Artifex Software and BenQ Reveal Plan for Hardware-Software Integration

SmartOffice technologies to be integrated into leading line of interactive flat display panels.

SAN RAFAEL, CA, May 30, 2017 – Artifex Software, developer of SmartOffice, the leading mobile Office productivity app, and BenQ Corporation, an internationally renowned provider of digital display solutions, announced an agreement to provide additional viewer support by implementing SmartOffice technologies into BenQ’s line of interactive flat panels. This plan will enable users of BenQ’s interactive flat panels to display Microsoft Office files (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), standard image files and PDFs using SmartOffice from Artifex.

“This plan demonstrates the breadth and flexibility of our SmartOffice technology and potential for use in embedded solutions. We are thrilled to partner with a leader in digital display solutions such as BenQ,” said Miles Jones, President of Artifex. ”BenQ has a demonstrated commitment to product excellence and creativity that matches that of our company. We look forward to SmartOffice contributing significantly to their line of interactive flat panels.”

SmartOffice enables people to view, edit, create, share, present and print Microsoft Office documents (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) on a variety of devices. Its technologies are deployed and integrated into a wide range of products ranging from smartphones and tablets to smart TVs, projectors, and printers. BenQ has integrated the SmartOffice DevKit and Page Viewer DevKit into its line of interactive flat panels.

“We are very pleased with the performance of Artifex’s SmartOffice software,” said Darren Fan, Product manager of Digital Signage Business Unit at BenQ Corporation. “We look forward to continuing this successful partnership with Artifex.”

BenQ will embed SmartOffice technology into its interactive flat panels’ RP series, which is tailored to the Education and Corporate market. BenQ IFPs are designed to bring engaging interactive learning and communication experiences into today’s classrooms and offices, enhancing collaboration for users in both business and education settings. BenQ IFPs are Android integrated, with eye-care technology to encourage indoor health and 4K high definition resolution for the ultimate on-screen viewing experience. The IFPs also include an annotation app and a comprehensive solution for presentation and discussion among its wide range of interactive features. The RP series is available in all regions of the world.