Smart City Networks (Smart City), the largest independent provider of managed network services to the convention and trade show industry, today announced it has entered into a Consent Decree with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that resolves an investigation related to the use of enabling technologies for managing and protecting WiFi networks. As part of […]

Smart City Networks, the nation’s largest provider of event telecommunications and technology services for the convention industry, announced that the company has been awarded a new contract with the San Diego Convention Center Corporation (SDCCC) which manages, markets, and operates the San Diego Convention Center, following a competitive bid process. The 10-year deal will allow […]

With the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games underway in Los Angeles, Smart City is proud to announce its technological support for the athletes, coaches, and volunteers that make up the event. A Champion Silver sponsor of the event, Smart City will be providing special technology and WiFi support services at the Los Angeles Convention […]

Smart City and Corning Reach New Partnership Milestone Two Smart City clients have recently been presented with 25-year warranties under the Corning Network of Preferred Installers (NPI) program. The Anaheim Convention Center (ACC) in Anaheim, CA and the Washington State Convention Center (WSCC) in Seattle, WA will be covered under a “tip to tip” solution […]

The 2015 2Q Pinnacle is now available! In each quarterly Pinnacle newsletter, we highlight community service events from our teams across the country, share special updates from our convention center partners, and celebrate the successes of our employees. This edition features stories from Houston, Anaheim, Columbus, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Orlando, and many more. We […]

The Benefits of Internet Technology at Conventions & Tradeshows By George Cagle, Smart City’s General Manager at the Minneapolis Convention Center In October of 2010, Apple trademarked the phrase “There’s an app for that.” Today that phrase has never been more true for the convention, events, and meetings industry. Mobile devices and their applications translate to […]

Sharing Industry Advice in Nevada Business Magazine Mark Haley, Smart City’s president, was featured in Nevada Business Magazine’s Face to Face column this month, where he talked about his key career moments and offered advice for industry newcomers. Listed below is the article originally published by Nevada Business Magazine. When you were a kid, what did […]

10-year extension to include telecommunications services and upgrades Mark Haley, president of Smart City Networks, the nation’s largest provider of event telecommunications and technology services for the conventions industry, announced today that the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio has extended its contract with the company for an additional 10 years, effective July […]

Smart City has been invited by Corning Incorporated, the premier manufacturer of Fiber Optic Cable, to join the elite Network of Preferred Installers (NPI) program. The NPI program incorporates an exclusive membership of companies trained to the Corning installation method and best practice standards. To qualify for the NPI program, a Smart City candidate at […]

High Density Wireless By Kyle Libby, Sr. Network Admin and Mike Hertweck, Wireless Network Admin of Smart City Consumers today consider wireless availability essential to their everyday lives. The movement of wearables and smart devices is rapidly expanding and the demand for those devices to have wireless access is imperative. Many people would rather give […]