The Staten Island Business Outreach Center hosted its first ever technology expo at the Staaten on Monday.

Dozens of high-tech businesses showed up for the free event.

There were also several free seminars for attendees.

Organizers said that when it comes to technology is important to be up-to-date.

"Technology is in the forefront. We all know that. It's in our personal life. Our business life. Everywhere we go," said Loretta Cauldwell of the Staten Island Business Outreach Center.

The Staten Island Business Outreach Center is a West Brighton-based nonprofit organization that assists small businesses.