22nd Jun 2005 07:01
Amino Technologies PLC22 June 2005 22 June 2005 Amino and TotalVision bring IPTV to Caribbean hotels TotalVision places order for 50,000 set-top boxes Cambridge, 22 June 2005: Amino Communications today confirmed that it hasdelivered 10,000 of its AmiNet110H set-top boxes to TotalVision, aninternational provider of in-room entertainment solutions, for use in Caribbeanguest rooms. The delivery is part of a larger order for 50,000 units. Thisdeployment represents the first ever rollout of Amino's digital hospitalityproducts in the Caribbean and establishes it as a major technology provider inthis market. TotalVision's service offers guests high-speed internet access, multicastInternet Protocol Television (IPTV) and true video on-demand. "We selected theAmiNET110H for our in-room media gateway because it means we can offer thelatest digital entertainment technology in a robust and secure unit from theleading IPTV set-top box provider," said Tim Stark, VP Information Technologyfor TotalVision. "We are also integrating additional revenue-bearing services,and benefiting from simplified installation and reduced operating costs." The AmiNET110H is an ideal choice for digital guest room entertainment systemsbased on IP (Internet Protocol) networks. Benefits of the system include simple,remote updates of video content and remote system monitoring, both of whichresult in fewer on-site service calls and reduced operating costs. Using the AmiNET110H also obviates the need to route multiple physical networksto each room as an integrated Ethernet switch allows video, internet and voicetraffic to share a single IP network without compromising security or videotransmission quality. Further cost savings can be realised by integrating otherguest services such as telephony and internet access, as well as billing andhotel information, into the system. Roy Kirsopp, CEO Amino Communications LLC, commented, "We have always consideredIPTV to be ideal for the hospitality industry. The concept offers so manyadvantages to the guests as well as greater revenue opportunities and costsavings for the hotel management. Our set-top boxes are compact, discrete andoffer a high level of security, and the fact that this will be the firstdeployment of our system in the Caribbean makes this a particularly excitingprospect." About Amino Amino Communications (www.aminocom.com) is a designer and supplier of electronicsystems and consultancy, specialising in products for digital broadcast andon-demand TV, IPTV (telco triple-play applications), and in-home multimediadistribution. The Amino range of small, low cost, high functionality set-top boxes and gatewayproducts is designed for consumer applications in telecom, satellite and digitalterrestrial broadcast markets, as well as on-demand systems for hotels andhospitality markets, healthcare, retail and education. Amino also providessystems consultancy, and partners with world-leading companies in contentaggregation, middleware, conditional access, and head-end systems. Amino Communications is part of Amino Technologies plc. listed on the LondonStock Exchange AIM, symbol AMO. Amino is based near Cambridge, UK, and hasoffices in Atlanta Georgia. About TotalVision TotalVision is an international provider of in-room entertainment, includingvideo on-demand, True internet with wireless keyboards, interactive television,games, custom screen branding, and various internet products. The companyprovides a distinct service to the lodgings industry, using the most up to datetechnology. TotalVision endows a property with numerous revenue resources, whichnot only enhance profits, but also the guest's experience. For further information please contact:Sue Scott/Steve Liebmann, Bankside Consultants1 Frederick's Place, London EC2R 8AE.Tel: +44 (0)20 7367 8888; email: [email protected] Joanne Martin-Loat, Amino CommunicationsBuckingway Business Park, Anderson Road, Swavesey, Cambridge, CB4 5UQ.+44 (0)1954 234 100, http://www.aminocom.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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