Tech News: Shift Go Debuts; Rove iQ Rebrand; Ungerboeck and Hawai’i Convention Center improvements

Innovations in event technology have been changing the industry for years, and the plethora of advancements shows no signs of slowing down. The following is a collection of recent events in event technology.

Start Shift Go

DAHLIA+Agency has developed a first-of-its-kind workshop specifically for tech companies and agencies looking to explore the US events and conferences industry and develop a strong go-to-market strategy.

Launch Shift Go is a two-week online course designed to help event technology executives and entrepreneurs understand and move forward in the meetings, conferences and trade show industry.

“In two weeks, we regularly cover what takes months to years to keep event technology companies and new event tech professionals informed about categories, competition, buyers, influencers, channels, publications, strategies and tactics. The complex event landscape in the US,” said Dahlia El Gazzar. Technology evangelist, thought provoking and founder of DAHLIA+Agency.

The course was developed by Michelle Bruno, Content Strategist and Brand Consultant at DAHLIA+ Agency as the content and program lead, bringing in experts to design the curriculum. It features education curated by award-winning industry thought leaders and series, including El Ghazar. Bruno; Adam Parry, co-founder and director of Event Tech Live and founder and editor of Event Industry News; Marco Ghiberti, entrepreneur, investor and founder of Vesuvio Ventures; and Sourabh Kothari, co-founder and CEO of Mindcurrent.

“The global events market is a huge opportunity for any event technology company,” Parry said. “But growing fast in the right direction can be costly if not done right. I believe this platform will give event technology developers and vendors the tools and knowledge they need to execute their go-to-market strategies for the US market.

Launch Shift Go’s first two-week run begins September 15. Click here to register.

Rove iQ

SmartLink, a wayfinding software and smart kiosk company, has rebranded as RoveiQ as it moves into advanced customization, analytics, mobile and new markets.

RoveiQ technology helps visitors to event spaces, mixed-use properties, urban districts, sports fields, hospitals and universities easily find their way around with custom, interactive, 3D maps on smart kiosks, digital displays or mobile devices.

“The name RoveIQ best represents how we enrich life through intelligent software designed to move humans physically and emotionally,” said PJ Thelen, CEO of RoveIQ. “In today’s environment, people are out and about and obsessed with creating new and exciting experiences, and Rove IQ elevates every journey in search of new discoveries or the need to be agile with time.”

Rove iQ develops interactive displays indoors and outdoors, as well as software that runs on computer and smartphone browsers. With RoveiQ, businesses and organizations provide 3D maps that help visitors navigate their location, while also providing additional information such as augmented reality photos, coupons, current events and advertising.

The software provides data analytics, allowing owners and managers to gain meaningful insights and generate more digital out-of-home advertising revenue. Rove iQ is designed to enable all types of venues to better communicate and engage with visitors and make their experiences seamless, easy and enjoyable.

Ungerboeck charges

Ungerboeck, a global leader in event and venue management software, has unveiled Ungerboeck Payments, a fully integrated end-to-end payment solution built for events businesses.

The revolutionary payment system helps Ungerbock’s clients improve cash flow, increase repeat business and generate more revenue. For the first time, customers have a central view of all payment activity on one platform, fully supported by Ungerboeck.

“A good payment experience is critical to a good event experience,” said Manish Chandak, president and CEO of Ungerboeck. “With the launch of Ungerboeck Payments, we now offer our customers a truly integrated, best-in-class payment solution.”

Chandak added, “By partnering with Stripe, our customers will have a seamless end-to-end payment and reconciliation experience while providing payment choices and ease of use to their planners, suppliers, exhibitors and visitors.”

Stripe helps millions of companies accept payments, grow revenue and accelerate business opportunities.

“We are thrilled to help Ungerboeck move money from event planners to venue operators with Stripe Connect,” said Chief Revenue Officer, Americas at Stripe. “As physical locations become increasingly important to businesses and their customers, Stripe’s infrastructure ensures that platforms like Ungerboeck’s can power payments and financial operations at scale.”

Customers are also excited about the new payment solution.

“It was an easy decision for us to choose Ungerboeck Payments,” said Kerry Painter, general manager of the Raleigh Convention Center. “We are excited to provide our customers with a modern and integrated payment experience, saving our teams a lot of time and effort by eliminating manual processes.”

By Joseph A. According to Gary Ferlit, director of accounting for Floreno Rochester Riverside Convention Center, Ungerbock’s fees are the perfect solution.

“Increasing the use of electronic payments is a priority because of the many efficiencies they bring to our finance team and the significant improvement in customer satisfaction,” said Firlit. “Ungerboeck payments are necessary to achieve our financial goals.”

Hawaii Convention Center

The Hawaii Convention Center has announced new communications enhancements to improve the guest experience at meetings and events. AT&T 5G is now live at the hub, providing consumers with faster speeds and more immersive experiences for hybrid events, telepresence, augmented reality, video streaming services, digital conference badges and more for entertainment and productivity applications.

Terry Orton, general manager of the center, which is managed by ASM Global, said, “5G is a great mobile technology that will help transform consumer and business experiences at the Hawaii Convention Center. Now connect organizers, visitors and staff to plan event layouts, live stream keynote remarks, or pay for mobile concessions. You can access content faster than ever before.”

In addition to increasing data speeds compared to previous generations of wireless technology, AT&T 5G also reduces latency. Latency is the time between sending and receiving data. For deals, this means smoother communication, less latency. AT&T 5G users will automatically benefit from the improved service while at the hub.

Meanwhile, public safety at the center now has access to new wireless and two-way radio communication capabilities. FirstNet®, developed by AT&T—the only network in America built for first responders—is on a mission to connect first responders with the critical information they need to stay ready. With FirstNet, first responders can chat, text, send pictures and broadcast video in the center to help improve their situational experience.

A new public safety-distributed antenna system (DAS) radio network was installed in partnership with Boingo Wireless, the Hawaii Convention Center’s communications provider. Also known as the Emergency Responder Radio Communications System, the DAS network provides a public safety radio station for all first responder communications across a 1.1 million square foot facility. This radio network provides additional security coverage for guests and ensures best-in-class public safety measures at the center. Boingo also upgraded the two-way radio system at the center with four dedicated channels for security and operations teams.

“The safety of our guests, employees and community is our top priority,” Orton said. “We are excited to upgrade our wireless infrastructure to better facilitate first responder communications.”

During the COVID-19 outbreak, the center is working closely with the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) to implement forward-thinking health and safety protocols. The center serves as a temporary public shelter during hurricanes and other emergencies, is the HTA’s hub for communicating with the visitor industry during statewide emergencies, and hosts liaison activities with federal, state and city partners. Help.

Boingo’s Chief Business Officer, Michael J. “5G wireless technologies are the backbone of advanced, intelligent spaces. Boingo is proud to play our part in designing, launching and managing a fast, seamless and resilient communications infrastructure.

Photo: Launch Shift Go Workshop Team (clockwise from top): Michel Bruno, Marco Ghiberti, Dahlia El Ghazar, Sourab Kothari. and Adam Parry

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