spotlight magazine Apr 2012
event software & technology-
Hostware KftBudapest -
Calvi Systems, S.L.Madrid -
Check In EasyNew York -
EventMobiToronto -
Advanced Staging ProductionsWest Chester -
a2z, Inc.Columbia -
rematic media GmbHVienna -
ConVerveHamburg -
DelegiaStockholm -
K.I.T. Group GmbHBerlin -
IMASTE-IPSMadrid -
Stream PointToronto
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Budapest: Hostware Kft
In 1988 the founder of the company decided to develop an advanced integrated hotel software. During the following two years, the HostWare team created its software system and then on December 1st, 1990 the HostWare company was founded and began distribution.
The system is comprised of hotel, restaurant, stock, and bookkeeping functions and today more than 1600 HostWare product packages are used by over 700 user sites, including 390 hotels and 180 restaurants.
They offer: event management software, hotel front office software, restaurant software, day spa ticketing system, remote hotel management software, remote data exchange software, online reservation software, bookkeeping software, retail software, material assets management software and spa and medical software.
HostWare can give complete support of the program because its entire system was developed by their company. Their support services include:- Software changes to remain compliant with current laws
- 24-7 tech support
- Adaptation to suit the user's needs
- Technical development
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Madrid: Calvi Systems, S.L.
ExxpertApps is a next generation business application suite that helps companies to manage all aspects of an event such as a conference, workshop, course and many more. It contributes to reducing the event organisation effort and risk by managing knowledge and experience.
ExxpertApps has been built on a multi-tenant, multi-country, multi-language, and multi-currency platform which also includes business functions such as access control to data and functions per user, audit logs, and all necessary privacy and security mechanisms.
ExxpertApps is made of the following integrated applications :- Central data base of contacts and providers
- Project manager that controls activities and information related to these activities
- Document manager
- Experience and knowledge manager (for example, how to organise an event)
- Mail Factory (for mass mailings)
- Web Factory (for building interactive web sites for surveys, event registration, etc.)
- Online procurement manager (requesting and comparing proposals)
- Internal resource manager (managing rooms, cars pools, equipment)
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New York: Check In Easy
Check In Easy Guest List & Event Check-in App eliminates paper guest lists and makes check-in at events lightning fast and super easy.
Now event planners can finally get rid off those ugly clip boards and stapled excel sheets. With Check In Easy, setup is a snap. Users just upload an excel file and in 30 seconds are checking in guests on their iPads or iPhones.
Some notable key features include email and text notifications when certain guests arrive and a bar code "boarding pass" technology that gives any size event the convenience of scanning an attendee in.
Check In Easy is free to try and comes with 50 free guests to upload and check-in. Visit their website for more information.
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Toronto: EventMobi
EventMobi is an interactive mobile event app, audience response and engagement platform for conferences and trade shows. It enhances attendee experience and participation while creating exciting sponsorship revenue streams for your event. Comprehensive and affordable for small and large events, EventMobi makes mobile event apps simple for organisers and attendees.
EventMobi is loved by event planners worldwide and has been used by the largest and most high profile brands, conferences and expos such as Disney's D23 Fan Expo and HIMSS.
Ask them about their free trial offer and how you can experience the power of EventMobi for your Event. Start today and mobilize your event as early as tomorrow!
They also welcome partners, resellers and affiliate accounts.
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West Chester: Advanced Staging Productions
Advanced Staging Productions is an Event Technology Management company based in West Chester. The tools of their trade are audio, video and lighting production services for corporate meetings and events.
They provide peace of mind to their clients that comes from an approach to event technology which is based on a collaborative process. It begins with their client’s goal in mind while designing an appropriately effective solution and following through with a high level of technical execution.
They hold themselves accountable to a higher technical standard and to a process that makes the planning experience as enjoyable as the event is successful.
Advanced Staging Productions provide Event Technology Management…so much more than AV.
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Columbia: a2z, Inc.
a2z, Inc. provides event planners and organisers with powerful, web-based event management software solutions that help save time and increase and accelerate booth sales.
a2z solutions are available for conference and exposition management, networking and lead management and mobile and social media. With PCI compliance and world-class reporting, a2z is the leader in event management software.
Known for continual innovation and a client-centric focus, a2z prides itself on their strong client relationships with shows like NAB, HIMSS, InfoComm, CTIA, AAPEX, NADA, IAAPA and International Sign Association.
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Vienna: rematic media GmbH
rematic media – web, mobile, social network & classic
rematic media GmbH’s philosophy is to reach its clients’ respective target groups with comprehensive and individually structured cross-media strategies and products which include web, mobile, social networks as well as classical advertising. This is the basic principle that the company’s name stands for – ‘Reach Everyone autoMATICally’.
rematic media GmbH has been developing a broad scope of services and products since 2003, ranging from online platforms and mobile applications for all operating systems to social apps and augmented reality campaigns. rematic operates internationally and the company’s projects already won several international awards including the ‘Cannes Cyber Lion’, the ‘Austrian Multimedia Award’ and two ‘Australian Mobile Awards’.
rematic’s client roster is as diverse as its projects and includes event agencies like Stargate Group (stargategroup.com) or Mind-Set (mind-set.at) and companies like Universal Music, Backhausen, the Association of Austrian Municipalities, DDB-Tribal, Majestic Executive Aviation, Kraftwerk, OMD, CIRO and Bentley Furniture.
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Hamburg: ConVerve
Converve is based in Hamburg and it specialises in web services and event planning software. For the last 10 years they have been the market leader in providing B2B Matchmaking software to event organisers and marketing professionals all over the world.
Converve B2B Matchmaking tools are a great software solution for trade fairs, conferences, networks and specialist groups. Converve software solutions are currently being used in 100+ events per year and are the perfect choice for: Trade Shows, Conferences, Meetings, Associations & Publishers and Hosted Buyer Events
What is B2B Match?
Converve’s B2B Match software allows event organisers to quickly and easily design B2B matchmaking events saving both time and money. Hosted Buyer Events and B2B Matchmaking events allow participants to set-up face-to-face appointments between participants.
B2B Match is a software solution that offers a full range of tools for seamless search, identification of potential partners and communication between participants.
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Stockholm: Delegia
Delegia is the Nordic leader in the market for IT solutions in the form of SaaS (Software as a Service) for the meeting and experience industry; events, trade fairs and exhibitions, conferences, congresses and educational. Delegia’s systems are helping their customers daily with administration of events and attendee management, with increased market and analytics and of course with new ideas.
Registration solutions for meetings from 100 persons up to 30,000 are projects that Delegia and their systems work with. During a year, several thousands of meetings are administrated in their systems. They have an average of 500 people per day who use Delegia to register for meetings. Today, Delegia Registration System is a standard tool for many companies in the meeting industry.
Delegia is part of the ITM group and have been on the market since 2001. With their headquarters located in Stockholm and a total of 30 employees of whom all have extensive experience of IT solutions for the meeting industry since the beginning of the '90s.
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Berlin: K.I.T. Group GmbH
K.I.T. Group was founded in 1986 in Berlin and it is a long time leader in the field of conference management. The company provides technical innovations and tools which offer web-based platforms and can be used separately or be combined.
Registration is handled by REACT, (Registration & Accommodation Tool), an intuitive online solution for delegate handling. Onsite their mobile REACT Fast terminals complete the registration process using barcode technology.
K.I.T. Group’s Full Abstract Management Services Tool, (FAMS) offers three online applications – Abstract Submission Management, Abstract Reviewing System and an online Session Planner.
REACT Leads is a useful scanning feature for exhibitors on the floor.
Exhibitor & Sponsorship Ordering System, (ESOS ®) simplifies the booking process for exhibitors. The online ordering system unites exhibitors, sponsors, vendors and conference organisers in one platform.
"REACT Mobile", K.I.T. Group´s Smartphone application, allows delegates to personalise their conference experience with a personal schedule while giving them access to updated information about the event itself.
For more information, visit their website www.kit-group.org
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Madrid: IMASTE-IPS
IMASTE is a leading global provider of cloud based virtual events, and it provides a family of products used to easily set up and organise digital events, virtual career fairs and online trade shows.
Founded in 2003 to help transform the $263 billion meeting and event industry, IMASTE is the European leading platform of virtual events, that connects, informs and engages visitors and exhibitors. Together, more than 200 customers in 25 countries rely on IMASTE's virtual event services to build and operate exceptional media experiences across computers, smartphones and tablets.
Coming from the physical events industry, IMASTE evolved to become one of the major agents in the virtual fairs industry, with successful projects in various European and South American countries. To date, IMASTE has delivered more than 100 successful virtual events for global clients in more than 15 countries.
They are currently conducting an ambitious international expansion plan, and have closed co-operation deals with some of the major online job boards and online interactive marketing agencies.
You can find more about IMASTE and their projects on their website.
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Toronto: Stream Point
Event registration sites from Streampoint Solutions are practical, straightforward and effortless to set up – a site that is customised with your brand and business logic is handled by their devoted Event Specialists, ensuring quick delivery of online registration solutions. As well, through Streampoint Solutions’ integration with major social networks, registrants can quickly see which of their colleagues are attending the event and easily invite others – marketing on your behalf and making your event go viral in no time.
Streampoint Solutions offerings registration solutions from start to finish. From online to onsite registration, line management and attendee connectivity. They have the right solution for your conference, tradeshow or special event.
What makes Streampoint special is the service, customisation and their consultancy approach.
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