Earlier this year, the malware program VPNFilter infected hundreds of thousands of office and home routers and networked devices around the world. The cities of Atlanta and Baltimore experienced ransomware attacks, the latter causing the 911 dispatch system to be offline for 17 hours. Confidential data were breached at numerous companies—Adidas, Dignity Health, Honda, LabCorp, … [Read more...]
What Do You See as Nevada’s Best Asset?
“I believe that Nevada’s best asset is our unique approach to both opportunities and challenges. We possess an entrepreneurial spirit combined with an openness to reinvention. We’re not wed to our past.” Mark Haley, President | Smart City Networks “Nevada’s best asset is its people – those who come from other places and those born here. Our collective spirit of adventure, … [Read more...]
Students Explore Hospitality Industry Career Options with Smart City Networks
Company Shares Expertise with Members of Valley High’s Academy of Hospitality Program Las Vegas – Continuing its commitment to encourage and support tomorrow’s technology leaders, Smart City Networks, the nation’s largest provider of event telecommunications and technology for the event and convention industry, participated in Valley High School’s Academy of Hospitality … [Read more...]
Smart City Installs Support System in Record Time
100 New Access Points Installed in 4 Weeks HONOLULU – Smart City Networks, the nation’s leading event telecommunications and technology services provider for the convention industry, completed a complete overhaul of the Hawai’i Convention Center’s data and wireless capabilities in 27 days, an industry record. “This project under normal circumstances would have required … [Read more...]
San Diego Convention Center Now Offers Custom Digital Advertising
Partnership With Smart City To Enhance Visitor Experience, Generate Revenue (San Diego) – The San Diego Convention Center Corporation and Smart City Networks are proud to announce a collaborative new digital advertising program at the bayfront facility. Smart City Networks, the nation’s leading provider of internet, Wi-Fi and other digital technologies for the convention … [Read more...]
Smart City Networks Extends Greater Columbus Convention Center Partnership
LAS VEGAS – Smart City Networks, the nation’s largest provider of event technology services for the convention industry, has been awarded a new contract to remain the Greater Columbus Convention Center’s (GCCC) telecommunications and internet technology provider through SMG, the GCCC’s management company. The 7½-year deal will extend the partnership through 2023 and calls … [Read more...]
Smart City Takes Holistic Approach to Convention Center Communications Infrastructure
LAS VEGAS – When faced with the question of how to provide wireless network coverage for thousands of trade show visitors, vendors and seminar presenters, most vendors have only one answer: “Add more access points.” Smart City Networks takes a different approach. “There’s been a lot of buzz and misinformation in the digital infrastructure industry that when it comes to … [Read more...]
Terry Funk to Direct Smart City’s Business Development
LAS VEGAS – Smart City Networks, the nation’s leading provider of internet, Wi-Fi and other digital technologies for the convention industry, welcomes Terry Funk to the post of senior director of business development. In his new position, Funk will lead the expansion of the company’s services to new customers who will benefit from Smart City’s data-and voice-management … [Read more...]
Phoenix Convention Center’s Public Safety System Gets Final Approval Smart City Networks’ Distributed Antenna Systems Keep Attendees, Emergency Responders Connected
PHOENIX, AZ – Smart City Networks has received final approval for a public-safety distributed antenna system (DAS) it installed last year at the Phoenix Convention Center. Smart City Networks partnered with system integration firm Connectivity Wireless Solutions (CWS) to design, install, manage and commission the customized, turnkey system that ensures first responders can … [Read more...]
Smart City Celebrates Convention Center Contract Renewal
Deal Ensures Reliable Data, Communications for Next Two Years LAS VEGAS – Smart City Networks will continue to be the official provider of digital communications services at Tampa Convention Center (TCC) meetings and events for the next two years. The contract extension calls for the nation’s leading events technology and telecommunications provider to leverage its … [Read more...]
Smart City Networks Gives Back to Dallas Community by Donating to Help Renovate Memorial Soccer Field
Freddy Field Reopens After Renovations LAS VEGAS – Mark Haley, president of Smart City Networks, the nation’s largest provider of event telecommunications and technology services for the conventions industry, announced that Freddy Field has reopened after receiving significant renovations from funds donated by Smart City Networks, the current exclusive technology provider at … [Read more...]
George R. Brown Convention Center Renews Telecommunications Contract with Smart City Networks
7-year extension to include telecommunications upgrades LAS VEGAS – Mark Haley, president of Smart City Networks, the nation’s largest provider of event telecommunications and technology services for the conventions industry, announced that the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRBCC) in Houston has extended its partnership with the company for an additional seven years … [Read more...]
George R. Brown Convention Center Extends Contract with Smart City Networks
LAS VEGAS – Mark Haley, president of Smart City Networks, the nation’s largest provider of event telecommunications and technology services for the conventions industry, announced that the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRBCC) in Houston has extended its partnership with the company for an additional 5 years after a competitive bid process. The new contract will allow Smart … [Read more...]
Smart City Gives Back Through Its Holiday Giving Initiative
LAS VEGAS – Smart City Networks, the largest provider of event telecommunications and technology services for the conventions industry, announced the recipients of its annual holiday giving initiative providing donations to six charities across the United States. Smart City provides telecommunications services to more than 35 convention and meeting facilities within the … [Read more...]
Smart City Networks Implements IPv6 at Orange County Convention Center
LAS VEGAS – Smart City Networks, the nation’s largest provider of event telecommunications and technology services for the conventions industry, announced its successful implementation of Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, improving Internet access for venue visitors from around the world. IPv6 serves as the latest … [Read more...]
Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati Extends Contract with Smart City Networks
LAS VEGAS – Mark Haley, president of Smart City Networks, the nation’s largest provider of event telecommunications and technology services for the conventions industry, announced that the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati has extended its contract with the company for an additional seven years. The contract extension includes a variety of services incorporating … [Read more...]
Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium Extends Contract with Smart City Networks
LAS VEGAS – Mark Haley, president of Smart City Networks, the nation’s largest provider of event telecommunications and technology services for the conventions industry, announced that the Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium (ICCLOS) in Indianapolis has extended its partnership with the company for an additional 10 years. The new contract will allow Smart City to … [Read more...]
Smart City Networks Enters into New 10-Year Agreement with San Diego Convention Center Corporation
LAS VEGAS — 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 … [Read more...]
Mark Haley: Smart City Networks
President Las Vegas http://www.smartcitynetworks.com/ When you were a kid, what did you want to be? A public accountant. Just kidding! I wanted to be a professional athlete. Baseball, hockey and then soccer. I didn’t quite make it, but I still enjoy the “thrill of victory” in my work life. What business advice would you give someone just starting in your industry? I … [Read more...]
San Antonio’s Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Extends Contract with Smart City Networks
LAS VEGAS – Mark Haley, president of Smart City Networks, the nation’s largest provider of event telecommunications and technology services for the conventions industry, announced that the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio has extended its contract with the company for an additional 10 years, effective July 1, 2018. The contract extension, which was approved … [Read more...]
