The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow has announced the official launch of SEConnect, the largest IT and business investment in the venue’s history.
As conference and event organisers increasingly seek advanced technological capabilities, this enhancement will ensure the venue remains at the cutting edge, ready to support the most sophisticated and high-tech exhibitions and shows.
Featuring new state-of-the-art network switches, advanced firewalls, high-speed cables, cutting-edge wireless access points, and an event feedback and reporting tool, SEConnect ensures comprehensive wireless coverage and high-speed internet services.
Kathleen Warden, director of conference sales said: “With SEConnect we’re offering our clients the very best in event technology, ensuring fast, reliable, and secure connectivity that enhances every aspect of their events. This investment empowers our customers to deliver more interactive and engaging experiences for their attendees, whether through seamless streaming, real-time engagement tools, or high-speed internet access, all backed up by industry-leading cyber security.
Warden added: “SEConnect represents our commitment to providing the infrastructure that enables our clients to succeed, making the SEC the go-to venue for innovative, world-class events.”
SEC head of project, Sammia Shakoor, said: “Managing a project of this scale in an active venue like the SEC required meticulous pre-planning and an agile approach to scheduling. Our teams had to balance infrastructure upgrades with a full event calendar, working closely with event teams to ensure minimal disruption.”
Shakoor added: “Instead of deploying the network in one go, we adapted to a ‘start-stop’ schedule, moving resources around different venues between events. This allowed us to remain responsive to the needs of our clients while steadily making progress. The success of SEConnect reflects the dedication of every team member and our ability to stay flexible and focused throughout the rollout, for our visitors and clients.”
Stuart Melville, head of IT at the SEC said: “This transformative investment solidifies SEC’s position as a leader in the event industry by enhancing visitor experience, streamlining operations, strengthening cybersecurity, and offering a competitive edge to attract top-tier events, reinforcing Glasgow’s global reputation as a premier destination for events.”
