Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center extends contract with Smart City Networks in San Antonio

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…

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Wireless LAN Controllers

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…

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A Brief History of Wireless Fidelity and the Evolution of 802.11

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…

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Devices, Bandwidth, and Connectivity

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….

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Smart City Networks completes installation of $1.4 million upgrade to WiFi network at Orange County Convention Center in Florida

New wireless network to debut for series of events Smart City Networks has completed a significant upgrade to the wireless network at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Fla. The $1.4 million WiFi upgrade will enhance connectivity by supporting more wireless devices, like smartphones and tablets, as well…

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Smart City Networks implements significant technology upgrade at Charlotte Convention Center

Smart City to provide connectivity services for the next decade The Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C., has awarded Smart City Networks a 10-year contract extension for providing technology services, including high-speed Internet access, telephone services and a Distributed Antenna System (DAS). As the facility’s longtime technology provider, Smart City…

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“WiFi: If It’s Free In The Lobby, Why Not On The Show Floor?”

As more people carry smart phones, tablets and other WiFi enabled devices everywhere they go, including to conventions and events, Smart City has begun to offer free WiFi in lobbies and public spaces of our facilities. This complimentary amenity enables our guests the ability to connect to WiFi for basic…

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San Diego Convention Center to offer free WiFi

Beginning Feb. 1, the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Calif., will provide free WiFi service in the facility’s public areas, including Tides Restaurant and lobbies A through H. The new free WiFi service provides guests attending events the ability to check email or surf the web in the…

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