Hickory Global Partners Joins Forces With SmartSource

WHY IT RATES: The deal will generate added revenue for Hickory Global’s partners and provide added savings. —Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Senior Writer

Hickory Global Partners announced its strategic alliance with SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals, one of the nation's leading providers of computer, audiovisual (AV) and technology solutions for businesses and events.

The agreement makes SmartSource Hickory’s newest preferred partner for a broad range of technology rentals and leading-edge technologies. This is the tenth supplier that has chosen Hickory as its first membership organization to partner with the travel industry.

"We are very excited to work together with SmartSource to provide their suite of products and services to our agency/CTD members," said Chris Dane, president, Hickory Global Partners.

"This alliance will not only generate additional revenue for our members, but will also save money for them and/or their clients when planning events and meetings," added Dane.

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"It is a source of great pride to have earned the confidence of a clear travel industry leader like Hickory," SmartSource president and CEO Peter Handal stated. "We look forward to being a trusted partner to the organization and a reliable, high-quality technology resource for their member travel agencies."

Through the alliance, Hickory’s agency/CTD members will have access to SmartSource's extensive suite of computer and audiovisual products ranging from laptops, MacBooks, computers, iPads, tablets, projectors, screens, video displays, video walls, kiosks, touch screens, and touch tables, to audiovisual equipment, office equipment and a suite of event management software solutions.

SmartSource's offerings are backed by the company's team of experienced, technically proficient solutions architects who are adept at applying and integrating technologies so that customers derive maximum benefit and reliable performance. All products are available across SmartSource's national network of fully staffed and stocked branch offices in 20 major metropolitan markets.

SOURCE: Hickory Global Partners press release.