Philly Branch Fills up PA Convention Center

Over 400 rental computers were provided for a User Conference last month at the Philadelphia Convention Center, along with additional printer rentals, plasma screens and other technology equipment and peripherals. When you need an order as large as this, particularly for a user conference, SmartSource Rentals is the company you need to call. We might even be the only company you can call, whether your business rental needs are in Philadelphia or near any of our other 24 Nationwide locations.

Anyone who has ever organized a user conference knows how much planning is involved. At the Philadelphia Convention Center, as with many other convention centers or exhibit halls, planning a user conference also involves labor unions that can sometimes have very specific rules and logistic requirements. SmartSource has project managers with years of experience working with event planners, project managers, labor unions and other parties to help coordinate successful user conferences. Our goal is to help businesses plan and execute successful events from start to finish with as little stress as possible. Of course we can supply as many hardware and technology rentals you need, but what differentiates SmartSource from other rental companies is that our main focus is on technology solutions and not just rentals. Take advantage of our user conference experts and let them work with you to find the right technology solutions for your event, and the computer and hardware rentals needed to create success will fall into place.

Our user conference rentals at the Philadelphia Convention Center this past month included some of the following technology rentals and solutions:

• 225 Desktop Computer Rentals - Some of these units were pre-configured with memory upgrades and video cards according to the needs of the conference
• 180 Laptop Rentals & Notebooks - Some of these units were pre-configured with upgrades as well, including hard drive upgrades
• Printers & Plasma Screens - With all these computer rentals in use at the user conference there was naturally a need to print a lot of documents. Plasma Flat Screens (typically on dual post stands) were also used at the conference.
• Peripherals & Accessories - Setting up  convention center with this many technology rentals naturally required a lot of cables, routers and other equipment - all of which we provided

All combined SmartSource filled two 24′ trucks full of technology rental equipment to make this user conference a success at the Philadelphia Convention Center. Over the past 25 + years we have been in business we have provided similar (and even larger) solutions for a variety of other trade shows, user conferences, business meetings and corporate events. If you need rentals in Philadelphia, or any other major city in the United States, do yourself a favor and call SmartSource Rentals for all your technology rentals at 800.888.8686 or submit a technology rental request online.

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Trade Show Executive Who’s Who 2010

SmartSource was named to the 2010 “Who’s Who Among General & Specialty Service Contractors” by Trade Show Executive in the Computer Rentals category. This marks four consecutive years that we have made the list and is yet another sign that SmartSource Rentals continues to provide the high standard of technology support services and rentals it has been known for since its founding in 1984.

Trade Show Executive’s Directory of Who’s Who Among General & Specialty Service Contractors provides readers with valuable data on the most active service contractors in the U.S. 250 different contractors made this year’s list, and SmartSource Rentals was again proud to be among those chosen. You can view a full version of 2010 Directory on the Trade Show Executive Website.

SmartSource Rentals is the official provider at over 300 tradeshows per year, and additionally provides tradeshow rental equipment and services for hundreds of other meetings, conventions and events across the nation. What separates SmartSource from the rest of the tradeshow equipment suppliers is our commitment to making sure all aspects of your event run smoothly - start to finish.

A lot of companies  provide equipment. At SmartSource we provide technology solutions. We have account teams with specific knowledge and experience in multiple industries that can start working with you in planning stages of a tradeshow, event or corporate meeting all the way through setup, on-site and breakdown. Our teams have direct knowledge of local convention centers, tradeshows and event venues, are familiar with common technology needs and issues that might arise. These technology rental pros will work with you to ensure your tradeshow, meeting or event is a success. With one point of contact, a local team of techs and equipment available in most major convention cities and over 25 years experience we know how to make events successful and execute excellence.

Here are some of the things SmartSource Rentals can do for Tradeshows, Conferences, Corporate Meetings and other events:

• General Sessions / Breakout Sessions (PC’s, Projectors, Mic’s etc.)
• Show Floor Services: Exhibitor  Booths (Monitors with Stands, Laptops etc.)
• Presentation Rentals for Corporate Meetings (Projectors, Fast Fold Screens, PC’s etc.)
• Registration & Lead Retrieval (Badges, Scanning Devices, Capture Data etc.)
• Show Management / Office Equipment (Servers, PC’s, AV, Infrastructure etc.)

SmartSource Rentals has capabilities and experience spanning all major convention centers, hotels, tradeshows & meeting venues. Our 24 Branch Owned Locations, Systems, People and process allow us to serve single and multiple locations better than other providers. Submit an online rental quote to see what we can offer or check out more information on our tradeshow and convention services such as dynamic digital signs, electronic document libraries and real time lead retrieval. Get tradeshow rental equipment and technology from a company you trust to take care of your business and get the most value from your tradeshow investment.

About Trade Show Executive:
The mission of Trade Show Executive magazine is to provide news, views and tools to the managers of shows large and small, in every industry from automotive to medical to woodworking, so that show executives can turn innovative ideas into a competitive edge.

View the 2010 Who’s Who Among General & Specialty Service Contractors

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Keep America Meeting

Some of the best ideas in business have been born out of face to face dialogue & discussion at a meeting, event or conference. When business professionals from similar industries meet in person to discuss ideas, the environment is a lot different than communicating via newsgroups, phone calls or email. Often times ideas are formed that literally would not have come about from an email exchange or conference call.

While we can almost all agree that there is value in holding meetings, there is also a cost associated with having them. Small costs like driving to and from an event or having to buy lunch is not too big a concern for most business professionals, but most of the time there are larger costs such as airfare, hotel and travel expenses. Major conferences and conventions can also have high ticket prices in addition to these travel expenses.

These costs might be an easy target when times get tight, but don’t forget that well planned and well executed meetings should be designed to meet goals that have a direct impact on the bottom line and company profit. Choosing to forgo a meeting or cancel a trip to save money on budget may also impact the bottom line as well.

KeepAmericaMeeting.org launched in February 2009 as a call to action for the meetings, events and incentive travel industry. Their message is as true today as it was when launched, and SmartSource Rentals encourages you to visit their website, sign a short petition and show your support for the value and importance that meetings contribute to both industry professionals and the economy. Please visit the Keep America Meeting website to learn more, including some facts that support the five points below, case studies and other valuable information.

Meeting Benefits Include:

1. Development of engaged employees
2. Improved company culture
3. More satisfied employees
4. Increased employee retention
5. Compensation more cost-effective than bonuses

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