How upgraded tech can help businesses cash in on the Commonwealth Games

Most Gold Coasters can't remember a time before the Commonwealth Games became the city's hottest topic.

Now, the event which once seemed like an eternity down the track is just a few short months away, and businesses are kicking into overdrive to get ready for the influx of a lifetime.

In the days leading up to April 4, business owners are in a crucial preparation phase, one which will likely involve overhauling structures to support customers who flock to the biggest sporting event in the city's history.

For those who don't have much capital to splash on a complete overhaul, experts are saying that owners should, at the very least, make sure their tech capabilities are infallible.

Brett Aspel, IT manager for theme parks at Ardent Leisure, has enlisted local company BITS Technology Group to ensure that one of its key attractions, Skypoint at Q1, has systems which remain efficient and user-friendly over the next few months.

BITS is primarily working to overhaul Skypoint's WiFi network to create a seamless experience for its customers. Read more

Paris Faint - Business News Australia - 7 Feb 2018