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Secure, Reliable Device Charging Solutions: Prevent Juice Jacking

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 02:00:51 +0000

Our mobile devices contain data on every aspect of our lives, including private information, like credit card numbers and addresses. It’s essential that we keep our information secure and our devices protected. That’s why, at Power Up, we prioritize device security in all of our equipment.

Power Up Safely

With reports of “juice jacking” on the rise, it’s understandable that you might be worried about safety when charging your devices on the go. “Juice jacking” occurs when a device is plugged into a USB port or computer system that has been tampered with. For your data to be captured, the port needs to have internet connectivity.

This situation does not extend to charging equipment like Power Up’s. Our hubs are designed only to provide power; the ports do not connect to Wi-Fi or the Internet. Users’ devices are not at risk for harm via the charging equipment itself or any other device that is using the charger.

How it Works

Power Up equipment is a safe, reliable way to recharge your devices. Our products are designed with security in mind to protect your devices and give you peace of mind. None of our charging equipment will ever ask users to unlock their phone or click to “trust” the charging source, as it would when plugging into a computer or other device.

Take our Charging Trailers for example. They are made with Dedicated Charging Ports(DCP), which can only send power through the cable – meaning no information can be transferred. The trailer cannot receive data from your phone, nor can it send any data to your phone. Similarly, our Charging Lockers have completely separate interfaces for locking and charging mechanisms. User devices cannot access the charging mechanism and vice versa.

Data cannot be shared between devices plugged into the equipment, either. If multiple devices are using a charging hub, you are not at risk from any other devices that are plugged in at the same time.

We’re Here For You

Our commitment to keeping communities connected includes safety. Power Up has no concerns that the charging ports on our trailer or any other charging devices could be hacked or used maliciously. If you have any questions regarding safety around our charging technology, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Power Cashless Concessions and Digital Ticketing at Stadiums with PowerUp

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:38:42 +0000

As much as we would like to fully live in the moment and soak in every second of the big game, we rely on our phones a lot while at the stadium. In order to snap photos of the field, share the score on social media, stay in touch with the people we came with, or call an Uber at the end of the night, we need a fully charged phone.

Mobile charging solutions can help fans power through that extra inning or stay connected as they wait for the game-winning touchdown. By setting up charging tables, you’ll help attendees enjoy the game to the fullest—and you’ll more than likely score big on ROI.

Stadiums Are Going Digital

On top of the everyday conveniences of our phones, many football stadiums and baseball fields now rely on mobile technology for ticketing and concessions. Stadiums are largely going cashless to help reduce contact: “26 of the 30 Major League Baseball teams have proclaimed their stadiums will be completely cash-free this season.” If their phone dies, they might be less inclined to make a mobile concessions purchase—leading to lost profits for your stadium. Mobile ticketing is also on the rise, and so fans will need their device to access tickets and get into the bleachers. These changes make it all the more essential that stadium-goers have access to their phones at all times.

Keep Fans Connected with Mobile Charging

As a stadium manager or event planner, you know that a fan’s experience at the game is everything. Charging solutions are a fantastic opportunity to improve the guest experience—with no expensive renovation or personnel changes required! Charging amenities are also a great draw for club-level guests. Going the extra mile to ensure that your all-star guests feel comfortable and connected makes all the difference.

Charging Tables Are a Powerful Solution

Power Up’s charging tables allow you to provide attendees with convenient, hassle-free mobile charging. With enough capacity for over 20 devices, these tables are the perfect gathering place for fans to recharge before heading back into the stands. Users can power a variety of devices through 9 cables, 6 USB ports, 3 wireless locations, and 3 outlets.

Our charging tables are available in three heights, high-top, standard, and coffee table, so you can select whichever size makes the most sense for your needs. You can place the table in any high-traffic area, such as the lobby or by concessions. Tables also a great amenity for club level guests. Add a personal touch with the home team’s logo with our customized branding options.

Plus, you can get usage analytics though a sensor on the table that passively collects data from guests’ phones to measure traffic and generate metrics. This enables you to learn more about the demographics of your attendees such as age, gender, income, interests, and more. With this data, you can discover more about guests and retain these helpful insights for future events. You’ll also gain insight into how many fans connected to the tables, so you can gauge where you want to place tables in the future.

Let’s Connect

Ready to learn more about how mobile charging can take your event to the next level? Contact us today! We’ll help you find a great solution for your next event.

UVC: Keeping Students Safe in the Era of COVID-19

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 14:39:00 +0000

As schools are reopening, the number of children infected with COVID-19 is rising. Data from state health departments shows that the percentage of children infected has increased from 2.2% of all cases nationwide in April to 10% of all cases in September, and is on the rise.

Proper hand-washing, use of masks and following social distancing protocols are all important precautions taken to prevent the spread of COVD-19 and other pathogens, like those that cause the flu, in schools. However, devices are some of the most frequently touched surfaces we encounter daily, and yet, they can become an afterthought in terms of COVID-19 prevention.

Not only do kids rely on their phones to communicate with parents, many schools are using Chromebooks, tablets and other devices for students to complete classwork and assignments. Teachers might have a set of laptops for the classroom that are used by multiple students throughout the day, or computer rooms might have a set of tablets that students can borrow. These devices are constantly in use, traveling back and forth from home and school, on buses and in public spaces.

Our kids need these devices to learn and stay connected. A student’s biggest priorities should be homework assignments and fostering relationships with their peers—not worrying about whether their devices are clean and safe to use. Keeping phones, tablets and laptops clean is an important part of COVID-19 and flu prevention and another important measure to help keep students safe.

Unfortunately, devices are notoriously difficult to clean. Did you know that COVID-19 bacteria can live on laptops for up to 72 hours? Disinfecting wipes and sprays are convenient, but it is easy for students to miss or neglect to wipe every surface, like the crevices of a keyboard or the back of a tablet, making them ineffective. Improper or excessive use of disinfectant wipes and sprays can also potentially damage devices, leading to expensive replacement costs.Additionally, wipes are costly, wasteful and need to be constantly reordered and replaced. Proper device cleaning needs to be a long-term consideration, and wipes aren’t a good long-term solution.

The Power of UVC Disinfection

PowerUp’s Pure Zone UVC Disinfection Charging Carts have medical-grade UVC sanitization. It can charge a variety of devices and keep them secure while cleaning them using UVC light, so they are fully ready and safe to use whenever a student needs it. They are perfect for use in classrooms, libraries, computer labs and other convenient locations within schools. Our carts are a big-picture solution that can be useful not only during the pandemic, but also in the future to combat the common flu, colds and everyday germs.

UVC light technology has been used for decades in hospitals, labs and other medical settings. It is proven to eradicate viruses and bacteria by 99.9999%, and is especially effective at attacking airborne pathogens like COVID-19. The FDA cites that “UVC radiation has been shown to destroy the outer protein coating of the SARS-Coronvirus”. However, it isn’t commonly implemented in schools, yet.

“We have struggled in the past to see this highly effective, very safe technology fully implemented for airborne infections,” said Dr. Edward A. Nardell, a professor of global health and social medicine at Harvard Medical School. “We’ve done the studies. We know it works.”

PowerUp’s UVC Disinfection Charging Carts use this same technology to clean devices, emitting a 254nm UV light. The cart can disinfect a device in just 5 minutes, destroying the virus at the molecular level. It doesn’t leave any residue on devices and the carts are maintenance-free. Simply set the carts up wherever they are needed, and students can begin to clean their devices, while keeping them charged.

“Ultraviolet light mangles the genetic material in pathogens—DNA in bacteria and fungi, RNA in viruses—preventing them from reproducing. ‘You’ve killed it essentially,’ said William P. Bahnfleth, a professor of architectural engineering at Pennsylvania State University.”

We believe in taking every possible action that will help keep students safe and healthy. Our carts are a cost-effective, long-term solution that can help keep devices clean, charged and ready to use for our students.

Learn more about our UVC Disinfection Charging Carts, or contact us with questions

High-top Charging Tables Keep ALSD Conference Attendees Connected and Engaged

Fri, 06 Oct 2017 06:25:19 +0000

POWER UP™ Charging Tables enable event attendees, exhibitors and administrators to stay connected in moments that matterBackground Established in 1990 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the Association of Luxury Suite Directors (ALSD) is a leading authority in the $20 billion premium seating industry and represents over 1,000 major league and minor league teams, venues, facility development firms and food and beverage providers. ALSD provides a single platform with accurate and timely information from across the premium seating industry throughout North America with a growing global reach and is committed to organizing, supporting and developing a network for its members to share information, ideas and values with one another. Since the association’s inception, ALSD brings its member groups together at its annual Conference and Tradeshow for networking, education and entertainment opportunities. The association’s 2017 conference took place in Miami Beach, Florida and had approximately 12,000 participants. In addition, the conference runs concurrently with the ALSD Sports Sales Boot Camp and the Sports Venue Design & Build Forum, which brings together architects, designers and specifiers within the venue space for renovations and new builds. Challenges The ALSD is continuously looking to add diverse, innovative elements and relevant, top-notch companies who will participate in its conference and trade show in order to attract attendees who represent the specific venues that are looking for customer engagement products to go into their premium spaces and venues. Further, the organization sought a technology provider that would help keep attendees and vendors connected to those who matter most throughout the conference. Solution POWER UP™ (a Barcoding, Inc. Company), the industry's premium charging technology company, was a sponsor at the 2017 ALSD Conference and trade show. In addition, POWER UP displayed a booth in the exhibit hall showcasing its Charging Table, which delivers the power and branding needed to create a first-class experience for customers. POWER UP Charging Tables are convenient and flexible for keeping attendees connected and can power up to 18 phones, tablets or other devices with nine cables, three standard outlets and six USB ports. Due to the type and quality of POWER UP’s product, the ALSD Conference was able to integrate the Charging Tables throughout the show. Pat McCaffrey, Vice President, Business Development, ALSD, said, “The specific need POWER UP fulfills with its charging stations is extremely relevant to the premium seating industry and within the venue space. We were able to integrate 10 tables within the exhibit hall, session areas and the MLB All-Star game watch party outside of the conference location.” Results Throughout the conference and trade show, the Charging Tables were consistently used by attendees, vendors and ALSD administrators. McCaffrey adds, “I used them myself throughout the conference. With the amount of running around I needed to do to make sure things went smoothly, it was important to keep my phone charged and onboard throughout the lengthy day, POWER UP’s charging stations ensured it was.” Based on the success of the Charging Tables with its guests, ALSD has invited POWER UP to participate in its 2018 conference, which is taking place in Atlanta, Georgia. ALSD is interested in attracting companies in the tailgating industry to the event, as well as its membership, and plans to include the POWER UP Charging Trailer – a full-sized, custom branded, mobile device charging trailer, which can charge 60 devices to handle the demands of a large crowd or a tough environment with ease. The trailer is also equipped with two 55″ premium, outdoor-rated screens and an HD media player, perfect for elevating event-goers’ experiences. McCaffrey concludes, “The POWER UP team was absolutely terrific and extremely pleasant to work with before, during and after the event. Their Charging Table presentation fit into the premium mold that we work to present at this event. We would absolutely love to have POWER UP back with us next year.”