SmartSource hires new VP of Sales

SmartSource is very pleased to announce that Michael J. Christin has joined the company as the new Vice President of Sales. In this position, Christin will draw from his vast experience in marketing and sales to help oversee a nationwide sales force of more than 60 team members. Additionally,  Christin will support the company’s growing national business, expand and develop new marketing opportunities and channels for the company’s computer and audio visual rental products and technology services, implement new strategies to expand and nurture existing clients as well as improve company profitability.

Christin is poised to continue this track record of success with SmartSource Rentals, and the company is confident that his contributions will play a factor in the continued growth, expansion and ongoing success as a trusted national leader in the technology rentals and services. A lot of things surrounding technology have changed in the 25 years since SmartSource Rentals started doing business, but one thing that hasn’t changed is the company’s commitment to providing customers outstanding service.

As a nationwide leader in computer, audio visual and trade show services and rentals, SmartSource is excited to welcome Christin to the company. He brings more than 20 years of high level sales and marketing experience surrounding strategic business development, new product launches, account management, and new market development. This skill set is great fit for SmartSource Rentals as it has rental locations across the United States and provides a wide range of products and services to a diverse group of business clients.

Most recently, Christin served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lodgenet Interactive Corporation where he achieved success on a number of levels, including major account contract negotiations, successful reorganization of the sales force into more productive regional teams and exceeding revenue targets for service and support. Prior to his position with Lodgenet, Christin served as VP of Sales, Global Accounts with Siemens AG as well as sales leadership roles with AT&T Corporation, The Disney Channel of The Walt Disney Company and IBM Corporation.

SmartSource has recently added some great new products and services that are being well received from both new and existing clients.  Most notably, our Digital Document Kiosk and Real Time Lead Retrieval solutions are starting to see increased demand in trade shows across the nation.

Read the SmartSource Rentals Press Release announcing Michael J. Christin

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Digital Kiosk Technology

SmartSource Recently partnered with Sparksight to offer some impressive new Digital Kiosk Technology that can be used on Tablets, Kiosks, Mobile Devices or Large LCD Monitors. Leading Reach technology is an all-in-one solution that helps increase both the quality and quantity of leads for show organizers and exhibitors by creating a unique interactive experience for users to browse documents, video or other collateral. Real time data displays detailed info on who is accessing what information and other metrics to help provide comprehensive on potential leads. Digital Kiosks work with all major badge types and can be used concurrently on multiple devices or multiple events throughout the year.
Watch our Digital Kiosk Video Demo to learn more.

Digital Kiosk Technology Highlights

• Manage all your collateral and content in an innovative interface
• Allow users to interact at their own pace while tracking activity
• Track data in real time in a secure, easy interface
• Create a wow factor to draw attention to your brand
• Works with Tablets, Mobile Devices, Kiosks or large
• Save on shipping and disposal of paper resources

SmartSource will work with you to create a unique Digital Document Library with any important documents, videos or other resources your company wants to include. This Digital Kiosk Library can be used on multiple devices or multiple locations to give people instant access to your company information. All activity and interaction is tracked in real time, giving your sales team detailed information they can follow up with in the future. Managing company assets and collateral is easy using a step-by-step wizard to help you through the process.

SmartSource Rentals Website

Sparksight Website

Digital Kiosk Press Release

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Rent a Kiosk

Kiosk rentals have a lot of applications for trade shows, conferences or corporate events. SmartSource Rentals can work with you to rent one or multiple kiosk rentals to fit the needs of any situation.

SmartSource rents friendlyway kiosks with both 17 and 19 inch monitors. These Kiosks have a modern sleek design and relatively small footprint. This technology is great to rent for small spaces or trade show booths. SmartSource can help create different branding or logos when you rent a Kiosk to help with advertising or communicate a brand message. Friendlyway is one of the more trusted names when it comes to kiosks and has been producing reliable equipment for years.

Travelers may be familiar with airport kiosks used for checking in. While the concept of these kiosks is the same, there are many more uses and a few extras when you rent a kiosk from SmartSource Rentals. Some good reasons to rent a kiosk include:

-Digital Information System and Information Kiosk

-Web Café or Internet Café configuration

-Digital Document Library at Trade Show or Convention

-Registration or Entrance System

-Promotional – Play Video, Interact with product demo etc.

Most kiosk rentals from SmartSource come with an interactive touch screen display. This allows the user to interact with whatever program, video, library or survey that is running with the simple touch of their finger. Friendlyway kiosks have a crystal clear, bright flat screen display that is protected from both dust and fluids.

When you rent a kiosk, it might be a good idea to include some other equipment options as well. A representative will provide more detailed information on what is available. Most rental kiosks can also come with the following:

-custom logo and branding

-webcam

-keyboard and mouse pad options

-business card reader

-WiFi or web access

For more information about renting a kiosk in your area fill out one on our rental quote requests online or call a SmartSource Rentals location nearby.

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Houston Trade Show Services

Now that we have a new full service PC & AV Rental Branch in Houston, TX, we thought it might be nice to put a quick post up on some of the services we have to offer all companies or businesses that might need technology rental equipment or services for an upcoming trade show, convention or conference in the Houston area. Those who have worked with SmartSource in any of our other locations across the U.S. can rest assured that you will receive the same outstanding trade show and event services from our new office in Houston.

SmartSource serves as the official to over 300 Trade Shows every year and has been in business over 25+ years. This depth of experience is one of many reasons that companies large and small choose SmartSource as their preferred technology partner for trade shows, meetings, and other corporate events. Houston is home to more fortune 500 companies than any other city besides New York.  When the stakes are high, as they are in any business, make sure you have a technology partner that can get the job done right. Some of the technology rentals and services we have to offer trade show and event clients include:

• Digital Signage: Inform and engage attendees with a network of digital signs spread throughout any event or trade show, while creating sponsorship opportunities and going green.
• Video Wall: There is no way to describe the presence of our 3×3 seamless plasma video walls unless you have seen them in person. Full service setup provided.
• Lead Retrieval & Attendee Tracking: Convert leads to sales, track attendance on the floor and in breakout sessions. Real time units can provide instant access to data.
• Digital Document Library: Download to USB, print on demand or email critical documents from an interactive kiosk or PC. Avoids high shipping/disposal cost of paper resources.
• Plasma & LCD Displays: Flat screens, touch screens, projectors, stands, speakers etc. From single monitors on a stand at your trade show booth to full scale video installations and beyond.

We realize a trade show or corporate event is a critical investment. Our professionals can help plan, organize and execute the right technology solutions for your next trade show in Houston as well as the rest of the U.S. Give us a call today at 800.888.8686

Useful links if you have a trade show, event or corporate meeting coming up in Houston:

Greater Houston Partnership

Houston Forecast and Weather

City of Houston eGovernment Center

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PITTCON Conference & Expo

PITTCON 2010 was held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando this year and thousands of scientists attended the show to take a look at the latest lab instruments, learn about new equipment and network face to face with vendors and other colleagues.

PITTCON is the world’s annual premier Conference and Exposition on laboratory science and is one of the industry’s top 200 trade shows. This Conference is intended to serve as a strategic showcase for the world-wide scientific community. The PITTCON 2010 trade show was organized by The Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy.

SmartSource Rentals was recognized at this year’s event for outstanding service. In addition, Senior Account Manager Bill Deutsch was honored as the 2010 Rookie Contractor of the year for his involvement in the technology rental solutions and logistics. This was SmartSource’s first year of involvement with this trade show and we were very happy to work with show management to keep the conference fresh, inviting and successful.

Some of the technology rental equipment and solutions provided by SmartSource included:

Nearly 200 Computers - installed & networked
Over 50 large format Monitors
Digital Signage
Digital Document Library
High Speed Copy Machines
Multiple Projectors flown from a Truss
Plasma Displays & Computer work station (exhibitor)
Interactive Touch Screen Kiosk with Flight Departure Info

Some of the areas served at the conference included computer labs, exhibit floor technology parks, digital signage for technical sessions including an overall meeting room agenda reader board, product locators and cyber cafes. Additionally the SmartSource team provided exhibit support to numerous exhibits.

From the exhibit component, SmartSource provided technology for one of the more high profile exhibits, the Waters Corporation. This exhibit incorporated multiple projectors flown from truss projecting images on a double-sided 25’ kiosk. Additionally, the booth had individual demo areas which utilized 10 plasmas and 14 computer work stations.

A high profile and complex event such as PITTCON exemplifies the range and depth of technology solutions and services that SmartSource can offer.  works with show management, exhibitors and other stake holders to make sure any event turns out successful. The 2010 PITTCON Conference was held March 1-4, 2010 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, attracting nearly 17,000 attendees and 1200 exhibits.

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