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Event Technologies Meet Higher Expectations While Containing Costs
by Brett S. Hyams
While meeting planners’ budgets are increasing, they are not without their challenges, fiscal and otherwise. Meeting planners have a host of new expectations to meet, set by themselves and others. These higher expectations have the effect of driving up expenses. Their events must have a “wow” factor and leave a strong, lasting impression to start building participation for subsequent events.
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals, Powered by ABCOMRENTS, Introduces the 27″ Giant iTab
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals, Powered by ABCOMRENTS, one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and technology solutions for businesses and events, announced today its introduction of the 27” Giant iTab.
Boost Social Media Engagement With Proven Tactics and Event Technologies
by Mary Caldiero
While posting and streaming from the exposition floor is useful, the real key to boosting social media engagement at an event is deploying strategic tactics in combination with today’s leading-edge event technologies. Here’s how.
IAEE Names SmartSource as the Official AV Partner for Expo! Expo! 2019
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events® (IAEE) announces its selection of SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (SmartSource®) as the official audio-visual services contractor for Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition to be held 3-5 December 2019 in Las Vegas, Nev.
ABCOM Technology Group, announced that it has acquired SmartSource Rentals facilitated by a recapitalization, effective today. The combination of ABCOM and SmartSource creates the leading provider of Outsourced IT and Event Technology Solutions with a broad and innovative offering of services to enhance the customer experience.
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals Shows Its Heart in Support to Riley’s Way Foundation
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource,” Hauppauge, NY, one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual and technology solutions for businesses and events) recently demonstrated its big heart by providing audio visual and information technology equipment, along with technical operations support, for the March 6th, 2019 Riley’s Way Biennial BBQ Blowout.
The Decision to Rent vs. Buy Technology
by Patricia Coleman
Given the rapid pace that technology of all types is evolving, one might wonder why businesses would choose to purchase computers and other office equipment rather than rent it. Financial executives have to weigh not only the obsolescence factor emphasized by their IT team, but also the economics in a buy vs. rent decision.
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource,” Hauppauge, NY, one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual and technology solutions for businesses and events) is now offering the Samsung PM55F-BC Integrated Touch Screen Monitor. It is a standout on so many levels. It delivers brilliant, glare-free visual quality with its high definition (1920 x 1080) full HD display.
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource,” Hauppauge, NY, one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual and technology solutions for businesses and events) will be making a big splash at this year’s ExhiborLive Conference being held February 24-28, 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.
Smart Meetings, January 4, 2019
Win at Negotiating AV Services with Hotels
by Bill Johnson
Many hotel contracts mandate use of an in-house AV provider and contain clauses prohibiting use of other vendors or charge for the privilege of using the planner’s preferred vendor. Knowing this and other nuances associated with AV services contracting can help contain event costs and access to the optimum AV solution.
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Top Criteria for Selecting an Event Technology Solution Provider
by Craig Sukenic
There’s no question that marketers are recognizing the benefits derived from leading-edge event technology solutions: increased engagement, lead capture and branding support. As a result, they are relying on a wider range of event technologies. By evaluating a provider against key criteria, marketers can gain the full benefit of each technology’s performance features.
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals Announces New Solutions Architect, Marty Fuchs
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource,” Hauppauge, NY, one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual and technology solutions for businesses and events) announced the appointment of Marty Fuchs as Solutions Architect. Fuchs will be based in SmartSource’s Orlando, Florida location. He will be responsible for providing technical and customer service expertise for audio visual solution installations and working closely with the sales team to prepare RFPs.
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals Now Offers The Lightking 2.8mm LED Tiles
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource,” Hauppauge, NY, one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual and technology solutions for businesses and events) has another dynamic new solution for event and meeting planners, Lightking 2.8mm LED tiles. At just 18.3 lbs., this product is lightweight, and its unique curve connection design supports both concave and convex connections that allow for an adjustable arc from 0-10”.
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals Announces Ed Sellitto as Director of Sales Operations
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource,” Hauppauge, NY, one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual and technology solutions for businesses and events) announces the appointment of Ed Sellitto as Director of Sales Operations. Sellitto will play a critical role in the ongoing evolution towards a high-performance sales culture at SmartSource.
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource,” Hauppauge, NY, one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual and technology solutions for businesses and events) recently served as a sponsor for a vital training program for 20 young women, ages 14-22, from underserved communities.
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource,” Hauppauge, NY, one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual and technology solutions for businesses and events) is proud of its contributions to Orlando area charities through local Solutions Architect Scott Hill’s volunteer work with the Orlando Regional Tech Association.
Read how SmartSource helped Gramercy Tech create a pop-up learning arcade to train, track and entertain 3,000 sales agents on their latest product.
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals Rolls out New VideoDevices PIX-E7
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource,” Hauppauge, NY, one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual and technology solutions for businesses and events) announced a new addition to its audio visual product line – VideoDevices PIX-E7 Video Recorder.
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource,” Hauppauge, NY, one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual and technology solutions for businesses and events) is now offering associations, trade shows, exhibit builders, conference planners and marketers the Sharp® PN-LE601 Commercial Display LED Monitor. Combining a full-HD image quality, LED-backlit LCD and a stylish, thin profile, this television has a built-in digital tuner for the ultimate display experience. With its leading-edge picture technology, the Sharp PN-LE601 monitor delivers amazing detail and consistent color (i.e., display colors of 1.07 billion).
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals Now Offering the Microsoft Surface Studio
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource,” Hauppauge, NY, one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual and technology solutions for businesses and events) is now providing the Microsoft Surface Studio among its IT solutions. This all-in-one PC features a 28-inch PixelSense™ touchscreen which supports 10-point Multi-touch functionality. Its pixels are at ultra high definition (HD) levels with a 4,500 x 3,000 resolution, much higher than most 4K monitors.
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource,” Hauppauge, NY, one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual and technology solutions for businesses and events) has added a new product to its gaming line with the addition of the Alienware 15.6” Gaming Laptop. This high-performance gaming laptop offers the perfect balance between power and portability. It’s ideal for a wide range of events, from association meetings and conferences to trade shows, corporate events and experiential marketing events.
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals Announces New Vice President of Sales Craig Sukenic
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource,” Hauppauge, NY, one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual and technology solutions for businesses and events), announced the appointment of Craig Sukenic as Vice President of Sales. He is responsible for advancing the company’s strategic sales goals, including driving increased sales and broader partner relationships within SmartSource’s key target markets of conferences, events, trade shows, and business solutions.
Event Technology – Enhance Your 2018 Conferences with Leading-Edge Event Tech
If you’re a financial or insurance meeting professional, you can enhance your conferences by deploying strategies that address the needs of your stakeholders. It’s less difficult than you might think; if you take the time to learn about and leverage today’s leading-edge event technologies. They are robust in features designed to capture valuable data, engage meeting participants, enable sponsors and exhibitors to achieve their marketing and sales goals and streamline otherwise burdensome event administration planning and processes.
Leverage Lead Retrieval Software to Increase Trade Show ROI
Why aren’t more exhibitors leveraging leading-edge event technologies to increase their ROI? There is one technology in particular that significantly simplifies lead capture and management while delivering measurable ROI: lead retrieval software.
For the Latest in Event Technology Products Visit SmartSource® at Booth #1219 at ExhibitorLive 2018
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals is once again pulling out all the stops for its ExhibitorLive 2018 exhibit at Booth #1219. The company, well-recognized as a leader in bringing the latest event technologies to the marketplace, will display leading-edge designs in digital kiosks, LED tiles, interactive surface tables, QLED displays and much more.
Lisa L. Santoro, Account Executive, Northeast Region serving in the Boston, MA office of SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource,” Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and technology solutions for businesses and events, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Meeting Planners International, New England Chapter (MPI/NE).
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals Announces Stephen M. Coyne as Director of Sales
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource,” Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and technology solutions for businesses and events, announced the appointment of Stephen M. Coyne as Director of Sales. He will be based out of SmartSource’s Los Angeles, California office. Coyne brings extensive experience in business management, leadership, and technology sales and marketing.
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource,” Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and technology solutions for businesses and events, announced that the Company will be relocating its Phoenix, Arizona branch office to a larger facility.
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals Announces the Addition of Two New Solutions Architects
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource,” Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and technology solutions for businesses and events, announced the addition of two new Solutions Architects to its team, Marco Rodriguez and Christopher M. Weissgerber, both of whom will be based in the company’s Chicago branch office.
“Remote Registration Powered by the Podium Kiosk”
Learn how you can plan an effective remote-registration strategy using the Podium Kiosk.
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals Announces Lisa L. Santoro as Account Executive
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource,” Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and technology solutions for businesses and events, announced the appointment of Lisa L. Santoro as Account Executive.
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource,” Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and technology solutions for businesses and events, announced that it has expanded its Las Vegas operations center.
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource,” Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and technology solutions for businesses and events, announced the promotion of John Cuthbertson to Manager of the Solutions Architect Group. In this role, Cuthbertson will oversee SmartSource’s team of solutions architects charged with providing technical expertise and working with clients across all aspects of an event’s technology solution deployment.
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals Names John Alcure Director of Sales
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource,” Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and technology solutions for businesses and events, announced the appointment of John Alcure as Director of Sales working from the company’s Chicago office. Alcure, who will be responsible for overseeing the region’s local sales and call center operations, brings over 25 years of sales management experience, predominantly in the travel, hospitality, trade show and event management industries.
“Meetings Technology – Are You ‘On It’?”
Meetings are more technology-driven than ever. Learn more how planners can keep up. Smartsource’s Ken Edwards, director, financial services is quoted throughout.
Last year, Smartsource donated 25 laptops to Globetops, a nonprofit dedicated to distributing retired laptops to community and education educators around the world. Read about these wonderful recipients and the great work they were able to accomplish as a result .
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals Announces Jennifer Grass as Salesforce Administrator
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource,” Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and technology solutions for businesses and events, announced that Jennifer Grass has joined the company as Salesforce Administrator. In this role, Grass will lend her extensive knowledge and experience as a Salesforce Certified Administrator and sales analyst to support the strategic Customer Relationship Management (CRM) needs of the Company. Additionally, she will serve in a project management role, collaborating with other stakeholders utilizing the Salesforce.com platform.
“Leverage Event Technology to Create WOW” by Chad Frank, SmartSource VP of Sales, Event Solutions”
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals Announces Martin Tessler as Director of Finance
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource,” Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and technology solutions for businesses and events, announced that Martin Tessler has joined the company as Director of Finance. Tessler will report to and work closely with SmartSource® COO and CFO Sanjay Kapur and provide broad support to the SmartSource leadership team. Tessler will lead Financial Planning and Analysis for the organization, provide business intelligence, drive process enhancements and develop analytics across multiple functional areas including asset management, operations and sales.
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource,” Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and technology solutions for businesses and events, has been enjoying steady demand for the newest projector in its technology arsenal – the Panasonic PT-RZ770 1-Chip 7k and PT-RZ970BU 1-Chip 10k DLP™ Laser Projectors. SmartSource has a large, nationwide inventory of these projectors which continue to be in hot demand. With their award-winning SOLID SHINE laser drive and DLP™ imaging technology, these laser projectors deliver consistently brilliant images across a wide range of venues and applications.
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource,” Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and technology solutions for businesses and events, will be presenting several new solutions at the upcoming ExhibitorLive show, March 12-16, 2017 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV at Booth #669. Among them will be LED Tiles available in 2.6 mm and 3.9 mm pixels. The walls are exceptionally bright and display brilliant, vivid colors. They can be customized to meet any size requirements, as well as curved for added impact. They are ideal for engaging an audience by displaying marketing messages in video and image formats. LED Tiles can be used in both indoor and outdoor environments.
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals Now Offering iTab Core and the Giant Smartphone
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and technology solutions for businesses and events, has the giant one-two punch to engage your customers and drive higher sales at your next event. It’s the iTab Core and Giant Smartphone. Together, these two leading-edge devices can transform your display into a bigger than life familiar smartphone format that is easy to use and drives high impact engagement.
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and technology solutions for businesses and events, recently sent a team of staff members to volunteer at Long Island Cares, Inc. (Hauppauge, NY, www.licares.org), the nonprofit organization founded by the late Harry Chapin, which brings together resources to benefit the hungry on Long Island and meet other vital humanitarian needs.
Peter Handal, President and CEO of SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource,” Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and technology solutions for businesses and events, announced the promotion of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Sanjay Kapur to Chief Operating Officer (COO). The new appointment comes one year after Kapur joined SmartSource as CFO. Kapur will now be leading SmartSource operations, product, finance, accounting, and information technologies (IT) teams.
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and technology solutions for businesses and events, donated twenty-five used laptops to Globetops, (www.globetops.com) a non-profit dedicated to distributing retired laptops to community leaders and educators in the US and around the world to promote opportunity and environmental protection.
Interview with SmartSource’s Brian Schiels; Utilize New Technology to Ensure a Successful Event
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals provides a wide range of services to trade shows and conferences large and small. In the last few years, the Company has grown in size and greatly expanded the products it offers. What’s their secret to success and how can you profit from their knowledge? EventsInAmerica.com met with Brian Schiels, SmartSource’s Senior Director of Sales, Event Solutions, at the IAEE Expo! Expo! in Anaheim. He offered these thoughts on the company – along with tips for owners and planners.
Clear Solutions to Spotty Wi-Fi
Separating the facts from the fiction and learning what it takes to design and implement an effective outdoor Wi-Fi solution is a must for all event planners.
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and technology solutions for businesses and events, announced the appointment of Leverett W. Campbell III as an Account Executive serving in the Mid-Atlantic market. He will be based in SmartSource Rentals’ Washington, DC office. Campbell will be focusing on developing new client relationships within the federal, state and local government markets.
Ask any event or meeting planner why SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com) is their go-to resource for technology solutions and the answer will consistently include the words “high value proposition.” In fact, for over three decades,SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals has established itself as one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and technology solutions for events and businesses based on the entirety of the value it offers its customers. The company is a Platinum Sponsor and Official Computer Rental Provider for the IAEE Expo! Expo! Annual Meeting & Exhibition 2016, December 6-8, 2016 at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California, where it will also be exhibiting at Booth #1277.
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and technology solutions for businesses and events, has yet another great event technology to offer event planners across diverse markets. It is the SwiftColor SCC 4000D Oversized Credential Printer. This state-of-the-art digital inkjet color printer instantly delivers high-quality, 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution, full-color, 3.5” x 5.5” documents.
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals Names Nikki Corsini as Marketing Automation Specialist
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource Rentals,” Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and technology solutions for businesses and events, announced the appointment of Nikki Corsini as Marketing Automation Specialist, reporting to the company’s Digital Marketing Manager. Corsini will be instrumental in the development and implementation of the company’s email marketing campaigns, as well as lead nurturing, lead scoring, and identifying tactics for improvement.
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource Rentals,” Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and technology solutions for businesses and events, recently rolled out The Podium, a new 21.5” kiosk. It offers great versatility, economy and ease of use. For users seeking a sleek option kiosk, The Podium’s all-in-one PC or standard LCD display fits the bill.
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource Rentals,” Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and technology solutions for businesses and events, announced the appointment of Amy Zaczkowski as an Account Executive based in Austin, Texas. Zaczkowski will be focusing on developing new client relationships within the Event Solutions Division primarily relating to user conferences, large events and association meetings.’
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource Rentals,” Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and technology solutions for businesses and events, announced the appointment of Brandon Otto as Account Executive, Event Solutions. He is based out of SmartSource® Rentals’ Orlando, Florida location.
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource Rentals,” Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and technology solutions for businesses and events, announced the appointment of Matthew P. McGraw as an Account Executive based in the company’s Atlanta, GA office.
Equipping Emergency Command Centers
Read how SmartSource devised a scalable program to ensure the availability of Emergency Command Center technology, while also reducing IT labor costs for the agencies.
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource Rentals,” Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and technology solutions for businesses and events, announced the appointment of Patrick Fisher as an Account Executive based in the company’s Washington, DC office.
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals Names Thomas Sentell As Account Executive
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource Rentals,” Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and technology solutions for businesses and events, announced the addition of Thomas Sentell as Account Executive serving in the Los Angeles region. He will be responsible for working with clients across the trade show and event organizer markets.
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals Names Mark A. Decker As Account Executive
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource Rentals,” Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and technology solutions for businesses and events, announced today the appointment of Mark A. Decker as Account Executive serving in the District of Columbia metropolitan area. He will be responsible for driving new business opportunities across the trade shows, professional conference, and meeting and events markets.
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals Announces Laura A. Longo As Account Executive
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource Rentals,” Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and technology solutions for businesses and events, announced that Laura A. Longo has joined the company as Account Executive in the New York region. She will be responsible for developing new business opportunities in the Business Solutions Channel, including the Entertainment, Legal and Staffing general business rentals verticals.
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals Names Mary Caldiero Digital Marketing Manager
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource Rentals,” Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and technology solutions for businesses and events, announced today the appointment of Mary Caldiero as Digital Marketing Manager. Caldiero will be responsible for leading the company’s digital marketing strategy, including social media, blog, web content, email campaigns and search engine marketing and optimization (SEM and SEO).
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource Rentals,” Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and technology solutions for businesses and events, announced today that Sanjay Kapur has joined the company as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Vice President (VP) of Finance. Kapur brings over two decades of financial, diversified operating management and strategic consulting experience to the role. He succeeds CFO Stephen Rupolo, who is now leading corporate product, pricing and asset management strategy in the newly created position of Vice President – Product Strategy.
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource Rentals,” Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and technology rental solutions and services, announced today that Stephen Rupolo, CPA the company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), will move to a newly-created position as Vice President – Product Strategy. The position is considered to be an essential part of the company’s Strategic Plan. Rupolo, who has been with the company since 1987, has extensive experience in product development and innovation.
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals Named a Platinum Sponsor for IAEE’s 2015 Expo! Expo!
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals has been named a Platinum Sponsor for the 2015 Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition being held on Tuesday, December 1st – Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at the Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, Maryland. Additionally, SmartSource Rentals will be exhibiting its total technology solutions including four new offerings: an Event App, E-Literature Station, Event Registration software and Badge Printing solution. The theme for this year’s Expo! Expo! is, “It’s all about the Experience.”
This article originally appeared in the November 2015 issue of ExhibitorLive.
Millennials—people between the ages of 18 and 34 in 2015—are unlike any other generation before them. One distinction that truly sets them apart from Generation X (ages 35–50) and baby boomers (ages 51–69) is how they think about technology. Millennials are the first generation of digital natives.
This article originally appeared in the November 2015 issue of Smart Meetings magazine. Smart Meetings is part of Bright Business Media LLC, which is an integrated media company that features an award-winning e-newsletter, mobile app, webinars and networking events in addition to a print and digital magazine.
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource Rentals,” Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), one of the nation’s leading providers of computer and audio visual (AV) event technology and business technology solutions, has been named a Platinum Sponsor for the 2015 Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition being held on Tuesday, December 1st – Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at the Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, Maryland. Additionally, SmartSource Rentals will be exhibiting its total technology solutions at Booth #260, including four new offerings: an Event App, E-Literature Station, Event Registration software and Badge Printing solution. The theme for this year’s Expo! Expo! is “It’s all about the Experience.”
Getting More Millennial Traffic At Your Event
The data is in and it confrms what most of us suspected: Millennials do have different expectations as meeting attendees, purchasing decision makers, students and communicators. Their expectations drive how they perceive an event and whether or not they will attend.
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource 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, continues to demonstrate a high level of responsiveness in a situation where lives, property, and millions of acres of land and forest are at stake. Specifically, SmartSource Rentals has been playing a critical role providing its leading-edge technology to the National Interagency Wildland Firefighting Teams, as they lead the battle against raging wildfires which have been prevailing in several U.S. Western states.
Lauri A. Christiansen Joins SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals as Marketing Director
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource 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 the appointment of Lauri A. Christiansen, MBA, PMP as Director of Marketing. Christiansen brings 15+ years of B2B marketing and sales experience, both for major corporations and as an entrepreneur.
David Swift Named Account Executive for SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource 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 the appointment of David Swift as Account Executive. Swift, who is based in the Greater St. Louis, Missouri area, brings to the role 18 years of experience in consultative sales, project and production management, meeting planning and event technology solutions for a wide range of conferences, trade shows, meetings and corporate events.
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals Announces Greg Brice as Account Executive
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource Rentals,” Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV), and technology rental products to the trade show, professional conferences, and general technology markets, has announced that Greg Brice has joined the company as an Account Executive serving from the Company’s Orlando, Florida branch office. Brice brings to the role extensive business development experience, a proven sales track record and broad knowledge of the trade show and conference markets.
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource Rentals,” Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV), and technology rental products to the trade show, professional conferences, and general technology markets, announced that, effective February 16, 2015, Peter V. Handal will begin serving as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.
Patricia Coleman Joins SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals as Director, Mid-Atlantic Sales
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource 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 the appointment of Patricia Coleman as its new Director of Mid-Atlantic Sales.
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals reports a Record October
SmartSource Rentals, one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and trade show technology rentals and services, reported a 17% increase in sales in the month of October 2014 over last October’s revenues.
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, has been named a Platinum Sponsor for this year’s Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition being held on December 9-11, 2014 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, California.
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, is a Silver Sponsor and will be exhibiting at the EDPA Access 2014 Conference & Showcase being held on December 3-5, 2014 at the Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort in Palm Harbor, Florida.
SmartSource Rentals Announces the Appointment of Rod Hall as Manager of Trade Show Services
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 that Rod Hall has joined the company as Manager of Trade Show Services.
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 that Mark Bailey has joined the company as an Account Executive.
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, recently gathered team members and others for a celebration of its 30th anniversary.
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals Marks Its 30th Anniversary
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, has hit another corporate milestone. The company, which pioneered the concept of providing technology for short-term applications, has reached the big 30.
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals Implements 6S Program
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), the nation’s leading provider of computer, audio visual (AV) and trade show technology rentals and services, recently completed the implementation of a 6S Program at its corporate headquarters and throughout the warehouses of its 21 nationwide locations. 6S is a program for improving workplace organization using visual controls.
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), the nation’s leading provider of computer, audio visual (AV) and trade show technology rentals and services, will be exhibiting at the upcoming Exhibitor2014 Conference & Exhibition, March 16-20, 2014 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. The company, exhibiting at Booth #662, will be showcasing an innovative directional sound system – Panphonics’ Sound Shower® Directional Speaker Technology.
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals Launches the Sound Shower® Speaker System
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), the nation’s leading provider of computer, audio visual (AV) and trade show technology rentals and services, announced today a new solution to an old problem. SmartSource has added Panphonics’ new Sound Shower® Directional Speaker Technology to its rental technology to solve the problem of how to deliver great audio in a noisy trade show environment.
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals Announces Lauren Cushing as Sales Account Executive
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), the nation’s leading provider of computer, audio visual (AV) and trade show technology rentals and services, announced today that Lauren Cushing has joined the company as an Account Executive. Cushing is expected to leverage her longstanding experience in the trade show and events marketplace to develop new business and expand existing customer relationships.
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), the nation’s leading provider of computer, audio visual (AV) and trade show technology rentals and services, has been awarded a multi-year contract to serve as the Official Computer and Technology Provider for the Offshore Technology Conference (www.otcnet.org), the world’s foremost event for the development of offshore resources in the fields of drilling, exploration, production and environment protection. SmartSource will be serving in this role for OTC’s 2014, 2015 and 2016 events.
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), the nation’s leading provider of computer, audio visual (AV) and trade show technology rentals and services, is going full speed ahead when it comes to its green initiative. Right now, company-wide, SmartSource is recycling an estimated 20% of all its cardboard, paper and electronic waste. Equally important, the company has reduced its overall waste considerably.
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals Launches New Website
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), the nation’s leading provider of computer, audio visual (AV) and trade show technology rentals and services, knows what matters to corporate event, professional conference and trade show planners and their constituents, as well as the traditional corporate technology user. Its new website reflects that insight and puts it all out there for the market to see. Front and center at the newly designed www.smartsourcerentals.com is a flash design promoting some of its most popular leading-edge technologies. They include: WiFi arrays, video walls, charging stations, presentation and event technologies, and lighting and staging technologies.
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals Earns a Place on the 2013 Inc. 5000
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), the nation’s leading provider of computer, audio visual (AV) and trade show technology rentals and services, has been named to the 2013 Inc. 5000 along with other significant brands, including: Alex and Ani, LivingSocial, Bojangles, OtterBox and KT Tape.
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), the nation’s leading provider of computer, audio visual (AV) and trade show technology rentals and services, has been named an Endorsed Skyline Provider (ESP) in the recently launched Skyline Exhibits (St. Paul, MN, www.skyline.com) Endorsed Skyline Provider (ESP) Program. According to the Skyline program announcement, the ESP program was developed to make it easy for Skyline Dealers to work with a pre-qualified, select network of vendors offering top-of-the-line products and services to businesses and organizations worldwide.
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals Names Brett S. Hyams Senior Account Executive
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), a Total Technology Provider and integrator for tradeshows, professional conferences and general technology needs, has announced the appointment of Brett S. Hyams, Senior Account Executive. He is responsible for new business development in the trade show and event planning sector. A strong closer with outstanding customer service and follow through, Hyams has demonstrated the ability to develop, retain and expand valued customer relationships.
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), the nation’s leading provider of computer, audio visual (AV) and trade show technology rentals and services, has been named a finalist in the HIA-LI 19th Annual Business Achievement Award program. SmartSource was named a finalist in the Large Business category. The HIA-LI (www.hia-li.org, Hauppauge, NY) is a leading Long Island business association, recognized as a dynamic voice for business on Long Island and powerful economic engine for regional development for over three decades.
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), the nation’s leading provider of computer, audio visual (AV) and trade show technology rentals and services, recently earned a place of distinction on the Trade Show Executive (TSE) magazine’s “2013 Who’s Who Among General & Specialty Service Contractors” annual list. The company placed in two categories: Audio Visual Rentals and Computer Rentals. The TSE list represents “the most active service contractors in the U.S. and Canada.” SmartSource is among just 286 organizations qualifying for the list.