Dell Storage Checks into Wyndham Hotels' Datacenter; International Chain Expands Relationship with Dell to Include PowerVault Storage.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 25, 2003 Wyndham International Inc., a leading, upscale hotel brand with properties located in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Caribbean, Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom, is using Dell(tm) storage in its datacenter, expanding on its 2001 standardization standardization In industry, the development and application of standards that make it possible to manufacture a large volume of interchangeable parts. Standardization may focus on engineering standards, such as properties of materials, fits and tolerances, and drafting on Dell servers, desktops and notebook computers A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous. to run many of the hotel chain's most important functions. Dell PowerVault Dell PowerVault products include disk enclosures, disk arrays, tape drives, autoloaders, tape libraries, network attached storage and storage area networks. Some of these products are provided through a partnership with EMC Corporation and are further classified as a Dell/EMC (tm) network attached storage is Wyndham's standard for back-up storage in its hotels, replacing older tape systems. These systems add to the more than 80 Dell PowerEdge This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. (tm) servers in Wyndham's Dallas-based datacenter, which support its reservations system and its call-accounting system. The call-accounting system tracks all inbound in·bound 1 adj. Bound inward; incoming: inbound commuter traffic. Adj. 1. inbound and outbound calls from the hotels. Dell servers also run Microsoft(R) Exchange(tm) and manage network interaction between the individual hotels and the datacenter. "We believe that Dell provides us with better quality at a lower cost than other vendors, and we're very pleased with the support we receive," said Andy Miller Andy Miller may be:
Each of Wyndham's hotels has at least one server installed to support sales, marketing and basic file/print functions. Miller said he anticipates replacing other brands with Dell systems as part of the product replacement cycle. Wyndham uses Dell Services, including Custom Factory Integration of its image onto the company's more than 500 OptiPlex(tm) desktop and Latitude latitude, angular distance of any point on the surface of the earth north or south of the equator. The equator is latitude 0°, and the North Pole and South Pole are latitudes 90°N and 90°S, respectively. (tm) notebook computers, which helps eliminate installation hassles. "A growing number of businesses, including those in the retail and hospitality sectors, are trending toward Dell's standards-based computer systems to get the most of their technology investments," said Joe Marengi, senior vice president, Dell Americas. About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is an innovative, upscale hotel brand with properties located in the United States, Caribbean, Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom. Owned, managed and franchised by Wyndham International Inc., Wyndham's brand philosophy centers on listening to the needs of business and leisure travelers, and responding with personalized per·son·al·ize tr.v. per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing, per·son·al·iz·es 1. To take (a general remark or characterization) in a personal manner. 2. To attribute human or personal qualities to; personify. services. With a history of program firsts, Wyndham developed Wyndham ByRequest, a unique guest recognition program that tailors each guest's stay to their preferences, and the award-winning Women On Their Way(R) program, which caters to the woman business traveler. For reservations, call a travel planner, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts at 1-800-WYNDHAM or visit Wyndham on the Internet at www.wyndham.com. About Dell Dell Computer Corporation (company) Dell Computer Corporation - One of the biggest US manufacturers of IBM PC compatibles. "From notebooks to networks", their slogan says. http://us.dell.com. (Nasdaq:DELL) is a premier provider of products and services required for customers worldwide to build their information-technology and Internet infrastructures. Company revenue for the past year totaled $35.4 billion. Dell, through its direct business model, designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements, and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained at www.dell.com. Dell is a trademark of Dell Computer Corporation. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. |
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