ATLANTA— Six Continents Hotels said today that it has selected Elastic Networks EtherLoop technology as its standard for deployment of IP-based multi-media services to its hotel and resort properties. Under the agreement, service providers offering broadband services to Six Continents Hotels will be strongly recommended to utilize Elastic Networks products and technology to enable service. Elastic Networks patented EtherLoop technology enables the delivery of high-speed Internet, broadcast video, video-on-demand and other IP-based multi-media services over existing copper phone lines. Properties will be equipped to offer their guests these services in addition to the traditional dial tone services provided by the hotel telephone systems. “Our decision required a focus on reliable delivery of quality service and ease of installation while leveraging the existing copper infrastructure in our hotel properties. We considered several technologies, including Ethernet over VDSL, xDSL, and HPNA. EtherLoop was the clear choice. It has worked wonderfully in all previous deployments at Six Continents properties, including locations where other technologies failed,” said Gustaaf Schrils, vice president of Americas information technology for Six Continents Hotels.
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