In today’s evolving educational landscape, flexible, reliable technology is essential. With hybrid learning models, increasingly dynamic classroom environments, and heightened expectations for seamless connectivity, educators and IT professionals demand solutions that simply work. ScreenBeam, a recognized leader in wireless collaboration technology, continues to answer that call.
The ScreenBeam Flex wireless presentation system and the ScreenBeam Admin Tools centralized management platform have officially earned HETMA Approved status, joining the ScreenBeam 1100P as HETMA-endorsed solutions for higher education environments.
This growing portfolio of Approved products reinforces ScreenBeam’s commitment to delivering scalable, secure, and easy-to-manage collaboration tools tailored to the needs of colleges and universities.
ScreenBeam has built a strong reputation in education by focusing on native wireless presentation, eliminating dongles, reducing friction, and ensuring compatibility across devices and operating systems. The company’s solutions are designed to integrate smoothly into existing campus infrastructure while minimizing support overhead, a critical factor for higher education IT and AV teams managing hundreds of rooms.
By combining device flexibility with enterprise-grade management and security, ScreenBeam continues to position itself as a long-term partner for institutions navigating modern instructional technology demands.
ScreenBeam Flex is designed to bring intuitive, reliable wireless presentation to classrooms, conference rooms, and collaboration spaces.
Flex enables users to present wirelessly from Windows, macOS, iOS, and other compatible devices using native protocols such as Miracast and AirPlay, without requiring proprietary apps or dongles.
HETMA evaluators deployed the Flex in classroom and administrative settings and reported:
- Reliable Cross-Platform Connectivity: Native wireless casting worked consistently across supported devices without additional hardware.
- Quick, Stable Connections: Users were able to connect and present with minimal delay or interruption.
- Enterprise and Guest Flexibility: Flex supported both secure enterprise network configurations and guest-friendly setups, an important balance in higher education environments.
- Ease of Use: Faculty and presenters were able to connect intuitively, reducing support requests and technical barriers during instruction.
The Flex met manufacturer claims for performance and usability, demonstrating stable wireless presentation in real-world academic environments.
Complementing the Flex hardware is the ScreenBeam Admin Tools platform, which provides IT and AV managers with centralized oversight and control across multiple ScreenBeam devices.
Evaluators tested Admin Tools across both AV operations and administrative settings, validating its management and communication capabilities, and identified the following key findings:
- Centralized Configuration & Firmware Management: Administrators were able to push updates and configuration changes remotely, significantly reducing the need for on-site device access.
- Messaging & Alert Capabilities: Scheduled messages, scrolling tickers, and emergency takeover notifications performed as expected, adding value for both academic and administrative communication.
- Real-Time Monitoring: Device visibility and health monitoring allowed proactive management and faster troubleshooting.
- Security & Network Alignment: Deployment options aligned with higher education IT standards, supporting secure authentication, enterprise wireless configurations, and role-based administrative access.
For institutions managing distributed wireless presentation endpoints, Admin Tools provides scalability and operational efficiency that aligns closely with HETMA’s evaluation criteria.
With Flex and Admin Tools now earning HETMA Approved status, they join the ScreenBeam 1100P, further solidifying ScreenBeam’s presence within the higher education technology ecosystem.
The 1100P’s earlier approval established confidence in ScreenBeam’s enterprise-grade wireless presentation approach. The addition of Flex and Admin Tools expands that confidence into flexible classroom deployments and centralized campus management.
Together, these solutions offer institutions:
- Native wireless presentation without adapters
- Secure, enterprise-ready deployment
- Scalable remote management
- Reduced support overhead
- Improved user experience for faculty and guests
The HETMA Approved designation reflects evaluation by experienced higher education AV and IT professionals who assess products for usability, performance, security, integration, and long-term institutional viability.
Earning approval indicates that ScreenBeam’s solutions are not only feature-rich but practical, scalable, and aligned with real-world campus deployment needs.
As higher education continues to prioritize flexibility, hybrid learning, and centralized technology management, ScreenBeam’s growing portfolio of HETMA Approved products positions the company as a trusted partner for institutions seeking dependable wireless collaboration solutions.ments, demonstrating their robustness, ease of use, and reliability.
