Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 30 | Page 63

CASE STUDY Besides operational benefits like centralisation of administration of the wireless network and elimination of manual configuration of individual access points, which save the IT team a considerable amount of time and effort, the technology has increased security of connections over Wi-Fi. This is a critical element, especially when it comes to business travellers. Advanced security features enable customisable network configurations based on the requirements of meetings and events. Aruba’s wireless infrastructure serves as a platform that will enable Millennium Resort Mussanah to implement many innovations such as the introduction of smart device control of room facilities including temperature settings, secure Wi-Fi Point of Sales (POS) systems and wireless hotel telephones including the ones in guest bathrooms for convenient and cost-free communications within the hotel premises. “In Aruba we have found a solutions partner that has met and exceeded our expectations in terms of technology and support and also provides us with a clear and exciting roadmap for the future. We are keen to expand the relationship by exploring new technologies from the company that will provide a competitive advantage in future,” said Mr Das. Taimoor Ahmed, Enterprise Manager, Oman at Aruba, said: “To remain competitive, hotels need to leverage a smarter, adaptive wireless network infrastructure that delivers stable, simple, smart, secure Wi-Fi access to thousands of devices at a time and supports mobile collaboration for staff. Millennium Resort Mussanah has done just that. We are proud to be associated with this prestigious hotel.” n TO REMAIN COMPETITIVE, HOTELS NEED TO LEVERAGE A SMARTER, ADAPTIVE WIRELESS NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE. www.intelligentcio.com INTELLIGENTCIO 63