Host committee plans Detroit Super Bowl with interactive technology
Rear Projection SMART Board 3000i interactive whiteboard simplifies complex planning and logistics
CALGARY, Alberta --- June 10, 2005 --- SMART Technologies Inc. announces that the Detroit Super Bowl® XL Host Committee for the 2006 Super Bowl will use a Rear Projection SMART Board™ 3000i interactive whiteboard as a key tool for planning this world-class event. The committee will create comprehensive plans and use the 3000i’s large interactive display to share a complex schedule of activities and keep all the partners up to date and on track.
To accommodate all the stakeholders and anticipated visitors, the committee will coordinate various agencies and contractors to work out the logistics of parking, security and vendors. With the 3000i, committee members can bring up images, photographs and diagrams of Detroit’s Ford Field and the surrounding area, and simply pick up a pen to digitally map parking lots, security zones and vendor areas. The files can then be saved for future reference and additional planning. The 3000i will help the host committee develop clear lines of communication and effectively collaborate, share information and plan all the elements needed in time for kick-off on February 6, 2006.
“The Super Bowl XL Host Committee works with a number of people and organizations who need to know a wide range of information,” says Henry Tokarz, vice president of finance and administration for the Detroit Super Bowl XL Host Committee. “The Rear Projection SMART Board 3000i interactive whiteboard gives us the ability to create dynamic presentations for any audience and is a great collaborative tool for going over all our large-scale logistics with contractors and stakeholders. Being able to make notes over any application at any time allows us to make changes during meetings, incorporating feedback effectively without losing any of the details.”
“Keeping a diverse group of stakeholders informed and moving forward is a complex task when organizing a major sporting event like the Super Bowl,” says Nancy Knowlton, SMART’s president and co-CEO. “By using a SMART Board interactive whiteboard to make effective presentations and focus collaboration, the Detroit Super Bowl XL Host Committee has found a powerful tool to ensure everyone is ready to deliver an outstanding experience in Super Bowl celebrations.”
About Rear Projection SMART Board 3000i interactive whiteboards
The Rear Projection SMART Board 3000i interactive whiteboard is part of the family of award-winning SMART Board interactive whiteboards. The 3000i offers interactive functionality with the shadow-free benefits of a rear-projection display and integrated true XGA projector. It is housed in a slim, tapered cabinet and can be moved to different rooms quickly and easily. Simply by touching the 66" (165-cm) display, users can access and control any computer application or multimedia platform, including the Internet, CD-ROMs and DVDs. With SMART Board software, users can write over applications in digital ink and then edit, save, print or post their notes to a website for future reference. SMART Board interactive whiteboards are used in classrooms, briefing rooms and boardrooms around the world, enabling people to collaborate effectively whether they are in the same room or in another location. Feature-rich software and intuitive functionality make the SMART Board interactive whiteboard the number one choice of educators, presenters and trainers in more than 75 countries. For more information, visit www.smarttech.com/3000i.
About the Detroit Super Bowl XL Host Committee
Created specifically for the 2006 Super Bowl, the Detroit Super Bowl XL Host Committee will join business, community, political and economic resources from throughout the region for a common goal to showcase a revitalized Detroit when the world comes to its living room.
The host committee consists of a 43-member board of directors and a full staff to handle the day-to-day operations. The host committee serves as a liaison between the NFL®, the City of Detroit and other sponsoring parties. For more information, visit www.sbxl.org.
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