SNS Network's JOI® Smartboard: Powering Today's Modern Education And Training Sector
Specifically, both Gen Z and Gen Alpha grew up as 'digital natives', where the Internet, smartphones, social media, and more recently, generative artificial intelligence (AI) have become ubiquitous parts of their daily lives. Gen Alpha, in particular, may have even learned how to use information technology (IT) products before learning how to read or write. Gone are the days where educators could just stand up front with a chalk/whiteboard behind them spoon-feeding their students or trainees. Today's students now look pedagogical techniques that are more collaborative, interactive, and accessible.
As such, educational technology (EdTech) such as virtual/augmented reality (AR/VR), laptops/tablets, and online/hybrid learning systems play an important role in modern education and training, whether at an academic institution, training facility, or even when delivering in-house continuing professional development (CPD) courses.
The JOI® Smartboard from SNS Network Technology Berhad (SNS Network) is one such ideal solution for educational institutions looking to adopt smart, connected, and immersive learning tools, as part of their overall EdTech solution. SNS Network has been a leading provider of cutting-edge ICT solutions in Malaysia since 1998.
Built to elevate teaching and learning experiences, the JOI® Smartboard redefines how educators and students interact in today's digital classrooms. Powered by the latest 14th Gen Intel® Core™ processors, it delivers responsive and high-performance computing for seamless lesson delivery, real-time collaboration, and immersive, multi-touch engagement — all essential in modern education environments.
Designed for dynamic, student-centred classrooms, the JOI Smartboard integrates intelligent features for lesson preparation, live teaching, classroom brainstorming, student engagement, and content sharing. With its dual-operating-system capability that enables users to effortlessly switch between Android & Windows, upgradeable PC and Wi-Fi modules, and extensive I/O connectivity, it ensures flexibility and adaptability to evolving teaching methods and digital tools.
The JOI® Smartboard combines the power of Intel Inside® with education-focused functionality to support smarter, more connected classrooms. Whether for physical or hybrid learning, it empowers educators to lead, engage, and inspire — shaping a future-ready learning environment for every institution.
JOI® Smartboard supports multi-touch input (up to 40 points) for collaborative, multi-user interaction, fostering real-time engagement and encouraging active participation, teamwork, and hands-on interaction. This makes it ideal for group activities and collaborative learning. Additionally, it is equipped with interactive teaching tools for writing, drawing, highlighting, and annotating that captivate attention, maintain focus, and keep students engaged throughout the lesson. Its real-time responsiveness allows for instant feedback, enabling adaptive teaching strategies that meet diverse learning needs.
These features also allow the JOI® Smartboard to empower seamless collaboration and brainstorming. The 40-point multi-touch support enables simultaneous multi-user input, encouraging spontaneous idea-sharing without interrupting the flow of discussion. The direct on-screen annotation makes it easy to brainstorm, map ideas, and illustrate concepts during class or team sessions, while its wireless connectivity and screen-mirroring support allows students and educators to cast their devices' displays effortlessly, enhancing real-time collaboration and content sharing, regardless of whether their devices are PCs or mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.
Further, the JOI® Smartboard has been designed with future-ready technology that helps unlock limitless learning potential. It can help to boost productivity in lesson planning, research, and content development thanks to the support of AI-powered tools and digital resources such as Microsoft Copilot. It also supports generative AI features, which encourages creativity and visual learning, enabling students to bring their ideas to life in engaging new ways. The Smartboard seamlessly integrates with Microsoft 365 (specifically, Microsoft Teams), educational software, and whiteboarding apps, creating a connected, digital-first classroom ecosystem.
With a recommended retail price of RM9,199 and up, SNS Network is making the JOI® Smartboard available for a limited time with prices starting from RM6,999. SNS Network understands that some educational and training institutions may find it challenging to outfit every classroom and shared space with the JOI® Smartboard, which it why it is also offered under the SNS OnePlan™, a flexible Device-as-a-Service (DaaS) solution specifically tailored for institutions.
The SNS OnePlan™ model offers institutions flexible, cost-efficient access to a wide variety of business devices (including the JOI® Smartboard) with full support and upgrades built in. SNS OnePlan™ features flexible financing options, and a full array of device management and support services, including endpoint protection and responsible device disposal at the end of the lifecycle. SNS OnePlan™ provides organisations with assurance that their devices are always up-to-date and the businesses can stay current with regular device refresh cycles and upgrades built into the plan.
For more information on how the JOI® Smartboard can assist your organisation with its education and training goals, visit https://www.joi.com.my/JOI_Smartboard_Digital_Education.
To contact SNS Network on enquiries regarding the JOI® Smartboard, visit https://bit.ly/Enquiry_JOI_Smartboard.
For more information on how the SNS OnePlan™ DaaS scheme works to provide enterprises with flexible and cost-effective hardware solutions, visit https://www.sns.com.my/daas-oneplan/.
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