{"id":44196811,"date":"2025-04-02T11:05:26","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T09:05:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/speechi.com\/?p=44196811"},"modified":"2025-07-02T16:16:01","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T14:16:01","slug":"interview-didier-scellier-technical-director","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/speechi.com\/interview-didier-scellier-technical-director\/","title":{"rendered":"Speechi Connect in a Few Words by Didier Scellier, Technical Director of Speechi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;8px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yes, French Tech is still innovating. This is precisely Speechi\u2019s approach: innovating to differentiate itself from foreign brands after 20 years of revolutionizing education and interactivity. <a href=\"https:\/\/speechi.com\/connect\/\">This is how Speechi Connect was born<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It all started with the vision of Didier Scellier, who joined Speechi two years ago as CTO (Chief Technical Officer), and came to life in the hands of Speechi\u2019s technical and product teams during the spring and summer of 2024. Now that Speechi Connect is already in users\u2019 smartphones and screens, Didier looks back at its origins and ambitions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/Rq_oWhRGaFg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-1px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>Full Interview Transcription<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>The History and Concept of Speechi Connect<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I joined Speechi about two years ago with the goal of reworking and rethinking the way interactive displays are used, specifically to <strong>transition from an era of interactive displays to an era of connected interactive displays<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It all started with an observation: <a href=\"https:\/\/speechi.com\/\">interactive displays<\/a> have long been designed and developed like oversized tablets, meaning they are perceived as Android tablets. This idea is reinforced by the Android operating system embedded in these screens.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These screens were primarily designed for educational environments and meant to be used by teachers. They were the teacher\u2019s screens: the teacher arrived in the morning, accessed their screen, their applications, their environment\u2026 They could personalize their experience directly on the screen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a result, these screens were truly designed as individual devices intended for teachers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Why Speechi Connect?<\/h2>\n<blockquote><\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_heading_font|300|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f5f5f5&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;15px|25px|15px|25px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><b>\u201cThe goal is to make the screen adapt to the user, not the other way around, especially in shared environments like classrooms.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>When using a screen shared by multiple users (mainly in education), a teacher entering a classroom needs to consider how the screen is configured, what tools are available on it, and how they can interact with it to deliver educational content.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It becomes extremely complicated when a teacher moves from Classroom A to Classroom B, then to Classroom C, and has to spend 5-10 minutes adapting to the screen\u2019s configuration and available content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The idea is to ensure that wherever the teacher goes, regardless of which interactive display they use, they can immediately <strong>access their complete technical, software, and application environment<\/strong>. No more questions to ask\u2014the screen will be instantly operational and ready to use without requiring time to get accustomed to a new setup.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>What Are the Key Features?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the key features is accessibility. The goal was to ensure that when a user stands in front of an interactive display, they simply take out their smartphone. On their smartphone, they have created their Speechi environment, including their wallpaper, applications, and all personal settings\u2014everything that belongs to them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_heading_font|300|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f5f5f5&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;15px|25px|15px|25px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><b>\u201cThis approach emphasizes accessibility by allowing users to connect to any interactive display using their trusted devices (smartphone or PC).\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When I approach a Speechi interactive display, no matter its model or configuration, I authenticate myself using my smartphone. A \u201cgeneric\u201d screen becomes my screen\u2014my wallpaper appears, my applications load, and we break down the barrier between the user and the screen. The user no longer needs to think about the model or how it was configured and installed. <strong>They arrive, take their smartphone out of their pocket, connect, and everything is there.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Speechi interactive display becomes their screen, which is particularly exciting.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>What Sets Speechi Connect Apart from Other Interactive Display Designers?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our approach has been to provide a high level of screen personalization, putting customization directly in the hands of users within environments they know and control.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We didn\u2019t focus on securing the interactive display itself. Instead, we assumed that users would work on their data from a trusted device. Their trusted device is their phone or PC. Once they define their work environment, we guarantee that nothing is stored or retained on the screen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They use their trusted device to share data and information with the screen. As soon as they disconnect, we ensure that all data is completely erased.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_heading_font|300|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f5f5f5&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;15px|25px|15px|25px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><b>\u201cSecurity is crucial, particularly to prevent sensitive data from being left on screens after use, with an end-to-end encryption system.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_heading_font|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>What Measures Have Been Taken to Ensure Data Protection?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_heading_font|600|||||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>A strong emphasis has been placed on security<\/strong>. We noticed that many interactive display users unintentionally left data on the screen. Whether it was due to using a USB drive, accessing their Drive account, or transferring files onto the screen, this presented security risks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, users sometimes write notes or information directly on the digital whiteboard with a stylus, and these notes could be inadvertently saved on the screen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>To address this, we created a secure \u201cbubble\u201d when a user logs in.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This bubble is stored on remote servers. Any data processed, used, or written on the screen is systematically saved within this bubble on these servers.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_heading_font|300|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f5f5f5&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;15px|25px|15px|25px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><b>\u201cThe key takeaway is that we do not store anything on the screens themselves.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All stored data is kept under strict security measures, meaning it is encrypted. Furthermore, encrypted data is stored on one set of servers, while encryption keys are kept on separate servers. Ultimately, Speechi has no access to any unencrypted data.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Only authenticated users can access their data.<\/strong> Decryption does not occur on our servers but directly on the screen, ensuring a high level of security for data exchanges between users and interactive displays.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>What Are the Long-Term Goals?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our long-term goals are extensive. Our initial objective was to transform user experience by bringing new functionalities to users\u2019 pockets and enhancing interaction with interactive displays.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, we have developed a true service platform. The interactive display interacts with the user through their smartphone or PC. Our next step is to continue developing more services around this centralized platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_heading_font|300|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f5f5f5&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;15px|25px|15px|25px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><b>\u201cOver time, we will introduce more innovations and value-added features to enhance user experience.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is what makes it so exciting: an interactive display purchased two years ago can still benefit from Speechi\u2019s latest innovations today. 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