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POLYVISION CRACKS THE CODE…AGAIN
Company’s unique point of view drives the next wave of breakthroughs
in
work effectiveness and collaboration
Atlanta – (June 22, 2004) –
Last year, PolyVision, the worldwide leader in visual communication products
and a Steelcase (NYSE: SCS) Company, challenged the industry’s thinking
with the release of a new family of products designed to break the barriers
of technology adoption within the interactive whiteboard market. Through
user centered design and research, the company created a set of development
criteria that cracked the code to dramatically increase the adoption rate
of interactive display products, a long time problem plaguing the industry.
Building on the success of this bold move, the company now launches a
continuing set of breakthrough products that further define its work effectiveness
and collaboration story. It does so through its walk up and use experience
model, a concept central to PolyVision’s strategy.
“We had it right last year, with supporting existing work practices,
providing a walk up and use experience, and FUMIFU, First Use Must Inspire
Future Use” said Mike Dunn, PolyVision president and CEO. “First,
the industry didn’t agree, now they can’t follow fast enough.”
At InfoComm 2004, the company introduced “One Click Publishing”
to its CopyCamTM and ImpulseTM LTX line of products, allowing users to
instantly capture and email work to their desktops, Blackberries or cellular
phones. “Imagine sharing information around the globe with one click
of a button (MicrosoftTM and Lotus TM compatible) to ensure transparency
and acceptance by everyone, with nothing new to learn.” Dunn said.
One Click Publishing will be available in fall 2004.
PolyVision also introduced its newest installment of Walk-and-Talk products
that continue to break the code by providing plug-and-play technology
and transparent mobility with an intuitive remote control. “Part
of PolyVision’s success involves keeping products simple, effective,
and extraordinary,” Dunn said. “Our work effectiveness story
concentrates on providing users with interactive tools they’ll use,
over and over again, unlike some technology purchases that seemed like
a good idea at the time,” Dunn said.
The new Walk-and-TalkTM interactive products launched at the show, include:
- Cordless Lectern: User studies said, “give
us the flexibility to work the room.” PolyVision’s answer
is the first fully mobile lectern, offering interactive LCD which incorporates
its exclusive Walk-and-Talk plug-and-play features, and complete mobility
made possible by a patent-pending battery system. There’s no need
to core drill to bury cables. Convenience, flexibility and mobility
are the hallmarks of this product.
- Flat Screen Module: This innovative product allows
users to maximize their new or existing LCD or plasma displays by combining
the exceptional clarity and aesthetics of the flat screen with the functionality
of an interactive display system – no overlays or over-sized bezels.
But what really makes this product extraordinary is its ease-of-use.
Walk-and-Talk technology is built right into a convenient stylus tray.
This universal module easily mounts on most displays, providing instant
plug-and-play with no new software to learn.
- Cordless Adjustable Height Stand: Building on new
functionality for its recently introduced Adjustable Height Stand, this
product provides users with the ultimate solution for interactive whiteboard
mobility with the addition of cordless capabilities. The Stand includes
a battery pack that provides a full day of power.
About PolyVision Corporation, a Steelcase Company
PolyVision Corporation enhances the way people learn, work, and communicate
visually through a broad portfolio of products. Since 1954, PolyVision
has focused on creating products and services that inspire users to be
more productive, effective, and creative when collaborating and communicating
visually. Whether it is developing the world’s number one selling
P3ceramicsteel™ surface, or creating
the industry’s first walk-up-and-use interactive whiteboard, PolyVision
has an unparalleled track record of new breakthroughs in the visual communication
market. For more information, visit www.polyvision.com.
About Steelcase Inc.
Steelcase Inc., a Fortune 500 company, helps individuals and organizations
around the world to work more effectively by providing knowledge, products
and services that enable customers and their consultants to create work
environments that integrate architecture, furniture and technology. Founded
in 1912 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the company has led
the global office furniture industry in sales every year since 1974. Its
product portfolio includes furniture systems, seating, lighting, storage,
architectural and technology products, and related products and services.
Fiscal 2003 revenue was approximately $2.6 billion. Steelcase Inc. and
its subsidiaries have dealers in more than 900 locations, 50 manufacturing
facilities in over 40 locations and approximately 16,000 employees around
the world. The company's Class A Common Stock trades on the NYSE under
the symbol SCS. For more information, visit www.steelcase.com.
“Walk-and-Talk,” “CopyCam,” “Impulse
LTX,” “P3ceramicsteel,” and “FUMIFU”
are trademarks of PolyVision Corporation.
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