2010 CASE/NAIS Independent Schools Conference

This past January, the 2010 CASE/NAIS Independent Schools Conference celebrated 40 years of bringing together independent schools professionals to meet, exchange ideas, review best practices and discuss advancements for the future. The keynote speaker was John Replogle, CEO and President of Burt’s Bees, Inc. who touched on sustainability and responsible leadership. This event was held at the New York Marriott Marquis January 24-26th, 2010.

SmartSource Rentals provided full service Audio Visual staging & scenic design for a general session of 1,100 people and AV support for nine different breakout rooms. SmartSource was excited to be chosen to provide the audio visual for this 40th Anniversary event and was able to deliver an amazing experience for all attendees.

Some of the technology featured at the event included:

• Christie Digital Projection
• Meyer Sound Reinforcement
• LED Color Blocks for projecting onto lycra “scenic sails”
• Over 35 Shure UHF Wireless Microphones

Since the New York Marriot Marquis Hotel is located in the heart of Times Square there was some extensive RF coordination and management involved. The lighting on the Lycra Sails provided a stunning dramatic backdrop for the general session, helping add to the overall success of the event.

You can visit the CASE website for more information on the Council for the Advancement & Support of Education as well as the New York Marriot Marquis website for more information on the venue.

Visit SmartSource Rentals online get a quote on Audio Visual, Staging & Lighting Services for your New York event.

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Video Wall setup in Fast Motion

Watch SmartSource setup a 3 x 3 Plasma Video wall in fast motion at our 2009 technology fair in New York. We setup a camera on a tripod and filmed the entire setup process for one of our 3×3 seamless video walls, then compressed it down into about 1 minute of footage. The video wall is made up of nine 42″ seamless plasma monitors and can take both video and PC inputs. Video Wall Quotes & More info.

SmartSource Rentals provides full service video wall setup, support and delivery. If you are looking to make a huge impact at your next corporate event, trade show or product launch then this is the technology you need to do it. Anyone that passes by a wall of nine 42″ plasma displays will be blown away at the intense size and quality of the video being show. The video panels can be controlled individually or combined to create one massive size wall of high quality plasma video. For more information, pictures or to get quote on a video wall at your next event visit the Video Wall Rentals page of the website.

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IES 2009 Annual Conference, Seattle Washington

This year’s Annual IES conference was held at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel and SmartSource provided a full range of Audio Visual staging that included sound, video and lighting. The event turned out to be a big success and the SmartSource Rentals Seattle Branch worked hand in hand with the Illuminating Engineering Society to ensure that everything happened on time and according to schedule. A high level of detail and attention to service is the standard at SmartSource Rentals - particularly when providing a full range of AV, lighting and staging to conference of lighting professionals!

Some of the AV Rental Equipment provided by SmartSource Rentals included:

• Eiki LC-X8 10,000 Lumen LCD Projection
• FSR Compass Plus CP-200 High Resolution Seamless Switching
• Shure UHF Wireless Mics
• Martin MAC 700 Intelligent Moving Lights

For those of you thinking about attending next year, the IES Annual Conference is a comprehensive educational forum for lighting professionals that includes general sessions, research papers, and other information on the latest products, services and trends in the lighting industry.

Here are some pictures of IES 200:

For more information please visit the Illuminating Engineering Society website.

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SmartSource more than just an equipment provider

Computer & AV Rental companies are often viewed as simply being nothing more than equipment providers. While this might be true with many companies, SmartSource Rentals has distinguished itself as being a full service technology solutions company committed to providing consistent high quality service and support in addition to hardware and equipment rentals. This not only sets them apart from other computer or av providers, it allows them to maintain longstanding customer relationships across a variety of diverse industries.

One prime example of their commitment to a higher level of service is the longstanding relationship with Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) - a world leader in the design, manufacturing, sale and service of instruments and consumables for the scientific laboratory. Specifically, SmartSource Rentals has been providing a full range of Information Technology (IT) and audio-visual equipment and related support services to Waters Corp.’s local events in Massachusetts, as well as national events in other states across the nation, including New York, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, Georgia, Florida, California and others. The equipment involved ranges from laptop & computer rentals, copiers, plasma & LCD displays, audio visual and lighting, video walls, digital signage and more.

A relationship that started with SmartSource Rentals providing one single plasma display rental for a trade show booth in California has grown to now utilize all of the 23 full service branch locations for national trade shows such as PITTCON and ASMA, as well as other events such as Anniversary Gala’s, media events and product launches. SmartSource Rentals values this relationship along with the trust that Waters Corporation has in the company to provide direction & expertise alongside high quality products and services.

This end-to-end approach to event solutions is not the exception, but rather the rule when it comes to customer relationships. SmartSource has a great deal of pride in maintaining this high lever of quality service throughout the United States and in a variety of different industries.  Its high standards have enabled the company to maintain a leadership position, grow steadily, and continue the corporate culture of service and quality that is reflected in its well-known customer pledge, “No Excuses, Guaranteed!”

Click here to read more on SmartSource’s relationship with Waters Corporation or visit the Waters Corporation website.

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