC1 Interactive Whiteboard
The PN-50TC1 model is a slightly larger interactive whiteboard for huddle meetings. It is ideal for smaller rooms with meetings up to six people. Besides being used as a meeting tool in offices, this 50” screen model is also perfect as a digital signage to relay information or display ads in museums, retail stores, and other public spaces. Key specifications include:/p>
- 50-inch Touchscreen
- 10 Point Touch
- Full HD 1920 x 1080 pixels
- Flexible Orientation
N-65TH1 Interactive Whiteboard
The SHARP 65” Interactive Touchscreen Monitor PN-65TH1 Interactive Whiteboard offers a great deal of versatility. If you are looking for smooth and efficient
communication in True 4k Ultra HD, this is the interactive whiteboard for your organisation. Features include:
- 65-inch Interactive Touch Panel
- 20 Point Touch
- True 4k Ultra HD (3840 x 2160)
- Flexible Orientation
- Built in speakers
PN75TH1 Interactive Whiteboard
Our PN-75TH1 Interactive Whiteboard is perfect for classroom settings and large meeting rooms. It can be hard to keep everyone focused in larger settings, but that's where this interactive whiteboard comes in. Steal the show with this large True 4K Ultra HD screen and open up possibilities with its smart capabilities. Key
specifications:
- 75-inch Interactive Touch Panel
- 20 Point Touch
- True 4k Ultra HD (3840 x 2160)
- Flexible Orientation
- Built in speakers
PNCD701 Windows Collaboration Display
PNCD701 is certified for Skype for Business and is a next generation 4K 70” interactive display that enables better space utilisation and more productive collaboration in meetings, boardrooms, training rooms, technical reviews and almost anywhere else. Key specifications include:
- World first Windows 10 / Office 365 Collaborative Screen
- Meetings Plug & Play
- Effortless Device Sharing
- 70-inch Panel
- 10 Point Touch
DDS - Bringing You Managed Print and Digital Documents Solutions
DDS doesn't stop at interactive whiteboards. We are also here to help your company with our managed print service and digital document needs. Our comprehensive
solution includes photocopier finance, service and consumables all on one monthly invoice. This allows your business to keep things simple and easily track the exact
cost of your business printing.
Our Print Management Solutions provides a flexible approach to your print needs. No matter the amount of printers, type of printers, or use cases, we've got you
covered. We will provide you with a transparent agreement with all the services we provide bundled into one cost.
Digital Document Solutions will help your organisation save money by reducing costs spent on physical document solutions. Our products will provide you with
intuitive software, transformative office tools, and most importantly, significant results.
For more information on our services and product range, please contact our team directly.