Samsung solutions geared towards establishing digital classrooms in the UAE
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - February 27, 2012 - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today announced that it will showcase its innovative 'Interactive Smart Classroom Solutions' at the Gulf Education Supplies and Solutions (GESS) exhibition. The event will be taking place at the Dubai World Trade Center from February 28th to March 1st, 2012.
Samsung's participation at GESS is in line with its support towards UAE's goal to dynamically transform the country's educational landscape by introducing technology based learning. At the event, Samsung will be showcasing its comprehensive portfolio of products that can be customized to be integrated in an educational environment to make it more intuitive, interactive and smart.
"Technology based learning will play an integral role in the transformation of UAE's educational sector; hence the need to provide students with the latest in classroom innovation and dynamic educational tools that would help them learn better. Samsung's participation at GESS signifies our commitment to providing the region with tailor-made solutions that encourage a superior digital learning environment for teachers and students," said Madhav Narayan, Regional Director, GCC, Enterprise Business at Samsung Gulf Electronics.
Under the theme 'Interactive Smart Classroom Solutions', Samsung will demonstrate a smart and dynamic digital learning environment, displaying a host of products in a modern school-like setting. Products on display at Samsung's stand at GESS will include the Samsung GALAXY Tabs range, notebooks, Interactive E-Board, Video Wall, Digital Signage Solutions and the next generation Samsung SUR40 for Microsoft Surface.
Educational institutions including schools and universities can effectively convert a conventional learning setting into modern-day classroom by utilizing Samsung's range of Galaxy Tabs, notebooks and Interactive E-board. Using the Interactive E-Board's Classroom Management software teachers can send what's on the board to the students' GALAXY Tabs or notebooks and monitor their devices in real time. Additionally, Samsung's Digital Signage Solutions and Video Wall can be used in the reception and the waiting areas to display information or announcements to the visitors.
To appeal to the new-age students, libraries at any educational institution can be transformed into a Digital Resource Center with the use of the Samsung SUR40 for Microsoft Surface and tablets. Students can read the course material and reference books on the GALAXY Tabs while the Samsung SUR40 for Microsoft Surface can be used for productive group learning sessions or projects.
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About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2010 consolidated sales of US$135.8 billion. Employing approximately 190,500 people in 206 offices across 68 countries, the company operates two separate organizations to coordinate its nine independent business units: Digital Media & Communications, comprising Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, and Digital Imaging; and Device Solutions, consisting of Memory, System LSI and LCD. Recognized for its industry-leading performance across a range of economic, environmental and social criteria, Samsung Electronics was named the world's most sustainable technology company in the 2011 Dow Jones Sustainability Index. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com
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