Shepard Launches Suite of Technology Solutions That Connect Data to Actionable Insights
November 2, 2017
Full-service event production company, Shepard, has launched tecCONNECT, a suite of technology solutions designed to help event organizers navigate and select the right tech offerings for their specific needs.
Comprising three primary service offerings: Select, Consult and Insights, tecCONNECT solutions range from tech vendor matchmaking to integration and implementation to artificial intelligence-powered data services.
“Our goal is to help our customers use technology to design and deliver events with enhanced experiences that benefit their participants, as well as their organizations,” explained Cory Smith, managing director of digital services, who was brought on in September to lead the development, launch and servicing of tecCONNECT.
He continued, “Given the crowded and confusing tech marketplace, this service will help organizers understand their options and make informed decisions on implementing technologies and services that best fit their needs.”
Each service offers a different level of engagement depending on the unique needs of the event organizer and can be scaled to meet any level of technology adoption and sophistication.
At the high-end of the service suite, insights will provide event organizers with an Artificial Intelligence-powered platform designed to harness data from multiple sources and utilize predictive analytics to output actionable insights that can help inform all aspects of their businesses.
“The process of selecting technology vendors and putting procedures in place to systematically harness and make sense of data is a large undertaking and consistent pain point for many of our clients,” said Steve Basch, CEO of Shepard, which besides event technology and digital tools, also offers marketing strategy, creative and design, logistics, and production and entertainment solutions.
He added, “The launch of this service aligns with our mission to deliver innovative solutions that support all our clients’ needs to ensure their success.”
To learn more about tecCONNECT, go HERE.
Partner Voices
Dallas already boasts 35,000 hotel rooms, award-winning global cuisine, and a walkable downtown. But we are just getting started.
Visit Dallas is thrilled to announce that the city of Dallas is doubling down with a massive new convention center and entertainment district. Featuring 800,000 square feet of exhibit area, 260,000 square feet of meeting rooms, and 170,000 square feet of ballroom. The center will connect business travelers with dining and shopping options in the popular Cedars District means more places to get down to business, and even more ways to unwind.
“Dallas is already a great meetings and conventions destination, with the accessibility of two major airports, affordable labor, and an outstanding hotel product,” said D. Bradley Kent, Visit Dallas senior vice president and chief sales officer. “The new center and Convention Center District will enhance Dallas’ competitive position and are exactly what our customers’ need and have been asking for."
What’s New – AT&T Discovery District
Located in the heart of Downtown Dallas, this new district on the AT&T corporate campus is tailor-made for groups of all sizes. It boasts a multi-sensory experience, including outdoor event space, the AT&T Theater, and multiple dining outlets including JAXON Beer Garden and The Exchange, a bustling food hall.
Hotels Coming Soon
Names like the JW Marriott (Downtown), lnterContinental Dallas (Uptown), and Hotel Swexan (Uptown) are adding luxury amenities and bountiful event spaces. The projects will debut in 2023 and beyond.
JW Marriott
This new, 15-story, 283-room hotel will open in the heart of the city’s downtown Arts District this year. The property features a 25,000-square-foot grand ballroom, as well as a spa, restaurant, lobby bar, fitness center, and a rooftop pool deck and bar.
InterContinental Dallas
Located in Cityplace Tower in Uptown, InterContinental Dallas will feature sweeping panoramic views of the Dallas skyline. Guests will enjoy spacious, high-end rooms and amenities, including more than 21,000 square feet of event space.
Hotel Swexan
Hotel Swexan, a new, 22-story luxury property, is rising in Uptown’s Harwood District and will make its mark on the Dallas skyline. Opening this year, it is a sculptural building with cantilevered upper floors, as well as a 75-foot rooftop infinity-edge swimming pool and a hidden underground lounge.
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