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ValuePoint
and HotAir Network Group Bring Wi-Fi to Florida Hotels
MELBOURNE
BEACH, FL - September 30, 2003 -- Hotel guests in Florida are now
able to access the Internet for work and pleasure, thanks to a unique
partnership between ValuePoint Networks Inc. of San Bruno, CA and
HotAir Network Group Inc. of Melbourne Beach, FL.
With
HotAir service, guests of a hotel can access the Internet and email
from anywhere on the hotel property using their own 802.11b wireless
device, or the hotel can provide them with a HotAir Wireless Connection
Kit. Corporate travelers can access their company network securely
using their VPN, while casual users can instant message, check email
and surf the Internet. ValuePoint's tamper- and weather-resistant
SuperAP Rugged Access Points (APs) and Gateways are at the heart
of HotAir's turnkey Wi-Fi network solution for hotels.
HotAir
has deployed wireless networks in numerous major hotels across Florida
this year, including Holiday Inn, Jameson Inn, Ramada Plaza, Best
Westernand Hampton Inn. Wi-Fi is also available to travelers in
Florida restaurants such as Durango Steakhouse in Suntree.
Steve
Gould, President of HotAir, chose ValuePoint because it was a perfect
fit for the HotAir solution. "ValuePoint offers the ability
to rapidly deploy an extensive wireless architecture. We use the
ValuePoint Gateway to aggregate an entire property into a seamless
network. The hotel immediately benefits from our extensive guest
services and co-branded network interface."
Using
the SuperAPä Rugged Access Point provided by ValuePoint, hotel
guests will now have an option to get connected with high-speed
Internet access in each of the hotel's rooms as well as other indoor
and outdoor areas of the hotel property.
John
Hogan, Vice President of HotAir Operations, found that he could
improve support options for customers and hotel owners with the
ValuePoint AP. "ValuePoint offers extensive remote features
that allow us to remotely manage a location and avoid unnecessary
service calls. The underlying features of the gateway provide guests
with seamless connectivity without reconfiguring their network connection."
ValuePoint
and HotAir are committed to solving the unique challenge of true
public access, as opposed to just shoehorning a solution designed
for the home or enterprise into the hotel environment. Michael Edison,
ValuePoint VP of Product Development, elaborated on the public access
design: "SOHO Wi-Fi hardware is too simple, Enterprise is too
complex, and neither has the unique branding and configuration features
required for public access. The SuperAP allows HotAir to deploy
a wireless network in a public space quickly so that customers can
get access easily and securely."
HotAir
Network Group will continue to expand wireless access across the
southeast, utilizing the ValuePoint SuperAPs and Gateways. Together,
ValuePoint and HotAir are providing solutions uniquely appropriate
to the needs of the public for Wi-Fi access outside the home or
office.
About
HotAir
HotAir has quickly gained recognition for providing a comprehensive
business solution for high-speed Internet access (HSIA) for the
hospitality industry. HotAir optimizes the solution by providing
a turnkey, low maintenance network that has a minimal impact on
hotel staff while providing associated support on a 24/7 basis.
HotAir offers a complete HSIA package tailored to each customer's
operational requirements, brand standards and other unique considerations.
HotAir is rapidly advancing the future of high-speed wireless technologies
through innovative solutions based on firm industry knowledge and
dedicated installations. HotAir specializes in integrated solutions
allowing remote management and support for its customers. More information
regarding HotAir's products and services can be found at www.hotairnetwork.com
or by calling 888-354-3020.
About
ValuePoint Networks
ValuePoint is a manufacturer of Wi-Fi products for service providers,
small- and medium-sized businesses, and the shared access market.
ValuePoint's products are designed for the unique needs of service
providers, wireless ISPs, billing providers and venue operators
in the burgeoning mobile access space. This includes airports, hotels,
multi-tenant units, multi-dwelling units, pay telephones and storefronts.
For more information on ValuePoint's rugged access points and wireless
gateways, please visit www.valuepointnetworks.com.
All
brands are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
holders and should be noted as such.
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