GESS2017 EPK

GESS DUBAI
ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT
14-16 MARCH
2017
STAND P49
HALL 7
DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTRE

Press Release
For immediate release
8 th March 2017
British Technology Company to optimise Digital Learning across Dubai
IBoardTouch is making a mark in the Middle East, bringing a fusion of learning and technology within
classrooms across Dubai. More than ‘just a touch screen’ iBoardTouch provides both software and
hardware solutions within the classroom. IBoardTouch are partnering with OASIS at GESS, Dubai 2017
and providing you with the opportunity to see how the transformation will take place. The Conference will
be taking place from the 14 th – 16 th March 2017 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Throughout the show iBoardTouch will be showcasing their 75” LED screen, and launching the latest
version of IWB Pro Software demo with new and exciting features. When you visit the stand you can also
witness the ability to download and covert natively Smart and Promethean resources, is a unique feature
that puts the iBT LED Screen ahead of its rivals.
iBoardTouch is a versatile solution, which is used in a variety of ways within the classroom. Teachers are
able to access rich media resources, play videos and audio clips, open legacy Smart and Promethean files,
as well as connecting to DropBox, Google Drive and iPad photo streams. Teachers can now also captivate
their class and accelerate learning using Wordwall’s fun interactive educational activities.
Zulfi Baig, Operations Director of iBoardTouch says, “This is not the first time iBoardTouch have attended
the event. We have been regular exhibitors of GESS since 2016. We are constantly seeking the best
partners around the world and Oasis Enterprises are the premier partner in the region. As UAE and
MIDDLE EAST Governments begin to appreciate the importance of Interactive Devices in the Classroom
to improve teaching methods, increasing learning and encouraging better attendance from the children in
Dubai.”
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i B O A R D T O U C H L T D , P A V I L I O N B U S I N E SS P A R K , L EED S , L S 1 2 6 A J , U K

Jonnie Wicks, Event Director at GESS Conference, is excited to welcome the UK Based Company for the
second year running and commented, “GESS Dubai will be celebrating its 10th birthday in 2017. It is the
leading education event for the region and has grown and evolved dramatically over the ten years to keep
up to date and in sync with the education market. It attracts key decision makers from over 74 countries
and is used by both the private and public sector as a place to develop, learn, network and do business.
He adds, “iBoardTouch have supported the show for the last two years and their interactive and innovative
products are fantastic to have on the exhibition floor. We love to see companies coming back and helping
us to continue to grow and develop the show.”
Keith Howard-Smith, Export Manager of iBoardTouch commented, “iBoardTouch are one of the leading UK
Manufacturers of quality LED Screens and Software. We are honored to supply the UAE education sector
with state of the art interactive technology with year’s of experience in this expanding market.
Oasis have a great reputation and share of the market place, and iBoardTouch have the perfect LED
TOUCH SCREEN, which is the perfect combination.”
The Leading UK Technology Company will be on stand P49, Hall - 7, DWTC, where they will be delivering
live demonstrations. While visiting the stand you will have the opportunity to speak to the iBoardTouch
team, Keith Howard-Smith and UAE Business Development Manager Adil Khan, will be pleased to welcome
you to the OASIS STAND P49 during the show.
Ends
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i B O A R D T O U C H L T D , P A V I L I O N B U S I N E SS P A R K , L EED S , L S 1 2 6 A J , U K

For more information, please contact:
Marketing Division:
T: +44 (0) 113 322 3042 E: marketing@iboardtouch.co.uk W: www.iboardtouch.com
For press and media enquiries please call:
TQ.Meer, PR & Marketing Officer:
T: +44 (0) 113 322 3042 M: (+44) 745 286 7557 E: taib@iboardtouch.com
Notes to Editors
iBT is a British technology company that develops and manufactures combined hardware and software
touchscreen solutions for classrooms and learning environments. iBT markets the EdTech product
range under the brand name iBoardTouch supplying products through distributors and a channel of
international reseller partners. iBT’s strategy is to develop exciting, intuitive and easy–to-use technology
that educators most want to use. The iBoardTouch solution makes teaching with tech easy and exciting
– students and teachers love the enticing large bright touch display screen, which has everyone up and
interacting. See iBoardTouch on.
The Director, Zulfi Baig, and many speakers at the GESS Conference are available for interview.
To find our more information visit:
http://www.iboardtouch.com
https://www.facebook.com/iBoardTouch
https://www.twitter.com/iboardtouch
https://www.instagram.com/iboardtouch
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOD87jhheIww9R5pO-jMU1Q
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i B O A R D T O U C H L T D , P A V I L I O N B U S I N E SS P A R K , L EED S , L S 1 2 6 A J , U K

COME & SEE HOW WE CAN
SUPERCHARGE YOUR CLASSROOM

CONTENTS
Introduction 01
Future ready solutions for schools
02
Optimising your classroom for
digital learning
03
EdTech solutions
04
10 Things every touch
screen buyer should know
05
Testimonials
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INTRODUCTION
British technology brand iBoardTouch (iBT) is leading the way in
manufacturing complete touch solutions, superb interactive multitouchscreens
and software perfect for a wide range of applications in
the Education, Business, Corporate and Healthcare sectors.
Founded in 2011, iBT is ranked as the fastest growing interactive
technology manufacturer in the UK. Exporting to Europe, Asia and
Africa, and America, iBT is a joint venture with a Tier 1 manufacturer in
Asia with a global turnover of over $3.5bn, who produce over 200,000
screens each year. All our products are CE Approved, FCC Compliant
& ROHS Certified.
The state of the art technology will transform your classroom increasing
student interaction and collaboration. With Screen sizes ranging from
43” to 98” iBoardTouch has the screen to supercharge your classroom
and support your teaching.
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We are constantly impressed with the high quality of
this event and I am looking forward to delivering an
excellent exhibition this time round. The conference
is the ideal place to bring the education community
together and explore our internal and global
connections. I hope to see you there.
Zulfi Baig, Director, iBoardTouch
GESS Dubai Conference 2017
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The iBoardTouch software is packed with great tools, mini apps and
fantastic features that bring the multi-touch screen to life, allowing you
to perform exciting things like drawing charts and digitising them, or
creating eye catching animations.
With 32 point touch, teachers and students can work together at the
screen at the same time, creating wonderful collaboration opportunities.
Our DigiClass software takes collaboration to another level allowing
those in BYOD environments to work together like never before.
iBoardTouch is passionate about providing the technology to allow
schools to reap the fruits of innovation in the classroom.
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FUTURE READY SOLUTIONS
FOR SCHOOLS
IWB Pro offers responsive and smooth writing experience with
unmatched compatibility with SMART NOTEBOOK and PROMETHEAN
FLIPCHART resources. These files are easily opened in IWB Pro via a
simple drag and drop - no need to convert the files, and no need to have
the SMART/PROMETHEAN software installed. This makes IWB Pro the
most cost effective software.
The iBoardTouch software is available on all major platforms - Windows,
Mac OS, Android and iOS.
Many of the features in IWB Pro have been requested directly by
teachers. Only iBoardTouch has the ability and openness to react to
requests which is why we say:
“Built for Teachers by the Teachers”
To Book your demo simply email info@iboardtouch.co.uk
To view our range of iBT screens visit: www.iboardtouch.com
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OPTIMISING THE
CLASSROOM FOR
DIGITAL LEARNING
iBoardTouch with AV partner Oasis Enterprises are delighted to showcase
Interactive Touch Technology for classrooms and learning environments.
We’ll show you how to use technology to achieve outstanding results in
the classroom! The heart of iBT’s combined hardware/software solution
is the innovative collaboration software for whole class or small group
collaboration activity.
Digital Classrooms enhance the teacher/student experience and make
teaching with tech exciting – students and teachers love interactive
touch, the enticing large bright screens have everyone up and interacting!
Replace your classroom whiteboard and projector systems with
innovative large-format interactive touch technology and never look
back.
iBoardTouch is leading the way in manufacturing a superb interactive
touch solution for schools. See the killer features and functions and try
the system for yourself at one of our events or by organising an on-site
demo with us.
To see the technology at first hand – we can organise free no-obligation
interactive touchscreen product demonstrations in the comfort of your
own classroom or learning space.
Call us and book a demo and we’ll bring a 55-inch interactive touchscreen
to you on a mobile stand - we’ll show you the features and functions
and give you time to ask questions and try the system yourself.
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EDTECH SOLUTIONS
Digital, Collaborative Classroom: the heart of iBT’s combined
hardware/ software solution is the innovative collaboration software
which connects devices to a large-format screen for whole class or
small group collaboration activity. With a dual use system and a host of
killer features it’s ‘the’ smart option to optimize the classroom for digital
learning and to enhance the teacher/student experience.
Pop-up Classroom: create a pop-up classroom in any internal space
by pairing your iBT touchscreen with a mobile stand and an iBT PC
module – just plug and play for instant classroom activity, anywhere!
Collaboration ‘play and learn’ hubs: transform an area within a
library into an exciting collaborative ‘play and learn’ hub. iBT’s largeformat
interactive displays, tablets, interactive kiosks and interactive
touchtables arranged with your bright colourful movable furniture, library
book tables and book-units creates a dynamic collaborative learning
space for your community.
Virtual and Flipped Classroom: iBT EdTech offers tools within IWB
Pro software to embed flipped learning methodology in the classroom.
Leverage the power of virtual groups and extend learning beyond the
physical classroom space – VCC enables you to do more than just video
conference each other, not only can you see, hear and text chat with a
group you can also share and collaborate on documents.
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10 THINGS EVERY TOUCHSCREEN BUYER SHOULD KNOW
1. Do your prep
It pays to think about what you need before you start researching potential solutions. The
choice of models, feature-sets and specifications can be overwhelming if you don’t have
an idea of what you need. Ask yourself questions about the spaces in which the screens
will be used. How many classrooms or other spaces require screens? What is the size of
each room? How many students per class? Do you need some to be mobile? If so, where
will they be used? And what will they need to connect to?
zoom, double-tap etc. - the touch gestures we are all used to from our smartphones and
tablets. Four is the minimum you’ll need if two people are to use the screen at the same
time. If your screen will be used as a touch table, opt for as many touches as possible
so students can work together in groups around the device. Multi-touch is not the same
as multi-user so ensure you test this in a demo. Do not forget, there are other ways to
interact with your touch display with tablets or laptops using software like DigiClass to
connect up to 40 iOS, Android and Windows devices wirelessly.
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2. Evaluate the technology
You will get plenty of information from brochures and spec sheets, but nothing beats
seeing products in action. Watch demo video clips and download trail software. Make
sure you take time to try it out yourself. Why not take some teachers and students along
to your supplier’s demo centre to assess the model or request the product is brought to
you.
3. Screen size
You want all content displayed on the screen to be clear and legible to all your class
wherever they are sitting so it’s essential to have the right size of screen for the size of
space. Touch screens are available up to 105-inch in size so there is a size to suit all
spaces. Do not be afraid to ask a trusted supplier to advise you on the optimal size for
your room. Remember, touch screens can easily be moved when mounted on a trolley and
are bright enough to be used in a variety of spaces such as libraries, staff rooms or the
assembly hall, A mobile screen paired with an iBT PC module is very versatile as it frees
you from the boundaries of your classroom space - you get instant classroom activity
anywhere!
4. Not all panels are equal
While touch screens may look similar, the panel inside varies hugely in terms of quality and
reliability so be sure to ask: ‘What is the panel grade?’ and ‘What is the panel failure rate?’
5. Display quality
Other factors affect how well content displays including the resolution of the screen. The
higher the resolution, the more detail can be displayed, which helps to ensure even tiny
text and numbers, minute details and subtleties in colour and shade are clear. Full HD or
1080p is sufficient for screens up to 65-inch while 4K is ideal for anything above this. You
will probably need a graphics card for your classroom computer for 4K screens - look for
these bundled with the screen.
6. Multi-touch interaction
Touch screen models use a variety of touch technologies. Most now support multi-touch
of 2, 4, 6, 10 or 32 simultaneous touches. Two is the minimum needed to pinch,
7. Connectivity
Remember, when connecting the screen with tablets, you want bi-directional connection
so you not only share the contents of the tablet on the big screen, but also have the
students see what’s on the large screen on their tablet, annotate it and save it. Apple TV
won’t do this with iPads, but software like DigiClass will and it may well come free with
your screen.
8. Software
You want to be free to use the software of your choosing in your school, college, university
or office so make sure there is nothing to restrict that choice. You will however, definitely
need tools that provide flawless whiteboarding and the ability to annotate and connect
to tablets and use them as voting handsets or as cameras/visualisers. School users will
also be glad of tools that make your lives easier, like the ability to open native Smart and
Promethean files so there’s no need to recreate all those lessons you’ve accumulated.
9. Features that support your method of teaching and presenting
Video-conferencing and screen recording are fantastic tools for connecting to other
schools and organisations, enabling students or teachers to connect in from home,
another classroom, school or anywhere they happen to be. iBT’s screen record built-in
to IWBpro is also a great way to create revision resources for your students and prepare
materials for use in flipped and active learning. A long cabled webcam can also
be invaluable for use as a standard video camera or ‘visualizer tool’ around the
room.
10. Future proofing
Your new touch screen will have a much longer life than your old projector and
whiteboard. Today’s touch screens will typically still be working at full brightness in ten
years time so it makes sense to not only consider what you need today, but what your
teachers and students will need in the future. Choosing a solution with MS windows
compatibility and Android will be vital. Get the best of both worlds with quick
access to apps for use on the screen at the click of a button. Apps will become
an important tool in the digital classroom of the (near) future so ensure your
front-of-class screen has Android for complete versatility.

TESTIMONIALS
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The iBoardTouch. It is the first thing that goes
on in the morning and the last thing that goes
off before I go home.
Gerome Community School
We have seen a huge boost especially in Key
Stage One, when we use the board. The kids
are kind of mesmerised by it.
Sarah Jones, Key Stage One Leader
These work anywhere in the room, in any light,
in any direction. The sound quality is very good
as well.
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Headteacher, Paula Quinney
Before, I would revert to a big whiteboard in
front of the classroom, but now I do a lot of my
teaching on an iBT Board.
Richard Hobblewhite, Western Primary School
I use the internet on iBoardTouch and YouTube
is fantastic on it. Being able to access
everything without having to wait for the laptop
is great. It’s so quick compared to the laptop.
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Gerome Community School
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Images courtesy of GESS Dubai, F&E Education & iBoardTouch

View Demo Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeKMfbZH-jY
Images courtesy of GESS Dubai, F&E Education & iBoardTouch
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For further information please contact us on:
Marketing Division:
T: +44 (0) 113 322 3043 E: marketing@iboardtouch.co.uk W: www.iboardtouch.com
For press and media enquiries please call:
TQ.Meer, PR & Marketing Officer:
T: +44 (0) 113 322 3042 M: (+44) 745 286 7557 E: taib@iboardtouch.com
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