SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals Launches SmartDesk

SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (Hauppauge, NY), one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and trade show technology rentals and services, has launched a new client resource center specifically designed to optimize order management for exhibit houses and show organizers. SmartDesk is a client-centric intake desk which manages each order through its entire lifecycle – from planning and technical oversight to processing and invoicing. Serving as an extension of SmartSource’s Account Executive team, it is staffed by a dedicated team of SmartSource professionals including project managers, technicians, logistics personnel and administrators based in the company’s Orlando, Florida office.

According to SmartSource President & CEO Mike McClernon, “SmartDesk was designed to enhance our customers’ experience through an improved business process for controlling, expediting and managing their incoming orders, technical requests or project quotes. Customers can contact SmartDesk both telephonically during business hours, or anytime online. They can also request a quote by using our online pricing estimator or by placing their request using a dedicated and personalized email address. Upon receipt of a request through a personalized email address, an alert is simultaneously sent to the SmartDesk as well as to the customer’s Account Executive. Once received, the SmartDesk team follows a strategic work flow process to control, expedite and manage the needs for optimum results.”

Operational since September 22, 2011, SmartDesk is receiving a favorable response from the exhibit, meeting and conference planning community. SmartSource Senior Director of Exhibition Sales, Jeffrey Byrne, noted both end-users and procurement personnel indicated that they have been looking for this level of efficiency, support and cooperation that SmartDesk now provides.

“Based on the feedback, we’re confident that SmartDesk will have an enterprise wide appeal to many organizations,” added Byrne.

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SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals Welcomes New Senior Director, Exhibition Sales

SmartSource Rentals has announced that Jeffrey Byrne will direct the company’s trade show sales to grow rentals of audio visual, lead retrieval, digital signage and related exhibition services.

Hauppauge, NY

SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals, one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and trade show technology rentals and services, has announced the appointment of Jeffrey C. Byrne as Senior Director, Exhibition Sales. In this role, Mr. Byrne will apply an extensive career of senior sales experience to manage SmartSource’s exhibitor sales group, provide strategic direction to retain and grow the company’s trade show sales and develop new key accounts for exhibitor rentals.

“We are very fortunate to have Jeff on board to drive our trade show efforts,” stated SmartSource President and CEO, Mike McClernon. “He brings with him 25 years of executive experience with both exhibit houses and general service contractors that will be invaluable to our trade show clients. His senior level experience in trade show sales and operations will contribute to the company’s continued growth and profitability.”
Byrne has extensive knowledge in key account management, new market development and channel partner alliances. In his last position as Managing Director of International Event Management, Inc., he was crucial to developing and providing international solutions for his clients and growing the business in a rapid, ever expanding market place. Prior to International Event Management, he served as Corporate Director – International Business Development with Freeman and Chief Sales Officer for EWI Worldwide.

Byrne holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the State University of New York and is an active member of IAEE (International Association of Exhibitions and Events), IFES (Internationals Federation of Exhibition Service Contractors) and AES (Asian Exhibition Services).

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3×3 Plasma Video Wall

Blow the crowd away with a 3×3 Plasma Video Wall from SmartSource! Our frameless plasma screens can be configured differently to meet your needs and can be controlled individually or as one giant monitor.OK

If you want to go big, this is big! Essentially a Video Wall is on giant plasma screen that is formed by combining a group of custom 42 inch plasma monitors together. The individual plasma display monitors the form the video wall are custom in the sense that they are virtually frameless, which allows them to be combined together without any gaps or large grid like borders between each of the monitors.

Our professional staff will handle all the setup and breakdown of these video walls, and you can choose what type of video or signal you want them to display. SmartSource Video Walls are flexible in their configuration, and can be assembled to meet your specific demands - although the most common layout is in a 3×3 video wall which is comprised of 9 individual monitors. Each of these monitors can display different video feeds, or they can be grouped or combined to display in groups or as one large image.

The input signal to the video wall is controlled by a easy to use visual interface that runs on a laptop or desktop computer. Again, our professional technicians will setup, show you how to control and operate the video wall, as well as be around should something come up during your event.

View our Plasma Video Wall page for more info about these awesome displays, as well as to see photo slideshows of 3×3 video walls from events.

Popularity: 9% [?]

Florida AV Rentals & PC Rentals heat up

Fall is quickly turning into winter in most parts of the country but it always seems to be warm and sunny down in Florida. Florida AV Rentals and Computer Rentals seem to be as hot as the weather this October and SmartSource Rentals has seen a lot of activity this month from businesses renting AV and Computer equipment in Florida.

SmartSource Rentals has physical offices in Orlando and Ft. Lauderdale and both of these branches have been extremely busy this month providing AV Rentals and Computer Equipment to various businesses and events throughout the state of Florida. The most popular rental item (at least for now) seems to be plasma screen rentals and many of our popular plasma screen monitors are literally flying out of the warehouse.

SmartSource Rentals stocks a variety of different Florida Plasma Screen Rentals in addition to LCD Monitors, PC Rentals and just about any other kind of technology rental you can imagine. SmartSource has highly trained in-house technicians that are on the road every day making sure our Florida AV Rentals are delivered on time, setup, and working properly. This combined with a huge inventory of Plasma Screen Rentals and other AV Technology is the reason Florida businesses keep choosing to rent from SmartSource Rentals.

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MPIGNY’s Social Media Event a Success

Social Media was the topic and the Westin New York at Times Square was the place to be for last night’s MPIGNY Social Media educational event. There were some high caliber speakers from Facebook, former LinkedIn employees turned entrepreneurs, and Twitter experts all on hand to help explain what all these new social media tools are and how they can be used for business. By now almost everybody has heard of Social Media, but there still remains a big gap between knowing what it is and knowing how to best use it to suit your business needs. This was the goal for MPIGNY at this event, and after walking around to the different speakers and talking to some attendees it was obvious they had achieved this goal.

After some general introductions and overviews, the crowd broke out into different areas of the hotel that focused on the three most popular types of social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn). Advice and explanation was offered on how to maximize your LinkedIn profile, how to join groups, what different options were available in setting up your account how it all worked. Another area focused on Facebook pages. The big topic at hand was the difference between personal accounts versus business pages and how to properly set everything up to keep your business and your personal accounts separate. The last area had some Twitter experts going over everything from Tweetdeck, to hashtags to the very basics of what Twitter is and how it works.

Even though I had a good handle on the topics before attending this event, I walked away glad that I had gone and with a few new pieces of knowledge. MPIGNY did a great job of planning the event and the Westin Hotel was a fantastic venue. SmartSource is becoming more active on Social Media and we are always looking to make new friends and connect to people. You can find  SmartSource Rentals on the following networks.

I’d also like to give some credit to the speakers last night who helped to share the knowledge with everybody. Big Thanks to:

• Becca Foy
• David Trencher
• Nathan Egan
• Patrick Baynes
• Carla Bobka
• Ray Hansen
• Andrea Hoffman
• Jared Silverman

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