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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2010 MPIGNY Awards & Installation Celebration

Meeting Professionals and Industry peers throughout the Greater New York area will be gathering at Tribeca Rooftop on June 23, 2010, for the MPIGNY 2010 Annual Awards & Installation Celebration. The event will include Dinner, Entertainment and Induction of the 2010-2011 Board of Directors. Ken Edwards (National Account Executive, SmartSource Rentals) will be inducted as the President-Elect for MPIGNY for 2010-2011.

Edwards has been actively involved in Meeting Professionals International for almost 30 years, holding multiple leadership positions throughout the years. Currently he is Vice President of Finance for MPIGNY. He credits the organization as playing a key role in his professional development and career advancement with SmartSource Rentals, where he has been top sales executive for the past five years.

SmartSource Rentals has a number of professionals in other MPI chapters across the U.S. in addition to MPIGNY. The shared values of a tight-knit group like MPI complements the commitment SmartSource has to providing the highest quality service and technology solutions to clients in every community and industry. MPI’s continuing education & professional development contributes to the advancement of it’s members, adding to the level of service SmartSource members can then offer directly to clients. Understanding complex client needs and having the experienced staff members committed to meeting those needs is something SmartSource has been providing since being founded in 1984.

Full Event Details and Registration on MPIGNY Website.

WHEN
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
6:00-7:00 PM – Registration and Welcome
7:00-10:00 PM – Dinner, Awards Presentation, Induction of Board of Directors

WHERE
Tribeca Rooftop – This 15,000 square foot Penthouse has panoramic city views of the Hudson River, SoHo, Chinatown and The Empire State Building, as well as a 65ft skylight and mezzanine balcony.
Tribeca Rooftop Website
212.625.2600

About MPIGNY

Meeting Professionals International’s vision is to build a rich global meeting industry community making its members successful in building rich human connections to: Knowledge, Relationships and Marketplaces for meeting professionals in New York City & Long Island. The vision will be activated by using four strategies:  EVOLVE to a global community,  RE-IMAGINE business relationship with its chapters,  ELEVATE the member conversation and experience, and  BUILD a great organization

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2010 CASE/NAIS Independent Schools Conference

This past January, the 2010 CASE/NAIS Independent Schools Conference celebrated 40 years of bringing together independent schools professionals to meet, exchange ideas, review best practices and discuss advancements for the future. The keynote speaker was John Replogle, CEO and President of Burt’s Bees, Inc. who touched on sustainability and responsible leadership. This event was held at the New York Marriott Marquis January 24-26th, 2010.

SmartSource Rentals provided full service Audio Visual staging & scenic design for a general session of 1,100 people and AV support for nine different breakout rooms. SmartSource was excited to be chosen to provide the audio visual for this 40th Anniversary event and was able to deliver an amazing experience for all attendees.

Some of the technology featured at the event included:

• Christie Digital Projection
• Meyer Sound Reinforcement
• LED Color Blocks for projecting onto lycra “scenic sails”
• Over 35 Shure UHF Wireless Microphones

Since the New York Marriot Marquis Hotel is located in the heart of Times Square there was some extensive RF coordination and management involved. The lighting on the Lycra Sails provided a stunning dramatic backdrop for the general session, helping add to the overall success of the event.

You can visit the CASE website for more information on the Council for the Advancement & Support of Education as well as the New York Marriot Marquis website for more information on the venue.

Visit SmartSource Rentals online get a quote on Audio Visual, Staging & Lighting Services for your New York event.

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Bright Future for SmartSource Rentals

Despite historically hard times, SmartSource Rentals continues to make strategic investments company-wide and put down building blocks for a solid future as the leading Computer & AV Rental provider to Businesses Nationwide.

Being the Top IT Rental Company has certainly helped to get us through some tough economic times, but like most industry leaders - being #1 is never enough! This past summer SmartSource chose to be pro-active in offering advanced training to employees from almost all 22 Computer and AV rental offices around the nation. This training was designed for our existing representatives to gain further insight surrounding Trade Show Rentals and the unique challenges presented at various conventions centers and exhibition venues around the nation.

Trade Show Services and Rentals are something SmartSource has been providing for years and is planning to expand. We have the unique advantage of having trained personnel and rental equipment physically located in most major Convention & Trade Show destinations. This is a huge advantage to some of our clients for some of the following reasons:

• Local Techs familiar with the area
• Backup/Extras Gear readily available
• Ability to duplicate orders in multiple cities
• Last minute changes/upgrades no problem
• No 3rd party vendor confusion
• One point of contact for your entire show

These are just a few of the reasons SmartSource is well positioned to become one of the leading Trade Show Rental providers, just as we are the Top IT Rental Company. We realize exhibitors, associations, and venues have a lot going on at any given show and having one point of contact, local equipment and pros on the ground in the city, and techs familiar with a show site makes things easier on everybody.

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Volunteerism initiatives launched in Times Square

SmartSource was selected for a National Press Event in Times Square kicking off two major initiatives aimed at ushering in a new generation of volunteerism. EIF (Entertainment Industry Foundation) is tapping into the vast entertainment community to help engage millions of Americans to find ways to volunteer more regularly by launching a multi-year I PARTICIPATE Campaign. In addition, Mayor’s from all over the U.S. have come together to form a bi-partisan “Cities of Service” coalition comprised of big and small cities across the U.S. working to help make a difference in their communities. Each of these new movements was announced at a major press event in Times Square, NYC on September 10, 2009.

This event was attended by a wide variety of celebrities, public officials, companies and organizations all with the common goal of increasing volunteerism. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg served as the emcee for this event after meeting with host of other mayors around the country earlier that day regarding the “Cities of Service” initiative, including Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin, Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon, Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, Dublin, OH Mayor Marilee Chinnici-Zuercher, Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Nashville Mayor Karl Dean, Newark Mayor Cory Booker, Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon, Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, Providence Mayor David Cicilline, Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, Trenton Mayor Doug Palmer, Vicksburg, MS Mayor Paul Winfield, Washington, D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty, and West Palm Beach Mayor Lois Frankel. Other celebrities in attendance included Ashton Kutcher, Tyler Perry, Randy Jackson, Christine Baranski, Fran Drescher, Sway Calloway, Kenneth Cole, Rocco DiSpirito, Kelley Menighan Hensley, Bernadette Peters, Cameron Mathison, Tim Daly, Lee Ann Womack, Constantine Maroulis, Jeff Francoeur, and Al Leiter.

Harnessing the power of social media, Mayor Bloomberg and Ashton Kutcher joined forces to reach out to more than 3.5 million followers on twitter and encourage volunteerism, which began to draw immediate responses across the internet.

For an event this large scale that was being hosted in a globally recognized location like Times Square, New York City, it was an easy decision to go with one of the most experienced NYC Sound, Staging & Lighting companies in all of New York City - SmartSource Rentals. SmartSource worked with EIF to provide sound, staging, LED Truck, internet access and other audio visual and technology support to make sure the event went smoothly. SmartSource was proud to be involved in helping two community driven initiatives be announced on a national stage in the heart of New York City.

Resources and Information relating to these initiatives:

Entertainment Industry Foundation
I PARTICIPATE
Cities of Service
Times Square Event Press Release

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