Touch and Writing
Write, draw and annotate directly on the screen with a finger or a pen, with several people touching at once on many models.
What It Is
A Large Touch Screen for Presenting, Writing and Calling
An interactive display, also called an interactive flat panel or smart board, is a large touch-enabled screen. People can write and draw on it, annotate shared content, move and resize items with their fingers and show content from a laptop or phone.
Many models include a built-in whiteboard and apps, and can connect to a camera and speakers for video calls. Sizes commonly run from the mid-50 inches upward. The right model, touch technology and connection method depend on the room and the way it is used, and are set at the site survey.
What It Does
What an Interactive Display Typically Does
Wireless Sharing
Show a laptop, tablet or phone screen without cables, depending on the display and your devices.
Built-In Whiteboard
Many displays include a whiteboard that can be saved or shared after the session.
Video Calls
With a camera, microphone and speakers, the display becomes the screen of a video conferencing room.
Split Screen
Show two sources side by side, such as a presentation and a whiteboard.
Wall or Mobile Mount
Fix the display to a wall or place it on a mobile stand to share it between rooms.
By Setting
How the Choice Differs by Room
| Setting | Typical choice | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Huddle or small meeting room | A mid-size display with a camera and speakerphone, wall-mounted, shared wirelessly. | Viewing distance, wall strength and one power and network point. |
| Training room or classroom | A larger display with robust glass, multi-user touch and a wall or height-adjustable stand. | Visibility from the back row, glare, teacher login and device management. |
| Boardroom | A large display or a video wall with a separate camera and microphones; touch is optional. | Seat layout, content from several sources and the video platform. |
These are typical descriptions, not fixed limits; the survey sets the design from the actual room. For a very large or seamless screen, see LED screens and video walls and digital signage and video walls.
Before You Choose
Questions to Settle Before Choosing a Display
A short checklist:
- How many people view it, and how far is the back row from the screen?
- Does the room need touch writing, video calls, wireless sharing or all three?
- Is the display self-contained or does it use a computer module or a separate PC?
- Which meeting platform do you use: Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex or Google Meet?
- Can the wall carry the weight, or does the room need a stand?
- Who will support the display and update its software after handover?
Display, Projector or Video Wall
Interactive Display Compared with a Projector or a Video Wall
A projector can give a very large image at a lower screen cost, but it needs dimmer light, a clean wall or screen and regular lamp or laser care, and most projectors are not touch-enabled. A video wall suits very large or seamless images such as control rooms and lobbies, but it is usually not a touch writing surface.
An interactive display suits rooms where people write and discuss on the screen itself. Quicknet compares the options at the site survey and recommends the one that fits the room and the budget you set, without pushing a single product.
Where We Work
Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Dubai
Quicknet delivers interactive display projects in Abu Dhabi from its head office in Mussafah (Shabia ME-11) and its Abu Dhabi City office on Electra Street. Quicknet also has a branch in Al Ain (30905, Al Marami 7 Street, Industrial Area). See AV conferencing in Abu Dhabi and in Al Ain.
Dubai projects are handled on a project basis by the Abu Dhabi team: a remote consultation, a scheduled site survey, a written proposal, then installation and handover. Quicknet has no Dubai office. See also video conferencing systems.
How a Project Works
From Site Survey to Support
1. Free Site Survey
We visit, measure the room, check the display, cabling, network and seating, and listen to your brief.
2. Design
Equipment, positions and cabling are set out for your meeting platform, with alternatives compared where that helps you decide.
3. Written Quote
You receive an itemised written quote. Warranty and support terms are confirmed in the quote.
4. Installation
Equipment is mounted and cabled, and the room is connected to your network and platform.
5. Testing and Handover
The display is mounted and connected, touch and writing are calibrated, wireless sharing and video calls are tested and your team is shown how to use the room.
6. Support
Support after handover can be covered by an annual maintenance contract, with the terms written into the contract.
Get a meeting room quote faster: tell us about your room
A free site survey and a written quote follow every enquiry. Sending these five details first lets us prepare the right equipment and questions. Dubai rooms are handled on a project basis by our Abu Dhabi team.
- Area or city (Abu Dhabi, Al Ain or Dubai)
- Room size or number of seats
- Meeting platform: Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex or other
- Existing display or equipment, if any
- When you need it done
Send the details on WhatsAppRequest a free site surveyCall +971 50 852 9609
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an interactive display?
An interactive display is a large touch-enabled flat screen that people can write on, annotate and control with their fingers, while showing content from a laptop or phone. Many include a whiteboard, apps and video-call support.
What size interactive display do I need for a meeting room or classroom?
It depends on the room depth and the number of viewers, not a fixed number. Small rooms often use a mid-size display, while classrooms and training rooms usually need a larger one so the back row can read the content. Quicknet sizes it at the site survey from the room dimensions and seating.
Interactive display or projector: which is better?
Neither is better in every case. An interactive display gives a bright touch surface in a normal room, while a projector can give a very large image at a lower screen cost but needs dimmer light and upkeep, and is usually not touch-enabled. We compare them at the survey.
Can an interactive display run Microsoft Teams or Zoom?
Many can, depending on the model: some run apps built in, others use a computer module or a connected PC, and a camera and microphones are normally added for video calls. Quicknet confirms the platform and the equipment at the design stage.
Do you install interactive displays in Dubai?
Yes, on a project basis. Quicknet has no Dubai office, so Dubai projects are run by our Abu Dhabi team with a remote consultation, a scheduled site survey, a written quote and a scheduled installation.
Does Quicknet supply, install and support interactive displays?
Yes. Quicknet supplies, installs and supports interactive displays for meeting rooms, boardrooms and classrooms in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, and in Dubai on a project basis. Warranty and support terms are confirmed in the written quote.
How much does an interactive display cost?
The cost depends on the size, the model, the mount and any computer module, camera or audio added, plus installation. Quicknet does not publish a standard price list: you receive an itemised written quote after a free site survey.
How does a hybrid classroom or training room work?
A hybrid classroom lets some students attend in the room and others join online at the same time. The room needs a camera that shows the teacher and the board, microphones and speakers so remote students can hear and be heard, and a display or interactive panel for content, all connected to a meeting or learning platform. We design it from the room layout at the site survey.
Is a smart board the same as an interactive display?
In everyday use the terms overlap. "Smart board" is a common name for an interactive display or interactive whiteboard that you can write on and control by touch. Some smart boards are a projector and a touch-sensitive board, while others are a large flat touch screen. We explain the options at the site survey and recommend the one that fits the room.
Is an annual maintenance contract (AMC) available for video conferencing and meeting rooms?
Yes. Quicknet offers annual maintenance contracts (AMC) for video conferencing and meeting rooms it installs, covering remote support, scheduled check visits and software and firmware updates. The exact scope, what is included for repairs and parts, and response times are written into the contract. Quicknet does not run a staffed 24/7 operations desk. Dubai rooms are supported on a project basis by our Abu Dhabi team.
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