Smart City Networks, an event technology provider, renewed its contract with the Anaheim Convention Center (ACC). The contract is for seven years with a three-year option.
A key feature of the new agreement is to upgrade and replace the convention center’s existing wired and wireless network while providing a 10-gigabyte connection, which gives guests the fastest connection in the industry. In addition, Smart City will provide comprehensive telecommunications and Internet services for the venue’s numerous events and tradeshows.
“Smart City has been a valued partner for the Anaheim Convention Center for more than 25 years,” said Tom Morton, executive director, Convention, Sports and Entertainment, Anaheim Convention Center. “Throughout the proposal process, they displayed a thorough understanding of our customers’ technology needs, today and into the future. We are proud to continue our work with Smart City, and we know that they will continue to provide an industry leading networking experience that clients and visitors have come to expect.”
As one of its original client partners since 1986, Smart City has provided ACC with the highest-quality technology services, delivering on the company’s goal of providing technologies that make destinations smarter places to visit, work, live and play.
“Throughout the years, we’ve grown to understand the technological needs of the Anaheim Convention Center and its customers, and we’re thrilled to continue our relationship with this world-renowned facility,” said Mark Haley, president, Smart City Networks. “With our complete overhaul of the network, guests at the Anaheim Convention Center have access to the best in Internet and telecommunications services, along with our expert staff guiding them along the way.”
The ACC opened in 1967, and has hosted some of the city’s biggest events. The 1.6 million square-foot convention center is the largest exhibition facility on the west coast. The ACC is the site of numerous trade shows and conventions, including the NAMM Show, Natural Products Expo West, MD&M West, D23 and WonderCon.
