Vivi, a provider of campus communication and classroom technology, has announced Vivi Interactive, a solution that enables teachers to launch lessons on any display with a single tap. The platform aims to extend the life of existing interactive classroom displays without requiring costly replacements. The release includes three features: Vivi Interactive, which offers instant whiteboard access and touch-enabled interfaces optimised for modern displays; Live Captions, which provides real-time speech-to-text conversion and translation in over 75 languages; and enhanced Device Alerts, extending emergency notifications to Windows, macOS devices and web applications. The company positions itself as a unified campus operating system consolidating screen sharing, digital signage, classroom engagement and critical alerts. Vivi is currently used in more than 176,000 classrooms globally across North America, the UK and Australia.

Epson and Vivi to provide integrated solutions for schools. Combining Epson's 3LCD projectors with Vivi's wireless screen sharing and digital signage supports immersive learning in schools while simplifying their AV and IT ecosystems. An Epson and Vivi solution has also been deployed by Grand Rapids Public Schools in Michigan Epson has teamed up with Vivi to help simplify wireless screen mirroring in educational settings. The partnership provides a cost-effective integrated solution designed for learning by five- to 18-year-olds. The solution empowers teachers to untether from the front of the room. It also enables students to share content, capture screenshots of the teacher's display, annotate, and interact collaboratively. By providing a flexible, OS-agnostic platform, the scalable solution also simplifies IT administration. Dynamic communication hubs Outside of the classroom, Vivi's technology enables Epson projectors to become dynamic communication hubs for announcements, emergency alerts and campus-wide digital signage. One of the partnership's first projects was for Grand Rapids Public Schools in Michigan. Epson short-throw projectors and wired document were initially installed in 23 classrooms. After the new set-up was evaluated, it was decided that 1,200 Vivi units should be rolled out across the district. 'A shared mission' Vivi's chief executive, Natalie Mactier, said: "Vivi and Epson share a similar mission to make teaching more impactful, and learning more immersive. "The combination of Vivi's screen mirroring solution and Epson's vibrant projection allows schools to easily modernise instruction without adding complexity." Remi Del Mar, Epson America's group product manager, added: "With Vivi's intuitive interface and Epson's vibrant projection technology, classrooms become collaborative, connected and ready for the future.