Smart City Networks is thrilled to unveil our latest Pinnacle Issue! This quarter, our theme is “Teams Work,” and we couldn’t be happier to have commemorated Women’s Appreciation Month with our incredible team. Within these pages, you’ll find a dedicated section honoring the remarkable women of Smart City Networks who have played an integral role in shaping our company into what it is today. We are immensely grateful for their contributions and the opportunity to celebrate their achievements. It was overall a huge quarter for Smart City Networks, and we were excited to host a series of fantas ..read more

In continuing to highlight amazing women within our company, Smart City looked to a few of our amazing General Managers. Kyoko Sarchet-Hicks, Antoinette Ibarra, and Tami Perez, of Houston, Kansas City, and Santa Clara, respectively, hold pivotal roles as leaders within our organization. We sat down with these Women of Smart City Networks to explore their journeys, discuss experiences, and hear insights on Smart City Management. KYOKO SARCHET-HICKS INTERVIEW To start, could you share your thoughts on Women’s Appreciation month and why it’s important to honor women’s contributions? K: Personal ..read more

Keith McNeely, our General Manager at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, has been a staple of Smart City Networks literally since before the beginning. That’s not an exaggeration. He celebrates his 45th anniversary with us this year and will retire at the end of 2024. He has had a monumental career and as he takes one final well-earned victory lap, he wanted to share some of his thoughts and reflect on his long journey with Smart City: It’s the people A proverb of the Maori people in New Zealand is: What is the most important thing in the world? He Tangata He Tangata He Tangata It’s t ..read more

March saw the celebration of Women’s Appreciation Month at Smart City Networks. This was an opportunity to reflect and express gratitude for the women who have paved the way for us. In our latest blog posts, you’ll find a collection of interviews, both print and video, from the stellar women who have shaped Smart City into what is today. We thank all the women who have participated and hope you take the time to learn more about the incredible women in our company. Today we’re talking to Julia Slocombe, Vice President of Operations and Industry Relations. Julia Slocombe Interview: As we celeb ..read more

Throughout Women’s Appreciation Month, Smart City strove to hear perspectives from all corners of our company. This led to fantastic interviews with some of the incredible women of Smart City Networks. In this blog post, check out our video with interviews from our CFO Jacki Miller, our Controller Amy Stone, and our Director of QA & Marketing Sarah Finnegan. After the video, be sure to keep reading for a more in-depth interview with Jacki! Jacki Miller Full Interview Jacki Miller’s quest to become the Chief Financial Officer at Smart City Networks highlights determination in the face of ..read more

Throughout Women’s Appreciation Month, Smart City strove to hear perspectives from all corners of our company. We spoke with Alexus Gammage, Network Operations Center (NOC) Manager, to learn more about her career journey. Check it out below! What initially drew you to pursue a career in technology, and how has your journey been in this field so far? A: Seeing my father and grandmother thrive in their technology-related jobs sparked my interest and curiosity in the field from an early age. This journey has been very exciting and fulfilling. I enjoy what I do everyday and can’t wait to see wha ..read more

At Smart City Networks, one of our core business principles has always been “It’s the People,” and we strive to highlight our wonderful team whenever possible. The Smart City Spotlight is dedicated to boosting our team members for their extraordinary work and dedication to serving our customers. This month, we sat down with Michael Brown, a technician at the Tampa Convention Center to learn about him and his role with Smart City. Check out our full interview below! Michael, this is your spotlight! WHAT FIRST DREW YOU TO SMART CITY?An opportunity to work in the IT field without excessive trav ..read more

In an era where seamless connectivity is vital to event success, Smart City Networks and Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) are proud to announce the completion of a transformative network upgrade for the building. This significant investment, totaling close to $1 million, showcases Smart City’s dedication to excellence, setting the stage for a new era in event technology in Dallas. This new, cutting-edge network is a technological marvel. Smart City Networks, working hand-in-hand with KBHCCD, has implemented a comprehensive upgrade, featuring enhanced edge switches, new ..read more

Smart Cirt Networks is excited to unveil our latest Pinnacle issue! As we bid farewell to 2023 and usher in 2024, we reflect on the remarkable success of our Q4. These past months have been nothing short of extraordinary, marked by exceptional service at stellar events and a celebration of the remarkable individuals within our Smart City family. The end of the year brought forth our signature We Care & Give Back Month of Service, which saw our local teams across the nation get involved in their local communities to lend a helping hand. While this Pinnacle issue prominently focuses on our ..read more

At Smart City, one of our core business principles has always been “It’s the People,” and we strive to highlight our wonderful team whenever possible! Madison Grimes is our Event Coordinator at the Tampa Convention Center (TCC). She handles all Show Management and Exhibitor orders, as well as works to make sure the local team is prepared for all events on the coming horizon. Recently, Madison ran the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon, a fantastic accomplishment, and we are all very proud of her! We talked with Madison about the Marathon and her prep work. Check out our interview below! FOR THO ..read more