The ActivPanel 10 is coming: Promethean's next-gen experience is built with choice and simplicity in mind

Rhea-AI Summary

Promethean, owned by Mynd.ai (NYSE: MYND), has announced the ActivPanel 10 and Promethean ActivSuite™, launching early 2025. This new interactive flat panel display solution offers unprecedented flexibility by supporting Android, Windows, or Chrome operating systems. The system features a 'plug and play' experience and allows users to integrate their preferred devices seamlessly.

The ActivPanel 10 will be available in multiple models and sizes, featuring premium accessories and software that enable remote usage in various educational and business settings. The solution aims to provide a cost-effective and sustainable approach to interactive displays while maintaining security and adaptability.

Positive

• New product launch expanding company's product portfolio
• Multi-platform compatibility increasing market potential
• Cost-effective solution promoting longer product lifecycle through upgradeable components

Negative

• Product revenue impact delayed until early 2025 launch

Insights

Tech Product Analyst

The announcement of ActivPanel 10 and ActivSuite represents an incremental product update rather than a significant market-moving event for MYND.ai. While the product offers enhanced flexibility with multi-OS support and improved usability features, several factors limit its immediate financial impact:

• Launch timeline in early 2025 means no immediate revenue impact
• Product is an evolution of existing line rather than revolutionary new offering
• No pricing or sales projections provided to gauge potential market impact
• Educational technology market faces budget constraints and long sales cycles

The focus on sustainability through device upgradability may actually extend replacement cycles, potentially impacting future sales velocity. Without concrete financial projections or major technological breakthroughs, this announcement is unlikely to significantly affect MYND.ai's near-term market performance.

School, university, and business leaders now have the flexibility to choose their experience and maximize learning and collaboration in classrooms, teaching spaces, meeting rooms, or on the go with the most adaptable, easy-to-use solution.

SEATTLE, Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Promethean, a leading global tech company and brand owned by Mynd.ai, Inc. (NYSE American: MYND), has announced the most adaptable interactive flat panel display (IFPD) and software solution in Promethean's line-up—the all-new ActivPanel 10 and Promethean ActivSuite^™. Available early 2025, the display and included new software guarantees a simple, user-friendly "plug and play" panel experience to meet users exactly where they are when they need it, with no added hassle, stress, or complicated training.

Specifically designed to support security and adaptability, ActivPanel 10 allows users to choose their preferred operating system, whether that's Android, Windows, or Chrome. Because of the flexible design, the panel can be seamlessly integrated with connected devices creating a familiar panel experience. Educators, employees, and IT Admins adapt quickly with virtually no learning curve while ensuring their investment stays secure and relevant, flexing with inevitable tech upgrades. Simply update or swap the connected device when needed, and there's no requirement to buy a whole new panel or overhaul a current setup.

"This solution gives educators and employees the most freedom and flexibility to teach, present, and collaborate with less interruption," said Lance Solomon, chief product officer at Promethean. "Whatever tech ecosystem you use and enjoy today integrates seamlessly with the new experience." 

ActivPanel 10 will be available in two models and various sizes with premium, intelligent accessories* and software that untether the user from the panel in classrooms, teaching spaces, offices, conference spaces, and training rooms. Promethean ActivSuite gives users easy access to the most popular Promethean apps on their chosen compute devices or computer, increasing the freedom to use the software both at and away from the panel.

With more than 25 years of designing and manufacturing learning and collaboration technologies, Promethean is a proven partner for digital transformation. ActivPanel 10 responds to the top challenges that both education and business users face and allows them to interact with their content quickly and easily.

"We're confident the new Promethean experience with ActivPanel 10 and Promethean ActivSuite will meet customers where they are," said Solomon. "It's the most cost-effective and sustainable way for schools and businesses to have an interactive display that's always secure and up to date."

To discover how the new ActivPanel 10 can help your organization boost engagement and productivity, visit www.prometheanworld.com/promethean-experience

About Promethean

Promethean is a learning and collaboration technology company. From our founding in Blackburn, England, more than 25 years ago to our global operations serving 126 countries today, we've continued to explore, innovate, and inspire—creating learning and collaboration tools that are designed for discovery. Our award-winning interactive display, ActivPanel, and software, Promethean ActivSuite, ActivInspire, and Explain Everything, were designed to engage students, connect colleagues, and open opportunities for discovery in everyone. With headquarters in Seattle, Washington, and offices worldwide, Promethean is a subsidiary of Mynd.ai, Inc. (NYSE American: MYND). Visit us at PrometheanWorld.com.

©2024 Promethean Limited. All rights reserved. Promethean, the Promethean logo, ActivPanel, ActivInspire, and Promethean ActivSuite are trademarks or registered trademarks of Promethean Limited in the United Kingdom, United States, and other countries around the world. All third-party trademarks (including logos and icons) referenced by Promethean remain the property of their respective owners. Unless specifically identified, the use of third-party trademarks does not indicate any relationship, sponsorship, or endorsement between Promethean and the owners of these trademarks. Applicable Terms and Conditions for warranty and support available at PrometheanWorld.com/Warranty. All weights and dimensions are approximate. Product specifications are subject to change without notice.

*Accessories vary by model and region.

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-activpanel-10-is-coming-prometheans-next-gen-experience-is-built-with-choice-and-simplicity-in-mind-302294672.html

SOURCE Promethean Inc

FAQ

When will Mynd.ai's Promethean ActivPanel 10 be available for purchase?

The ActivPanel 10 will be available early 2025.

What operating systems does the new Promethean ActivPanel 10 support?

The ActivPanel 10 supports Android, Windows, and Chrome operating systems.

What is included with the Mynd.ai Promethean ActivPanel 10 purchase?

The purchase includes the ActivPanel display and the new Promethean ActivSuite software.