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Bedford County pilots Vivi wireless displays in three high schools, plans broader rollout
Summary
District technology staff described deployment of Vivi classroom streaming/display units at three high schools, highlighting digital signage, live-announcement features, emergency alert integration with Raptor, subscription terms and funding approach for further expansion.
Mister Sexton, a Bedford County staff member leading the technology presentation, told the committee the district installed Vivi wireless display boxes and TVs in the three high schools to replace aging projectors and provide digital signage, streaming and emergency notification capabilities.
"Vivi is a it it's so much more than a just a streaming device. It is basically, designed specifically for education," Sexton said, describing the product as a managed, cloud-enabled platform that allows teachers to cast screens, play curated media, run digital signage and—eventually—receive district emergency alerts that will override classroom displays.
Sexton said the district began the rollout because Google's education-focused Chromecast…
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