Acentic Provides High-Speed Internet and Philips PrimeSuite LCD Installations to 35 Dorint Hotels

February 23, 2012 – Acentic, a leading supplier of broadband systems and digital interactive TV (iTV) for the hotel industry, announced today that it is providing Internet services to a total of 5,500 rooms in 35 Dorint Hotels primarily located in Germany. The Neue Dorint GmbH, a leading hotel chain in Germany, operates over 40 hotels Europe-wide under the brand Dorint Hotels & Resorts.

The deal calls for wireless internet access in all hotels, including all guest rooms, all public areas and conference rooms, plus state-of-the-art LCD TVs in all guest rooms. The system offers full smartphone and tablet support enabling guests to connect multiple mobile devices simultaneously.

Services include:

• Acentic Horizon High Speed Internet Access (HSIA): An all-in-one solution with endless flexibility, integration and revenue generation capability.
• Acentic Internet Kiosk – Business Centre: Working station and internet connection offering in the hotel lobby.
• First Philips PrimeSuite HD LCD installation in Central Europe: A range of interactive LCD TVs with best-in-class picture performance and incredible surround sound for a spectacular HD viewing experience.
• Sky Sports and Sports bar: Additional Sky sport channels from around the world in guest rooms and public areas.

"Acentic have worked closely with Dorint for 14 years. We are delighted to extend our relationship with one Germany's leading hoteliers," said Richard Robinson, CEO of Acentic. "We look forward to completing a fully converged strategy with Dorint as we continue to integrate our Panorama HD in-room entertainment system and a number of innovative features, such as Acentic Media for advertising and Mobile Apps driving increased revenue potential."

"As one of the leading suppliers of hotel entertainment options, Acentic has been very flexible with its technology and offers professional guidance that shows they fully understand our hotels," said Olaf Mertens, CEO, Dorint. "It's the quality, data storage, services, proactive support and maintenance that have made the difference in our offerings and met the needs of our properties. Plus, they are one of the few providers who can fully support Coax and Cat Networks for in-room entertainment and HSIA."

About Acentic Group | Acentic is an international provider of high-speed Internet access solutions, digital TV services and hospitality-focused mobile apps to hotels. Acentic's digital content, technology, support and services deliver information and communication, as well as entertainment and revenue generation tools, via the hotel television, providing a unique communications system that meets the evolving lifestyles of guests. Acentic's broadband and digital TV services are in many of the world's leading hotel chains, including Accor, Dorint, Hilton, Hyatt, InterContinental Hotels Group, Maritim, Marriott, Mövenpick and Starwood in more than 30 countries in Europe, Middle East and Africa. For more information, visit www.acentic.com.