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Riviera Taipei Hotel Deploys High Definition IPTV Solution from InfoValue

2010-01-02T19:02:00.001-08:00

Guests use InfoValue SuiteTV to watch IP-based Hollywood and alternative VOD content, check weather and flight updates, and access news headlines via a fully customized, high definition interface that reflects the old world elegance of architect Gerard Jardonnet’s design and the high-speed, modern city of Taipei.

Elmsford, NY (PRWEB) January 1, 2010 -- InfoValue Computing, Inc. (InfoValue), experts in providing innovative, high-performance IPTV platforms and solutions, today announced its installation at the Riviera Hotel in Taiwan. The Riviera Hotel is a boutique hotel in the heart of Taiwan’s capital city of Taipei. One of the ways in which the Riviera Taipei sets itself apart is that it is a completely business oriented hotel, providing a comfortable and quiet environment for the business traveler. The Riviera Taipei sets itself apart further with the installation of InfoValue SuiteTV solution which offers guests in-room High Definition Video-On-Demand (VOD) and a full featured guest information portal.

Guests at the Riviera Taipei can use InfoValue SuiteTV to access IP-based Hollywood and alternative VOD content from their in-room LCD TV’s with functionalities such as pausing, rewinding, fast-forwarding, as well as bookmarking. Along with these features, the SuiteTV system also allows the guest to check local and international weather, check flight schedules at Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport, and access major world, business, and sports headlines. All of these features are encompassed in a fully customized, high definition interface that reflects the old world elegance of architect Gerard Jardonnet’s design and the high-speed, modern city in which the Riviera Hotel resides.

“Our IPTV deployment provides the highest standards of in-room entertainment and services that our guests need the most,” said Jack Ho, General Manager of Riviera Taipei. “It is critical to offer our guests these most advanced high definition IP-based services to differentiate ourselves, and InfoValue’s solution delivered.”

InfoValue SuiteTV is a leading-edge IPTV solution tailored specifically for the hospitality industry. InfoValue SuiteTV offers personalized guest services ranging from high-quality HDTV VOD to network-based personal video recording (nPVR) and time-shifted television (TSTV). By leveraging the award-winning InfoValue QuickVideo platform, InfoValue SuiteTV is uniquely positioned to support hotels to incorporate “triple play” services – delivery of video, voice, and data – into their own service and information portal over the converged IP network infrastructure to simultaneously generate new revenues, increase occupancy rates, and reduce operational expenses.
“We are excited about the deployment of SuiteTV at the Riviera Taipei Hotel to support the hotel’s vision to provide the most advanced services to their guests,” said Monsong Chen, CEO of InfoValue.

Founded in 1994 and experts in providing comprehensive IPTV platforms and solutions, InfoValue is recognized for innovations and advances in IPTV technology that has set the pace in performance, scalability and intelligence. InfoValue QuickVideo™ IPTV platform is based on a standards-compliant, open architecture that is optimized with innovative, patented technologies. InfoValue QuickVideo, which is currently being used by telecommunication carriers, corporations, governments, educational institutions, hospitality providers, and broadcasters around the world, offers interactive video-on-demand and video multicast capabilities, as well as integrated video indexing, distributed video caching, server clustering, and video service management capabilities. InfoValue delivers turnkey IPTV solutions for specific industries, including InfoValue SuiteTV for hospitality, InfoValue BizTV for training and communications, and InfoValue NextGenTV for residential. InfoValue's corporate headquarters is located at 4 Westchester Plaza, Elmsford, NY 10523. More information on InfoValue and its products and services is available at www.infovalue.com, via e-mail at info(at)infovalue(dot)com, or by phone at (914) 345-5980.

WiMAX High Quality Mobile H.264 IPTV Deployment by InfoValue

2009-12-27T18:21:00.000-08:00

Elmsford, NY (PRWEB) December 25, 2009 -- InfoValue Computing, Inc. (InfoValue), experts in providing innovative, high-performance IPTV platforms and solutions, today announced its IPTV deployment at a brand new WiMAX infrastructure in Asia Pacific. The installation is powered by InfoValue QuickVideo IPTV platform and provides high-quality live TV channels and video-on-demand content to WiMAX mobile customers.

WiMAX customers use InfoValue IPTV services to view high quality H.264 live TV channels and video-on-demand content on their laptop PCs, 3G phones, and other handheld devices anywhere and anytime within WiMAX coverage area. Customers can watch live TV programs in fast moving cars crossing multiple signal towers without any interruption or quality degradation. Customers can watch video-on-demand content with full interactivity, including fast forward and rewind.

“InfoValue IPTV solution empowers WiMAX service providers to offer leading edge IPTV services to their customers in a way that truly helps them build premium quality and increase customer loyalty,” said Monsong Chen, CEO of InfoValue. “We are excited about this deployment as it turns the future vision into today’s experience.”

InfoValue QuickVideo is a feature-rich, reliable and scalable IPTV platform for large scale deployments. InfoValue QuickVideo offers comprehensive powerful features, ranging from high-quality HDTV channels, video-on-demand content, to network-based personal video recording (nPVR) and time-shifted television (TSTV). InfoValue QuickVideo is uniquely positioned to partner with WiMAX to offer premium mobile IPTV services to simultaneously generate new revenues, increase customer base, and reduce operational expenses.

Founded in 1994 and experts in providing comprehensive IPTV platforms and solutions, InfoValue is recognized for innovations and advances in IPTV technology that has set the pace in performance, scalability and intelligence. InfoValue QuickVideo™ IPTV platform is based on a standards-compliant, open architecture that is optimized with innovative, patented technologies. InfoValue QuickVideo, which is currently being used by telecommunication carriers, corporations, governments, educational institutions, hospitality providers, and broadcasters around the world, offers interactive video-on-demand and video multicast capabilities, as well as integrated video indexing, distributed video caching, server clustering, and video service management capabilities. InfoValue delivers turnkey IPTV solutions for specific industries, including InfoValue SuiteTV for hospitality, InfoValue BizTV for training and communications, and InfoValue NextGenTV for residential. InfoValue's corporate headquarters is located at 4 Westchester Plaza, Elmsford, NY 10523. More information on InfoValue and its products and services is available at www.infovalue.com, via e-mail at info (at) infovalue (dot) com, or by phone at (914) 345-5980.

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Cox Business wires up Las Vegas' Golden Nugget casino

2009-12-22T17:49:00.000-08:00

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Cox Business/Hospitality Network continues to find big payouts for its services bets in Las Vegas. It just won a contract to provide a dual play of video and wireless to Golden Nugget's Rush Tower 25-story addition.

Under the terms of the agreement, Cox Business will provide a host of standard/high-definition, video on demand video services in addition to wireless Internet connectivity.

In addition to providing video and data services, Cox Business/Hospitality plans to deploy its iGuest system at the Golden Nugget. Unlike the standard paper-and-ink guestbook found in a typical hotel room, iGuestbook provides hotel guests with a portal to various services that can be viewed on the guestroom TV set and controlled by the TV remote.

Although Cox Business has proven its ability to provide HFC and fiber-based Ethernet and IP services, the latest deal with Golden Nugget and other hotels in Las Vegas illustrates how the hospitality business has become a major vertical market target for the MSO. A key element of Cox's hospitality strategy is providing video services. Cox Business' success in Las Vegas prompted Cox Business to target national and regional hotel chains throughout all of its markets with its video services.

source: http://www.fiercetelecom.com/story/cox-business-wires-las-vegas-golden-nugget-casino/2009-12-21

The Future Of The Hospitality Industry

2009-12-20T20:43:00.000-08:00

The future: for some, it is a scary place. For others, it is one full of wonder and possibilities. For the hospitality industry, it can be either one depending on your viewpoint. So many advancements have been made in our lives in such a short period of time that being able to stay on top of all the changes can be a little overwhelming. However, if you embrace the change that is to come and see it for the comforts and conveniences, the future becomes an all right place. And you might as well make the most of it, because it’s coming with or without your consent. That’s why the hospitality industry is already harnessing the power of change to bring about a better experience for its customers.

Here are four ways the future of the hospitality industry will change for the better:

Social networking: Facebook, My Space, Twitter, and Bebo – these are just a few of the social networks out there that have changed the way we live. Through them, we have been able to reconnect with our first loves and share our special moments as well as our thoughts and opinions. It is with this latter reality that the hospitality industry can grow. Through viral marketing, hospitality businesses can grow or die based on reputation quicker and better than ever before – scary if you’re not putting your best foot forward, but exponentially successful if you do your best to make sure ever customer’s experience is the best that it can be.

Customization: Priceline, Expedia – these are only a couple of the technological tools that average citizens have at their disposal when it comes to customizing their vacation or holiday experience. In the future, customization options will only get more specific with patrons being able to choose and automate lighting, music, temperature, and texture, to make their hotel stays all the more comfortable and relaxing.

Streamlined conveniences: Wi-fi connections, a variety of gadgets and gizmos, even fingerprint identification for accessing your room – all these conveniences are either realities or about to become realities. Imagine not having to carry a room key card anymore, but being able to come and go as you please with only a fingerprint to keep up with. You can even make point-of-sale purchases through your unique identification. And don’t worry about someone stealing your information when you ARE the information.

Intuitive menus: Imagine being able to have more choices beyond what the chef has on the menu. You will be able to customize your eating options based on dietary needs, medical conditions, and, of course, personal preferences. Whether it is for health or for pleasure, a whole new way to dine lies ahead!

The future is not always certain, but when it comes to the future of the hospitality industry one thing is certain: the changes that come will benefit the customer. And when the customer is happy, so are the businesses within the industry. Embrace the change ahead, and reap the benefits of an exciting new world!

source: http://www.articlebuster.com/2009/12/the-future-of-the-hospitality-industry/

TeleAdapt Unleashes More Power to Hotels

2009-12-12T21:13:00.000-08:00


	New Universal Mobile Device Charging Station is Compatible With More Than 2,000 Devices, a Convenient Amenity for Guests That Forget Their Charging Cables
It's happened to us all: get on the road only to realize you forgot your cell phone charger. With cell phones increasingly doubling as our lifelines, forgetting a charging cable can make one's heart sink, especially when you are on an extended trip. Hotels across the globe are encountering frustrated guests who are desperate to re-charge and re-connect. TeleAdapt, the global leader in hotel connectivity products, is pleased to announce an affordable, universal charging solution for hotels - the ChargeHub(TM) Compatible with More Than 2,000 Mobile Devices ChargeHub is a compact, mobile device charging station designed specifically for the hospitality industry. It comes equipped with 12 different device connectors, making ChargeHub compatible with most major cell phone brands used around the world. A female USB port extends the charging convenience to guests who bring their own cable, for charging Bluetooth(R) headsets, portable game consoles, and hundreds more USB powered devices. 'Convenient, universal power is and always will be a concern for hotels and their guests,' says Gordon Brown, TeleAdapt founder and CEO. 'A power outlet is just not enough when travellers forget their charging cables. With millions of guests checking in with cell phones that have cable requirements unique to each country, a universal charger like ChargeHub is the only feasible solution to service their charging needs.' Designed Specifically for Hospitality ChargeHub has been designed to address the specific challenges hotels face when catering to a global audience. It provides the power, it provides the cable and it's designed to fit within any room configuration. ChargeHub's design works well in a guestroom environment or installed in the business center and meeting room space. Four screw holes allow the unit to be secured in place anywhere in the room. Choose to install ChargeHub on a desktop, on the side of a desk, or built into a drawer for a more hidden application. An instructional decal is affixed to the top to conceal the screws and create a seamless look. 'TeleAdapt prides itself in its keen sense in identifying the complications inherent in hotel technology,' continues Brown. 'Our products offer the convenience, affordability, flexibility, and ease of installation that make sense for hoteliers and guests alike. That's why we chose ChargeHub as the right solution for this real, everyday problem.' For over 17 years, TeleAdapt has been developing hotel technology products designed to improve guest satisfaction during every hotel stay, including easier connections to the Internet, reliable Wi-Fi access, and, with ChargeHub, convenient universal power. More information on TeleAdapt's new ChargeHub as well as their other connectivity devices for the hospitality industry can be found at www.teleadapt.com. About TeleAdapt - Keeping Your World Connected TeleAdapt is the world's innovator in designing guestroom products that help hotels keep their guests connected. Solutions include Ethernet connectors, audio/video connectivity devices, power adapters and consumer electronics accessories that allow travelers to make the most of their portable devices and content while traveling. Today, TeleAdapt's guestroom connectivity solutions can be found in over two million hotel rooms worldwide. Founded in 1992 and with operations in the United Kingdom, United States, Hong Kong, China, Dubai and UAE, TeleAdapt's products serve the Hospitality, Retail and OEM sectors worldwide. For more information, please visit www.teleadapt.com or call (877) 835-3232.

Sol Meliá Selects EZYield.com For Channel Management Automation

2009-12-12T20:58:00.000-08:00

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EZYield.com, the originator of automated online distribution management solutions for the worldwide hospitality industry, today announced the addition of Spain-based Sol Meliá Hotels & Resorts to its growing list of international hotel clients. As Sol Meliá continues to expand its brand worldwide, EZYield.com has become the preferred channel management tool for the diverse collection of brands under the Sol Meliá umbrella.

“We have a very diverse group of properties that use EZYield.com, and we are completely satisfied because it is a very practical tool with a fast R.O.I.,” stated Fernando Vives, director of revenue management for Sol Meliá. “The beauty of the EZYield.com technology is that the functionality exists for our revenue managers to use the many features of the yielding system in the way that suits them best.”

Designed specifically for revenue managers, EZYield.com provides an array of intuitive features that save time through quick and simple interfaces. Manual data entry has been reduced from hours of redundant work to a few simple mouse clicks. By using the EZYield.com platform, Sol Meliá management has more time to focus on their strategy of increasing brand awareness, as the system has eliminated the need for spending hours each day on mathematical computation and data entry for each third party channel.

“EZYield.com not only saves time for our revenue managers, but helps me delegate to non-revenue managers due to the safeguards built into the system, like the Minimum and Maximum Rate Inventory feature,” continued Fernando Vives.

It is safeguards and proprietary features such as this that have made EZYield.com the channel management solution of choice for more hotels and brands worldwide than any other yielding technology.

“Fernando is spot-on when he talks about the simplicity and competency that our clients gain from using our system to do their distribution. That is the foundation on which we built EZYield.com,” stated Ed St. Onge, CEO of EZYield.com. “And though we will continue adding features that make yielding more efficient and intuitive, we are also focusing on proactive and reactive systems to aggregate online bookings and updating OTAs; further differentiating EZYield.com from our competitors by providing the most advanced and most efficient technology in the hospitality industry.”

TengoInternet Expands Role in RV Park Industry

2009-12-12T20:55:00.000-08:00

A major consolidation of the wireless Internet or Wi-Fi business has taken place this month with TengoInternet Inc. announcing that it has acquired NomadISP, its former Wi-Fi rival in the outdoor hospitality industry.

The acquisition combines NomadISP’s 300 plus campground customers with TengoInternet’s 450 private park customers, making TengoInternet the largest high-speed Wi-Fi service provider in the private park sector.

“I think the acquisition is going to work out very well,” said Kelly Hogan, president and CEO of Boise, Idaho-based LinOra Inc., after selling the company’s NomadISP subsidiary to Austin, Texas-based TengoInternet.

While NomadISP has always marketed itself as a full service Wi-Fi provider, Hogan said the company’s biggest strength has been in the manufacturing of state-of-the-art Wi-Fi equipment, including routers and access points or “hot spots”

“We’ve always written our own software and built our own access points,” Hogan said. “Because of that, we have offered a more fine tuned Wi-Fi solution for the outdoor hospitality industry.”

So while TengoInternet has acquired NomadISP’s campground industry customers as well as the NomadISP brand name, Hogan will continue to independently operate his Wi-Fi equipment manufacturing business, which he now operates through a separate LinOra subsidiary called BlueMesh Networks.

TengoInternet, for its part, has excelled in the marketing and customer service arenas and has purchased whatever Wi-Fi equipment has needed from different suppliers, including NomadISP. “Over the last year, it became apparent to TengoInternet that NomadISP’s equipment offers an advantage for campgrounds and RV parks,” said Eric Stumberg, TengoInternet’s president and CEO. “To provide the best equipment to our customers, TengoInternet entered into a strategic alliance to resell LinOra’s BlueMesh Networks’ Wi-Fi hardware products.”

“I think our new business relationship is going to work out very well,” Hogan said. “TengoInternet will be our largest customer, while we at BlueMesh will continue to do research and development to further improve our Wi-Fi systems.”

Stumberg said campground and RV park customers of NomadISP should receive improved customer service from TengoInternet, which offers live 24/7 customer support to consumers. TengoInternet also offers onsite support and dedicated phone support for campground staffers who have Wi-Fi related questions between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Central time.

In addition, TengoInternet provides its campground customers with user guides and other collateral that they can keep on hand at their front desk for guests who need help using Wi-Fi. “Our goal is to minimize distractions related to Wi-Fi at the front desk,” Stumberg said.

TengoInternet continues to experience growth in Wi-Fi equipment sales and installations and now managing network services. “The big challenge people are experiencing now is managing bandwidth and guest experience,” Stumberg said. “With Voice over IP service applications like Skype and Magic Jack, the Wi-Fi networks have to accommodate huge demand and expectations. Our managed bandwidth and authentication services are addressing this challenge.”

Another factor driving Wi-Fi service demand is the GuestReviews program operated by the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC), which campground guests can use to offer their opinions about the quality of Wi-Fi service they encounter at private parks.

“It’s hard for park operators to discount the feedback they receive from guests who say, ‘Yes. We stayed there. It’s a great place. But their Wi-Fi is terrible,’ ” Stumberg said, adding that private park operators are realizing that the quality of their Wi-Fi service alone can make the difference between receiving an “A” or a “B” in GuestReviews surveys.

“If you don’t offer high quality Wi-Fi,” Stumberg said, “people will drive away.”

Private parks are also increasingly using Wi-Fi technology for other applications, he said, including portable credit card readers, ATMs, gaming systems, utility data processors and video surveillance cameras.

source
http://www.woodallscm.com/2009/12/tengointernet-expands-role-in-rv-park-industry/

SolutionInc Licenses Patented Hospitality Gateway Technology to Single Digits for Industry-Leading Business Access Portal

2009-12-08T20:52:00.001-08:00

HALIFAX, Dec. 8 /CNW/ - Manchester, New Hampshire and Halifax, NS: Single Digits, global provider of Internet Access, management and monitoring solutions and SolutionInc Limited (TSX-VEN:STL), the maker of Internet gateway systems announced today they have signed an exclusive licensing agreement for SolutionInc's patented hospitality gateway technology. Under the terms of the agreement, the technology featured in SolutionInc's award-winning gateway, SolutionIP(TM) will be incorporated into Single Digits' Business Access Portal for hospitality and hotspot customers across North America.

Single Digits' Business Access Portal is a centralized system which allows hotspot and service operators to control their Internet offering with real-time network monitoring and trouble ticketing across entire property portfolios. "By integrating SolutionIP(TM) into our Business Access Portal, we are enabling our North American customers to seamlessly deliver a branded HSIA service that is reliable and robust, with patented and proven technology in billing and authentication," said Bob Goldstein, CEO, Single Digits.

"This licensing agreement with Single Digits aligns SolutionInc with another industry leader. It allows us to significantly expand our North American presence while providing advanced solutions to new businesses, hotels and guests throughout the continent. Single Digits is recognized as a leader in customized WiFi for businesses and service providers," said Glen Lavigne, President and CEO, SolutionInc.

Single Digits has been named one of the top 500 fastest-growing private companies in the United States for two consecutive years and was also recently ranked second for fastest growing private companies to watch by NH Magazine. The company delivers Internet access and services through their Business Access Portal to customers in hospitality, health care, property management, municipalities, education and many other industries.

About Single Digits

Single Digits is a leading provider of High Speed Internet Access (HSIA) installation, management and support. Honored by Inc Magazine as one of the 500 fastest growing private companies in the US in 2008 and 2009, Single Digits' Business Access Portal software and 24x7x365 Network Operation Center (NOC) enables properties to cost effectively deliver their own brand of quality High Speed Internet Access services to their guests. Headquartered in Manchester, NH, Single Digits provides HSIA solutions to 1000 locations across the globe in numerous vertical markets, including: hospitality, healthcare, retail, travel, service provider and government. For more information, please call 603-580-1539 or visit www.singledigits.com.

About SolutionInc Limited

With operations in more than 45 countries worldwide, SolutionInc is an established global leader in Internet, centralized hotspot connectivity, billing and management solutions. SolutionInc provides patented software and services to the hospitality and telecommunications industries through its award-winning, patented technology software products: SolutionIP(tm) and SolutionIP(tm) Enterprise. Through 700,000+ touch points, SolutionIP(tm) allows people to easily and securely connect to the Internet from locations such as hotel rooms, convention centres, universities, restaurants and airports. SolutionInc holds a robust patent and patent-pending portfolio and is a trademark and a wholly owned subsidiary of SolutionInc Technologies Limited (TSX-VEN: STL).

www.solutioninc.com

Ruckus Wireless 802.11n Wi-Fi Equipment Enables High Definition Video on Demand for Kimpton's Hotel Palomar Philadelphia

2009-12-08T20:46:00.000-08:00

Smart Wi-Fi to Provide Connectivity to Myriad Devices as Kimpton Moves to an all IP Infrastructure

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Ruckus Wireless today announced that, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has selected and deployed the Ruckus ZoneFlex dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi system to support the simultaneous distribution of IP-based high-definition (HD) video on demand (VOD) and high-speed Internet access services (HSIA) at the newly-opened Hotel Palomar Philadelphia.

Hotel Palomar Philadelphia is the first hotel in the nation to implement an advanced, 802.11n Wi-Fi system to support the simultaneous distribution of IP-based VOD over Wi-Fi.

Recent advances in Wi-Fi technology that extend the range of signals and increase the reliability of Wi-Fi connections, now make it possible for Wi-Fi to support delay-sensitive applications like video. Historically, Wi-Fi has suffered from erratic performance and the inability to cope with interference and other obstacles that degrade performance. New innovative, patented Wi-Fi technologies, developed by Ruckus Wireless, effectively eliminate these problems.

"Our plan was always to deliver IP-based VOD to the TVs in our guest rooms at the Hotel Palomar," said Donald OGrady, director of property technology at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. "During the project, we decided to move to the wireless VOD solution. Based on a pilot test of the solution, we knew it worked. This was a fairly easy choice for us."

Whether a renovation, a new development or an existing property, the benefits of Ruckus Wireless Smart Wi-Fi solutions include the elimination of cabling, greater flexibility to deliver services anywhere throughout a hotel while minimizing disruptions that might otherwise require shutting down rooms for days or weeks for hotel in operation. For existing hotels without cabling and with limited budgets, Ruckus solutions can bring guests the latest and greatest video applications and content cost effectively


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LodgeNet Announces First Installation of High-Definition Free-to-Guest (HD FTG) Solutions in Canada

2009-12-03T23:40:00.000-08:00

The Sutton Place Hotel Toronto The First Canadian Property With New LodgeNet Solution

Headend Based Systems Delivered In Partnership With Rogers Communications Inc.

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. and TORONTO, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LodgeNet Interactive Corporation (Nasdaq: LNET), the leading provider of media and connectivity solutions to the hospitality industry, and The Sutton Place Hotel announced today that they have finalized an agreement that has made The Sutton Place Hotel in downtown Toronto the first Canadian property to receive high-definition free-to-guest (HD FTG) service from LodgeNet (Canada) and Rogers Communications Inc.

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LodgeNet (Canada) has installed The Sutton Place Hotel with a headend based FTG solution that delivers a wide variety of channels, including 12 channels in HD. This solution enables HD FTG content to be properly encrypted throughout the hotel without additional equipment in the guest room, as all equipment is in a central location. Toronto-based Rogers Communications Inc. is purchasing the equipment for the solution, and has contracted LodgeNet (Canada) to provide maintenance and ongoing customer support. Rogers Communications Inc. has assembled a monthly service that includes all programming and service fees for The Sutton Place. The solution is the first to be deployed through a new partnership between LodgeNet (Canada) and Rogers Communications Inc. The arrangement between LodgeNet and Rogers provides hotels with reliable service and support that is managed by LodgeNet's industry leading field service organization, and a single service number for both video-on-demand and HD FTG services.

"LodgeNet is very pleased to be able to provide a scalable and reliable HD free-to-guest solution for the Canadian Hospitality Market. And we are proud to announce that our first deployment of this new solution will be managed as part of our new relationship with Rogers Communications, and is being showcased first at one of Canada's premier metropolitan hotels," said Scott E. Young, President of Hospitality for LodgeNet Interactive. "We look forward to helping more Canadian hoteliers create a first-rate FTG experience for their guests."

"It is important to address our high value clients with a service that meets the unique requirements of this market space in the most flexible way possible without negatively impacting operations. By working with LodgeNet, Rogers is able to bring together the very best of both companies, with Rogers delivering a leading selection of high-definition programming, a complete array of Rogers services, and an extensive lineup of sports and multicultural programming, together with personalized and professional on site services offered by LodgeNet. Together we provide a truly 'one-stop shop' for communications services," said Michael Krstajic, Vice President National Field Sales and Consumer Major Accounts for Rogers Communications Inc.

"We are excited that we are now offering travelers the TV programs and channels they want in HD, which will provide an in-room experience as good as they enjoy at home - if not better," said Nick Vesely, General Manager for The Sutton Place Hotel, Toronto. "The solution provided by LodgeNet and Rogers is ideal for our property, and perfectly timed."

Hoteliers interested in a HD FTG solution from LodgeNet (Canada) should e-mail sales.canada@lodgenet.com for more information.

About LodgeNet

LodgeNet Interactive Corporation is the leading provider of media and connectivity solutions designed to meet the unique needs of hospitality, healthcare and other guest-based businesses. LodgeNet Interactive serves more than 1.9 million hotel rooms worldwide in addition to healthcare facilities throughout the United States. The Company's services include: Interactive Television Solutions, Broadband Internet Solutions, Content Solutions, Professional Solutions and Advertising Media Solutions. LodgeNet Interactive Corporation owns and operates businesses under the industry leading brands: LodgeNet, LodgeNetRX, and The Hotel Networks. LodgeNet Interactive is listed on NASDAQ and trades under the symbol LNET. For more information, please visit www.lodgenet.com.

About The Sutton Place Hotel

Immerse yourself in the European elegance and charm of The Sutton Place Hotel, located in the heart of Toronto, just minutes from financial and fashionable shopping districts, major attractions, and world-class entertainment venues. The hotel features 230 elegant guestrooms, 53 suites graced with original works of art and antiques and 28 fully furnished apartments. Accents Restaurant & Bar offers continental cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Meetings and special events meet with success in the hotel's ten individually designed function rooms and three breathtaking ballrooms.

LodgeNet and the LodgeNet logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of LodgeNet Interactive Corporation.

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Otrum Helps Radisson Blu With Brand Identity

2009-11-28T18:08:00.000-08:00

Described as “a gentle evolution”, the gradual transition from Radisson SAS to Radisson Blu Hotels & Resorts has been handled with the same care and collective calm as the color represented in the new name.

Otrum partners with Rezidor on Radisson Blu identity program.

The Rezidor Hotel Group, which operates the Radisson Blu Hotels & Resorts in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, has worked closely with OTRUM, Europe's leading full-service provider of in-room TV technology and guest services for the hospitality industry, to ensure that guests are just as carefully exposed to the new brand and begin to identify with it.

“Our values, beliefs, ambitions, people, and high-quality hotel services remain the same and so does the blue box that differentiates us as the market leader in the upper upscale segment,” explains David Dreschner, Vice President of Corporate Purchasing Services for Rezidor. “The brand name, however, is new and we want to correctly portray our new image, design and the contemporary design experience right from the moment our guests step into a Radisson Blu hotel and into their room.”

OTRUM’s graphics team worked closely with Rezidor to create a common visual theme for all Radisson Blu hotels that would improve the presentation of information to the guest and, at the same time, nourish the brand image.

“We had to balance background themes and screens that were true to the Radisson Blu brand-image,” says Kay Sperre, OTRUM’s Senior Visual Designer. “The added challenge was to customize these guest interfaces in ways that would have the same look and feel regardless of whether they were seen as background pages on legacy systems or multi-media videos on high-definition screens.”

The final design incorporated the classic topography and fresh image of the Radisson Blu chain with a simple-yet-elegant layout that emphasized ease of readability, accessibility and use. The result takes full advantage of the OTRUM Evolution Marketing Solution, a system with multimedia functionality for guest communication and targeted advertising. “We hope,” says Sperre, “that the Rezidor-OTRUM collaboration has created a fun, engaging user experience for Radisson Blu hotel guests.”

Rezidor, one of the world’s fastest growing hotel companies, and OTRUM now plan to turn their attention to customizing and updating guest interfaces for other Rezidor brands including Regent International Hotels, Park Inn and their newest contemporary life-style, luxury hotel concept, Hotel Missoni.

David Dreschner concludes, “Rezidor is known worldwide as a leader in providing hotels, owners and guests with innovative, trend-setting, effective solutions. OTRUM has been a key partner in helping us achieve this reputation. We expect to continue to work together to maintain it.”

About OTRUM ASA

OTRUM is a leading provider of interactive TV solutions and content to the hospitality industry. The company develops and supplies total systems consisting of hardware, software, TV channels, films and Internet access.

Founded in 1985, OTRUM is headquartered in Norway, with established country organizations in China, Denmark, Dubai, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden and the UK. Authorized distributors operate across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

For further information, visit the website: www.otrum.com.

About The Rezidor Hotel Group

The Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the world. The group operates a portfolio of more than 380 hotels with over 81000 rooms in operation and under development in nearly 60 countries. The Group employs more than 35000 people.

Rezidor operates the brands Radisson Blu Hotels & Resorts, Regent International Hotels & Resorts, Park Inn, and Country Inn in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Rezidor also has a worldwide license agreement with the Italian fashion house Missoni to develop and operate a life-style hotel brand of the same name, Hotel Missoni. Rezidor's head office is located in Brussels, Belgium. The company is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange (REZT). The US-based Carlson Companies is the largest shareholder.

For additional information, visit the website: www.rezidor.com.

About Radisson Blu Hotels & Resorts

Radisson Blu Hotels & Resorts (formerly Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts), part of the Rezidor Hotel Group, offers first-class services, providing guests with a contemporary, upscale hospitality experience in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Radisson Hotels & Resorts is a worldwide chain of 435 hotels with more than 102 000 guest rooms in 61 countries.

Swisscom first to offer Smartphone WiFi service and mobile communication solutions in hotels

2009-11-21T05:48:00.000-08:00

WiFi mobile phones are increasingly used in hotels. In lobbies, guest rooms and conference areas, guests want to update their email, Podcasts, music and video libraries easily and instantly without incurring roaming charges. The new Swisscom enabled Smartphone WiFi service responds to these needs. Fully integrated with the hotel’s property management system (PMS), it enables guests to connect seamlessly and hoteliers to promote their own services through their guests’ preferred devices.

Travellers increasingly depend on their Smartphones to connect into their own environments in favour of using their laptops. During meetings or waiting times in hotel lobbies, guests stream their news or communicate over applications such as Skype® on their handhelds. As a network operator, Swisscom has seen bandwidth consumed through WiFi mobile phones rise constantly. Although download volumes are traditionally lower than those for laptops, the gap is closing very quickly. The average volume per handheld session recorded at Swisscom partner hotels is currently at 86MB, with many users going over 1GB. The average length of session is 14 hours.

Get online in three clicks only

The new service allows users to connect to the Internet in only three clicks. Once logged on, the guest can stay connected for 24 hours at a time. If he leaves the building, he is automatically re-connected when he comes back into the hotel. Wireless PMS integration enables a personalized user interface, seamless data processing and invoicing through the guest’s room bill. Offering unlimited uploads and downloads at WiFi broadband speed, the new Swisscom service provides a superior experience at a competitive price.

Swisscom’s new Smartphone WiFi service has been optimized for iPhones, Symbian phones such as the ones from Nokia, Google Androids and Windows Mobile devices. It is presently available in more than 1’100 partner locations across Europe and ready for rollout across Europe.

Smartphones keep you in touch with home

“More and more guests want to use their smartphones to access the Internet in our hotel,” says Gordon Barker, Sales and Marketing Manager at Danesfield House Hotel and Spa, a Swisscom partner hotel near London Heathrow. “The mobile phone is more than just a device to make calls with, it also allows you to listen to your favourite music, chat to friends, send a quick photo of the breakfast buffet to relatives back home, so ultimately you never feel far away from your friends and family. Thanks to Swisscom, we will now be able to meet these requirements.”

“The rise of the Smartphone reconfirms the long-term value of our wireless hotel technology”, comments Leo Brand, CEO of Swisscom Hospitality Services. “In addition to providing connectivity to the guest, we can assist hotels in promoting their own services through customized applications. We are actively working with hotel chains on specific applications as well as on new, competitive functionalities for both hoteliers and guests to leverage the numerous possibilities of employing Smartphones in the hotel space.”
Press Release Contact Details:

Swisscom Hospitality Services www.swisscom.com/hospitality Contact: Jane Newick/Alex Vinall, The Wordbox Group, Tel 01483 562244/07711 611415, jane@thewordbox.com, alex@thewordbox.com

Cox Checks In HD For Hotel Customers

2009-11-18T20:18:00.000-08:00

Previously Offered High-Definition Services Primarily in Las Vegas Market
Todd Spangler -- Multichannel News, 11/18/2009 4:54:22 PM

Cox Communications is expanding its business video portfolio to include high-definition free-to-guest services for major national and regional chains across all its markets, after initially offering HD feeds to Las Vegas casinos for the last several years.

The operator's standard offering includes 24 encrypted HD channels to hotel customers, including local broadcast channels and premium sports and movie channels, but can expand to support additional HD channels based on individual hotel needs.

"Business and vacation travelers associate high-definition television with a premium guest experience," Cox Business vice president of product development and management Kristine Faulkner said in announcing the expanded HD services for the hospitality industry.

Cox would not disclose how many hotels it currently serves, but in Las Vegas the operator serves more than 125,000 rooms and counts as customers most of the major properties on the strip, including the Wynn, the Palms and Trump International Hotel & Tower.

In September, Cox Business installed HD services in 600 guest suites at Hilton Sandestin Beach Resort & Spa in Destin, Fla.

"The high-quality picture of Cox high-definition service is consistent with the experience guests expect from a 4-star hotel," Hilton Sandestin director of engineering Leonard Martin said in a statement. "The service implementation was simple and meets the entertainment needs of our guests. Cox's high definition free-to-guest solution is something all hotels should consider as an additional amenity."

Cox delivers Pro:Idiom-encrypted HD feeds, which are compliant with premium channel content security requirements and the TV set standard that the hospitality industry has adopted. The Pro:Idiom standard allows the channels to be delivered without set-tops or other equipment in each guest room.

The cable operator has two methods to deliver the encrypted feeds to the hotel. In most markets, Cox installs special headend equipment at the hotel site. In some cases, the encryption is done at the Cox location and the special video feeds are delivered via fiber to hotels.

source: http://www.multichannel.com/article/389773-Cox_Checks_In_HD_For_Hotel_Customers.php

Concord Hospitality Selects EnGenius Long Range Wireless Access Point, the ECB-3500, as Product of Choice for Wifi Services to Guests

2009-11-12T17:38:00.000-08:00

Concord Hospitality selects EnGenius Technologies' long range wireless access point, the ECB-3500 router, as their product of choice to provide wireless internet services for their hotel guests nationwide.

Costa Mesa, CA (PRWEB) November 10, 2009 -- Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company, manager of 59 hotel properties in the United States and Canada, has formed a strategic partnership with EnGenius Technologies, the leader in long range wireless router technology, in order to provide dependable wireless internet access for their hotel guests nationwide. After careful consideration, Concord chose the ECB-3500, a high-powered, long range wireless access point that can connect to any given wireless network and efficiently expand the signal to reach all guest rooms within a facility.

Wireless Access Point

"We are very pleased to partner with Concord in their efforts to grow their wireless internet service. The ECB-3500 is an excellent choice as it was specifically designed with the hospitality industry in mind. It can send a clear, fast, uninterrupted, wireless signal over a large area, even in the largest of hotel buildings," said Roger Chien, Product Manager of EnGenius Technologies Inc.
According to Jacob Williams, I.T. Department Manager at Concord Hospitality, the long range wifi capability and the competitive price point of the ECB-3500 were the main reasons it was chosen as the standard for their hotels.

The ECB-3500 wireless access point can provide strong, continued coverage at up to 108 Mbps over a wide-area using 600mW of wireless output power. Along with the high-powered, super G standard, the ECB-3500 uses QoS (Quality of Service) which allows it to handle multiple streams of throughput or large data transmissions simultaneously without slow-downs, pauses or interruptions in service.

Other notable features of the ECB-3500 include:

* Dual High-Gain Detachable Antennas - increases sensitivity with diversity technology.
* Multiple Wireless Names (SSIDs) - permits different access levels within one wireless network.
* Multi-Functional Device (7 modes of use) - configurable for multiple uses in different wireless network topologies.
* Power-Over-Ethernet - combines the power and data over one cable for ease of installation.

The ECB-3500 has the capability to turn an entire hotel into a wifi hotspot - ready to handle any and all guest networking needs from anywhere in the hotel. This flexibility will enhance the marketability of Concord's facilities by aligning their amenities with the business traveler's growing need for wireless internet connectivity.

"Another reason we chose this particular EnGenius model was for the PoE feature. Our hotels already have cabling for all of their internal systems; such as electric, telephones, television and data. The ECB-3500's PoE feature makes it possible for us to install a new wireless access point at any RJ45 network jack without having to change or reconfigure any electrical wiring. This makes the ECB-3500 much easier to install in operating hotels that can't afford the burden of massive renovations or guest interruption," adds Williams.

In addition, with the ECB3500 long range wireless router, Concord has the option to use the Multiple Wireless Names (SSIDs) within each hotel to separate their associates' network from the guest network. Each ECB-3500 can handle up to four named networks which can segregate one set of users from another. This simplifies wireless network management, provides added security and creates multiple virtual networks with only one set of networking equipment.

The ECB-3500 wireless access point is already being used in 23 of Concord's hotel properties across the U.S. and Canada with plans to deploy over 150 more ECB-3500's to 7 new hotels over the next 6 months and more than 300 over the next year.

For addition information about the ECB3500 or other EnGenius products, please visit www.EnGeniustech.com.

For additional information about Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company, please visit http://www.concordhotels.com/

About EnGenius Technologies
EnGenius Technologies is a global technology innovator specializing in long-range telephone, data and VoIP communications. The company pioneered the "Affordable Long Range Wireless" product category. Its award winning, long-range devices consistently outperform competitors' deployment coverage. Established in 1999, EnGenius Technologies, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Senao Networks, a Taiwan RF communications manufacturing company.

About Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company
Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company is an award-winning hotel management and development company. Established in 1985, Concord began with a mission to develop and acquire high-quality hotel properties as well as provide experienced hotel management services to both full-service and upscale limited-service properties. Today, Concord provides management services for 53 hotels with 6,228 guestrooms and suites throughout the United States and Canada. Concord's hotel brands include: Marriott Hotels and Resorts, Renaissance Hotels and Resorts, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, , Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott, Fairfield Inn by Marriott and MainStay Suites by Choice Hotels. Concord also operates a four-star independent boutique hotel, the Clinton Inn in Tenafly, New Jersey.

source: http://www.prweb.com/releases/wireless/access-point/prweb3183894.htm

LG Electronics Announces First Recycling Program for Hotel TVs, Computer Monitors

2009-11-12T17:30:00.001-08:00

PR Newswire
Waste Management and LG Provide Hotel Operators New Sustainability Option, Convenient Disposal of Outdated Equipment
November 09, 2009: 09:00 AM ET

NEW YORK, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The leading provider of flat-panel HDTVs to the lodging industry, LG Electronics USA, Inc., and the nation’s leading recycler, Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM), today announced the first recycling program for hotel operators to responsibly dispose of outdated television sets and computer monitors.

In 2010 alone, hundreds of hotels are expected to upgrade thousands of rooms with energy-efficient LG flat-panel digital TVs, which will displace older analog picture tube TVs. To support this growing trend, LG Electronics will now offer environmentally conscious hotel, motel and resort operators a convenient, cost-effective opportunity for recycling the obsolete hotel TVs.

Under this new program planned for launch in 2010, LG Electronics would facilitate the recycling process through Waste Management’s subsidiary WM Recycle America LLC. In addition to offering the TV and monitor-recycling program, LG would assist hoteliers in working with WM to recycle the packaging from the new LG flat-panel HDTVs and computer monitors being installed in their properties.

"This program will encourage hotel operators to dispose of outdated electronics in an environmentally responsible manner," said Teddy Hwang, president, LG Electronics USA, which established its successful nationwide electronics-recycling program for consumers with Waste Management over a year ago. This initiative "further supports LG’s global sustainability initiative that also encompasses energy conservation, reduction of hazardous substances and responsible product designs," he noted.

The Executive Director of the National Center for Electronics Recycling, Jason Linnell, called the LG hotel TV recycling concept "a significant new development" in the E-Waste arena. "Most voluntary and state-mandated efforts across the country have been focused on consumer recycling efforts. So, when you think of the millions of analog TVs being replaced in hotels across the country, this approach is particularly noteworthy. We urge hotel operators to take advantage of these kinds of opportunities."

The program will leverage Waste Management’s national network of over 200 recycling centers throughout the United States. The hotel TVs and computer monitors collected under this program will be processed in an environmentally responsible manner at one of four regionally designated Waste Management recycling facilities that are ISO 14001 and 9001 certified to protect the local environment in those communities along with the people handling this waste. Waste Management is also committed to the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s R2 Standards for the management of electronic waste.

"As the lodging industry seeks to increase its environmentally conscious initiatives, the LG program gives hotel operators the opportunity to conveniently recycle electronic waste responsibly and economically," said Patrick DeRueda, president of WM Recycle America. "This program also demonstrates our shared commitment to providing outstanding customer service and leadership in environmental stewardship as well as helping us towards one of our sustainability goals of nearly tripling the amount of recyclables we process by 2020."

DeRueda said LG’s hotel TV recycling solution, the latest in a series of manufacturer and retailer agreements with WM Recycle America, could have sweeping benefits. "By recycling used, unwanted, obsolete or damaged electronic equipment, useful materials such as glass, metals and plastics may be recovered for reuse in other products," he said. "Reuse minimizes the amount of waste disposed, while also reducing the amount of raw materials extracted as well as energy required to make new materials. Additionally, material reuse reduces the production of greenhouse gases."

"This means hotel operators, together with LG and Waste Management, can do their part to improve recycling and reduce the environmental impact of waste products," added LG’s Hwang. "The explosive growth of electronics products over the years, coupled with the rapid replacement of millions of analog TVs as consumers and hotels upgrade to flat-panel HDTVs underscores the need for companies like LG to help provide responsible end-of-life solutions."

About LG Electronics USA

LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $45 billion global force and technology leader in home appliances, consumer electronics and mobile communications. The LG Electronics Business Solutions division of LG Electronics USA, serves customers in the lodging and hospitality, digital signage, systems integration, healthcare, education, government and industrial markets. Based in Lincolnshire, Ill., with its dedicated engineering and customer support team, LG Electronics USA Business Solutions delivers B2B technology solutions tailored to the particular needs of business environments. With 2008 global sales of $4.3 billion, LG Electronics Business Solutions is poised for continuing rapid growth. For more information, please visit www.LGcommercial.com.

About Waste Management

Waste Management, based in Houston, Texas, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste management services in North America. Our subsidiaries provide collection, transfer, recycling and resource recovery, and disposal services. We are also a leading developer, operator and owner of waste-to-energy and landfill gas-to-energy facilities in the United States. Our customers include residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers throughout North America. Waste Management is the largest residential recycler in North America and its business lines include processing many types of consumer-generated recyclables and finding the best markets for the recyclable commodities produced. In its capacity of providing processing and marketing services, Waste Management offers a wide variety of recycling options for municipal, manufacturing, commercial and residential customers. To learn more visit www.wm.com or www.thinkgreen.com. To learn more about the nationwide electronics-recycling program for consumers see http://www.wm.com/WM/TakeBack/LG/index.asp

SOURCE LG Electronics USA, Inc.

PRO TECHnology to launch a new IP TV system at Equip'Hotel Exhibition 2009

2009-11-08T20:39:00.000-08:00

PRO TECHnology confirms its participation to the second edition of Equip'Hotel Exhibition, a major trade show focused on the hospitality industry. The company will be demonstrating several IT solutions that are developed and designed to serve the Hotel industry.

One of the main attractions will be the launch of a state of the art IP TV system and digital signage application from Direct Streams (France) which is based on Apple System. This solution will be highlighted by product live demos and a presentation by Ms. Pascale Chatelain, the Board Executive of Direct Streams who will be visiting the UAE specially for this event.

During its participation, PRO TECHnology will also focus on its line of enterprise solutions that include storage, back-up and security solutions, the end to end wireless (Wi Fi) Networking solutions from Trapeze and IP CCTV cameras from Mobotix.

The event brings together the regional and international users and suppliers and will serve as a worthwhile ground to leverage the growth in the hospitality and tourism industries and with the significant integration of the technology industry.

With an unparalleled portfolio in the IT industry and backed by a reputation of successful high-end technology implementations, PRO TECHnology further breaks through the ground of the hospitality industry through this event.

"We have been involved in several projects concerning the hotel business and for us, it is something which we consider a mark of achievement. For an IT company like PRO TECHnology, it took a lot of time and hardwork to prove our efficiency and gain confidence from hoteliers to entrust us their needs. To provide something effective for the hospitality industry is like imparting your skills to the whole world. It is one industry which is imperative and literally "global" as it caters to every nationality 24/7,"
said Jamal Maraqa, Managing Director and Founder of PRO TECHnology.

source: http://www.ameinfo.com/215079.html

180Squared targets hospitality with IPTV managed service

2009-11-04T19:21:00.000-08:00

By Sarah Reedy

180Squared has teamed up with carrier Ethernet provider MBO Video to offer an IPTV managed service, dubbed Cirrus Managed Cloud Solutions. The companies will establish a shared installation of IPTV middleware among multiple entities, beginning with hotels and hospitality providers, while keeping each individual�s back-end systems separate.

180Squared, formed in April 2008 to focus on billing/operational support systems or IPTV deployments based on Microsoft Mediaroom, announced last week that it would expand its support to any middleware platform. As part of that, it�s also looking to expand into new verticals � hotels, casinos and other hospitality services being the first. MBO Video is using 180Squared�s Unison platform to do so.

�Unison is the ability to turn any installation of a video platform into a cloud-based service,� said Amir Littman, vice president of business development for 180Squared. �Not from an over-the-top perspective, but providing the service provider a method to provide service to another service provider. That is revolutionary. Not only can they provide other service providers service, they now can leverage the same technology to go into hotels and hospitality, which is something they�ve never been able to touch.�

Sharing the infrastructure will help these companies reduce the costs of deploying IPTV, according to Littman. Based on Mediaroom, the platform gives providers access to the company�s applications, including caller ID, remote personal video recorder (PVR) scheduling and whole-home PVR, as well as ongoing maintenance support. By sharing the installation duties, Littman said it can reduce the capital expenditures and operating expenses for service providers looking to enter the market.

The main adaptation made for the hotel and hospitality business is that real-time billing events are key for short-term �subscribers.� Billing has to be up-to-date the second a consumer makes a purchase, Littman said. 180Squared divides the middleware into logical units, or sites, in which it can handle all the billing and management integration independently, but from the same back end. The sites are also branded for that individual hotel or company, and 180Squared ensures there is no crossover contamination in which one user�s name would show up on another�s bill, Littman said.

�The reason that middlewares don�t normally handle this today is because they don�t have to,� Littman said. �Typically a service provider has one middleware that just has to service the subscribers that subscribe to that service, and they don�t have to deal with segmentation. Now we have a message that I can expand on that and provide service to other operators that now have that level of expectation.�

Littman said that IPTV providers and new entrants have been interested in this proposition because their business plan has only included their existing TV subscribers. Unison doesn�t require additional servers, infrastructure or licensing to get it up and running, so they see it and any additional revenue it might provide as icing on the cake, he said.

source: http://telephonyonline.com/residential_services/news/180squared-iptv-service-1103/

SuiteLinq Deploys Industry-First IPVOD Solution at Philadelphia's New Palomar Hote

2009-11-02T19:50:00.000-08:00

SuiteLinq Deploys Industry-First IPVOD Solution at Philadelphia's New Palomar
Hotel

EXTON, Pa., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Palomar Hotel, Philadelphia's newest
boutique property, recently opened its doors in the heart of the city's
vibrant shopping and dining area. Guests in all 242 rooms at the hotel, the
first location in Philadelphia by parent company Kimpton Hotels, will enjoy
state-of-the-art entertainment service from SuiteLinq, Inc. The Exton, PA,
based provider of broadband and on-demand solutions for hospitality and
extended-stay environments is Kimpton's preferred service provider for a
variety of on-site technology and related services.

Their SuiteVOD service delivers the latest Hollywood releases, music,
concerts, and more in standard and high definition formats. Guests can use
the remote control to access a variety of interactive hotel information and
guest services content via an attractive, custom-branded interface that
reflects the ambience of the hotel while giving guests quick access to a
variety of entertainment features.

At Palomar Hotel, SuiteLinq is delivering SuiteVOD via an industry-first
solution that provides Video-On-Demand content to the in-room televisions via
wireless. Known as IP-VOD, the benefits of this development to the
hospitality industry include eliminating extensive cabling, providing greater
flexibility to deliver services anywhere, anytime throughout the property, and
minimizing disruptive retrofitting after the hotel is in operation. It also
gives hotels the ability to deliver digital signage and other value-added
services in public areas on-demand.

SuiteLinq's President, Craig Ziegler, states that, "The flexibility and ease
of deployment that this wireless solution brings to our clients is truly
unique. Often, delivering new digital services to hotel guests has been
complicated by technology and hardware needs. Now, we have the freedom to
give our customers exceptional and expandable digital services with a minimal
impact on the in-room and on-site infrastructure."

About SuiteLinq
SuiteLinq, Inc. serves the needs of the hospitality and extended stay
industries by providing integrated, on-demand entertainment and business
productivity solutions that deliver The Ultimate In-Room Experience for guests
and new revenue streams for property owners. The solution takes full
advantage of preference driven interfaces, contextual mapping, and product
matching by integrating with legacy PMS, POS, and CRM systems. SuiteLinq's
core service offering is comprised of turn-key components that can be
installed individually or as a package:

SuiteLinq(TM) - A customized portal running on an in-room computer with
high-speed Internet offering a variety of interactive guest services, free
content, and pay-per-access features and entertainment
SuiteCast(TM) - Free-to-guest broadcast and cable TV channels
SuiteVOD(TM) - Hollywood movies, informational programs, and a variety of
pay-per-view Video-On-Demand content delivered in standard and high-definition
formats
SuiteLinq(TM) Mobile - Connect with guests before, during, and after their
stay to drive deeper engagement, promotions, and new commerce opportunities
Microsoft Surface(TM) - Multi-touch interactive tables that enhance concierge
services and on-site commerce

SuiteLinq is part of a group of industry innovators including Microsoft and
EDS, an HP company, that deliver a comprehensive "ecosystem" of integrated
technologies and digital services to the hospitality vertical. Corporate
headquarters are located in Exton, PA. For more information, visit:
www.suitelinq.com

For more information about SuiteLinq, contact Darrin Davis, Vice President of
Sales, at 703-953-2624, or via email at ddavis (at) suitelinq (dot) com.

SOURCE SuiteLinq, Inc.

LodgeNet Announces First Licensing Agreements for Its Patented b-LAN(TM) Communications Technology at Technology Symposium

2009-10-29T01:26:00.000-07:00

LodgeNet Announces First Licensing Agreements for Its Patented b-LAN(TM)
Communications Technology at Technology Symposium
LG Electronics and Philips to Integrate LodgeNet Technology as Communication
Solution for New Hotel Television Sets


SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LodgeNet Interactive
Corporation (Nasdaq: LNET), the leading provider of media and connectivity
solutions to the hospitality industry, announced today at the LodgeNet
Technology Symposium in Atlanta, Georgia that it has begun licensing its
b-LAN(TM) (broadband local area network) technology to the two leading
commercial TV manufacturers for inclusion in their newest high-definition (HD)
television displays designed for the hospitality market.

(Logo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080115/AQTU120LOGO)

Initial agreements with LG Electronics and Philips Electronics authorize those
companies to develop and market HDTVs which include LodgeNet's communication
technology.  With this new agreement, the companies will embed LodgeNet's
patented b-LAN technology into their television sets, enabling the delivery of
a wide range of interactive content and functionality on a more cost effective
basis - including centralized free-to-guest (FTG) channel management, video on
demand content and interactive guest services.  In addition to the agreements
with LG and Philips, LodgeNet is also negotiating with other consumer
electronics companies to make its b-LAN technology available.

"Licensing our unique technology is a win-win proposition for hoteliers, our
technology partners, and LodgeNet," said Scott E. Young, President of
Hospitality for LodgeNet Interactive.  "Integrating our b-LAN technology as
part of new television sets will eliminate the cost of purchasing and
installing external communications hardware in the room, significantly
lowering the total cost of ownership for hoteliers implementing HD television
services. This new arrangement will add value to TV manufacturers' product
lines, and will streamline installation, service and support for their
hospitality customers.  And from LodgeNet's perspective, these new agreements
will result in a significant operating advantage by creating a large base of
"LodgeNet Ready" locations where we can deliver new interactive television
services on a significantly improved cost basis."

LG Electronics, which signed the first license agreement in June, has shipped
tens of thousands of hospitality HDTVs with embedded LodgeNet b-LAN
technology, according to Richard Lewis, Senior Vice President of Research &
Technology for LG Electronics USA Business Solutions, who called b-LAN "a key
to reducing total cost of ownership" for hotel operators.  "As hoteliers
continue looking for ways to both enhance the guest experience and control
costs, we are proud to be delivering commercial display solutions today that
incorporate the communications technology that has been proven in hotel
environments for more than 20 years through slide-in cards and set-back
boxes."

"The current economic climate underscores the need for hospitality solutions
that make sense not only for the guest, but also for the hotel in terms of
total cost of ownership," said Tom Parham, Senior Vice President and General
Manager of Philips Hospitality Americas, a division of Royal Philips
Electronics.  "Having LodgeNet's b-LAN technology integrated in our
televisions allows Philips to better serve the hospitality industry by
reducing overall system costs and increasing ease of use."

LodgeNet's b-LAN technology is the most widely deployed, cost effective
communications solution enabling TVs to be centrally managed as networked
devices rather than unconnected stand-alone units.  This unique technology
allows hotels and providers to manage TV configuration without a visit to each
room and can enable a variety of other applications requiring communication to
the TV set.

Representatives from Philips and LG will be participating in panel discussions
at the 2nd Annual LodgeNet Customer Technology Symposium, being held on
October 27-29 at The Ritz-Carlton Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia.  The event -
"Technology Innovation and the Guest Experience: New Opportunities and New
Business Models" - will feature presentations and panel discussions focusing
on the operational, financial and guest service implications of current and
emerging hospitality technologies. Attendees of the event will include
executives from major hospitality brands, hotel owners and management
companies. For more information, please visit www.lodgenet.com.

About LodgeNet Interactive
LodgeNet Interactive Corporation is the leading provider of media and
connectivity solutions designed to meet the unique needs of hospitality,
healthcare and other guest-based businesses. LodgeNet Interactive serves more
than 1.9 million hotel rooms worldwide in addition to healthcare facilities
throughout the United States.  The Company's services include:  Interactive
Television Solutions, Broadband Internet Solutions, Content Solutions,
Professional Solutions and Advertising Media Solutions.  LodgeNet Interactive
Corporation owns and operates businesses under the industry leading brands:
LodgeNet, LodgeNetRX, and The Hotel Networks.  LodgeNet Interactive is listed
on NASDAQ and trades under the symbol LNET. For more information, please visit
www.lodgenet.com.

About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North
American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $45 billion global force and
technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile
communications.  In the United States, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish
and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances and
business solutions, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme.  The LG
Electronics USA Business Solutions division serves customers in the lodging
and hospitality, digital signage, systems integration, healthcare, education,
government and industrial markets.  Based in Lincolnshire, Ill., with its
dedicated engineering and customer support team, LG Electronics USA Business
Solutions delivers business-to-business technology solutions tailored to the
particular needs of business environments.  For more information, please visit
www.LGcommercial.com.

About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a
diversified Health and Well-being company, focused on improving people's lives
through timely innovations.  As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and
lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into people-centric
solutions, based on fundamental customer insights and the brand promise of
"sense and simplicity". Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs more
than 118,000 employees in more than 60 countries worldwide.  With sales of $38
billion in 2008, the company is a market leader in cardiac care, acute care
and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting
applications, as well as lifestyle products for personal well-being and
pleasure with strong leadership positions in flat TV, male shaving and
grooming, portable entertainment and oral healthcare.  News from Philips is
located at www.philips.com/newscenter.

SOURCE  LodgeNet Interactive Corporation

Product launches to create buzz at IH/M&RS 2009

2009-10-29T01:23:00.000-07:00

White Plains, N.Y.—Hundreds of new products will take center stage at the 94th annual International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show® (IH/M&RS), as some 35,000 professionals look to the hospitality industry’s leading event for the latest products to enhance the guest experience. Taking place November 7-10, 2009, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, the IH/M&RS will feature the latest technologies and resources of nearly 1,000 exhibiting companies.

In the area of technology, TV Armor will debut a LCD and plasma television screen protector that maintains the quality high definition picture; Ozone Experts will introduce Newaire, a natural, unobtrusive air deodorizer that eliminates odors within 500 square feet; VingCard will feature VISIONLINE, a new radio-frequency online electronic locking system for hotels that eliminates the need to travel from room to room for lock maintenance; and ZVOX Audio will debut the Z-Base 550 HSD GuestLink, a high-performance home theater sound system in an easy-to-install cabinet.

In addition to these product launches, the IH/M&RS will feature that latest in design products for the hospitality industry. The top new products at IH/M&RS 2009, as determined by a panel of editors from the leading industry trade publications, will receive Editors’ Choice Awards during the Opening Ceremony on Sunday, November 8, 9:45 – 10:00am, in the Crystal Palace.

The 94th annual International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show will run Saturday, November 7, through Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Following a full-day of conference and networking activities on Saturday, November 7, the IH/M&RS will feature three full days of exhibits from Sunday, November 8, through Tuesday, November 10.

The International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show is sponsored by the American Hotel & Lodging Association, the Hotel Association of New York City, Inc., and the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association; and is managed by GLM®, LLC.

source: http://www.hotelworldnetwork.com/other-industry-trade-shows-events/product-launches-create-buzz-ihmrs-2009-6468

Critical Links Launches edgeHOTEL for Hotels and Resorts

2009-10-29T01:19:00.000-07:00

Critical Links introduces edgeHOTEL an IP-based solution that delivers voice and data services along with a comprehensive Hotel Management System. This is an industry first and greatly simplifies hotel operations, reduces costs and ensures a great guest experience.

Fairfield, NJ (PRWEB) October 27, 2009 -- Critical Links, a global provider of unified voice, data and IT solutions, announced today the release of edgeHOTEL™, an IP-Based Hotel Management platform that combines all vital Voice, Data, Hotel Management and Property Management System (PMS) integration services required by Hotels and Resorts, in a single system. edgeHOTEL™ dramatically reduces costs and latency of hotel operations while greatly improving guest experience with advanced telephony, web, e-mail, wireless and a plethora of integrated hotel features such as billing, room status, wake-up, call accounting, statistics etc. This is a fully modular offering that provides traveling executives the same voice, secure data and IT capabilities as if they were in their office and enable them to stay connected with their colleagues, customers and partners in a seamless, secure way.

Critical Links is currently offering a free edgeHOTEL™ package to one selected hotel or resort as part of the product launch. Please visit the http://www.critical-links.com/edgehotel website to participate in this one-time offer.

The edgeHOTELTM not only allows hotels to provide these road warriors with a great end-user experience, but also allows hotel staff to manage the property much more efficiently. Some of the key edgeHOTELTM features and capabilities include:

Internet and Unified Messaging Gateway
Interface with Major PMS Systems
edgeBOX™ (IP-PBX, Router, WiFi, Storage & Print, Quality of Service, Network Access, Security, Collaboration and much more)
Billing System, Call Accounting with Credit Limit & Automatic Shutoff
Voice Mail Option, Auto-Attendant During Off-Hours
Checkin/Checkout with Voicemail Allocation & Clean-up
Wake-up Service, Do Not Disturb, Immediate Room Status
Minibar and Laundry Posting on the Room Phone by Authorized Personnel
Automatic Open/Close of Guest's Voice Mailbox on Check-in/out
Confidentiality of Subscriber Identification
Graphical Call Statistics (Daily, Weekly etc)
Intuitive, Easy to Use Interface, programmable multi-language support
And much more…

Charalampos Voulgaris, the owner and Managing Director of Kontokali Bay Resort located in Corfu, Greece, commented, "The edgeHOTEL solution from Critical Links unifies and standardizes our hotel management and IT infrastructure, in ways that were simply not possible before. As a result, we have greatly improved the quality and speed of our hotel operations, creating a significantly better experience for our guests while cutting our operational costs by approximately 40%".

The edgeBOX is an award winning multi-service appliance that replaces up to 6 specialized devices with a single integrated solution, and provides SMB customers with a complete networking infrastructure that is simple to install and configure, easy to maintain and upgrade and can be managed remotely. Customers can leverage edgeBOX™ for VOIP, IP-PBX, VPNs, security, NAC and QoS as well as web server, e-mail server and data storage. It is available on a range of scalable platforms that support up to 300 users. The edgeBOX has over 2500 installations world-wide.

The Hotel Management component, EasyLynq Hotel, is a leading hotel management and call accounting software provided by Eurofluxo. The EasyLynq system has more than 7000 installations in over 50 countries in Western/Central Europe and Africa.

About Critical Links
Critical Links is a global provider of converged voice, data and IT solutions for small and medium businesses (SMBs) that dramatically simplifies and cost-reduces by consolidating over a single scalable and fault-tolerant platform.

Critical Links' flagship product, the edgeBOX™, is an award-winning multi-function gateway appliance that includes VoIP/IP-PBX, VPNs, security, NAC, QoS and a WiFi access point as well as a fax server, web server, e-mail server, print server and data storage. It is available on a range of hardware platforms that support up to 300 users, with different form factors and a host of broadband interfaces such as BRI/PRI(T1/E1), FX0/FXS, Ethernet, etc. Critical Links typically serves SMBs through a global network of VARs, System Integrators, OEMs and Service Providers. For more information, visit www.critical-links.com/PR.

Contact Information:
Abdul Kasim, VP Global Marketing & Business Development
Critical-Links
973.276.9006 x1004
www.critical-links.com/PR
Carlos Taveira
Get Global, Marketing Communications Consultancy
+351 213502551
+351 918711884

Editors Notes:
1. All brands and names may be trademarks of their respective companies.

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New TeleAdapt Product Lets Guests Watch Video and Listen to Music from their iPod/iPhone Through In-Room TV/Sound System

2009-10-29T00:58:00.000-07:00

TeleAdapt, a global supplier of hotel products designed to keep hotel guests connected, announces it will unveil at IHM&RS 2009 in New York a new way for hotels to offer iPod® and iPhone® connectivity in their guestrooms. The new Audio/Video Pull-Through connects iPods and iPhones to the in-room TV so guests can watch their downloaded video and movies in high quality on the flat screen TV, as well as listen to their own music through the in-room TV speakers.

TeleAdapt will be demonstrating the Audio/Video Pull-Through at their IHM&RS exhibit, booth #3167, to hoteliers looking for an inexpensive way to give their guests iPod connectivity that goes beyond the audio-only clock radio dock.

“The trend to provide connections for iPods and iPhones is evidenced by the explosion of iPod docking stations in the hotel room,” says Gordon Brown, TeleAdapt CEO. “The iPod clock radio limits hotel guests to audio-only playback. Travelers have more than just music stored on their iPods. Wouldn’t it be exciting to offer each guest a way to watch their movies and videos from their iPod or iPhone on the big flat panel TV?”

The new Audio/Video Pull-Through comes equipped with the following:

? An Apple-specific cable for audio and video playback
? iPod-specific 30pin connector dock faces the guest for connecting an iPod or iPhone
? Back-end cables connect to the composite audio/video ports on the in-room TV
? These connections allow audio playback through the in-room TV surround sound speakers as well as video playback for watching movies and video through the in-room TV screen
? Weighted base that holds the cable in place
? Acrylic DeskCard insert holder for guest/user instructions

With pricing starting at $49.00 each, the Audio/Video Pull-Through is an affordable alternative to a full MediaHub, an all-in-one connectivity panel that allows guests to enjoy personal audio and video content from any portable device through the in-room TV.

“Hoteliers facing budget constraints need to consider the Audio/Video Pull-Through as a low-cost next generation iPod docking station for their guestrooms,” adds Brown. “Audio and video playback for their iPod or iPhone is a value-add amenity that will leave a lasting impression on many hotel guests.”

TeleAdapt helps hotel properties around the world bring their rooms to life with products that enhance the in-room entertainment experience for their guests. For more information on TeleAdapt’s full range of connectivity devices for the hospitality industry, visit www.teleadapt.com or call (877) 835-3232.

About TeleAdapt
TeleAdapt is the world’s innovator in designing guestroom products that help hotels keep their guests connected. Solutions include Ethernet connectors, audio/video connectivity devices, power adapters, and consumer electronics accessories that allow travelers to make the most of their portable devices and content while traveling. Today, TeleAdapt’s guestroom connectivity solutions can be found in over two million hotel rooms across the globe. Founded in 1992 and operations in the United Kingdom; United States; China; Korea; Dubai and UAE, TeleAdapt’s products serve the Hospitality, Retail and OEM sectors worldwide –

source: http://www.hotelinteractive.com/buyer/article.aspx?articleid=15290

Vecima Terrace MDU Gateway Receives 5 Diamonds in the 2009 BGR Diamond Technology Review

2009-10-27T20:16:00.000-07:00

Vecima Terrace MDU Gateway Receives 5 Diamonds in the 2009 BGR Diamond Technology Review

Posted on : 2009-10-26 | Author : Vecima Networks Inc.
News Category : PressRelease

VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- 10/26/09 -- Vecima Networks Inc. ("Vecima") (TSX: VCM), the Last Mile Solution® for broadband wired and wireless networks, today announced that its Terrace MDU Gateway has received a 5 Diamond rating in this years BGR Diamond Technology Review. Additionally, Vecima's Terrace QAM Hospitality Gateway has received a 4 Diamond rating. Scores of 3 or above are considered outstanding and reflect a very positive opinion from the panel.

"Vecima Networks' Terrace MDU gateway garnered a stellar response from the Diamond Technology Reviews judges who reviewed it," Laura Hamilton, editor-in-chief at BGR, says. "They pointed out that application in the MDU and hospitality arena makes a lot of sense because it avoids the large upfront cash outlays and operational complexities associated with providing digital terminal adapters for every unit or TV set in the MDU, campus, hotel or hospital."

"The Diamonds panelists who reviewed Vecima Networks' Terrace QAM hospitality gateway gave it excellent scores and described it as having the ability to solve some huge problems that exist for cable operators looking to expand their reach into hotels. Given that the Terrace QAM product uses the existing CableCARD standard to solve the problem of bulk decryption, the judges saw it as a great solution that could help open up a market that was previously very difficult -- even impossible in some cases -- to enter," Hamilton says.

About the Terrace MDU Gateway

The Terrace MDU gateway is a multi-channel MDU gateway designed to reclaim analog bandwidth all the way to the outer edge of the cable network including multi-dwelling units or household service groups. Terrace enables the transition to all-digital operation across a cable operator's entire network, maximizing the value of existing infrastructure by dramatically expanding high quality digital services while preserving basic analog cable services to subscribers. Utilizing breakthrough technology, Terrace tunes and demodulates up to 16 QAM channels, decrypts and MPEG decodes 82 digital programs, and outputs 82 NTSC modulated analog video channels.

In the context of MDUs, Terrace allows MSOs to maintain and expand cable services to valued analog customers. Terrace reduces MSO capital and operational expense by eliminating the need to deploy excessive volumes of DTAs and set top boxes to convert digital signals into analog format. Traditionally, this type of conversion was done at the headend whereas Terrace does this conversion at the curb. Basic televisions will then be able to access the recreated multichannel service without the need for a DTA or set-top-box. This provides incredible leverage to MSOs to reduce churn rate and continue generating new revenue as the all-digital transition matures and remains seamless to customers.

Terrace offers the option to do ad insertion at the MDU. This becomes an invaluable potential source of revenue to MSOs and MDU operators, as this feature can easily be monetized for increasing profit margins (e.g. camera surveillance, paid advertising, community channel, etc.). Terrace is easy to install and maintain and allows effortless access to cable technicians.

The Terrace provides a single point of control for remote management of all services running through the unit and involves minimal installation (single wire in, single wire out) for main service plus 3 auxiliary ports for local content insertion.

About the Terrace QAM Hospitality Gateway

The Terrace QAM Hospitality Gateway is a multi-channel QAM to QAM transcryptor for use in the hospitality industry. Demodulated MPEG transport streams are decrypted by CableCARDs and then re-encrypted using Pro:Idiom(TM) technology. The encrypted MPEG transport streams are re-modulated and then delivered to the desired RF channel. The Terrace QAM can demodulate up to 64 QAM carriers, decrypt both SD & HD programs, and protect with Pro:Idiom(TM) hospitality encryption.

Terrace QAM is designed to provide cable system operators with market leading technology delivering both High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD) digital video streams in a secure format connecting directly to newer flat panel TVs, eliminating the need for an additional Digital Set Top Box. The result is a cleaner and more reliable installation offering a broader range of video services and a simplified user experience. This new technology is highly desired by the hospitality industry, hospitals, schools, universities and other institutions because it streamlines infrastructure requirements and reduces costs.

The Terrace QAM removes the encryption standard barrier between cable and hospitality networks by converting the cable encryption standards to Pro:Idiom(TM) hospitality encryption, thus opening up the hospitality sector to cable MSOs at a modest cost. The fact that Terrace QAM converts the encryption to the Pro:Idiom(TM) standard will appeal to hotel operators who have deployed vast quantities of Pro:Idiom(TM) ready HD flat panels or are considering an investment in Pro:Idiom(TM) enabled televisions.

The Terrace QAM offers superior flexibility via its ability to demodulate up to 64 QAM channels, support up to 10 integrated CableCARDs, and handle SD and HD programming in a single chassis.

About Vecima Networks

Vecima Networks Inc. (TSX: VCM) designs, manufactures and sells products that enable broadband access to cable, wireless and telephony networks. Vecima's hardware products incorporate original embedded software to meet the complex requirements of next-generation, high-speed digital networks. Service providers use Vecima's solutions to deliver services to a converging worldwide broadband market, including what are commonly known as "triple play" (voice, video and data) and "quadruple play" (voice, video, data and wireless) services. Vecima's solutions allow service providers to rapidly and cost-effectively bridge the final network segment that connects the system directly to end users, commonly referred to as "the last mile", by overcoming the bottleneck resulting from insufficient carrying capacity in legacy, last mile infrastructures. Vecima's products are directed at two principal markets: Converged Wired Solutions and Broadband Wireless. The Company has also developed, and continues to focus on developing, products to address emerging markets such as Voice over Internet Protocol, fibre to the home and IP video.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this news release may constitute forward-looking statements which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. When used in this news release, such statements are generally identified by the use of such words as "may", "will", "expect", "believe", "plan", "intend" and other similar terminology. These statements reflect Vecima's current expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such results will be achieved. A number of factors including, but not limited to, the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report dated September 28, 2009 available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com), could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what management of the Company believes are reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.

Contacts:
Vecima Networks
Sumit Kumar
Vice President, Corporate Strategy
250-881-1982
sumit.kumar@vecima.com

Vecima Networks
Alan Brick
Investor Relations Officer
250-881-1982
invest@vecima.com
www.vecima.com

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Infocomm and ANTlabs launch best-of-breed Solution

2009-10-25T20:03:00.001-07:00

UAE. Two leaders in technology and digital media solutions, ANTlabs and Infocomm, announced the launch of the latest InnGate 3 series for the MEA region.

ANTlabs is well-known as the market leader in hospitality high-speed internet gateways for global hotel groups, convention centres and airports and is also an R&D leader in enabling Telcos and service providers increase internet services revenue, while Knowledge Oasis Muscat-based Infocomm is the Gulf’s premier provider of converged WiFi and Mobile media solutions and services.

Through their strategic partnership, ANTlabs and Infocomm bring together best-of-breed solutions to allow service providers to maximize their internet revenue, and optimize their networks.

Commenting on ANTlabs, Karim Rahemtulla, Infocomm MD, said: “We’re proud to partner with ANTlabs, who have, over the last 10 years, established themselves as a market leader in the Far East for innovative networking solutions for Telco/ISP Infrastructure, the Hospitality Industry and Enterprise.

ANTlabs works with high-profile brands and government organizations who all choose ANTlabs' technology because it enables their businesses and services to create new revenue opportunities and secures the best possible user experience.”

Infocomm and ANTlabs have taken advantage of GITEX to showcase the new ANTlabs Inngate 3 with its special ‘Volume Control Module’ which is sure to be of tremendous interest to the region’s burgeoning hotel sector.

“Today’s travellers are ever more sophisticated and have higher and higher expectations,” explains Ang Kwang Tat, CEO of ANTlabs. “It doesn’t matter if a hotel guest is thousands of kilometers from his base – he expects to have access to the same facilities as when he’s at home or at his desk. A full array of telecoms services is expected as much as room service. In the competitive hospitality industry, providing HSIA to guests is no longer optional.”

“Through the special features of the Inngate 3 “Volume Control Module”, hotels can provide tailored HSIA for their guests – one that more exactly suits their needs whether they’re a high or low volume user.

At the same time, the hotel will be able to ensure an equitable distribution of bandwidth throughout the premises - ensuring an overall smoother service and better network experience. Inngate 3 also offers interesting options for hotels to monetarize their HSIA which in the current global economic climate is sure to be attractive.”

For more information, please visit www.i-grp.com

Mitel Delivers HD IPTV for Asian Hospitality Industry

2009-10-22T03:09:00.000-07:00

Ottawa-based Mitel Networks, and its Asia Pacific division, will provide integrated HD-IPTV and IP Telephony solutions to provide advanced in-room guest services, called RoomWise, to the hospitality industry.

HD-IPTV in-room entertainment solutions utilize carrier class IPTV designs to ensure highest reliability and robustness, the companies describe, delivering HD-quality resolution. The RoomWise system is based on open standard and seamlessly integrates with existing Property Management Systems (PMS). RoomWise uses Native Video Turnaround (NVT) technology designed to retain the maximum broadcast video quality from the original video source for both SD and HD content.

The partnership leverages technology from BNS, the Asian content solutions provider, and Mitel's expertise with state of the art hospitality technology solutions to provide hotel guests with an integrated one-touch service for both in-room entertainment and telephony that are delivered over a common IP infrastructure.

Using Mitel's 5360 IP phone's color LCD touch screen panel, hotel guests are able to navigate and select any hospitality and HD infotainment service from BNS' RoomWise in-room IPTV system, which makes viewing and ordering hotel services easy, intuitive and immediate and does away with bulky and hard to update guest service compendium.

Integrating the two services also gives a new life to Mitel's IP PBX system as it enables guests to use their remote control to activate their in-room IP phone to make a call.

By putting all major service descriptions on the HDTV, it will enhance overall hospitality experience, and encourage more consumption of hotel services as it puts hotel guests just one touch away from speaking to hotel staff about ordering or finding out more about the item that caught their eyes on the TV screen.

"Combining BNS' and Mitel's solutions creates a powerful offering that will not only enhance hotel guests' convenience and satisfaction, but also hotels' operations. We are very excited about this partnership which really takes the in-room guest experience to another level," said Karl Sin, Vice President of Sales at BNS.

"We are equally excited by this partnership. By integrating the robust Mitel IP Telephony solution with BNS's innovative in-room IPTV solution, we combine two proven solutions into an integrated offering that will provide unparalleled ease of use for guests and staff alike," said Ricky Ma, General Manger of Mitel Greater China Region.

Mitel is a long-established and proven provider of hospitality-specific communications worldwide with hospitality customers in Asia Pacific, US, Canada, UK, Middle East, Caribbean and Latin America. In the U.S. alone, Mitel is an approved manufacturer for many of the Top 10 hotel companies who account for the majority of guest rooms. Mitel's IP-PBX and IP-based applications enable hoteliers to implement IP solutions at their own pace with a complete line of feature-rich, IP desktop phones, consoles and peripherals lowers operating costs while making it easy for hotel staff to provide professional level service to guests.

Headquartered in Hong Kong, BNS provides IP-based content and technology solutions for broadband service providers and enterprises interested in maximizing their potential with IP-based solutions, such as Telco IPTV, Internet TV, Hotel & MDU IPTV, Mobile TV and Enterprise A/V. BNS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore Exchange listed Infinio Group.

Mitel (www.mitel.com) Asia Pacific headquarters is in Hong Kong, global headquarters is in Ottawa, Canada, with offices, partners, and resellers worldwide.

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