Cygnal's Telecom Networks Group unveils Superclick(TM) Internet solution for hotels
Hotel guests now have faster Internet access and simultaneous telephone and Internet capability, if needed
OSHAWA, ON, Cygnal Technologies Corporation
Today, most hotel guests have simultaneous telephone and Internet capability, but do not have high-speed Internet access. The remainder face a myriad of challenges -- slow Internet access, Internet access that is occasionally cut off or Internet and telephony usage that is not simultaneous. With Cygnal's Superclick product, all of these guests are afforded faster-than- normal Internet access through high-speed Ethernet technology using their network card or modem dial-up -- without having to tie up valuable telephone lines. For the hospitality industry, in general, Superclick makes more lines available for normal voice calls, particularly revenue-generating long- distance calls.
"Internet usage is on the increase in hotels across Canada -- and that is not good news for hoteliers who are concerned about having enough lines open for all of their guests," said Dave Sherry, President, Telecom Networks Group, Cygnal Technologies Corporation. "With the Superclick modem solution, we have the ability to off-load up to 100 percent of modem ISP traffic from the PBX under normal operating conditions, which accounts for approximately 30 percent of all calls."
"We have successfully pioneered the integration of various telecom hardware components, principally through our remote access server," said Sandro Natale, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Superclick Networks Inc. "Our knowledge of this technology, combined with the software we have developed to drive it, has resulted in the easy installation and exceptional functionality of our finished product -- the Superclick Box.
"The software has been developed to interface with the hotel's property management software to monitor Internet usage, call accounting and billing."
Company Backgrounds
Superclick Networks Inc., founded in 2000 with representation in Montreal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Quebec City, Toronto, Dallas and Miami, provides a cost-effective solution to hotels by dramatically reducing the number of telephone lines required to meet the growing demand by their guests for Internet modem dial-up access. As there is also an accelerating trend towards high-speed Internet access, the company also offers this feature as part of its total package.
Founded in 1998, Cygnal Technologies Corporation is Canada's leader in the design, integration, installation and maintenance of wired and wireless broadband, data and telecommunications networks. These networks allow Cygnal customers, who include cable companies, telephone companies, broadcasters, utilities and other corporations, to communicate effectively and economically. The Company has expertise in all communications technologies, including satellite, coaxial cable, fiber optic, twisted pair and microwave.
With headquarters in Oshawa, Cygnal Technologies Corporation has more than 550 employees supporting end-user customers and business partners in 20 offices across Canada, including Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, London, Burlington, Richmond Hill, Toronto, Sudbury, Ottawa, Montreal and Halifax. Cygnal common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol CYN.