The 2015 2Q Pinnacle is now available! In each quarterly Pinnacle newsletter, we highlight community service efforts from our teams across the country, share special updates from the convention centers in which we serve, and celebrate the successes of our employees, both as individuals and as teams. This edition features…
By George Cagle, Smart City‘s General Manager at the Minneapolis Convention Center In October of 2010, Apple trademarked the phrase “There’s an app for that.” Today that phrase has never been more true for the convention, events, and meetings industry. Mobile devices and their applications translate to remote badge scanning, indoor…
Sharing Industry Advice in Nevada Business Magazine Mark Haley, Smart City‘s president, was featured in Nevada Business Magazine’s Face to Face column this month, where he talked about his key career moments and offered advice for industry newcomers. Listed below is the article originally published by Nevada Business Magazine. When…
10-year extension to include telecommunications services and upgrades Mark Haley, president of Smart City Networks, the nation’s largest provider of event telecommunications and technology services for the conventions industry, announced today that the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio has extended its contract with the company for an…
Smart City has been invited by Corning Incorporated, the premier manufacturer of Fiber Optic Cable, to join the elite Network of Preferred Installers (NPI) program. The NPI program incorporates an exclusive membership of companies trained to the Corning installation method and best practice standards. To qualify for the NPI program,…
By Kyle Libby, Sr. Network Admin and Mike Hertweck, Wireless Network Admin of Smart City Consumers today consider wireless availability essential to their everyday lives. The movement of wearables and smart devices is rapidly expanding and the demand for those devices to have wireless access is imperative. Many people would…
By Joe Melancon, Smart City‘s General Manager at the Washington State Convention Center Many businesses and organizations believe a reliable network is vital for operations; however, what will happen if there is a failure within the network? How much will it cost the company if financial transactions fail to transmit? How much…
By Craig Fulem, Smart City‘s General Manager at the Virginia Beach Convention Center The Internet is a resource that many of us have integrated into our professional and personal lives. As we continue to grow and navigate in this digital world, it is important to take steps and protect our…
Increase efficiency in the configuration, deployment and maintenance of wireless networks By Gabriel Mendoza, Smart City’s Data Operations Supervisor at the Phoenix Convention Center Today’s world is an environment in which time is money and businesses are constantly seeking best practice standards. This is certainly no different in the technology…
Tips to protect personal information in a connected world By Patrick Nelson, Smart City‘s Operations Manager at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Nearly a decade ago the concept of mobile security was simply about securing the device itself from potential loss or theft. But as mobile technology becomes more…
