Bekt (pronounced “vent”) announced on the 18th that it has significantly expanded its lineup of interactive whiteboards (IWB), which had already been designated as a top‑quality product. The newly added models total 18 in size—75 in, 86 in, 98 in, and 110 in—and are designed to fit a wide range of installation environments and purposes, from schools to local government agencies, public enterprises, research institutions, and more. This expansion is seen as Bekt securing its leading position in the electronic whiteboard field through both technological advancement and quality improvement.
The 18 new models incorporate patented touch‑performance enhancements that greatly improve user convenience compared with earlier products. A Bekt representative explained: “With these additional sizes, it becomes possible to tailor electronic whiteboards for each public agency, and we are currently preparing contracts for registration of joint procurement and national integrated shopping malls.” In addition, through patents, certification, performance verification, and LCC (life‑cycle cost) analysis, the company passed the top‑quality product designation audit with a 20 % approval rate or better in the stringent evaluation by the procurement agency.
Products designated as top‑quality can receive preferential treatment under related regulations; they are exempt from the two‑stage competitive bidding process that applies when purchasing a general public contract above a certain amount (MAS). This allows companies to secure fixed‑price contracts based on technical capability, keeping profitability stable. According to LCC analysis for electronic whiteboards, Bekt products demonstrate an overall cost‑saving effect of 14.2 % over the entire usage period.
With this expansion, Bekt’s entry into the public procurement market is accelerated and positive effects are expected even in business‑to‑business (B2B) transactions. A Bekt representative stated: “After registration, we will focus on direct proposals from users based on our electronic whiteboard technology, expanding sales of high‑profitability top‑quality products.” This positions the public procurement market to make more efficient product choices and achieve cost savings.