IMS Technology Services provides a wide range of audio-visual, lighting and tech services for events, including at the recent Franklin Institute Awards in Philadelphia, PA


is a critical component of getting the most out of the event technology we provide," says Showers.


Sometimes technical challenges arise at a meeting or event due to the surroundings and environment, such as a building lobby that is full of windows, an out- door roof with a weight limit for equipment, or a museum with a single hour allocated for load-in. “We overcome these sorts of challenges through a blend of creativity and engineering based on our collective experience having worked on thousands of events in venues all over the world,” explains Showers.


“Often there is a relatively simple alternative solution combining one or more techniques we’ve used to overcome a similar challenge in the past,” he contin- ues. “For example, on an event with an extremely tight load-in time frame, we can still use state-of-the- art solutions combined with extensive preparation prior to the install. By creating a simple ‘plug-n-play’ system, we can provide technology solutions far beyond what is typically possible within a 60-minute setup window."


When it comes to “hot trends” in technology, Showers says that there has been a lot of buzz over the past year or so with regard to both augmented and virtual reality (VR) and their use at events and, specifically VR, during the pre-production process.


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