Calgary, July 2006 - SMART Technologies Inc. has launched the SMART Software Accreditation Program, aiming to identify and assess content and software based on its level of compatibility with and customization for SMART Board interactive whiteboards and SMART's family of products. Accreditation will enable customers to purchase software and content from third-party developers with confidence.
The program will designate content and software according to a three-tiered logo framework, and companies in the program will be authorized to use one of these logos on their software or content packages.
The program has three accreditation levels designated as Ready, Enabled, and Select. The accreditation designation indicates the level to which the content or software has been enhanced or customized for use on SMART Board interactive whiteboards and Sympodium interactive pen displays.
Additionally, a number of the content developers will provide samples of their materials (either Macromedia Flash files or images) for inclusion in the Gallery in Notebook software, the whiteboarding application in SMART Board software.
Nancy Knowlton, SMART's president and co-CEO: "The SMART Software Accreditation Program will direct customers to additional resources, curriculum-based programs, and digital content so they can get the most from SMART's collaborative learning products."
