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…
By Timothy Boyer, Smart City‘s Data Operations Manager at the San Diego Convention Center Since the development of the Internet in the 1980’s, 2^32 or about 4.2 billion unique Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) addresses were created. Of those 4.2 billion only 3.2 billion were made available, the others…
Telecommunications services and upgrades serve as important component of AEG’s plans for venue Mark Haley, president of Smart City Networks, the nation’s leading communications provider for convention centers and hospitality venues, announced that the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) extended its contract with the company for an additional four years. The…
A Brief History of Wireless Fidelity and the evolution of 802.11 By Patrick Nelson, Smart City’s Operations Manager at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Although WiFi may appear as a technological advancement founded in the twentieth century the concept of WiFi was developed over 140 years ago. In…
Value of ten contracts totals over $75 million in revenue for the telecommunications company Smart City Networks, the nation’s largest provider of event telecommunications and technology services for the conventions industry, announced the continued expansion of their nationwide client roster with the addition of ten contracts in 2014, a feat…
Acknowledging the BYOD Trend and Meeting Its Needs Preparing for a convention as an attendee or an exhibitor is similar to a guest preparing for a party. First, there is the RSVP, then the proper attire, followed by the business cards and finally gathering the electronic devices, their wires and accessories….
Technology company awarded 7-year agreement Mark Haley, president of Smart City Networks, the nation’s leading communications provider for convention centers and hospitality venues, announced today that the company has renewed its contract with the Anaheim Convention Center (ACC). The contract is for seven years with a three-year option. A key…
