The BETT Show is the World's largest education technology event, this year it took place between 30th January and 2nd February at ExCel London. Whether you made it to this year's Show or not, here’s our round up of what was worth talking about at this year's show.

	SMART LightRaise 60wi Interactive Projector The LightRaise 60wi projector is the the world’s first touch and pen-enabled projector which can use two pens simultaneously or 1 pen and 1 finger or 2 fingers, it includes Notebook software. For more information, click here.
	SMART Table 442i With a 42” high-definition 1080p LCD display, the SMART Table 332i enables up to eight students to interact simultaneously featuring tip-proof construction and wheelchair accessibility. It combines learning and play to inspire centre-based learning and active collaboration. For more information, click here.
	DisplayNote Tablets interacting with displays was a key theme at BETT. The DisplayNote products allow lessons to be streamed to student’s tablets, whilst the teacher remains in control of any page displayed. Interaction is two-way; and for group work students can share with other students. For more information, click here.
	Epson EB-G6000 feature HDBaseT Epson released its EB-G6000 range of installation projectors ideally suited to lecture theatres and large education venues. This is Epson’s first projector range to feature HDBaseT, a connectivity standard that permits high-definition content to be transmitted over long distances through an ethernet port, facilitating a cleaner and more tidy installation. For more information, click here.
	Promethean 7" Android Tablet Promethean previewed a 7” Android tablet preloaded with software for gathering immediate feedback on student comprehension and for customizing lessons to advance student achievement. The combination of the tablet with Promethean’s ActivEngage 2.0 software means every student can interact at their own pace and teachers can instantly capture results by individual students, assess their understanding of the lesson and intervene when necessary. More information coming soon. In the meantime why not check out Prometheans range of products here.
	Samsung Smart School The Samsung Smart School solution enables the instant sharing of screen content from a teachers’ tablet or PC screen to E-board and their students’ personal devices. It is a complete digital education package comprising Samsung tablets, display, server and software, all of which enables efficiently managed and technology-based personalised learning. For more information, click here.
	BenQ Interactive Screen with SMART Notebook Software License Get interactive with your class today. The BenQ Interactive Flat Panel T650 combines the power of touch technology and multimedia connectivity to maximize the learning experience of all types of learners. For more information on the BenQ T650, click here. To find out more about  SMART Notebook Software, click here.

The GPA is now the World’s gold standard for AV, videoconferencing and UC solution providers.

AVM Impact has agreed to merge its AV Global Alliance program within the Global Presence Alliance (GPA) to further strengthen the GPA's position as the World's leading alliance of audiovisual, videoconferencing and unified communications solutions and managed services providers.

AVM Impact, the newly created company through the recent merger of AVM and Impact had been successful in building an alliance network of AV partners over recent years, whilst their recent acquisition of Impact, a founding partner of the GPA in EMEA, created the opportunity to combine the strengths of both programs. As a result, the GPA will be welcoming many new qualified partners in far greater geographic locations which will generate more opportunities for customers to realise the benefits of enterprise standards, consistent quality and global support.

Ed Cook, CEO of AVM Impact commented, "We are truly delighted to merge the AV Global Alliance within the GPA; it is our aim to use this combined scale to develop ever more sophisticated engagement models and standards based solutions to meet the needs of our global customers. I am very excited about the prospect of delivering a whole new level of service, which includes further improved global capabilities for our enterprise customers and partners."

Julian Phillips, Vice President of Whitlock, founding Partner of the GPA in the Americas, added, "The GPA and the AV Global Alliance have both been successful in raising market awareness and providing innovative global solutions. Bringing the programs together makes it easier for customers and technology providers to select the most capable partner to help drive enterprise standards and global services."

This merger brings together partners in more than 70 locations across 5 continents covering every time zone. With over 50 international companies already utilising services from these newly combined organisations, the intent is to raise much greater market awareness of the benefits of global collaboration through more concentrated marketing and customer case studies.

About the GPA

The Global Presence Alliance (GPA) comprises a select group of leading audiovisual (AV), telepresence/videoconferencing and managed services solution providers worldwide, who have joined together to reduce costs, improve efficiency and enhance communication for global clients. The GPA provides a sole-source solutions approach and offers global pricing support as well as greater simplicity through a consolidated service operation.  www.global-presence.org

About Whitlock

Whitlock is a Global AV Solutions Provider, specializing in collaborative technology design, integration and managed services. The company helps clients implement interactive environments, including telepresence/videoconferencing rooms, digital signage networks, auditoriums, collaborative classrooms, visualization rooms, and control rooms/network operations centers. Whitlock also offers expansive AV managed services, including AVNOC and remote support, field services, on-site managed services, videoconferencing warranty/maintenance and virtual and hosted video services. The company currently has 20 U.S. locations, plus a worldwide delivery partner network through the Global Presence Alliance.