Tech News

Aug 02, 2013
We know there are times you wish you could speak directly to your audience and show them how the technology you provide to them can help them plan ahead and prepare for your event. Since it is not possible to reach out to each of your users personally, the next best option is to create and publish useful support videos to help your event participants maximize their time and ROI from the event. A smartly put together video can quickly convey the key features of a productivity tool, resulting in increased user satisfaction and ultimately, in the success of your event.  Today, we would like… more
Aug 02, 2013
We know there are times you wish you could speak directly to your audience and show them how the technology you provide to them can help them plan ahead and prepare for your event. Since it is not possible to reach out to each of your users personally, the next best option is to create and publish useful support videos to help your event participants maximize their time and ROI from the event. A smartly put together video can quickly convey the key features of a productivity tool, resulting in increased user satisfaction and ultimately, in the success of your event.  Today, we would like… more
Jul 27, 2013
Sorted Gmail Interface Google recently launched a new interface for Gmail.  It is slowly being rolled out to all users. The new interface automatically sorts a user’s email into three categories: Primary, Social, and Promotion. If you are an android user, you will see a fourth tab for Google app updates. The primary tab houses your important messages.  The Social tab receives emails from your social network accounts.  The promotional tab collects all of the advertising and deal emails that you receive.  My Gmail account was updated a week ago and I LOVE the new… more
Jul 27, 2013
Four companies, each representing breakthrough event tech or thought-leading concepts, will present their product to Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) Executive Conference 2013 attendees. Following a critique and vote, one winner will be chosen at the event, which is on tap Aug. 6-8 at the Walter E. Washington (D.C.) Convention Center. “The competing companies all present viable, actionable solutions to improve event strategies,” said Lew Shomer, executive director of SISO. “We are very excited to see how each will fare on the Battlefield.” The businesses… more
Jul 27, 2013
Sorted Gmail Interface Google recently launched a new interface for Gmail.  It is slowly being rolled out to all users. The new interface automatically sorts a user’s email into three categories: Primary, Social, and Promotion. If you are an android user, you will see a fourth tab for Google app updates. The primary tab houses your important messages.  The Social tab receives emails from your social network accounts.  The promotional tab collects all of the advertising and deal emails that you receive.  My Gmail account was updated a week ago and I LOVE the new… more
Jul 27, 2013
Four companies, each representing breakthrough event tech or thought-leading concepts, will present their product to Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) Executive Conference 2013 attendees. Following a critique and vote, one winner will be chosen at the event, which is on tap Aug. 6-8 at the Walter E. Washington (D.C.) Convention Center. “The competing companies all present viable, actionable solutions to improve event strategies,” said Lew Shomer, executive director of SISO. “We are very excited to see how each will fare on the Battlefield.” The businesses… more
Jul 21, 2013
Online communication plays a crucial part in your marketing efforts and sizable piece of this consists of email messages. I was reminded of the importance of how these emails are designed by a recent article on http://www.business2community.com that highlighted 25 interesting email statistics. The statistics that stood out for me included: 64% of people say they open an email because of the subject line. Subject lines with 30 or fewer characters performed above average in opens and clicks. The subject line is SO important and yet is often given the least amount of attention when… more
Jul 21, 2013
Online communication plays a crucial part in your marketing efforts and sizable piece of this consists of email messages. I was reminded of the importance of how these emails are designed by a recent article on http://www.business2community.com that highlighted 25 interesting email statistics. The statistics that stood out for me included: 64% of people say they open an email because of the subject line. Subject lines with 30 or fewer characters performed above average in opens and clicks. The subject line is SO important and yet is often given the least amount of attention when… more
Jul 14, 2013
Poken is a networking, lead capture and content distribution system that’s easy to use, doesn’t require Wi-Fi and it’s fun. Take that, QR codes. Poken uses near field communication (NFC), which is embedded into the device called a Poken. That device is about the size of your average USB drive. As a matter of fact, some of the Pokens look very much like a USB drive. Others display quirky caps depicting pandas, aliens, tigers, vampires and more. Custom caps can also be ordered which is the option used at the European Liver Congress. Poken created a collection of medical… more
Jul 14, 2013
Poken is a networking, lead capture and content distribution system that’s easy to use, doesn’t require Wi-Fi and it’s fun. Take that, QR codes. Poken uses near field communication (NFC), which is embedded into the device called a Poken. That device is about the size of your average USB drive. As a matter of fact, some of the Pokens look very much like a USB drive. Others display quirky caps depicting pandas, aliens, tigers, vampires and more. Custom caps can also be ordered which is the option used at the European Liver Congress. Poken created a collection of medical… more
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