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.

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3D Model - Swiftium Lead Retrieval Scanner

Lead Retrieval and attendee tracking is standard practice at large scale conventions and trade shows. SmartSource is the official at well over 300 trade shows each year and provides trade show rentals and services to many more shows and events across the nation.

3D Model of Swiftium Barcode Scanner

The Swiftium Barcode Scanner offered by SmartSource rentals is becoming increasingly popular with exhibitors and associations hosting events. This device is a blackberry based lead retrieval unit that is housed in a small sled with a powerful scanner. The blackberry processes an attendee’s information when their badge is scanned (usually with a 2d barcode) with the swiftium device. The data is stored for future follow up or sales opportunities.

One advantage of the Swiftium lead retrieval scanner from SmartSource is the availability of real time lead data. Since the device uses a blackberry, it is possible to transmit data from the trade show or exhibit floor in real time. This data can be accessed and viewed over the web from other locations or employees. This flexibility gives companies more options and access to follow up with their data and view the overall impact at the event.

SmartSource recently added a new 3D Swiftium Barcode Scanner model to it’s website to give a more up close and personal view of the device. Using your mouse you can click on the device and rotated it any way you want to get a better view/idea of the physical device.

For information on providing lead retrieval scanners and attendee tracking at your next trade show, convention or event - call SmartSource at 800.888.8686 to connect to the office closest to your location. You can also view more information on Lead Retrieval & Attendee tracking on our website or submit a quote request online.

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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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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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Trade Show Internet Wins Award at TS 2010

The Internet Kit rental solution gives users access to unlimited cellular broadband internet, providing both wireless and wired connection options that can connect up to 4 computers for an optimal plug-and-play user experience. The Trade Show Exhibitors Association (TSEA) awarded Trade Show Internet the 2010 Breakthrough Award 3rd Place for this revolutionary Internet Kit. This award serves as further confirmation of the major impact this internet solution has had on exhibitors and show organizers throughout the past year.

The 2010 Breakthrough Award recognizes the latest innovations in the trade show and meetings industries. During this year’s TS2 show, a panel of industry judges and show attendees compared 28 new products and services to determine the Breakthrough Award winners. In addition to the Internet Kit rental solution, other award winners included the L2™ illuminated exhibit system from Exponents and iLeads from Bartizan Lead Retrieval. The awards were presented at TS2, held July 13-15, 2010, at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston, MA. TS² is sponsored by the Trade Show Exhibitors Association (TSEA) and showcases the industry’s leading companies and products.

SmartSource Rentals is very familiar with the trade show and event technology landscape, with 25+ years experience and 24 locations in the U.S. SmartSource is also the largest Event Technology Rental provider in the U.S., with enough internal resources to meet the planning, organizing and execution needs of any trade show or event – large or small.

If you are looking for a technology solutions partner that can meet all your trade show needs, including Internet Kits, Lead Retrieval Technology, Computer Rentals, Kiosks, Flat Screen Monitors and more, give SmartSource Rentals a call or fill out a technology rental request online. At SmartSource we’ve got you covered – from planning, ordering, delivery, set-up, onsite support and tear down.


A TSI internet kit provides a wireless internet connection that can be shared by multiple devices, much like the wireless routers you may use in your home. Hardwired devices can also connect to one of four physical ports. Everything you need to get online is included in a small, protective case that can be setup and running in a few minutes. Exhibitors attending shows that span multiple days often take the internet kit up to their hotel room at night to catch up on email or get some work done online without having to pay any in-room access fees.

Watch a How To Video on the Trade Show Internet Kit

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