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Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages Upgrades Classrooms into Interactive Spaces with ViewSonic’s Smart Podium Solution

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February 23, 2023

BREA, Calif., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages, a leading institution for cultivating international language professionals in Taiwan, has implemented ViewSonic‘s smart podium solution in nearly 100 classrooms, thereby transforming almost 80 percent of its traditional classrooms into modern ones. The solution is compatible with existing projectors in the classroom, allowing teachers to accurately present the actual brushstrokes of handwriting in a more intuitive way. Along with the myViewBoard software suite, teachers can enrich course content and enhances interactivity between the faculty and the students. To learn more about the application of the smart podium solution, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrOmt6r-ZOM.

“Wenzao is dedicated to providing a high-quality teaching and learning environment. In response to current teaching trends, the university moved towards an interactive teaching model,” said Professor Margaret Mei-Hua Chen, Former President of Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages. “With ViewSonic’s smart podium solution, we can leverage our existing equipment and upgrade to modern classrooms. The simple and easy-to-operate smart podiums allow teachers and students to easily immerse themselves in interactive classes, accelerating Wenzao’s implementation of digital teaching as well as leveraging the teaching quality.”

“ViewSonic continues to lead the education industry by promoting innovation and developing more products in the educational technology field,” said George Lee, General Manager of Pen Display and Authentication Business Unit at ViewSonic. “As part of our collaboration with Wenzao, we spoke extensively with all stakeholders to understand the challenges and needs of the university. Based on these conversations, we created a solution that integrated software and hardware, while also providing customized services for the university to bolster its digital transformation.”

Optimization with intuitive, interactive, and ergonomic controls
The smart podiums, featuring the ID2456 24-inch handwriting touch display, allow teachers to intuitively control the screen, easily open files and drag items using their fingers. Teachers can also use an active pen to write as they normally would. The active pen supports 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity, thus accurately displaying handwriting and font size on the display.

“My classes teach students reading and listening skills. The traditional method of teaching was by using a chalkboard. Now, with the active pen, I can write freely and explain clearly, allowing students to capture the main ideas faster and enhancing learning efficiency.” said Vicky Pan, Lecturer from the Center for English Language Teaching.

The ID2456’s 4K HDMI output port can be connected to the original projector, presenting high-quality images. With the myViewBoard software suite, teachers can better interact with students, such as digital whiteboards and instant group discussions. “Now, all teaching materials, such as presentations, pictures, and videos, can be directly imported into myViewBoard, making course preparations easier. Additionally, with the wide range of teaching tools, it is easier for students to keep up with the content, especially in translation courses.” said Agnès Roussel Shih, Professor from the Department of French.

In the past, the computer screen in the classroom was placed on a desk. Teachers had to bend over, creating discomfort when teaching for longer periods. The custom-designed hinge stand that ViewSonic created especially for Wenzao offers 15- to 70-degree inclination, allowing teachers to quickly move the 24-inch touch monitor according to their height and teaching needs. This improvement in ergonomics reduces fatigue and increases flexibility when using the ID2456.

About Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages
Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages is the only language university in Taiwan. It was founded in 1966 by the Ursulines of the Roman Union of the Order of St. Ursula. With the educational visions of “respect for oneself, acceptance of diversity, encouragement of potential growth, and service for the living”, Wenzao aims to nurture and cultivate professional talents with exceptional language abilities through a holistic approach. In order to realize these educational visions, students and staff within the campus are encouraged to contribute their services to society with the core motto of 3L (Life, Language, Leadership) and the spirit of “Revere the Divine, Love the Human” as the principle of its holistic education and training.

About ViewSonic
Founded in California, ViewSonic is a leading global provider of visual solutions and conducts business in over 100 countries worldwide. As an innovator and visionary, ViewSonic is committed to providing comprehensive hardware and software solutions that include monitors, projectors, pen displays, commercial displays, All-in-One LED displays, ViewBoard interactive displays, and myViewBoard software ecosystem. With over 35 years of expertise in visual displays, ViewSonic has established a strong position for delivering innovative and reliable solutions for education, enterprise, consumer, and professional markets and helping customers “See the Difference.” To find out more about ViewSonic, please visit www.viewsonic.com.

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Right Choice Construction Awarded Ground-up West Houston STEM Academy Project

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51 minutes ago

November 22, 2024

HOUSTON, Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Right Choice Construction is awarded the ground-up build of Genius Kids STEM Academy.

The state-of-the-art educational center will fulfill its mission of fostering a passion for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) among children in the rapidly growing communities west of Houston.

Dr. Ajmal Murad, CEO of Genius Kids STEM Academy, shares his excitement for the project: “We believe that nurturing a passion for STEM is crucial for shaping our community’s future. This center will serve as a valuable resource, empowering our children to explore their interests and develop critical thinking skills that will benefit them for years to come.”

Right Choice Construction has worked closely with Genius Kids STEM Academy to bring this 9,500 SQ FT vision to life.

“Our team is thrilled to collaborate with Genius Kids STEM on this exciting project,” says Right Choice Construction owner Danielle Wright. “Children are our future. We are proud to construct a learning environment that is both inspiring and conducive to the development of young minds.”

The structure’s design is tailored to reflect the school’s mission of facilitating an early education focused on science and discovery. Enlarged overhangs are incorporated into the building’s architecture to provide filtered natural light throughout the classroom spaces.

Project lead Eugenia Forgang of Houston based Daniel Scott Turner Design states, “We envisioned a low-roofed structure which stretches across the Katy Prairie. The school interiors weave a palette of natural materials designed to promote and support healthy indoor learning environments.”

The Katy-based STEM academy will support its community’s educational needs. Genius Kids aims to provide a cutting-edge space where children can engage in learning experiences that encourage curiosity and critical thinking.

About Right Choice Construction

Right Choice Construction is a woman-owned commercial construction company with over 25 years of experience in the industry. Right Choice Construction is a Certified City of Houston Women Business Enterprise (WBE) and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) under the Small Business Administration (SBA). Right Choice Construction specializes in ground-up construction, and its principles of compliance, quality and client satisfaction are at the core of its operations. Learn more at rightchoiceconstruction.com.

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Unanet Acquires GovPro AI to Enable Customers to Win More Business

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51 minutes ago

November 22, 2024

Cutting-edge AI technology complements Unanet’s CRM solution by automating proposal writing

DULLES, Va., Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Unanet, the leading provider of project-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) for the government contracting (GovCon) and architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries, today announced it has acquired Washington, D.C.-based GovPro AI, the leader in AI-powered proposal writing platforms for GovCons. By incorporating GovPro AI’s technology into the Unanet product portfolio, Unanet is offering customers a solution to one of their most challenging and growth-constraining problems: the enormous amount of time, money, and resources invested in responding to complex and highly technical requests for proposals (RFP).

“Unanet is continuing to deliver on its promise to solve real business challenges for our customers,” said Steve Karp, Chief Innovation Officer, Unanet. “In addition to helping customers across the GovCon and AEC industries respond to RFPs more efficiently, GovPro AI’s technology and team will accelerate Unanet’s broader AI strategy via thought leadership, new technologies, and class-leading R&D methodologies that will benefit all our customers. We are excited to welcome this talented team of innovators to Unanet and invest in their solution, so it evolves to meet the constantly changing needs of our customers.”

Unanet chose GovPro AI to improve GovCons’ business development processes due to its unique and compelling blend of expertise in GovCon procurement processes, as well as the secure application of AI to solve real-world business needs. GovPro AI’s platform uses AI to create a high-quality first proposal draft – known to GovCons as the ‘pink team’ draft – for virtually any federal RFP in a matter of hours. Unanet plans to extend GovPro AI’s technology into the AEC market in 2025.

Industry experts estimate the cost of responding to a single RFP can typically be $50,000 – $100,000 — a significant investment for most firms and outright cost-prohibitive for smaller ones. According to Unanet’s most recent GAUGE Report, 45% of GovCons cite lack of business development resources as a challenge, and 69% say they are having issues winning new contracts.

This solution, backed by Unanet’s industry-leading service and support, enables customers to win more business faster, at a lower cost, and more strategically. GovCons can use the GovPro AI platform to reduce their average RFP time-to-draft by 70% and cut proposal generation costs in half. Additionally, customers can better evaluate their ‘go/no go’ decision-making and pursue those opportunities with a higher probability of winning.

Unanet can now offer its customers an option for a robust, comprehensive business development package composed of Unanet CRM and GovPro AI technologies, so they have:

Opportunity identification and assessmentRelationship managementPipeline managementAI-powered proposal generation

“Unanet’s commitment is to empower our customers’ business success with modern, purpose-built technology and people-centric service,” said Craig Halliday, CEO of Unanet. “When customers tell us about their business challenges, we evaluate all available options and invest in solving those challenges with best-in-class solutions either through in-house development, partnerships, or via acquisition. We’re on the same team as our customers, and it’s our job to support and further their success.”

GovPro AI was the brainchild of Alexander Cohen, who began contract writing government RFPs to earn extra money in graduate school. After his work helped win over $150M in business, it soon became clear there was a significant market opportunity to start a dedicated business focused on RFP preparation. Cohen and his select team of highly experienced experts from some of the world’s largest and most successful technology companies, government agencies, and GovCons started GovPro AI. Their first solution was a secure, highly specified RFP response platform leveraging generative AI technology. The depth of talent, technology, and management expertise made GovPro AI stand-out among other automation solutions.

“Being part of the Unanet team means we can advance our innovation and refine the solution features,” said Alexander Cohen, Founder of GovPro AI. “I’m looking forward to exploring new use cases for customers and continuing to deliver a more efficient, modern way of improving business development.”

Unanet completed the acquisition this month. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Current GovPro AI customers will continue to have full access to the solution at their original terms, with the addition of the Unanet customer service commitment.

About Unanet
Unanet is a leading provider of project-based ERP and CRM solutions purpose-built for government contractors, architecture, engineering, construction, and professional services. More than 4,000 project-driven organizations depend on Unanet to turn their information into actionable insights, drive better decision-making, maintain regulatory compliance, and accelerate business growth. All backed by a people-centered team invested in the success of your projects, people, and financials. For more information, visit www.unanet.com.

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Vectorworks, Inc. Wins at the 2024 Construction Computing Awards

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November 22, 2024

Vectorworks Architect Named Architectural Design Software of the Year at 18th Annual Awards.

COLUMBIA, Md., Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. announces its latest accomplishment—Vectorworks Architect has been named Architectural Design Software of the Year at this year’s Construction Computing Awards. Winners were selected through public voting and a panel of expert judges and announced on Nov. 7 at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London City.

Design is at the core of what we do, and with the latest enhancements in Vectorworks 2025, we’re reinforcing our commitment to providing design professionals with tools that bring their boldest visions to life at every phase

The Construction Computing Awards, commonly known as “The Hammers,” honor the technology, tools, and solutions that drive efficient design, construction, maintenance, and modification in projects ranging from commercial buildings to social housing and civil engineering.

“It’s a tremendous honor that Vectorworks Architect was recognized for quality and versatility,” said Vectorworks Chief Marketing Officer Jeremy Powell. “This award highlights our dedication to empowering designers to push boundaries and achieve absolute creative expression and efficiency. Design is at the core of what we do, and with the latest enhancements in Vectorworks 2025, we’re reinforcing our commitment to providing design professionals with tools that bring their boldest visions to life at every phase.”

Built to showcase your skill and creativity, Vectorworks Architect allows you to sketch, model, and document in a fully integrated workflow with the world’s most design-centric BIM solution. With superior 2D graphics, 3D modeling, and visualization tools, Architect is built to deliver absolute creative expression and maximum efficiency.

Winners will be featured in the November/December 2024 issue of CAD User and Construction Computing magazines. The complete list of winners and runners-up is available on the Construction Computing Awards website.

To learn more about Vectorworks Architect, visit vectorworks.net/architect or experience the software with a 7-day free trial. Learn more about the latest release of Vectorworks, its interactive features, and more by visiting vectorworks.net/2025.

About Vectorworks, Inc.
Vectorworks, Inc. is an award-winning design and BIM software provider serving the architecture, landscape architecture and design, and entertainment industries in 85 countries. Professionals worldwide are using Vectorworks on Mac and Windows to create, connect, and influence the next generation of design. Built with designers in mind since 1985, Vectorworks software offers you the freedom to follow your imagination wherever it leads you. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, with offices in the UK, Canada, Australia, and Japan, Vectorworks is a part of the Nemetschek Group. Learn how you can design without limits at vectorworks.net or follow @Vectorworks.

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