RAANANA, Israel, October 30 /PRNewswire/ -- MainNet Communications, a leader in the broadband over powerline communications (BPL/PLC) market, today announced that The Meridien Hotel (Eilat) has chosen MainNet's Plus(TM) system and Gugi Communication's integration services to offer their guests immediately available, advanced communication services anywhere in the hotel's facilities and areas.
MainNet's Plus solution turns any electrical outlet into a broadband access point. Having installed a WiFi for broadband Internet communications in the hotel's service cabinets - Meridien, a member of the Fattal Hotels Group in Israel - was seeking to simplify connectivity between each of these WiFi demarcation points and the communications server center. Using MainNet's broadband powerline solution, the hotel was able to connect its system's WiFi units without the need for any new wiring infrastructure thus avoiding any disturbances to its guests as well as saving the associated costs.
The Meridien Hotel (Eilat), can now provide advanced Internet services anywhere on the hotel premises via WiFi gateways in private rooms, in the reception hall, the SPA, or even in the swimming pool area, all done with a plug-and-play application. This is implemented by using MainNet's solution enabling broadband communication access over the existing electrical network in a typical MxU network topology.
According to Shay Asia, General Manager of The Meridien (Eilat) Hotel, "Fattal puts high emphasis on offering our guests comfortable hospitality premises with the latest and most innovative technology available. We found MainNet's system with Gugi Communication's professional integration team to be the most cost effective solution for us. Not only are we now able to offer our guests easy-to-use high quality internet access everywhere in the hotel, but the installation and operation of the Plus solution was done in a swift, one-day installation, causing no interruption to our guests whatsoever. This was exactly the solution we were looking for.
Amit Yudan, VP Marketing & Sales of MainNet Communications, said, "We are extremely satisfied with teaming up with Gugi Communication for the installation and operation of our Plus(TM) solutions at The Meridien Hotel. We are pleased to learn that our BPL/PLC solution made it possible for The Meridien Hotel to very quickly enabled broadband communications everywhere."
"MainNet's intelligent broadband communications Plus solution seems to be the only available solution in the market today that truly does not require re-wiring or any complex configurations," said Ophir Shachar, Gugi Communication's CEO. "These unique features make MainNet's BPL/PLC the most cost effective solution to fit into any working environment. We are now looking forward to new projects and making our mark in the MxU marketplace offering broadband communications over existing power grids."
MainNet Communications will showcase its Plus(TM) Solutions at Telecom Israel, Booth #17, on November 06-08, 2006 featuring Smart Grid and Broadband Powerline Communications.
About MainNet Communications Ltd.
MainNet Communications Ltd. is a leading Turn-Key Solution and Service Provider of Broadband Powerline Communications (BPL/PLC), enabling fast return on investment in operating broadband communication access and Smart Grid applications over any electric network. Founded in 1999, the company owns BPL/PLC-related intellectual properties (IP) and is backed by strong equity investors. With the largest commercial BPL deployments worldwide, MainNet is well positioned for bringing the vision of Smart Grids into reality. Visit: http://www.mainnet-plc.com/.
About Le Meridien Hotel Eilat
Le Meridien is a worldwide hotel chain offering a unique holiday resort with advanced business convention centers. Meridien Eilat is a member of the Fattal Hotel Group with 14 hotels throughout Israel. Le Meridien Eilat is located on the shores of the Red Sea, with breathtaking views of the Edom Mountains and the Gulf of Eilat. The Hotel's facilities include 245 air-conditioned Deluxe and Royal Meridien suites plus Garden Terrace suites in two wings, all with private facilities, restaurants, shopping, swimming pool arena, lobby lounge, pa and more. Visit http://www.fattal-hotels-israel.com/meridien_eilat.htm
About Gugi Communication Ltd.
Founded by Ophir Shachar, Gugi Communication offers tailor-made consulting and integration of cutting-edge communication technologies:
GugiPLC(TM) - Using MainNet's BPL/PLC solutions, Gugi Communication offers rapid integration of broadband powerline communications in hotels, schools, hospitals or any MDU/MTU environment, enabling cost effective broadband communications of Internet, VoIP and Video over the existing electric grid.
GugiSIM(TM)- An exclusive distributor of Global SIM card in Israel, GugiSIM(TM) is a global SIM card specifically designed to reduce the cost of making and receiving mobile telephone calls by receiving calls for free and saving up to 85% on normal roaming charges, for international travelers. Contact: ophir@gugi.co.il
Contact:
Liora Bar
marcomArt (MainNet Communications)
+972-9-741-5518/+972-54-489-2185
mr@mainnet-plc.com
MainNet Communications Ltd
CONTACT: Liora Bar, marcomArt (MainNet Communications), +972-9-741-5518/+972-54-489-2185 mr@mainnet-plc.com
About Aaron Reed Aaron Reed is an assistant professor specializing in software architecture and design and .NET development at Neumont University in Salt Lake City, UT. He has worked professionally in the industry for over 12 years as a lead architect/designer, development manager, and VP of development. When he isn't spending time reading up on the latest in software development, Aaron loves spending time with his beautiful wife and three children.
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