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20 Years of Touch

It’s been 20 years since SMART created the SMART Board interactive whiteboard. Since then, our products have become integral parts of classrooms and meeting rooms around the world.

SMART is now encouraging friends and customers to join us in marking 20 years of innovation in touch technology. We know that each of you has your own reason for celebrating. Perhaps you watched a shy student present to the class for the first time. Or maybe your team recently brainstormed a unique idea using a SMART Board interactive whiteboard. Whatever your cause for celebration, we thank you all for joining us on our journey.

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Our evolution

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The history of SMART

More than 20 years of innovation

Two million SMART Board interactive whiteboards

SMART Boards old and new
20 years product path
2 millionth SMART Board

The story of SMART Technologies begins in 1986, on a highway in upstate New York. Find out how SMART's founders turned an idea into a globally successful company.

Learn about the milestones that have shaped the company – from product launches and awards to accomplishments in innovation.

When the two millionth SMART Board interactive whiteboard rolled off the assembly line, we decided it should have a worthy home – and a celebration.

Tweet on Twenty

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Follow us on Twitter to join the 20 Years of Touch conversation. We hope you’ll share multimedia memories and help us celebrate. Use hashtag #20YOT.

Join the celebration on Facebook

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Visit our Facebook page – you can post stories, photos and videos to help celebrate 20 Years of Touch.


SMART Love of Learning

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Join SMART in honoring teachers around the world. Tell us about the most inspiring teacher you’ve ever known.

Touch technology today

SMART Board 885ix interactive whiteboard system

You can see the results of 20 years of continuous innovation in our latest products. Find out how the SMART Board 800 series interactive whiteboard takes collaboration and learning to new heights.