How Chesterfield County Public Schools Is Standardizing 4,000+ Classrooms on ViewSonic ViewBoard Displays with CDW

Chesterfield County Public Schools needed to replace its aging Promethean interactive displays with a secure, reliable and cost-effective district-wide solution. The district set out to refresh thousands of classroom displays while standardizing on a single platform for future growth. Its Board of Education, working closely with the Chesterfield IT team, evaluated several solutions to replace the existing Promethean deployment. Key evaluation criteria included:

• Lower total cost
• Improved panel reliability
• Stronger security
• Better manufacturer support
• Long-term service partnership
• Consistent classroom experience across the district 

“We didn't know this was possible!”

- Technology Coordinator, Midwest K-12 school district 

Working alongside CDW, the district selected ViewSonic as its new classroom display standard. The deployment will occur over a five-year period and includes more than 4,000 displays across the district:

• ViewSonic^® ViewBoard^® 65” IFP6551 4K EDLA-certified interactive display
• ViewSonic ViewBoard 75” IFP7551 4K EDLA-certified interactive display
• ViewSonic ViewBoard 86” IFP8651 4K EDLA-certified interactive display
• ViewSonic CDE series of non-touch commercial displays (CDE5531, CDE6531, CDE8631) for spaces that need display without touch

The three ViewBoard sizes let the district match screen size to room size while keeping one platform, one software ecosystem and one support relationship. Every ViewBoard includes myViewBoard^® software.

The CDE series carries the same 3-year limited warranty and RS-232 control support as the interactive panels. This consistency helps IT admins more effectively manage the entire fleet. 

ViewSonic was selected over the incumbent Promethean solution based on:

• Competitive pricing
• Strong customer service
• Responsive technical support
• Reliable hardware platform
• Improved security

The ViewSonic ViewBoard IFP51 series of displays are Android EDLA-certified with EPEAT Gold and ENERGY STAR 8.0 ratings and a 3-year limited on-site warranty covering parts, labor and backlight.

• A standardized classroom display platform across the district
• 4,000+ interactive displays deployed over five years
• A complete transition from Promethean to ViewSonic
• Simplified long-term lifecycle management
• A consistent classroom technology experience district-wide

Once deployment is complete, Chesterfield County Public Schools will have one of the largest standardized ViewSonic interactive display environments in K-12 education. This new display gives teachers a consistent classroom experience while giving IT a reliable, secure and cost-effective solution to support the district for years to come.

Why Do School Districts Replace Promethean Interactive Displays With ViewSonic?

When Chesterfield County Public Schools evaluated replacements for its Promethean deployment, it selected ViewSonic based on several factors. This included competitive pricing, US-based customer service and support, training options and a secure hardware platform. Districts weighing the same move typically compare total cost, panel reliability and manufacturer support.

What ViewBoard Sizes Work for K-12 Classrooms?

The ViewBoard IFP51 series of displays come in sizes including 55” (IFP5551), 65” (IFP6551), 75” (IFP7551), 86” (IFP8651) and 98” (IFP9851). They are all 4K and Android EDLA certified. Chesterfield County Public Schools uses three of these sizes to match display size to room size on a single platform.

How Does a District Manage Thousands of ViewSonic Displays?

myViewBoard Manager provides cloud-based device management, letting IT administrators remotely monitor displays, manage apps and push broadcasts from a single control panel. Both ViewBoard interactive displays and CDE commercial displays also support RS-232 control for AV system integration.

Are ViewSonic ViewBoard Displays Secure for School Networks?

The ViewBoard IFP51 series of displays are Android EDLA-certified, which brings Google's enterprise device licensing requirements for security and updates to the classroom. Improved security was one of the criteria Chesterfield County Public Schools cited in selecting ViewSonic over its incumbent platform.

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