[SML] Event Scheduling Software

[Daniel Ayers]

We use 25live a competitor to ems. It gets the job done for us. You may
also want to check the infocomm exhibitors list as there was a handful of
companies represented.

Dan

On Monday, June 13, 2016, Riter, Andrew via Stagecraft <
stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:

> We "use" EMBS.  Had it for years.
>
> We've never really totally embraced all the power.  We don't have the
> staff time to commit to it; we were too busy running the day to day company.
>
> Bookings dept has invested the most time, and uses it quite well for the
> contacts, contracts, and calendar tools.
>
> Formatting the massive program to the Performing Arts Facility style of
> usage was not easy, nor assisted well by EMBS.
>
> It's a massive program meant for Convention Centres and large hotels.  Not
> sure it is the best for a smaller venue.  Also very expensive.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Andrew M. Riter
> Assistant Technical Director / Head Lighting Technician
>
> 604-822-2372
> Andrew.riter at ubc.ca <javascript:;>
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft-bounces at theatrical.net
> <javascript:;>] On Behalf Of
> > Brian James via Stagecraft
> > Sent: Monday, June 06, 2016 3:14 PM
> > To: Stagecraft Mailing List
> > Cc: Brian James
> > Subject: Re: [SML] Event Scheduling Software
> >
> > We have used EMS (not a fan at all) and EBMS. I prefer EBMS, but it is a
> big
> > program.
> >
> > Currently we use EMS for room bookings, Rental Point for inventory
> control
> > and use propared as needed for time lines.
> >
> >
> > My major issue with EMS is the lack of any noticeable and real inventory
> > management. Also, the schedule option is messy. It organizes by the hour
> > only, so it gets out of order if the midnight line is crossed.
> >
> > Brian James
> >
> > > On Jun 6, 2016, at 17:42, Alexander R. Taylor via Stagecraft
> > <stagecraft at theatrical.net <javascript:;>> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello all,
> > >
> > > I'm wondering if anyone has recommendations for software you use to
> > schedule and keep track of events, room bookings, the like.  I've found
> > several that can take care of the room booking part, but I would like
> > something that I can put a more detailed schedule into, and get all the
> (basic)
> > tech info (ex we'll have a presenter using powerpoint followed by a panel
> > discussion with 4 people).  Does that exist?  Any software people like
> more
> > than others?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Alexander
> > >
> > >
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*Dan Ayers*, ETCP-CEE
Event Technology Manager, University of Central Missouri
Direct: (660) 543-4516 Mobile: (660) 580-0394 Office: (660) 543-4342
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