Award recognizes companies that have made a major contribution to military training
CALGARY, Alberta --- October 1, 2007 --- SMART Technologies announces that it has been recognized by Military Training Technology magazine as one of 2007’s top 100 companies. Judged by the Military Training Technology editorial board and a panel of independent experts from the simulation and training industry, the award recognizes companies that have advanced military training through technology and innovation. This is the fourth time that SMART has been recognized by Military Training Technology magazine as one of the top 100 companies that provide products for military training. SMART received the award in 2006, 2004 and 2003.
SMART products provide military organizations with interactive solutions for training, collaboration and information sharing anywhere, in real time. The SMART Board™ interactive whiteboard is widely used by military personnel in the United States and around the world for training, simulation exercises, briefings and debriefings, and command and control activities, both on site and remotely. With the SMART Board interactive whiteboard, military personnel can review tactical plans, critique simulated maneuvers and make decisions on the fly. They work on the interactive whiteboard’s large, touch-sensitive surface to access and edit files in any program, browse the Internet, use simulation software, and display and write over video.
“SMART has worked hard to establish itself as a leader in providing products that meet the needs for military training and collaboration,” says Nancy Knowlton, SMART’s CEO. “This award from Military Training Technology magazine further demonstrates our commitment to continuous innovation for our customers’ benefit.”
About the 2007 MT2 Top 100 Awards
The Top 100 award is a listing of companies that have made a significant impact in the military training industry this year. The awards focus on technology which supports live, virtual or constructive simulation, training or education. An editorial board and a panel of independent industry experts involved in the simulation and training industry determine the awardees based on the innovation and dynamics of their training solution. Winners are selected based on various criteria, which, in part, include total military sales, end-user feedback, innovations and the need for a solution.
