BIZBASH recently published an article in their May/June 2010 issue called “Event & Meeting Technology,” a list of tools and trends to help planners do a better job. We at Penta Events have narrowed their choices down to the top 5 we believe to be the most helpful. Enjoy! LINK TO BIZBASH

• The IPAD: 2010’s most popular technological device is undoubtedly the IPAD. Event planners need this new and savvy computer because with it, they can deliver presentations just about anywhere without having to carry around their portable computers. With tons of event-specific applications, this is the perfect device to carry with you on-site and be prepared for anything! For information on where to purchase your IPAD visit: www.apple.com.

• Event Apps for Smartphones: In the event community, applications become important because content about any event can be delivered straight to the user’s mobile device. FollowMe, QuickMobile and My Mobile Meetings are all accommodating event planning industries with their development of apps that show floor maps of the venue, registration forms and schedules of each event. There are so many apps to discover, see our blog to see the ones we recommend for you!  

• Twitter: Every event planner needs to be “tweeting”. With over 100 million users, your message is sure to get across. There is no easier or faster way to connect to as many people about an event. All it takes is a few seconds of your time to tweet-whether for promotion or feedback. Please follow us on twitter @ PentaEvents and PentaCares.

• Google Wave: The newest addition to the Google functions is one that allows users to communicate and work together, with text, photos, videos, maps and much more. There is also a polling function that allows users to vote on all aspects of the event posted; from the date of the event to the venue and catering options. For more information on how to sign up for Google Wave, visit: www.wave.google.com.

• Convenient Videoconferencing: This is not just your typical iChat. Videoconferencing has expanded and companies such as Cisco have partnered with Marriott and Starwood Hotels to offer videoconferencing suites at low hourly rates. These videoconferences allow groups of as many as 20 people to sync with co-workers in affiliated hotels in the U.S and in some international ones. For more information on videoconferencing visit: www.cisco.com

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