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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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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SMART Technologies
SMART Bridgit 2010 v4.0SMART Bridgit 2010 v4.0
OverviewOctober 2009
Presented by: Marc Dastous, API Perry High School
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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!
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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
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
Easy as 1,2,3
Create Invite Join, Share & Collaborate
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Easily extend our classroom to include multiple SMART Boards & local/remote participants
Location A Location B
Local & Remote Participants
Bridgit Bridgit
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SMART Bridgit 2010 v4.0: What’s new!
Scheduling – SMART SchedulerSMART 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
Multi-location Networking- Bridgit Global Server NetworkBridgit Global Server Network (GSN)(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
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
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SMART Scheduler: Overview SMART SchedulerSMART 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 BridgitServer
SMART BridgitServer
SMART SchedulerServer
SMART SchedulerServer
Microsoft Exchange
2003/2007
Microsoft Exchange
2003/2007
SMART Bridgit Client w/
MS Outlook Add-in
SMART Bridgit Client w/
MS Outlook Add-in
An additional SMART Server Application & Outlook Add-in work intelligently together to schedule and activate meetings on the SMART Bridgit Server
An additional SMART Server Application & Outlook Add-in work intelligently together to schedule and activate meetings on the SMART Bridgit Server
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SMART Scheduler: Server-Side SMART Scheduler is 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 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
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
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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
http://invitationtosmartbridgitmeeting.com/=12345http://invitationtosmartbridgitmeeting.com/=12345
SMART Scheduler: Client-side
SMART Bridgit Outlook add-in requires two configuration parameters1) SMART Bridgit Server (domain name) 2) 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
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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
Create & schedule SMARTBridgit meetings via Microsoft Outlook - Invite is sent via outlook and includes a url with link to meeting resources for participants
http://invitationtosmartmeeting.com/=12345http://invitationtosmartmeeting.com/=12345
Outlook Plug-in Outlook Plug-in
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Global Server Network (GSN): Overview SMART Bridgit Global Server Network (GSN)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)
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SMART Bridgit GSN: How it works! Meetings in an enterprise often include multiple participants in multiple locations.
SMART Bridgit GSNSMART 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.
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Current ClusteringCurrent Clustering
- Scales # of Users- Single Site Only - Independent Licensing- No awareness b/w Servers- No bandwidth Optimization
- Scales # of Users- Single Site Only - Independent Licensing- No awareness b/w Servers- No bandwidth Optimization
New Bridgit GSNNew Bridgit GSN
- Scales # of Users- Multi-Site Deployment
Support - Shared Licensing
- Meeting table replication- WAN Bandwidth
Optimization
- Scales # of Users- Multi-Site Deployment
Support - Shared Licensing
- Meeting table replication- WAN Bandwidth
Optimization
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GSN: WAN Bandwidth Optimization
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Current ClusteringCurrent Clustering New Bridgit GSNNew Bridgit GSN
HQHQ
Branch ABranch A
Branch BBranch B
Internet/WAN
Internet/WAN
RemoteRemote
Total # Participants = 14 Total # of WAN connections to HQ =11Total ~ Bandwidth required: 60K X 11= 660K
Total # Participants = 14 Total # of WAN connections to HQ =11Total ~ Bandwidth required: 60K X 11= 660K
HQHQBranch BBranch B
Internet/WAN
Internet/WAN
RemoteRemote
Branch ABranch A
Total # Participants = 14 Total # of WAN connections to HQ =3Total ~ Bandwidth required: 60K X 3= 180K
Total # Participants = 14 Total # of WAN connections to HQ =3Total ~ Bandwidth required: 60K X 3= 180K
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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
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SMART Bridgit: Software Integration
Support to create, join and share beyond the classroom via your our own SMART Bridgit Serveryour 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 Education SolutionsSMART Education Solutions
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SMART Bridgit PoI Roadmap (FY10/11)
• 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
4.5 (PoI:June 2010)
Feb Dec2009
Jan2010
May
4.0 (Dec 15th )
Bridgit/Bridge
SP2 5.04.0 Beta
SMART will “Seed” us version 4.0 and 5.0 if we Beta test the software for them.
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SMART Bridgit Pricing: As of Dec 1st,2009
Product Code MSRP ( $USD)
SMART Bridgit Server Software License*
First Server Additional Server(S) per customer
Single Server License BDC-SS, $5,999 $2,999
SMART Bridgit Participant/User License
MAX Participant User License (500)
BDC-MAX
$2,499
5 User License BDC-05 $500
10 User License BDC-10 $1000
25 User License BDC-25 $1500
*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
*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