Have you ever been to a convention? Perhaps the Home & Garden Show, or the Gem and Mineral show. Maybe you love the Gun Show, or a collector’s showcase or, like me, you attend IT conventions for work and fun.

If you’ve ever seen a convention center in full swing, you know it’s a massive undertaking, a huge, coordinated effort of dizzying organization, collaboration, meticulous planning, and a little bit of prayer that it all goes smoothly. And yet, all the hard work and preparation in the world won’t compensate for poor internet when the crowds flood in.

That’s exactly the frustration that the Hickory Convention Center was facing when we got the call. They hold large and wildly successful events each month, but the one hitch in their well-oiled operation was a wireless system that just couldn’t hack it.

Think about it – hundreds of vendors on the floor are hooking up to the internet to demonstrate their products, run their signage, and offer interactive displays to visitors. Breakout sessions are running slideshow presentations or video content, and eager listeners are taking notes on Google docs. Perhaps the convention designed an app specially for the event to help direct people to various sessions and activities.

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