Should I remove SMART Product Drivers?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
19% remove it81% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #6,406
United States Rank #5,067
Reach 0.0701%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 25.22 days
743.85 days >
Average installed length: 390.84 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 12.9.210.0 |
0.43% |
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| 12.8.286.0 |
0.14% |
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| 12.7.784.0 |
0.07% |
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| 12.6.601.0 |
0.14% |
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| 12.6.595.0 |
0.14% |
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| 12.6.581.0 |
0.07% |
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| 12.6.575.0 |
0.43% |
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| 12.5.768.0 |
0.14% |
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| 12.5.670.0 |
0.36% |
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| 12.4.908.0 |
0.65% |
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| 12.3.726.0 |
0.72% |
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| 12.3.646.0 |
0.65% |
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| 12.2.645.0 |
1.09% |
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| 12.1.627.0 |
1.45% |
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| 12.0.570.0 |
0.14% |
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| 12.0.563.0 |
1.52% |
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| 11.6.1110.1 |
0.07% |
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| 11.6.450.0 |
1.16% |
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| 11.6.428.0 |
0.36% |
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| 11.5.724.0 |
1.37% |
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| 11.4.872.1 |
11.58% |
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| 11.4.479.0 |
2.60% |
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| 11.3.550.0 |
3.47% |
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| 11.3.533.0 |
5.72% |
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| 11.1.669.0 |
12.45% |
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| 11.1.561.0 |
0.14% |
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| 11.0.510.2 |
13.89% |
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| 11.0.392.1 |
0.22% |
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| 11.0.222.0 |
10.42% |
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| 11.0.220.0 |
4.70% |
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| 10.8.338.1 |
0.07% |
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| 10.8.213.0 |
0.43% |
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| 10.8.212.0 |
12.16% |
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| 10.7.182.1 |
3.40% |
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| 10.7.181.1 |
0.94% |
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| 10.7.82.0 |
0.43% |
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| 10.7.81.0 |
0.07% |
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| 10.6.175.2 |
2.68% |
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| 10.6.106.1 |
0.87% |
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| 10.6.48.0 |
2.60% |
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Typically installed together
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- #6,406 SMART Product Drivers
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SMART Product Drivers
Overview
SMART Product Drivers is a software program developed by SMART Technologies ULC. The most common release is 11.0.510.2, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The setup package generally installs about 185 files and is usually about 84.36 MB (88,455,699 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 59% of users of SMART Product Drivers come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Canada.
Program details
URL: www.smarttech.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\SMART Technologies\Education Software\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{E3189F44-F7BD-4F96-B756-A0AEFAF61D3A}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 84.36 MB
Files installed by SMART Product Drivers
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FirewallConfig.exe - SMART Sync Software from SMART Technologies (SMART Sync Software FirewallConfig application)
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LargeWallWizard.exe - Large Wall Wizard Application (Large Wall Wizard)
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EdgeDiagnostic.exe - EdgeCorrection Application
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DesktopMenu.exe - SMART Response Software (SMART Response Desktop Menu)
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HardwareServiceSupport-vc100-mt.dll - Manages your genuine SMART Response hardware.
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HardwareServiceSupport-vc100-mt-x86.dll
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libLogger-vc100-mt-x86.dll - Logger Dynamic Library
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libResponse-vc100-mt_4.0.dll - SMART Response Dynamic Link Library
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Notebook.exe - SMART Notebook Software (SMART Notebook)
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NotebookResponse-vc100-mt-x86.dll - SMART Notebook Response Link Library
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Bridgit.exe - SMART Bridgit software (SMART Bridgit Client)
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libLogger-vc100-mt.dll - Logger Dynamic Library
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ApplicationLauncher.exe - SMART Board Software (Application launcher)
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avitowmv.exe - AVI to WMV Converter
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Aware.exe - SMART Aware
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AwareMSOfficeAddin.dll
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AwareMSOfficeAddin64.dll
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DViTFlashWizard.exe - DViT Flash Wizard
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DViTTracker.exe - Tracks DViT camera angles and pointer position.
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DViTView.exe - DViT Camera Viewer
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DViTView2.exe - View video from SMART Board Interactive Display Cameras
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EventProvider.dll - Event Provider Resources
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floatingtools.exe - SMART Board Tools
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HardwareTroubleshooter.exe - SMART Board Diagnostic Program
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Instant Conferencing.exe - InstantC Application
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libOfficeAddinRegistryUtil-vc100-mt-s.dll
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Marker.exe - Marker MFC Application
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NBKFileConverter.exe - NBK File Converter Application
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Orient.exe - Orient
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PointerTool.exe - PointerTool
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PPTImporter.exe - PowerPoint Importer Application
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Process64Helper.exe - 64bit Helper for SMART Aware
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PrometheanFileConverter.exe - Promethean File Converter Application
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recorder.exe - SMART Recorder
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SBDiagnostics.exe
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SBSDK-vc100-mt-10.8.dll - SMART Board SDK
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SBSDK-vc100-mt-10.8nb.dll
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sbsdk-vc100-mt-x86-11.3.0.dll
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smartaviasexe.exe - SmartAviAsExe MFC Application
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smartbrd.exe - SMART Settings
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smartnotification.exe - SMART Notification
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snapshot.exe - SMART Screen Capture Utility
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spotlight.exe - Spotlight
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utahhook-vc100-mt.dll - UtahHook
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videoplayer.exe - SMART Video Player
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videotousb.exe - Video to USB mapping utility
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Notebook Web Helper.exe - Notebook Web Helper
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libAdaptiveUI.dll - SMART Technologies
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ProtectedLayerTool.exe - ProtectedLayerTool (Notebook Protected Layer Tool)
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NotebookPlugin.dll - Notebook Software (Notebook Download Plugin)
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smarttrayicon.exe - SMART System Menu
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IWBFileConverter.exe - IWBFIleConverter (Convert between CFF and Notebook format)
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libUsageTracking.dll - libUsageTracking
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BrowserProcess.exe - Browser process
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LaunchNotebook.exe - Launch Notebook
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libQtBrowserPlugin.dll - Notebook plugin (Webkit plugin)
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ARTrackingDLL.dll - SMART Notebook
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ClipboardHtmlToRtfConverter.exe - SMART Clipboard HTML to RTF Converter
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ColladaLoader-vc100.dll
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ColladaLoader-vc90-r736.dll
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FbxLoader-vc100.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- NotebookPlugin.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'SMART Notebook Download Utility' with the class of {67BCF957-85FC-4036-8DC4-D4D80E00A77B}.
Scheduled Task
- Notebook.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{679C930A-AB42-4DBC-B50E-16EB19784B04}' (runs on registration).
5 Startup Files (All Users Run)
- FloatingTools.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'SMART Floating Tools' which loads as "C:\Program Files\SMART Technologies\Education Software\FloatingTools.exe".
- DesktopMenu.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'Response Desktop Menu' which loads as "C:\Program Files\SMART Technologies\Education Software\DesktopMenu.exe".
- smarttrayicon.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'SMART Tray Tools' which loads as "C:\Program Files\SMART Technologies\Education Software\SMARTTrayIcon.exe".
- smartnotification.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'SMARTNotification' which loads as "C:\Program Files\SMART Technologies\Education Software\SMARTNotification.exe".
- nodelauncher.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'sbsdk-server' which loads as "C:\Program Files\SMART Technologies\Education Software\sbsdk-server\NodeLauncher.exe".
How do I remove SMART Product Drivers?
You can uninstall SMART Product Drivers from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program SMART Product Drivers, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove SMART Product Drivers.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by SMART Product Drivers you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 64%
Win 8.1 0%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 19%
Keep it 81%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
67.17% |
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| Windows 10 |
24.15% |
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| Windows Vista |
5.13% |
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| Windows XP |
3.54% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
32.29% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
22.47% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
7.93% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
7.35% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
6.33% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
4.22% |
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Geography
58.61% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
58.61% |
| United Kingdom |
9.44% |
| Canada |
7.44% |
| Australia |
3.78% |
| Italy |
3.17% |
| Germany |
2.72% |
| Spain |
2.00% |
| DK |
1.39% |
| Netherlands |
1.17% |
| Sweden |
0.94% |
| Belgium |
0.89% |
| Norway |
0.89% |
| France |
0.78% |
| Hungary |
0.67% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
30.70% |
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| Dell |
27.06% |
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| Acer |
13.74% |
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| Toshiba |
9.78% |
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| ASUS |
7.39% |
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| Samsung |
4.27% |
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| Lenovo |
4.16% |
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| GIGABYTE |
1.87% |
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| Intel |
1.04% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
5.57% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
4.12% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.63% |
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| Dell Latitude E6520 |
3.39% |
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| Dell OptiPlex 745 ... |
3.15% |
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| Dell Inspiron 1545 |
2.42% |
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About (from SMART Technologies ULC)
SMART is defined by innovation and our desire to improve the way the world works and learns.
Publisher URL: www.smarttech.com