Clarinet Systems, Inc. and MagiWeb Corporation Partner With Crown Plaza Hotels Taiwan to Provide Multiple Wireless Access Services in Over 6000 Rooms.Business Editors/High Tech Writers MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2001 Clarinet Systems, Inc. (Milpitas, CA) a global provider of wireless connectivity for handheld appliances, and MagiWeb Corporation (Taipei, Taiwan) a worldwide systems integrator for Internet connectivity for the hospitality market and Crown Plaza Hotels in Taipei Taiwan, have entered into a strategic alliance to provide guest and business travelers wireless network connectivity for handheld PC  An editor has expressed concern that this article or section is .Please help improve the article by adding information and sources on neglected viewpoints, or by summarizing and devices. The Crow Plaza will incorporate multi-service wireless access programs for the hotels customers and establish it self as one of the world first hotels to provide high-speed Internet See broadband. connectivity for virtually all-popular handheld devices. One of several services that will be offered is "FreeConnect" where a Clarinet Systems EthIR Beam(c) (Access Port) will be installed in specific rooms to provide free Internet access See how to access the Internet. to guests. "FreeConnect" will be installed in 40 rooms. A second wireless connectivity option offered is designed for the business traveler. Titled "Hi-meeting", this service provides high speed Internet access for meetings and conferences room. Other services will include using a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). to wirelessly make hotel reservations as well as take orders at a restaurant. The projected goal is to install wireless connectivity for handheld devices in over 6000 rooms this year throughout business oriented hotels in Taiwan, said Samuel Lln, President of MAGIWEB. About MagiWeb MagiWeb Corporation, a worldwide systems integrator for Internet connectivity as well as the eHotel total solution for the hospitality market. Including FreeConnect, free wireless Internet access for portable computing device in the hotel guest room. Hi-Meeting, provides high speed Internet access for meetings and conferences room. IntraHotel, hotel Intranet management system using PDA to take orders in the restaurant and report room status, minibar min·i·bar n. A small refrigerator, as in a hotel room, stocked with liquor and nonalcoholic beverages. Also called servibar. Noun 1. consumption for housekeeping...etc. HotelGo, a B2B (Business to Business) Refers to one business communicating with or selling to another. See B2B e-commerce, B2C and B2G. B2B - business to business eMarketplace for hotel and its supplier to deal the business more efficient. eTravelGo, a B2C (Business to Consumer) Refers to a business communicating with or selling to an individual rather than a company. See B2B. website for on line hotel reservation. About Clarinet Systems Clarinet Systems, Inc., is a global provider of wireless connectivity solutions for handheld devices. The company is focused on providing a universal network access solution for mobile devices, such as Notebooks, Handheld and Palm-Size PCs, Internet appliances such as MP3 music players and electronic books. Clarinet Systems, Inc's products are used in healthcare, hospitality, and education and by Fortune 1000 companies. Clarinet System's EthIR LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. , wireless access systems, are designed to connect handheld devices and PCs to the corporate network and Internet, via their built-in, infrared (IR) port, without additional cards, cables or third-party software. These devices are becoming increasingly popular with an organization's mobile workforce as users need instant, on-demand and untethered Unattached to any data or power source by wire or fiber; in other words: wireless. Contrast with tethered. access to email and the Internet while traveling or away from their office. Mobile users do not want to be inconvenienced by cables, cradles, cards or costly RF modems. |
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