LONDON, United Kingdom – December 2023 – In a ground-breaking partnership that visualises the future of education, Samsung has joined forces with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD), in collaboration with IDNS as the system integration partner, to transform traditional learning spaces into cutting-edge, immersive environments.

The centrepieces of this educational revolution are the state-of-the-art LED immersive rooms – boasting 18 metres of the latest Samsung LED screens across three walls, engaging students in a 12K resolution learning environment on both the Swansea and Carmarthen campuses.

One of the LED Immersive Rooms at UWTSD

From interactive lessons enabling full immersion into subject matter, to empowering students to curate a digital rendition of the university within a gamified world, this advanced technology is fostering creativity and engagement to new levels. As a testament to its impact, the project was also nominated for Education Project of the Year at the prestigious AV Awards 2023.

Full features delivered following the wider partnership include HyFlex rooms equipped with interactive displays, like the Flip and Crystal UHD signage, encouraging students to actively participate and engage with the curriculum on a deeper level – which also allows students joining remotely to feel more involved and engaged in the lessons. The solution was born following the after effects of Covid, in which classes became a mix of in-person and hybrid, enabling lecturers to better engage with all students.

Professor Dylan Jones, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of UWTSD, expressed the impact of the partnership, saying, “When it comes to revolutionised education, we want to be ahead of the game, and a partnership with Samsung allows us to do that. Through the Immersive Space, we can provide students with learning experiences that push the boundaries of innovation and I’m excited to see the different ways in which this inspires the students.”

Steve Robertson, Head of Signage, Samsung UK Display, remarked, “The Immersive Room is the culmination of many months of work and collaboration between UWTSD, IDNS and Samsung and I couldn’t be more delighted with the results. An incredible space has been created and Samsung Display Technology is at the centre of it. Thanks to the Universities progressive and forward thinking approach to technology and learning they are able to support a wide ranging and ever growing number of academic and research requirements..”

UWTSD and IDNS’ commitment to innovation, together with Samsung’s expertise in display technology have combined to redefine the educational landscape, setting a benchmark for immersive learning experiences in the 21st century.

About University of Wales Trinity Saint David

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is a multi-campus dual sector university with campuses in Carmarthen, Cardiff, Lampeter and Swansea as well as in, London and Birmingham. UWTSD has a clear and exciting strategic plan that places emphasis upon student-centred applied learning, strong academic disciplines and a clear commitment to innovation, enterprise and knowledge transfer.

The new Samsung Interactive Flip 75” joins the extensive product lineup of 55”, 65” and 85” displays. It also brings enhanced safety features, including Samsung’s exclusive shatterproof screen. The new size also maintains the Flip line features of easy to use functionality, 4K ultra high definition (UHD) picture quality, on-screen visual clarity, data security protocols and expanded collaboration touchpoint options.

“As we begin easing back into the world we are still ever reliant on technology, so it’s more important than ever that our collaborative technology solutions are still supporting us – be that in the home or the office” says Drew Rogers, Senior Product Manager at Samsung UK. “At Samsung, we continue to innovate with usage front of mind, and the new Samsung Interactive Flip 75” is a perfect example of that, with features that are focused on the needs of our partners and users in this new everchanging world.”

The Flip 75” is easy and intuitive to use, offering capabilities such as smooth pen-to-paper writing mode, flexible image editing tool and a straightforward content navigation system. The 4K UHD picture quality, easy-to-read visuals and ability to sync personal devices for real-time content sharing ensure that any changes users make to the display will be clear to each participant. For the setup, the display will be mounted to the wall for users to write and draw on the display and allows for up to a team of 20 to work simultaneously by syncing personal devices for real-time content sharing. Additionally, new on screen education toolkit with digital ruler and protractor will be available on the Flip 75”.

Further, the Flip 75” ensures that confidential information or classified documents remain in the right hands. Using its reinforced, 6-digit lock system, each manager can safeguard sensitive presentations, lock the display and remove critical content from view. Samsung understands that during the time of digital transformation, security is of the utmost importance and this solution meets those needs.

The entire Samsung Interactive Display Flip product line offers a versatile selection of connectivity options, including USB, HDMI, DP, NFC, screen sharing. In addition, multi device screen sharing for all platform including Mac, iOS, Chromebook, Windows and Android will be available. So, while we continue into the future of how we learn and work in different settings, the foundation of education and business to create a meaningful, efficient, and collaborative environment is not lost.

For more information about Samsung’s display offerings and the Samsung Flip 75”, visit: https://displaysolutions.samsung.com/digital-signage/detail/1787/Samsung-Flip-3-&%20

“At Samsung, we were encouraged by the excitement for the Galaxy Fold. The Galaxy Z Flip is an important next step as we look to build the foldable category by bringing to consumers a new form factor, new display and most importantly, a new kind of mobile experience,” said Conor Pierce, Corporate Vice President, Samsung Electronics UK&I. “With Galaxy Z Flip’s unique foldable design and user experience, we’re redefining what a mobile device can be, and what it enables consumers to do.”

Foldable Heritage

The category-defining Galaxy Fold began the foldable era. Now, the Galaxy Z Flip is shaping it for a new decade. As the first device in the Z series, Galaxy Z Flip introduces a new device portfolio that reaffirms Samsung’s commitment to leading the category, and leveraging technologies and form factors to create foldable experiences that will surprise and delight in the years ahead.

Fashion Meets Technology

The Galaxy Z Flip’s compact, stylish design is created for those who see technology as a way to express themselves. And all of the innovations that go into the Galaxy Z Flip ensure they can do so.

• Style that Fits in Your Pocket – Designed for ultimate portability, Galaxy Z Flip folds into the size of a wallet, so you can easily fit it in your pocket or bag. When closed, it is a stylish, compact palm-sized device. When opened, its screen size nearly doubles to reveal a stunning 6.7-inch display¹. With its stylish colour palette, sleek rounded corners and forward fold that closes with a satisfying snap, the Galaxy Z Flip is sure to turn heads.
• Samsung’s First Foldable Glass Display – the Galaxy Z Flip features an Infinity Flex Display with Samsung’s proprietary bendable Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG), making it slimmer with a sleek, premium look and feel that has never been seen with a foldable device before. The centred in-display camera cutout at the top also means there’s no notch and no distractions, so you can enjoy even more of your favourite content such as cinema-ratio 21:9 shows and movies.
• New Hideaway Hinge – the Galaxy Z Flip’s Hideaway Hinge is a work of engineering art. It’s backed by a dual CAM mechanism – small but sophisticatedly designed to ensure every flip and fold is smooth and stable. The Galaxy Z Flip can stay open at a range of angles, like a laptop screen. The Hideaway Hinge system also integrates Samsung’s new sweeper technology, which uses nylon fibres crafted by micro-height-cutting technology to repel dirt and dust.

The Next Foldable Experience

The Galaxy Z Flip is built for the modern, on-the-go lifestyle. Now you can do more, from multiple angles – hands-free. This unique foldable experience is unlike any other smartphone on the market today.

• Do more, hands-free – When the Galaxy Z Flip unfolds, it can stay open at multiple angles, unlocking opportunities for selfies that show more of the world around you and expressive video chats with Google Duo – all hands-free.
• Flex mode – Samsung worked closely with Google to design Flex mode – a custom-built user experience for Galaxy Z Flip’s unique forward folding form factor. When the device is free-standing, the display automatically splits into two 4-inch screens so you can easily view images, content or videos on the top half of the display, and control them on the bottom half. Easily watch and navigate YouTube[2] – stream on the top while searching for other videos, reading descriptions and writing comments on the bottom.
• Game Changing Camera – The Galaxy Z Flip literally stands on its own so that you can capture more, on-the-go – from timed group shots to vivid nighttime content. You can create content for your social media feeds from the best angle and enjoy video recording with a 16:9 ratio that’s perfect for uploads to social media platforms, hands-free – no tripod needed. Capture stunning Night Hyperlapse videos or vivid low light shots with Night mode – no flash needed. Just open your device and place it on a table. When closed, quickly capture one-handed high-quality selfies using the rear camera without unfolding.
• Notifications on Your Terms – Whether the Galaxy Z Flip is closed, standing upright or open, never miss a text, call or reminder. When closed, check the date, time and battery status at a glance on the cover display[3]. Get real time notifications so you can easily answer a call without unfolding or respond to a text by simply tapping the notification and unfolding your Galaxy Z Flip.
• Multi-Active Window – Seamlessly multi-task with Multi-Active Window – simply open the Multi-Window Tray to drag and drop the apps you want to use. Scroll through an article on the latest fashion looks on the top half while shopping for your favourite pieces on the bottom[4].

Galaxy Foundation and Ecosystem

As a Galaxy device, the Galaxy Z Flip brings the Galaxy ecosystem into its brand new foldable experience. It boasts flagship-level performance and features across camera, display, battery, security as well as services like Samsung Health, Samsung Pay, Samsung Knox and more. Enjoy a versatile camera experience with 4K video capture, Live Focus and Super Steady recording[5]. The Galaxy Z Flip features an optimised dual battery system that holds more power without taking up more space – wired or wirelessly quick charge, plus with Wireless PowerShare^[6], you can wirelessly charge up your Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Watch or even a friend’s device. Samsung Knox protects users and their device from the chip to the software level and receives monthly and quarterly security updates. Users also get services that enable secure payment options with Samsung Pay, health and wellness tracking and monitoring with Samsung Health, and access to more than 5,000 Samsung and partner smart products through SmartThings.

Availability

The Galaxy Z Flip will be available in limited quantities in Mirror Purple and Mirror Black, starting in on the UK from 14^th February 2020 for £1300 from selected operators and retailers. For more information about the Galaxy Z Flip, please visit news.samsung.com/uk www.samsungmobilepress.com  or http://www.samsung.com/uk.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

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[1] Display measurements are diagonal, and actual viewable area is smaller due to rounded corners and camera hole punch.

[2] Flex mode compatibility with YouTube will be available in the near future with Android Support Library.

[3] App Continuity works with select applications; compatible apps growing through third party developers.

[4] Works with select applications.

[5] Super Steady recording only available on rear camera.

[6] Wireless PowerShare works with most Qi-Certified devices. Requires minimum 30% battery to share. Speed and power efficiency of charge varies by device. May not work with some accessories, covers, or other manufacturer’s devices. If you have trouble connecting or charging is slow, remove any cover from each device. May affect call reception or data services, depending on your network environment.

During today’s press conference, Samsung demonstrated its unique ability to make seamlessly connected consumer experiences across Samsung devices at home, at the office and on-the-go. Samsung has been working to make all Samsung products IoT ready by 2020. In addition, the company announced today its plan to advance IoT adoption via an open, consistent and intelligent platform.

“At Samsung, we believe IoT should be as easy as flipping a switch. With the new products and services announced today, we’re making IoT easier and more seamless,” said Hyunsuk (HS) Kim, President, Head of Samsung’s Consumer Electronics Division and Samsung Research. “We’re committed to accelerating IoT adoption for everyone and making all Samsung connected devices intelligent by 2020. These advancements will help consumers realize the benefits of a seamless and simple connected life.”

Hyunsuk (HS) Kim, President, Head of Samsung’s Consumer Electronics Division and Samsung Research

Intelligence of Things for Everyone 

Samsung’s IoT philosophy is built on open innovation making it accessible to more people and when infused with intelligence, can personalize their experience. Today’s fragmented and complex IoT ecosystem is a barrier to adoption. For IoT to be approachable and accessible it requires scale and open innovation. Thanks to a robust portfolio of products including TVs, appliances and smartphones, and Samsung’s leadership to deliver 5G connectivity, Samsung is well-positioned to deliver an open IoT ecosystem via SmartThings.

Samsung is working with partners such as the Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) to set common industry standards. OCF is the largest IoT standardization body in the world and Samsung’s ARTIK chip, air conditioner and Family Hub refrigerator have already been certified by the association for interoperability criteria needed for IoT.

Tim Baxter, President and CEO of Samsung Electronics North America

In spring 2018, Samsung will unite its IoT applications, including Samsung Connect, Smart Home, Smart View and more into the SmartThings app to connect and control any SmartThings-enabled device directly from their phone, TV, or car from a single application. Additionally, Samsung announced plans to connect HARMAN Ignite to the SmartThings Cloud, moving the IoT experience beyond the smart home to the car. As a result, consumers will be able to manage their connected home from the car and vice versa.

An integral part of Samsung’s vision is to connect devices and make them intelligent. With Bixby, Samsung is bringing its personalized intelligence service to more devices. In 2018, select Samsung Smart TVs and new Family Hub refrigerators will have voice control via Bixby to make everyday tasks easier. With devices and services working together and infused with intelligence, in-home activities become easier.

Yoon Lee (left), Senior Vice President of Samsung Electronics America, and Joe Stinziano (right), Executive Vice President of Samsung Electronics America

Because increased connectivity requires improved security, Samsung announced that it has incorporated its trusted Samsung Knox technology into its connected devices, including Smart TVs and Smart Signages, additional mobile products and Smart appliances. Knox technology includes a hardware security system and firmware updates to help ensure devices are protected.

Building the Connected Future

Samsung highlighted its ongoing commitment to investing in breakthrough technologies. In 2017, Samsung spent more than $14 billion on R&D. The company also increased investments through Samsung NEXT – a key initiative to accelerate its transformation into an integrated hardware and software company.

Alanna Cotton, Vice President of Samsung Electronics America

Samsung also created a new AI Center as part of its newly consolidated Samsung Research unit. The AI Center, which includes four labs in Toronto, Montreal, Cambridge (UK) and Russia in 2018, will be coupled with Samsung’s ongoing work in Korea and Silicon Valley and the company’s M&A activities to drive its AI ambitions forward.

Seamless Device Experiences

New products and services announced at CES 2018 highlight exactly how Samsung is making progress to create seamless IoT experiences.

• Home: Starting this year, Samsung Smart TVs will create a connected fabric between devices to provide effortless log-in for users from the moment the TV is unboxed. The new Family Hub refrigerators offer a wide range of smart features like syncing food storage with meal preparation, and keeping family members better connected and organized. Samsung Smart TVs and Family Hub refrigerators features Bixby, giving TVs greater access to applications, the ability to easily search movies by genre and actors, and display personal photos while Family Hub refrigerators will be able to recognize individual voices of family members and give personalized information such as news, weather and calendar updates. Samsung Smart TVs and Family Hub refrigerators will also operate on a single connected cloud platform, the SmartThings Cloud, serving as a smart dashboard to monitor and control connected devices.
• Office: Samsung is redefining the concept of the traditional office with flexible solutions that fit the needs of the modern mobile workforce. The Samsung Notebook 9 Pen brings power, portability and performance to the notebook PC for those whose jobs don’t end when they leave the office. The 55-inch Samsung Flip interactive digital flip chart, simplifies office collaboration by connecting seamlessly with group members’ smartphones and notebooks for faster content and idea sharing. Up to four different participants can introduce content or annotate directly on screen at the same time using either their fingers or an embedded pen.
• Mobility: Samsung is helping to lead the transition to 5G networks that will usher in a new set of connected experiences. Samsung is partnering with wireless carriers and broadband providers to conduct the first customer trials of 5G connectivity with up to 100 times faster speeds than the 4G LTE available on phones today. With 5G connectivity, Samsung demonstrated its vision for more comfortable driving. The Samsung Digital Cockpit shows how cars will become seamlessly connected with other ‘things’ as part of IoT. The new dashboard design, along with Bixby, allows drivers to easily control the in-car experience and connected devices at home through voice, touch, gesture and context-based triggers. Passengers can also enjoy ultra-fast streaming movies on the go. The industry-first 5G-capable Telematics Control Unit (TCU) can download and upload data faster and enables vehicle-to-everything communications, laying the groundwork for better autonomous driving.

For more information about Samsung at CES, please visit https://news.samsung.com/uk

LAS VEGAS, NV – January 7, 2018 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. will offer CES 2018 attendees a first look into its vision for a “Workplace of the Future” with the unveiling of its new Samsung Flip digital flip chart display. Introduced at the company’s First Look event, the Samsung Flip WM55H promotes more collaborative digital engagement by alleviating the most prominent challenges businesses face when organizing, facilitating and recapping meetings.

An upgrade on both standard paper flip charts and analog boards, the Samsung Flip display expands opportunities to generate game-changing ideas while maintaining the familiar feel of traditional writing. However, unlike its predecessors, Samsung Flip allows easy sharing, annotation and movement, as well as the ability for multiple users to create content at once. Additionally, the Flip’s portable, wheel-based stand transforms any location into a huddle room, meaning added flexibility to businesses with limited conference space. Finally, the Flip display’s intuitive interface was specifically designed to be user-friendly and allow for timely, uninterrupted conversation.

“The often-flawed logistics of the modern meeting make it easy for participants to feel disengaged and for vital ideas and discoveries to become lost,” said Seog-gi Kim, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “Today’s workers require more powerful and flexible technologies, and we truly believe that our new Samsung Flip display offers endless possibilities for driving impactful collaboration. We are excited to debut the Samsung Flip at CES 2018, and we look forward to building upon this technology to help businesses work better, smarter and faster.”

Productive and Interactive Collaboration

Through simultaneous multi-user engagement, the Samsung Flip ensures that all voices and ideas are heard during a given meeting. Up to four different participants can introduce content or annotate directly on screen at the same time using a dual-sided stylus. In doing so, each user can customize his or her own writing style, size and colour, with each notation made clear and visible by viewer-friendly UHD resolution.

For added interactivity, the Samsung Flip display also offers extensive device compatibility through both wireless connectivity and USB, PC and mobile ports. An integrated screen-sharing functionality makes Flip content available on connected PCs, smartphones and tablets without interruption or reduced visual quality. Likewise, users also can import personally-stored content onto the Flip display’s screen and introduce fresh ideas to the discussion.

Customized and Comfortable Creativity

The Samsung Flip display delivers unprecedented collaboration efficiency by condensing the multiple tools and processes required for a traditional meeting into a sleek, stylish all-in-one design. Participants do not need a specialized touch pen to scroll or erase, and can instead use a quick palm swipe. Flip users also can access up to 20 pages of writing space, with embedded search functionalities available to instantly direct participants to specific content. This continuous, rolling stream avoids the lost time and interruptions that often result as participants have to search through multiple sheets of paper or lines of notes to locate a specific detail.

Each Flip display is customizable and can configure to portrait or landscape orientations to suit unique meeting needs. When coupled with its height-adjustable stand, the Flip also maximizes available writing space at users’ preferred positions. Should a meeting require more centralized, roundtable-style discussion, users can remove and connect the Flip display to a compatible wall mount.

Convenient and Secure Conclusion

As meetings wrap up, the Samsung Flip display securely stores all content on internal memory, eliminating the need for cumbersome recaps or handwritten transcription. An airtight, password-based protection system safeguards meeting details and ensures that only approved users can access the information. Once logged in, meeting facilitators and participants can download and share featured content through email or traditional printing. Users additionally can save meeting notes to a USB drive or other external sources.

Following its CES 2018 launch and ensuing availability in the U.S. and Europe, Samsung plans to introduce the Flip display to global professional users later this month. The Samsung Flip display also will be available for purchase through online and brick-and-mortar furniture retailers, as well as traditional professional B2B display channels.

For a closer look at the Samsung Flip, visit Samsung’s CES booth #15006, on Level 1 of the Central Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center from January 9-12, 2018. To learn more about the Samsung Flip display and access related Samsung Newsroom articles, photos and videos, visit https://news.samsung.com/uk/ces-2018