atterns of business and personal communication have changed dramatically
over the past five years. For many people, whether in a local restaurant,
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an international airport or a hotel across the country, staying in touch is no
longer a luxury but a necessity.
While away on business or for pleasure, travelers soon realize that Internet access
becomes very important to them for several reasons.
In business, as deals continue to be struck, headquarters may require answers
and continued support from the traveling business professional. Also, travelers
like to keep in touch with their families through e-mail and the telephone.
Now through high-speed Internet access, executives find it easy to keep in touch,
as well as access decision making information, photos, media, anything,
anywhere, and anytime.
ZyXEL provides a complete high speed Internet access solution for hotels based
on advanced DSL, Ethernet, wireless and security technologies that satisfy guest
communications requirements for today and years ahead.
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Do you know what your customers are expecting?
ver the years, hotels have continually improved their services and facilities
which bonds customers' loyalty, such as fine restaurants, SPA package,
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fitness center, gift boutiques, video-on-demand, business centers and so on.
Each new service adds some significant complexity and expense. As a result,
while many hotels understand the importance of offering high speed Internet
service, they hesitate in making the decision because of expense and
the lack of technical expertise.
According to some study, nearly 55 millions will be information nomads who
move their laptop to and from the offices. Part of these people travel from one
city to another. That's why the subscription rate of mobile phone is increasing
dramatically. This will also be true for mobile Internet access.
Internet access for the business travelers used to mean dialing from a hotel
room, usually via a 56 kbps modem and with complicated IP configuration
change. However, it will be totally different soon. Some hotels have already
put broadband access in place, while others are starting on the migration path.
Sooner or later, simple-to-use broadband Internet access will become a critical
success factor for hotels, because it is indispensable for not only the business,
but also the leisure travelers.
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New revenue without hassles
here are quite a few alternatives for broadband Internet access. Among them,
DSL is a fascinating technology that provides broadband Internet access
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service over the existing telephone wires while keeping the voice service at the
same time. Using the existing telephone wires eliminates the re-wiring and installation
efforts. The interior decoration can be kept and the daily business can continue while
deploying new services.
For those hotels that already have Ethernet cabling to each guestroom, ZyXEL also
has the Ethernet switch product suit as a cost-effective solution, which connects
all the guestrooms, public area or the conference rooms together, much like
an office LAN (local area network). The Ethernet solution is for data service only,
and it's independent from the PBX and telephone network.
Besides greater bandwidth, there are much more ZyXEL can offer to facilitate new
revenue generation. Simple-to-use solution makes Internet access as easy as at
office. It frees the customers from frustration, increases the take-rate and creates
customer royalty. Easy integration with existing billing solution gives convenience
of bill generation while creating a considerable new revenue stream at the same
time. Portal redirection creates a new space for web-based advertisement and
e-commerce such as car rental, local tours and so on.
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Broadband Services Anywhere and Anytime
Guest room
A
Guests transform their room's environment into an
entertainment center or a remote office with a minimal effort.
To catch up with the family via email, receive marketing
updates before tomorrow's speech and book tomorrow's
flight on-line. Later, to reward themselves for a job well-done
by sinking into an easy chair and choosing their favorite
movie via the hotel's video on demand service
Conference room
C
When renting a conference rooms for any kind of important
meetings, Internet access becomes a necessity, just like
microphones, stereo and projectors. The bandwidth makes
video conference possible without heavy investment.
B
Public area
Providing on-line news, hotel facility introduction or
entertainment/shopping advertisements in the public area
such as the lobby or the kiosk, while the customers wait
for check-in/check-out, transportation or meeting people.
A
C
D
B
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Restaurant/Café
D
Checking the incoming e-mails or on-line information while
having a cup of coffee or enjoying a meal ? ZyXEL's MHU
Solution breaks down all barriers of location and makes a
better time arrangement whenever your customers are on
a vacation or a business trip.
Ethernet
Copper Wire
VDSL
Modem
Ethernet
Copper Wire
VDSL
Modem
Computer
Telephone
Computer
Telephone
Video
Server
MDF
Billing
System
Ethernet
Switch
VDSL
Switch
Service
Gateway
MDF
DSU/CSU/
DSL Modem
PBX
Internet
PSTN
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The feature-rich solution for your investment
ZyXEL MHU solution enables your hotel to provide the high-speed, reliable
networking services that your mobile professionals demand.
Complete, unified solution that delivers comprehensive advanced wired
and wireless remote connectivity solutions.
ZyXEL's VDSL solution offers ultra bandwidth for value-added services
over the existing telephone wires to the guestrooms and meeting rooms,
while keeping the voice service at the same time.
ZyXEL's Ethernet solution is a cost-effective solution for new hotels with
CAT 5 cabling. New features enable better security and performance.
ZyXEL's Wireless LAN solution, the ZyAIR series, brings wireless Internet
access in hotspots to ease business travelers' anxiety. With built-in
802.1X feature, mobile laptop professionals can make the most of their
time to enhance productivity.
ZyXEL ZyWALL series, the high-performance security appliance,
integrates firewall, VPN and traffic management, and ensures
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continuous end-to-end security at all the time.
Simple-to-use, simple-to-maintain, and easy integration with existing
billing system.
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