Avaya a global leader in corporate networking solutions and services, announced that an Avaya wireless networking solution has been installed at the Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, through its BusinessPartner and value-added reseller, Telematics Networking & Communications.
Students and faculty members can now enjoy high-speed wireless access from anywhere on the campus of the specialist institution which is focused on providing best practice techniques and hands-on experience in the hospitality management industry.
According to Mike Atkinson, managing director of Telematics, wireless connectivity is facilitated by twelve access points each providing 22Mbps bandwidth through two wireless PC cards per access point, located inside and outside the campus buildings, in the gardens and at the poolside of the Emirates Academy.
"Avaya`s wireless networking solution offers everyone on the campus greater flexibility directly from their laptops," said Atkinson. "They can access courseware, surf on the Web, search for library books, check e-mails and receive electronic notification of new online course material. Software applications specific to the hospitality industry can also be accessed from 12 servers. These include a recipe management system, personal academic records and tuition statements. In addition, students can also view their fax and telephone bills and make online payments."
"Our students and faculty are extremely satisfied with the convenience provided by Avaya`s wireless network. Our objective in this project was to enable wireless access from anywhere on the campus at high speed. Telematics demonstrated considerable expertise during the two-month delivery phase comprising installation and testing as well as the implementation of three security access levels, including 128-bit encryption and MAC address identification of wireless cards," added Floor Bleeker, IT Manager of The Emirates Academy.
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Avaya, headquartered in Basking Ridge, NJ, US, is a leading global provider of communications solutions and services that help businesses, government agencies and other institutions - including more than 75% of the Fortune 500 - excel in the customer economy.
Avaya offers Customer Relationship Management Solutions, Unified Communication Solutions, Hosted Solutions, Multi-Service Networking Infrastructure, and Converged Voice and Data Networks - including the company`s no-compromise Enterprise-Class IP Solutions (ECLIPS) - all supported by Avaya Services and Avaya Labs. Avaya is the worldwide leader in unified messaging, messaging systems, call centres and structured cabling systems. It is the US leader in voice communications systems. Avaya is an official partner for the 2002 FIFA World Cup, the 2003 Women`s World Cup and the 2006 FIFA World Cup championships. For more information on Avaya, visit its Web site at http://www.avaya.com.
Telematics Networking & Communications
Telematics designs, engineers and manages enterprise-class networks leveraging 14 years experience in building IT infrastructures. The company has maintained pre-eminence in the networking business by acquiring expertise in all emerging technologies and by partnering with industry leaders such as Avaya to deliver world-class solutions.
Telematics is totally committed to delivering the highest quality of professional services, and provides 24x7 support for mission critical applications and high availability sites. Superior engineering, rigorous quality standards and project management skills have enabled Telematics to become the preferred IT Infrastructure partner in the UAE. For more information, visit http://www. ae.co.ae.
The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management
The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management is part of Dubai-based hospitality group Jumeriah International that operates some of the world`s most impressive hotel and leisure facilities, including Burj Al Arab, The Jumeriah Beach Hotel, Emirates Towers Hotel, as well as the world`s most innovative waterpark, Wild Wadi, The Jumeriah Beach Club, The World Trade Centre Hotel Dubai. The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management is the fulfilment of a vision to provide the best in new hospitality management personnel to an industry hungry for talent.
The integration of proven academic excellence together with Jumeirah International`s incomparable property management strengths provides students with an unrivalled opportunity - the best academic techniques and practical experience in the most inspiring hotel, restaurant and recreational environments. For more information, visit http://www.emiratesacademy.com.
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