There has been a lot of talk in recent years about the differences between RFID (radio frequency identification) and NFC (near field communication), and particularly how they will play out in the live event space. The Differences Between NFC and RFID Both NFC and RFID refer to a data transfer process between an RFID or …
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[/one_fourth][three_fourth_last padding=”0px 0px 0px 20px”] LAIRD WILTON, Chief Revenue Officer, Marcato The challenge for organizers is that modern festivals are logistical beasts! To stage a festival, there are an incredible amount of details to manage in order to deliver a safe, convenient and fun event. Event Specialists that have gained their experience in “the trenches” …
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Event Production News’ Talking Events podcast to discuss the benefits that RFID technology can bring to Access Control Management and how event organizers can utilize the wealth of data created when implementing Access Control and Cashless Payments into their events. On defining Access Control: To simply explain the technology that Intellitix offers, RFID is a …
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On the benefits RFID brings to the industry, Serge explains: I think that people are yet to fully understand the extent of the advantages available from RFID technology, which is surprising because once you experience it first-hand, there is no going back. I explain to clients that we are ‘extremely infectious and there is no …
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How did Intellitix get involved in music festivals? I co-founded Intellitix back in 2011 after a 35-year career as a seasoned concert promoter and live event professional, promoting events across the globe. With a strong background in festivals, I recognized the benefits that RFID could bring to this market. Since 2011, Intellitix has worked with …
Cashless payment technology has never been more relevant in the live event space than it is today, as event organizers, vendors and patrons are widely adopting cashless payment solutions for the value-added benefits. The notion of processing transactions digitally without the need for physical cash started in the 1990s when smart card systems were introduced …
‘Wearable Payments’ Report analyzing market leaders, latest technologies and key drivers within this field. Intellitix has been recognized within this report as a key industry player and here our Chief Revenue Officer, Eric Janssen, explores more. Digital payment via wearable devices is most certainly on the rise and it’s great to see Tractica’s report examining …
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World Payment Report prove what we’ve known for a while now; consumers no longer want to carry cash! It’s a sign that yet more festivals and events will inevitably join the cashless revolution, but they need to think carefully about what technology they choose. The 2014 report, conducted by Capgemini and RBS, reveals that mobile …
contactless forms of payment on-site with a simple tap of the wrist. Those who know me may have heard me use my pool party analogy. Have you been to a pool party? It starts off with a bunch of people standing around the pool, and you’re all waiting to see who is going to be …
cashless payment system, totaling over $50 million USD in on-site spending in the past 12 months, compared to $2 million USD in 2013. We’ve partnered with more than 40 events in 10 countries including the United Kingdom (England, Scotland), Belgium, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Norway, Australia, the United States, Mexico and Canada. The …
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