Safety NetAccess, Choice Hotels International Sign Endorsed Vendor Agreement; High Speed Internet Access Available to 3,300 Domestic Franchisees.Business Editors/Travel Writers SILVER SPRING, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2002 Worldwide lodging franchisor Choice Hotels International (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CHH CHH Cartilage Hair Hypoplasia CHH Crustacean Hyperglycemic Hormone CHH Carter Holt Harvey Limited (Australia & New Zealand) CHH Chuan Hup Holdings Limited (Singapore) CHH Certified Hardware Hosineer ) has entered into an agreement with Safety NetAccess (SNA (Systems Network Architecture) IBM's mainframe network standards introduced in 1974. Originally a centralized architecture with a host computer controlling many terminals, enhancements, such as APPN and APPC (LU 6. ), nationwide provider of high speed Internet access See how to access the Internet. to the hospitality industry. As per the agreement, SNA becomes an endorsed vendor to Choice's 3,300 domestic Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Clarion, Quality, Econo Lodge Econo Lodge is an economy motel chain based in the United States. Econo Lodge is the second largest brand in the Choice Hotels system. It is one of the best known names of its category and provides affordable rooms to budget travelers. , Sleep Inn, Rodeway Inn Rodeway Inn is an upper-priced economy chain of motels in the United States and Canada. Rodeway Inn is a brand of the Choice Hotels group. There are over 150 locations in North America. and MainStay Suites Mainstay Suites is a brand of mid-priced extended stay hotels franchised by Choice Hotels International. Mainstay Suites hotels provide comfortable and affordable accommodations to extended stay travelers as well as provide many amenities to its guests. franchisees. Last week, Choice announced a similar agreement with Viator Networks. "SNA brings to our franchisees a high speed Internet access option that is reliable, functional and affordable," said Daniel Rothfeld, senior vice president, partner services. "Through our relationships with SNA and Viator Networks, we're offering a choice of solutions, which between them are almost certain to fit the specific needs -- and budgets - of our franchisees." According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Rothfeld, SNA was selected based on its ability to provide comprehensive solutions, including: -- Hardware and software from leaders in the technology industry -- Customized, turnkey programs to fit each property's specific needs -- Proven track record of installations -- Plug and play usage -- Purchase or leasing options -- Straightforward installations, including use of existing wiring and connectivity when possible -- Low cost -- Franchisee ownership of equipment -- Broadband/connectivity to property Additionally, said Rothfeld, the SNA solution can be financed through minimal charge to guests - or through no guest charges at all, with franchisees absorbing the nominal costs. And SNA offers training and 24/7 technical support for both guest users and franchisees, at varying fees. "SNA enables franchisees to determine, based on their market conditions, whether to make high speed Internet access a free guest amenity or available at a low per-day cost," said Rothfeld. Said Ronald C. High, Safety NetAccess managing principal, "We couldn't be more delighted that Choice has chosen Safety NetAccess to provide in-room high speed Internet access to its franchisees." "Our goal is to furnish Choice's franchisees with all of the necessary technical capability and top-of-the-line equipment to give them the leading edge in their markets," said Sean T. Gorman, Safety NetAccess managing principal. SNA's solution is currently in beta test A test of new or revised hardware or software that is performed by users at their facilities under normal operating conditions. Beta testing follows alpha testing. Vendors of packaged software often offer their customers the opportunity of beta testing new releases or versions, and the at Choice properties and will be introduced to franchisees at the company's annual convention, Atlanta, May 8-10. SNA will be available to Choice franchisees via ChoiceBuys.com, the company's proprietary, award-winning e-procurement site, as well as by calling 1-888-797-7911. About Safety NetAccess Safety NetAccess is a Boston-based firm that provides a number of products that are specific to, but not limited to the hospitality industry. SNA provides hotels with a high speed Internet access solution that is managed 24/7. SNA's proprietary products include SNAP software, the SecureWebStop and the InnKeeper An individual who, as a regular business, provides accommodations for guests in exchange for reasonable compensation. An inn is defined as a place where lodgings are made available to the public for a charge, such as a hotel, motel, hostel, or guest house. . SNAP software ties a hotel's property management system into a guestroom computer. The SecureWebStop is a managed, highly equipped, thin client unit that handles applications such as MicroSoft Office Microsoft's primary desktop applications for Windows and Mac. Depending on the package, it includes some combination of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook along with various Internet and other utilities. , including Excel and Power Point. The InnKeeper is SNA's proprietary property management system. SNA's Internet division designs, develops and hosts personalized Web pages and portals. The SNA product is an all-inclusive turnkey system that joins forces with some of technology's top companies. For more information on Safety NetAccess products and services call 888-756-8891 or e-mail www.info@safetynetaccess.com. About Choice Hotels International Choice Hotels International is one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, with more than 5,000 hotels open or under development in 43 countries. Its Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Clarion, Sleep Inn, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn and MainStay Suites brand hotels serve guests worldwide. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.choicehotels.com. |
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