Science & Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology
Fri, September 25, 2009
Thu, September 24, 2009 Metiscan, Inc.: Metiscan Subsidiary Announces Strategic Alliances Partnership With IAEE(TM)
DALLAS, TX--(Marketwire - September 24, 2009) - [ Metiscan ], Inc. (
IAEE is the largest association of exhibitions and events in the world whose membership consists of show organizers, exhibitors and exhibition suppliers who produce more than 20,000 of the largest exhibitions and buyer-seller events around the world. Annually, IAEE hosts Expo! Expo! the key industry event where show organizers, exhibitors and exhibition suppliers focus on sales, marketing, operations and technology within the exhibitions and events industry.
Taptopia will launch its event service at Expo! Expo! 2009. The service that Taptopia provides enables attendees and exhibitors the ability to navigate event schedule details, exhibitor information and the exhibit floor before, during, and after the event all from Apple iPhones. The Company's unique service provides attendees with pre-event, event and post-event planning and networking tools, plus real-time event notifications and updates and the ability to compile and export critical event information.
"IAEE is always looking for new ways to use and adopt technology that increases our effectiveness and our members' effectiveness at exhibitions and events," said Steven Hacker, CAE, President of IAEE. "We look forward to the launch of Taptopia's event service at Expo! Expo! 2009 and the value it will bring to our members and future shows within the industry."
"Launching our event service at Expo! Expo! is the ideal opportunity for our organization," commented Michael Foster, Taptopia's Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "It gives us the opportunity to demonstrate to leading show organizers, exhibitors and exhibition suppliers from some of the world's largest conventions, trade shows and meetings our service and the value it will bring to their events. I believe our service is truly going to make a positive impact on this industry."
About IAEE
Since 1928, the International Association of Exhibitions and Events™ (IAEE) continues to provide quality and value to its members through leadership, service, education and strong relationships. IAEE is the largest association of the exhibitions and events industry in the world, with a membership of show organizers, exhibitors and exhibition suppliers. Organizers of more than 20,000 exhibitions and buyer-seller events around the world are members of IAEE. Through the 2006 consolidation with the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR), IAEE delivers valuable industry research reports. IAEE also supports IAEE Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary that partners with industry suppliers and service providers to offer high quality, low cost exhibition products and services to the industry. IAEE recognizes its strategic partners: American Airlines, ASP, Inc., Bearcom, IEG, Mexico Tourism Board, Orange County Convention Center and Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau. Visit [ www.iaee.com ] for more information.
About Metiscan, Inc.
Metiscan, Inc. is a holding company focused on growing its organization by making key acquisitions and developing companies and emerging technologies. Previously, Metiscan had been focused on healthcare related businesses and is currently pursuing acquisitions and opportunities related to healthcare and non-healthcare products and services.
Metiscan operates FirstView EHR, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary, that provides end-to-end IT services for diagnostic imaging facilities including web based electronic healthcare records (EHR), workflow efficiency, PACS administration, long-term archiving, professional IT services and strategic consulting. Metiscan operates Schuylkill Open MRI, Inc., a majority owned subsidiary that is an independent diagnostic testing facility (IDTF) providing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) services. Metiscan also operates Taptopia, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary that provides design and development services for Smartphone platforms. Metiscan also operates Shoreline Employment Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary that provides employment services and benefits to all of Metiscan's subsidiaries and intends to provide such services to third parties in the future.
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