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ASM Global reports strong bookings, flags security and network issues at Worcester Civic Center
Summary
ASM Global told the Worcester City Civic Center Commission it handled heavy graduation and event traffic, reported revenue gains, and flagged maintenance needs: worn metal detectors needing replacement, a scheduled Homeland Security assessment, and noisy, overheating Cisco server equipment in IDF/MDF rooms.
ASM Global reported to the Worcester City Civic Center Commission on May 29 that the venue has seen a busy graduation season and strong summer bookings but that several security and IT issues require attention and capital investment.
An ASM Global representative briefed commissioners that nine colleges held graduation ceremonies at the venue over the last month, with about 7,500 graduates and an estimated 54,000 total attendees across those events. "The sound system has been terrific," the ASM Global representative said, adding that the upgraded audio made graduations and other events easier to run.
The company's operations and finance update showed increases in concessions and catering revenue, including $140,000 in catering for a recent conference and $200,000…
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