Mark Bornstein of SmartSource Earns Certification from InfoComm International

Mark Bornstein, CTS, of SmartSource Computer and Audio Visual Rentals, based in Orlando, Florida, has earned his certification from InfoComm International. The Certified Technology Specialist (CTS®) credential is for audiovisual professionals who have demonstrated extensive knowledge of the technology used in audio, video and display systems, and a competence, dedication and commitment to their profession. By achieving this credential, Bornstein has displayed the self-confidence, professionalism and integrity needed to succeed in the field. With agreement to a code of ethics pledging truth, accuracy and a commitment to excellence in all aspects of the profession, CTS-holders are recognized as trusted providers of services to customers of AV technology.

“As audiovisual equipment has become more sophisticated, there is increased need for professional services to assure the highest performance levels of communications technologies,” said Randal A. Lemke, Ph.D., Executive Director, InfoComm International. “Employers in the public and private sectors can be confident that AV professionals holding the CTS credentials possess the necessary skills to implement audiovisual best practices, processes and procedures anywhere in the world.”

The International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) United States representative, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), has accredited InfoComm’s CTS, Certified Technology Specialist – Design (CTS®-D) Certified Technology Specialist – Installation (CTS®-I) credentials under ISO/IEC 17024. ISO/IEC 17024 establishes a global benchmark for the certification of personnel. ANSI accredits standards developers, certification bodies and technical advisory groups to both the ISO and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). InfoComm is the only organization within the audiovisual industry to earn ANSI accreditation for its personnel certification program, setting the industry standard for competency and quality in the AV industry.  InfoComm has also received recognition from the National Certification Commission of the United States, the only AV-related certification program.

More than 9,000 AV professionals are currently InfoComm certified.

About the Certified Technology Specialist Credential InfoComm’s Certified Technology Specialist, Certified Technology Specialist –Design and Certified Technology Specialist – Installation are the only audiovisual certification programs accredited by the International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) United States representative, the American National Standards Institute
(ANSI). Accepted by the U.S. Veterans Administration for reimbursement under the Montgomery G.I. Bill, InfoComm certification programs are designed to establish and maintain widespread credibility for the audiovisual industry and the professionals who perform the work.

SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals’ Adam Michelin, Jr. Receives Experient Supplier of the Year Honors

SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and trade show technology rentals and services, announced today that its National Account Executive, Adam Michelin, Jr., has been recognized by Experient (Twinsburg, OH, www.experient-inc.com), an industry leader in integrated meeting and event solutions, for outstanding performance with its “Supplier of the Year” award. Michelin received this honor during Experient’s Annual Conference held March 5^th-9^th, 2012 in Reno, Nevada.

According to Experient, its “Supplier of the Year” award is given to those select individuals who demonstrate “outstanding character and integrity, provide innovative ideas and solutions, and maintain high quality customer service.”

In honoring Michelin, the company noted that, “He stepped in and supported Experient with every aspect of its strategic events, and simply never says no when called on to assist.” He was described as “an outstanding Experient advocate” and someone who “continues to look for new ways for both organizations to partner and drive new business together.”

At SmartSource, Michelin’s performance was also acknowledged by his colleagues. SmartSource President and CEO Michael McClernon stated, “Experient’s recognition of Adam – his professional integrity and service quality – is a confirmation that SmartSource is advancing its mission with the right team in place and aligning our business model in direct support of our customers’ business needs.”

SmartSource Senior Director of Exhibition Sales Jeffrey Byrne added, “Adam is a consummate professional and represents our company and clients in an outstanding fashion, but I would be remiss if not to mention that Adam’s success and this recognition is a testament to all the work that our company and employees do on a daily basis to bring new ideas, products and solutions to our customers.”

Michelin has served at SmartSource for the past eight years. He brings to his role at SmartSource extensive knowledge and a specialization in trade show and event technology.

Drawing on over 13 years of experience in the computer technology and audio visual rental business, he has earned the respect of the company’s diverse client base inclusive of associations, corporations and meeting management companies. He is recognized for helping organizations improve their ROI on their technology rentals, coordinating, while also enhancing, attendee/exhibitor satisfaction.

Michelin resides in Oyster Bay, New York.

About SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals

Founded in 1984 and formerly known as Rent-a-PC, Inc., SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals serves broad-based corporate IT, association, professional AV and trade show technology rental needs. The company is widely recognized for its outstanding customer service, technical expertise, geographic reach, breadth of product, and end-to-end solution. Its extensive line features brand name products from Apple, Dell, HP/Compaq, IBM, NEC, Eiki, Meyer, Stumpfl, and others. Among its products are computers, servers, copiers, professional AV equipment, LCD and plasma monitors, kiosks, digital signage and video walls. SmartSource employs over 250 including over 100 field technicians. Its 23 strategic locations are in: Anaheim, CA; Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; College Station, TX; Dallas, TX; Englewood, NJ; Eugene, OR; Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Houston, TX; Las Vegas, NV; Long Island, NY; Los Angeles, CA; New Orleans, LA; New York, NY; Orlando, FL; Philadelphia, PA; Phoenix, AZ; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; St. Louis, MO; and Washington, DC. Kirtland Capital Partners, a private equity firm in Cleveland, Ohio, holds a majority interest in SmartSource Rentals. For more information, visit: www.smartsourcerentals.com or call: (800) 888-8686.

About Experient

Experient leads the industry as one of the best-known and most respected brands in the event management world. Its core services include providing registration, housing, event planning and management, site sourcing/contract negotiation, and lead retrieval services for association, corporate and government clients. Experient employs professionals dedicated to fulfilling its vision of perfecting the event experience to deliver leading-edge thinking, experience and technology solutions for meetings, conventions and tradeshows around the world. Visit www.experient-inc.com for more information. Media kit and available staff portraits may be found at www.experient-inc.com/press. Photos of award winners are available upon request.

Contact: Donna M. Autuori
Autuori Corporate Communications, Inc.
(631) 321-0045

Four technology tips for your next Tradeshow

SmartSource Rentals is an industry leader in event technology solutions and short term rentals. For over 25 years our experts have been proving technology solutions for a wide range of tradeshows, conventions and events. Here are four tips to keep your next tradeshow experience fresh and engaging for visitors:

1. Lead Retrieval Maximize the return on your investment by capturing lead data on every visitor to your event. Lead Retrieval solutions from SmartSource can prove detailed information that allows your sales team to follow up and qualify potential leads.
2. LCD & Plasma Displays If a picture is worth a thousand words then high quality video is worth a million. Make a huge impression with any combination of monitors in the resolution and display sizes your company needs.
3. Interactive Kiosks Engage your audience with a touch screen interactive kiosk and capture valuable information at the same time. Kiosks can gather detailed information on users and provide an interactive experience that keeps them engaged.
4. Video Walls 3 x 3 High Definition Video Walls are sure to leave a lasting impression on anybody. Our technology experts can provide a worry free solution including setup, support and breakdown.

SmartSource Teams Up with Morgan Stanley

SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals Teams up with Morgan Stanley to Give Young Patients at New York Presbyterian-Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital Something to Smile About

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, recently teamed up with Morgan Stanley in a philanthropic effort on behalf of New York Presbyterian-Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital.

SmartSource purchased and donated two LCD televisions to NYP-MSCH, which were provided along with several Playstation gaming consoles initially used at Morgan Stanley’s Technology, Media and Telecom Conference event earlier this year. For SmartSource, it was an opportunity to bring some joy to the young patients being treated in NYP-MSCH’s critical care and recovery wings, while also acknowledging the significant contributions Morgan Stanley, through its children’s hospital,  is making on behalf of children’s health.

According to SmartSource President and CEO Mike McClernon, “SmartSource is proud to participate in the good work done at the New York Presbyterian-Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital. That our partner and customer at Morgan Stanley, its Enterprise Infrastructure department, allowed us to participate in a small way in this effort is very gratifying.”

For its part, since opening the New York Presbyterian-Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital in 2003, Morgan Stanley has made it the cornerstone of the Firm’s efforts and ongoing commitment to children’s health. The collection of entertainment technologies for the children’s hospital was spearheaded by Morgan Stanley employees in the Enterprise Infrastructure department.

SmartSource recognized that pediatric patients need an outlet to just be kids during their hospital stays. Through the gift of the new televisions and gaming consoles, they can forget for a little while that they are sick.

About SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals

Founded in 1984 and formerly known as Rent-a-PC, Inc., SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals serves broad-based corporate IT, association, professional AV and trade show technology rental needs. The company is widely recognized for its outstanding customer service, technical expertise, geographic reach, breadth of product, and end-to-end solution. Its extensive line features brand name products from Apple, Dell, HP/Compaq, IBM, NEC, Eiki, Meyer, Stumpfl, and others. Among its products are computers, servers, copiers, professional AV equipment, LCD and plasma monitors, kiosks, digital signage and video walls. SmartSource employs over 250 including over 100 field technicians. Its 24 strategic locations are in: Anaheim, CA; Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; College Station, TX; Dallas, TX; Englewood Cliffs, NJ; Eugene, OR; Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Houston, TX; Las Vegas, NV; Long Island, NY; Los Angeles, CA; New Orleans, LA; New York, NY; Orlando, FL; Philadelphia, PA; Phoenix, AZ; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; St. Louis, MO; Sunnyside, NY; and Washington, DC.   Kirtland Capital Partners, a private equity firm in Cleveland, Ohio, holds a majority interest in SmartSource Rentals. For more information, visit: www.smartsourcerentals.com or call: (800) 888-8686.

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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