In this interview Terence Ronson (Pertlink Hong Kong) makes a comparison of technology trends between the US and Asia pacific. Featured topics include security systems, energy management, customizable hotelrooms, IP centric systems and more... This interview was recorded in GUESTROOM 2010, produced by HFTP during HITEC 2006.


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About Pertlink: Pertlink Limited commenced operations on October 23rd 2000, and as IT Consultants exclusively caters to clients connected with the hospitality industry, helping them work through the maze of new technologies.

Not only is Pertlink strategically placed to serve the industry from its headquarters in Hong Kong, it has been internationally recognized by numerous organizations as a global reach company helping the industry through its unique and unparalleled network of people who have vast expertise in the Hotel and IT industries.

The team behind Pertlink, whose collective knowledge will be an asset to any company - will help maximize a Hotel's guest experience making it a positive one through the way technology is developed, marketed and used in the Hotel industry.

For a Hotel owner or Operator, Pertlink will help reduce risk by ensuring that technology is used efficiently and effectively so that your business reaps tangible benefits, gains a competitive advantage and meets if not exceeds your guest's expectations. This can start with a technology audit, system specification and procurement, assistance in recruiting and training the right staff - all the way through to total project management of an IT make-over or new build. Although we have established partnerships with several complimentary and professional organizations, we are totally independent offering un-biased advice based on your individual needs. Our long standing relationships with vendors allow us to cut to the chase, adding unprecedented value to our growing range of services.

For Vendors, Pertlink has an array of marketing oriented services revolving around the launch of a product into a specific geographic market. When you want to bring a product into a new market it's not just a cut and paste function. It needs to be correctly thought out, and in some cases, have it ßeta tested for market readiness - we can do that. In fact many of our clients have been pioneers, often being first in a territory to utilize and benefit from a cutting edge product or service.

Modern thoughts - traditional values are the way forward for any business to succeed in this millennium, but particularly businesses that are Hotel-related so Pertlink was formed to do just that. Pertlink assists Hotel industry professionals improve their bottom line by making technology work for them (as a business driver and tool) so their commitment to provide personalized service remains unencumbered and enhanced.

Since inception, Pertlink can claim many triumphs including helping to launch Hong Kong’s first cyber Boutique Hotel, Best Western Rosedale on the Park (acknowledged by The Hong Kong Productivity Council for Best Technology Deployment) and Vietnam's first free Wireless Internet Hotel - Hanoi Horison (voted Best Hotel) as well as Chia Tai UNOTEL and OFFITEL - a unique Hotel chain based in China. Pertlink also held the first ever SoS – Seminar on Service in conjunction with HOFEX during May 2001 and a Technology Forum in July 2003, plus a Technology Workshop during HOFEX 2004.

Our most recent project the Langham Place Hotel, Mong Kok, Hong Kong, is often labeled as quite possibly the most technologically advanced hotel in the world.

Terence Ronson
+852 946 80848
Pertlink Limited