Teleste
to Bring High-Quality Internet Connectivity to Bitzaro Grande
Hotel in Greece in Partnership with Samsung Electronics and
Euroaxes Group
The
exclusive Bitzaro Grande Hotel selected an
All-IP HTV solution from Samsung, Teleste & Euroaxes
Group to provide their
guests with high-quality Wi-Fi and
internet services
throughout the hotel premises.
Teleste Corporation reveals
that, in partnership with Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, it has
deployed an All-IP hotel TV solution to Bitzaro Grande Hotel
in Zante, Greece. The deployment consists of Samsung Hotel TVs
in guest rooms and Teleste’s DAH100 mini-CMTS solution on the
premises. The installation of the equipment, the operation and
support of the total integration was carried out by Euroaxes
Group, a group of companies that consists of
telecommunication, information technology and consulting
services, specialised in the hospitality sector.
Bitzaro
Grande Hotel is a 4 star hotel with 140 rooms and suites. With
a dedicated focus on providing an exclusive and attractive
experience to its guests, the hotel offers comfortable and
modern accomodation as well as services including
complimentary Wi-Fi and internet access. To be able to meet
their customers’ expectations even better than before, the
hotel decided to upgrade the hotel broadband and Wi-Fi
networks as part of renovating their facilities. The aim was
to provide smooth and uninterrupted internet connectivity for
guests throughout the premises.
Mrs.
Polychroniadi Aggeliki, General Manager of the hotel noted:
“Our aim is to satisfy our guests’ needs, offering them
high-quality services. To achieve that, we decided that it
was important to renovate our facilities and upgrade our
systems, to provide uninterrupted distribution of Wi-Fi /
internet throughout. Thus, we worked with Euroaxes Group, an
acknowledged system integrator, to ensure the quality of our
visitors' access to the internet.”
In
partnership with Samsung Electronics, Teleste offered the
project with an ALL-IP solution that can utilise the existing
coaxial cabling inside the building for the delivery of
high-capacity broadband connection and smart TV services. As
part of the solution, the broadband network is handled by a
Teleste DAH100 Mini-CMTS located on the premises, and each
guest room is equipped with a Samsung HE694 Hospitality TV
with a built-in cable modem for the delivery of TV and
internet services.
"Samsung
continues to address the demands of the hospitality market
for a more engaging, attractive experience for their guests.
We are confident that our All-IP HTV solution, created
together with Teleste, will offer Bitzaro Grande Hotel a
seamless, cost-effective and efficient option to cater to
the high expectations of today’s hotel guests”, said
Piotr Lipiec, European Hospitality TV Business Development
Manager, Samsung Electronics.
As Bitzaro
Grande Hotel was already equipped with coaxial cabling,
deploying the solution did not require the building to be
rewired. Refurbishing the entire hotel with fibre-like
broadband connections was carried out causing minimal
annoyance for guests, and the project was successfully led by
Euroaxes Group.
“We
are pleased that we were able to participate in this project
with Samsung Electronics and Euroaxes, to bring seamless and
fast internet connectivity to the guests of Bitzaro Grande
Hotel. The jointly created Teleste and Samsung All-IP HTV
solution enables hospitality operators to step into IPTV
smoothly and conveniently, without letting the upgrade
project cause majors disturbances for their operations”, explained
Jonathan Rigby, Director of Hospitality and AV Solutions for
Teleste Corporation.
The
All-IP HTV solution in a nutshell
The
jointly-created Teleste and Samsung Hospitality Solutions
consist of Teleste’s DAH100 mini-CMTS and Samsung HE694 Series
Hospitality TVs. Together, they create an ideal option for IP
delivery in the hospitality, healthcare, and cruise sectors –
where refurbishment of the cabling infrastructure is
impossible, difficult or very costly.
The
solution is based on the widely-used global DOCSIS standard
(Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification), which
offers gigabit-level and robust IP delivery over existing
coaxial cabling. It is able to deliver a complete platform for
a premium in-room experience, allowing guests to watch movies
and TV shows from streaming services and check their social
media to stay connected.
- Fast and cost-efficient installation:
Teleste’s DAH100 mini-CMTS is used to extend the IP network
over the existing in-house TV aerial cabling. As no
recabling of the building is needed, the solution can be
installed quickly and easily without major room renovations
and disruption to hotel operations.
- Reduced operating costs and seamless services: The
solution utilises one Teleste DAH100 mini-CMTS to serve up
to 400 guest rooms and a Samsung HE694 Hospitality TV with
an integrated DOCSIS modem in each guest room. No external
modems or other devices are needed. The fully integrated
hardware minimises compatibility issues and the need for
maintenance and repair. Guests will be able to enjoy
seamless internet and TV services without outages or
interference.
- More flexibility in guest room design:
Providing cutting-edge services with less equipment creates
more freedom in guest room design. Guests will be delighted
by the mix of luxury design and engaging, quality services.
Source: Teleste media announcement