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Palais des congrès de Montréal to embark on a major technology revamp that will position it among North America's top convention centres
MONTREAL, Jun 6, 2012, 2012 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) --
The Société du Palais des congrès
de Montréal is pleased to announce they have selected the consortium
formed by Bell and Cisco as their project integrator for the improvement of the Palais des
congrès de Montréal's technology environment and services. The
selection followed a public bidding process. The initial phase of the
project will involve upgrading the wired and wireless internet network
infrastructures, and installing a dynamic signage network equipped with
touch screens.
"We are proud to team up with world IT leaders with operations in
Montréal. Their expertise will contribute to the renewal of the
business customer experience and to promoting Montréal's know-how
locally and internationally," indicates Marc Tremblay, President and
Chief Executive Officer of the Palais des congrès de Montréal. Adds
Élaine Legault, Client Experience Director and the person in charge of
the project's development: "The Palais already enjoys a distinctive
reputation for its personalized and solution-driven approach. Adding
technology to our service offering means our customers will be
guaranteed an unforgettable experience in the heart of a city widely
reputed for its creative flair."
The technological optimization of the Palais is already underway as the
convention centre prepares to host 2,100 delegates from 80 countries
for the World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT) October 21 to
24, 2012.
"As Québec's leading communications company, Bell is very pleased that
the Palais des congrès has chosen our innovative business
communications solutions. We look forward to helping make the Palais a
world-class showcase for the latest broadband communications technology
and services," said Martine Turcotte, Executive Vice-President, Québec,
Bell.
"The Cisco team in Québec, backed by Cisco's worldwide expertise in
event technology, is proud to contribute to the Palais' growing
reputation nationally and internationally. We adapt business
technologies to conventions and all types of events for the purpose of
improving the customer experience on an ongoing basis," underscores
Jean-Claude Ouellet, Vice-President, Sales and Operations, Eastern
Canada, Cisco.
A strategic project
The Palais des congrès de Montréal is in the process of a major hi-tech
modernization project. During the course of 2012, it will become one of
the leading technology-friendly convention centres in North America,
where event organizers, exhibitors and convention-goers will enjoy a
high performance environment.
Noteworthy improvements include:
-- Upgraded network infrastructure for unparalleled connectivity;
-- New e-commerce-enabled web platform also featuring dedicated
intranet zones for customers to facilitate event and exhibition
planning and foster efficient information sharing;
-- An event-focused customizable mobile app organizers, exhibitors
and convention-goers can use throughout the course of their
stay;
-- New digital signage and touch screens for broadcasting rich
content tailored to each event;
-- An event intelligence infrastructure focused on further
enhancing the networking experience for convention-goers, and
also tracking strategic statistical data for convention and
exhibition organizers.
The Palais will also launch a new mobile-adapted website that will
feature a user friendly and thoroughly enjoyable browsing experience.
Designed in tandem with the firm Inpix, the site will quickly set a new
industry standard by offering rich content and superior quality
graphics.
Québec Tourism Minister Nicole Ménard states: "The Palais' new
technology offering will render the convention centre top-of-mind with
decision-makers from major associations who want their delegates to
benefit from hi-tech know-how and a high performance environment. The
record number of 368 events hosted by the Palais in 2011-12 and the
more than $200 M they generated speaks to the importance of investing
in growth-generating projects that will make it possible for the city
and the province to maintain their favourable reputation as business
destinations."
Connected to the world and in synch with the needs of customers
continually seeking the latest trends in high performance user-friendly
solutions, the Palais will become a global platform for major events
where success will be measured by the extent and quality of the
technological experience.
About the Palais des congrès de Montréal
The mission of the Palais des congrès de Montréal is to attract and host
conventions, exhibitions, conferences, meetings and other events. A
public institution with a commercial vocation, the Palais generates
major economic spinoffs for Québec and has contributed proudly for over
28 years to sharing knowledge and enhancing Montréal's international
reputation as a first-rate destination. To learn more about the Palais
des congrès de Montréal, visit our website at www.congresmtl.com.
About Bell
Headquartered in Montréal, Bell is Canada's largest communications
company, providing consumers and business with solutions to all their
communications needs, including Bell Mobility wireless, Bell Internet
high-speed, Bell Satellite TV and Bell Fibe TV, Bell Home Phone local
and long distance, and Bell Business Markets IP-broadband and
information and communications technology (ICT) services. Bell Media is
Canada's premier multimedia company with leading assets in television,
radio and digital media, including CTV, Canada's #1 television network,
and the country's most-watched specialty channels.
Bell is wholly owned by BCE Inc. For Bell products and service
information, please visit Bell.ca. For information about Bell Media, visit BellMedia.ca. For information about BCE, visit BCE.ca.
About Cisco
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), is the worldwide leader in networking that
transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate. Cisco
Canada Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Cisco, has offices across
Canada dedicated to customer support, sales and service. Its Québec
City and Montréal offices employ over 150 people. The company is very
active in the field of education in Québec through its Cisco Networking
Academy Program, which is taught to 4,600 students in more than 45
schools across the province. For ongoing news, please go to http://newsroom.cisco.com/canada/.
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SOURCE: Palais des congrès de Montréal
Source: Chrystine Loriaux, Adm.A., B.A.A. Director, Marketing and Communications
Societe du Palais des congres de Montreal Phone: 514871-3104 For information:
Amelie Asselin Advisor, Communications and Public Affairs Societe du Palais des
congres de Montreal amelie.asselin@congresmtl.com Phone: 514871-5897 Marie-Ève
Francoeur Associate Director, Media Relations Bell Phone: 514 391-5263
marie-eve.francoeur@bell.ca Jade Lavallee-Labossiere Consultant, Public Relations
H+K Strategies for Cisco Phone: 514 395-0375 ext. 224 Cell. : 514 349-9090
jade.lavallee-labossiere@hkstrategies.ca
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