Event Security

Planning a successful event involves managing a complex web of details, and security sits at the forefront. From VIP access control to smooth crowd management, the right access control system can streamline entry, enhance the guest experience, and provide valuable data. While organizers often focus on best practices of event access management, a lot of thought needs to be given...

In today's fast-paced world, event organizers need cutting-edge technology to ensure their festivals run smoothly. Choosing the right event technology is vital, as it can make or break the attendee experience. With options like RFID, NFC, barcodes, and QR codes at your disposal, the decision can be overwhelming. In this guide, we'll explore these technologies and help you determine which...

Did you know that a single security breach at an event can cost organizers millions of dollars?  Whether it's a concert, conference, trade show, or a sporting event, effective access control is critical to prevent security disasters. From managing attendee entry to controlling access to restricted areas, these access management measures are essential for the safety and overall success of...

Counterfeit-fighting Superheroes - The Ultimate Event Wristbands! You've finally made it back home from the event. After sleeping for what feels like a century, you're contemplating taking off your event wristband to keep as a reminder of the best time ever! Little did you know, it's putting up a fight! Time to summon your inner Hulk? No, it's going to...

What defines a successful event? For eventgoers, fans, and patrons, their overall experience can make or break any event. Brands and businesses determine success through lead generation, higher sales revenue, and brand recognition. As an event planner and organizer, one must keep audience experience and brand objectives in mind while planning an event. According to IBIS World, the US party...

VIP Wristbands - Why? Are you planning a concert, festival, or event and want to offer a VIP experience for your guests? With a VIP wristband, your guests can be privy to queue jumping, restricted access, or simply an extra bottle of champagne. We understand everyone has different budgets and expectations in mind when considering ticket prices. Some are happy with...

If you’ve walked through the gates of some of the country’s biggest music festivals in the past 5 years, then you’ve probably experienced using an RFID wristband. RFID at festivals has taken off to the extent where it is becoming the norm for many multi-day events in the 50,000+ attendance range. But, RFID (which stands for Radio Frequency Identification) is fast...

Our customers often ask 'what are the best security wristband features?' Event organizers want to make sure that nobody can copy their festival wristbands and get unauthorized access to their event. Why? Because oversubscribed events can be dangerous if safe capacity is exceeded. And, it can result in a bad experience for guests that have paid to attend, which can have a...

It will come as no surprise that the North American sports market is expected to reach $73.5 billion by 2019. Gate revenues, television rights, and sponsorships are the main driving force behind the sector growth and the key component underpinning all facets of sports media is technology. Technology has had a colossal impact on the world of sports in recent years...

According to a report from marketing researcher Newzoo, esports revenues are predicted to hit $905 million by the end of 2018, a huge 38% increase on the previous year. With millions (if not billions) of monthly gaming streams on sites such as YouTube and Twitch, esports is a hot topic in the digital world right now.  But esports is not only about...

Guest blog by Natasha Hiller, Chief Operations Officer at Marcato. So, you've taken the plunge and decided to integrate RFID at your next event.  Now you can sit back and let the technology do the work. You're life just got easier, and you're about to make a ton of cash, with no effort at all, right? Wrong! While RFID technology has the...

Comic Cons (or comic book conventions to give them their full title) have become one of the most sought after tickets on the event calendar, with some Cons outselling major music festivals 2 to 1.  The rapid rise of Comic-book Cons are just one reason why an increasing number of organisers have turned towards RFID technology to help ‘Pow!’ the...