How BenQ Leverages Secure Cloud Services to Support Smart Display Reliability
  • BenQ
  • 2025-08-21

IT and school admins have various options for remotely managing app usage on BenQ smart displays.

In today’s connected classrooms and modern meeting rooms, most smart boards, smart signage, and smart projectors are connected to the internet and integrated with cloud-based tools. These cloud-enabled education and business displays empower teachers and teams to use apps, websites, video conferencing platforms, and interactive teaching software to enhance productivity and engagement.

However, cloud connectivity can introduce potential cybersecurity risks—making secure smart display solutions a must.

BenQ smart displays—including BenQ Boards, smart signage, and smart projectors—rely on cloud-based technologies to deliver secure, seamless experiences for schools and businesses alike. To do this, we work with a range of cloud service providers and third-party integrations that fulfill specific roles, from data storage to authentication, that we select based on their adherence to widely recognized security and privacy standards.

Why We Use Cloud Service Providers

Modern display solutions, which offer internet connectivity, apps, single sign-on (SSO), and services such as Google Classroom integration, require infrastructure that can scale, perform reliably, and meet strict security requirements. Rather than building this entirely in-house, BenQ partners with trusted providers to handle:

  • Cloud hosting that ensures uptime and availability of services.
  • Cloud storage and file sharing that enables users to access and store files across different platforms.
  • Authentication and identity access management for secure access to accounts and enabling SSO.
  • Analytics so IT and school admins can understand product usage at a glance.
  • Additional services that offer geolocation data and weather updates to enhance product features such as weather widgets, clocks, and more.

Overview of Providers and Functions

Here is a breakdown of the types of providers we work with:

All services

Provider

Purpose

Data Type

Location

Security

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Cloud hosting for all BenQ Cloud Products

User account data, files, and content

Frankfurt, Germany

AWS Compliance Programs

Cloud storage

Provider

Purpose

Data Type

Location

Security

Google Drive

File storage and sharing

Authentication data

Various global data centers

Google Compliance & Security

Dropbox

File storage and sharing

Authentication data

Various global data centers

Dropbox Security & Trust

Microsoft OneDrive

File storage and sharing

Authentication data

Various global data centers

Microsoft Compliance

Box

File storage and sharing

Authentication data

Various global data centers

Box Security & Compliance

Nextcloud

Self-hosted cloud storage

User account data

Depends on self-hosted deployment

Nextcloud Security

SSO

Provider

Purpose

Data Type

Location

Security

Google Workspace

OAuth login

Email, profile name

Various global data centers

Google Compliance & Security

Apple Login

OAuth login

Email, profile

Various global data centers

Apple Security & Privacy

Azure Active Directory

SAML authentication (SSO)

Email, role, group membership

Various global data centers

Microsoft Compliance & Security

ClassLink

SSO integration

Email, profile

US

ClassLink Security

Clever

SSO integration

Email, profile

US

Clever Trust

LMS

Provider

Purpose

Data Type

Location

Security

Google Classroom

Learning management

Service usage metadata

Various global data centers

Google Compliance & Security

Analytics

Provider

Purpose

Data Type

Location

Security

Google Analytics 4, BigQuery

Usage tracking and analytics

Pseudonymous IDs, device data

Various global data centers

Google Compliance & Security

Others

Provider

Purpose

Data Type

Location

Security

IP-API

IP geolocation

Geographic data (city, region)

Various global data centers

IP-API Security

OpenWeather

Weather data service

Location data (e.g., city)

Various global data centers

OpenWeather Security

Mailchimp

Email notifications

Email address

US

Mailchimp Security

All providers are strictly audited for their compliance with key data protection regulations and standards, including ISO certifications, SOC 2, GDPR readiness, and regional laws to minimize latency and meet local data protection requirements.

Focus on Privacy and Compliance

Our use of the above cloud service platforms is designed with user privacy in mind. For services that involve personal or authentication data, we work only with providers who publish clear security documentation and maintain transparent data handling practices.

Choosing BenQ Solutions for Security and Reliability

As more classrooms and meeting rooms adopt cloud-connected displays, prioritizing data privacy, system security, and regulatory compliance is crucial. BenQ smart displays are designed with security in mind, using trusted third-party providers to deliver essential features including SSO, cloud storage access, and more. By partnering with providers that meet stringent cybersecurity standards, BenQ ensures that schools and businesses can enjoy powerful, cloud-based functionality without compromising user or data privacy.

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