SMART Notebook software versions 21.0 and earlier use a technology called TLS 1.0 and 1.1 to protect your data when it’s sent over the internet. However, these older technologies now have some weaknesses that make them susceptible to attacks by malicious agents. To keep your data safe while using SMART software, SMART Notebook is phasing out the use of TLS 1.0 and 1.1 and implementing new protections.
To avoid disruptions and stay up-to-date with the best security practices, SMART recommends updating to the latest version SMART Notebook by July 2024. If you don't update by then, you’ll see an error message that says “Trial period has expired” even if you have an active SMART Notebook Plus (SMART Learning Suite) subscription.
To update SMART Notebook
Follow the links below for complete instructions on deploying an update or using the SMART Product Updater to update SMART software.
For individual installations and updates using the SMART Product Updater, see this support topic.
For deploying updates to Windows or Mac computers: See the Updating the software chapter of the deployment guide for your operating system. To find the deployment guides, visit the Documents page.
Benefits of upgrading
Beyond ensuring your data is secure, SMART Notebook 23 also provides several improvements that will enhance the user experience. To learn about the new features that come with the latest version, SMART Notebook 23, see the release notes.
"Smart board" redirects here. For other uses, see interactive whiteboard
SMART Technologies[2] (also known as "SMART") is a Canadian company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and wholly owned by Foxconn.[2] Founded in 1987, SMART is best known as the developer of interactive whiteboards branded as the "SMART Board" popularly used in education and business.[3]
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SMART was founded in 1987 by husband and wife David Martin and Nancy Knowlton.[4]
In 1991, SMART introduced its interactive whiteboard, branded the "SMART Board".[5][6]
In 2003, SMART developed and later patented DViT (Digital Vision Touch) technology which was an important feature of the SMART Board.[7]
In 2009, SMART filed a patent infringement lawsuit against New Zealand-based NextWindow[8] before acquiring the company outright in 2010.[9]
On July 15, 2010 SMART Technologies placed an initial public offering on the NASDAQ stock exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), raising upwards of $660 million.[10][11] Later that year, several class action complaints were filed against SMART in the U.S. District Courts in New York and Illinois.[12][13] Filed on behalf of the purchasers of the Class A Subordinate Voting Shares in Smart's IPO in July 2010, the complaints alleged that the company did not disclose important information prior to the IPO. A settlement was reached in March 2013.[14]
As of the 2011 fiscal year end, SMART Board interactive whiteboards led the interactive whiteboard category[15] with a 63% share in the United States, 44% share in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and 47% share globally.[16]
In 2011, SMART employed about 1,700 people.
In April 2012, amid a declining stock price and sales resulting from decreased school board spending, both Martin and Knowlton resigned from their executive roles at Smart before leaving the board in April 2014.[4]
On December 11, 2012, SMART Technologies announced it would begin corporate restructuring.[17] The company proceeded to lay off 25% of its employees.[18] Then-CEO Neil Gaydon stated that it would save the company approximately $40 million, and cited competition in the market as part of the reason for restructuring.[19]
In 2016, SMART Technologies Inc. was acquired by Foxconn for $200 million.[20]
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