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EthoStream Achieves 200,000 Guest Room Milestone for Innovative High Speed Internet Access (HSIA) Products, Services and Support
Delivering guest satisfaction through high performance networks and proactive managed guest support servicesJuly 18, 2008 - Germantown, MD - EthoStream, LLC, a Telkonet company (Pinksheets: TKOI), operators of one of the largest hospitality high-speed Internet access (HSIA) networks in the U.S., and a preferred or endorsed provider for some of the world's largest hotel companies, announces that it has passed a significant milestone, with EthoStream now supporting more than 200,000 guest rooms with its differentiated HSIA guest support services. This achievement underscores EthoStream's market leadership in the hospitality industry, reflected in the steady growth of EthoStream's HSIA network and demand for its customized, comprehensive solutions across high-speed Internet access, occupancy-driven in-room energy management and proactive, integrated customer support.
EthoStream's hospitality network is one of the largest in the US, growing by 38% in the last 12 months and serving over 1.8 million users every month. Its established customer base of nearly 2,500 hotel properties includes some of the world's largest, most prestigious hotel franchises, including Choice Hotels International, Destination Hotels & Resorts, Marcus Hotels & Resorts, AmericInns and Vantage Hospitality. "This accomplishment demonstrates the success of our strategy to deliver a truly differentiated HSIA proposition to hotel management", said president and CEO Jason Tienor. "We are committed to lead the market through continual innovation, with advanced solutions matched by truly proactive support services. This is what sets us apart and gives our customers a uniquely different competitive advantage."
Access to high-performance, reliable HSIA is increasingly a fundamental requirement for hotel guests and an important factor in building loyalty and maintaining satisfaction. EthoStream's goal is to provide the best network performance for guests during their stay with 24/7 access to expert help at EthoStream's dedicated Support Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to solve any Internet issues. The Support Center also proactively monitors on-site equipment, enabling any network issues to be identified and rectified before they impact guests. For hotel management, EthoStream provides a leading edge integrated technology platform that allows them to take real-time central control of their network, via its standards-compliant line of advanced gateways and the EthoStream Central web-based management platform. With this powerful platform, customers can make instant changes to the HSIA network, as well as view comprehensive reporting on Internet traffic, bandwidth and browsing statistics.
About EthoStream
EthoStream, LLC is a technology solution provider targeting the hospitality and MDU/MTU verticals.
Operating one of the largest hospitality high-speed Internet access (HSIA) networks in the U.S.,
EthoStream is a preferred or endorsed provider for some of the world's largest hotel franchisors. Now offering solutions including VOD, VoIP, digital video surveillance, Internet connectivity and HSIA
packages, EthoStream has developed the most comprehensive technology management platform available
for the hospitality industry.
EthoStream has distanced itself from other providers in the hospitality HSIA field through the size of its EthoStream Hospitality Network, high quality of technology and support provided to network members, security of the network and overall guest satisfaction. Beyond claims made by competitors, as the premier hospitality HSIA provider, EthoStream has continued to lead the industry through end-to-end service and its high quality standards. To learn more about EthoStream's products, services and EthoStream Hospitality Network, please visit www.ethostream.com.
About Telkonet
Telkonet specializes in advanced integrated solutions for broadband data networking and energy
management, including its highly successful in-building powerline communications (PLC) technology.
Headquartered in Germantown, Maryland, USA, Telkonet has over 175 employees and serves thousands of
customers worldwide.
The company's unique broadband networking solutions currently support more than a million network users per month, with its energy management systems optimizing energy consumption in over 60,000 rooms. Telkonet's technology innovation is underpinned by the highest level of end-to-end quality of service, with comprehensive technical customer support. Its systems deliver wide-ranging functionality, from wired and wireless high-speed Internet access to energy management, IP surveillance and local area networking. Telkonet's platforms are widely deployed on the global stage - in single buildings and ships, in multi-building complexes, hospitality venues and multi-dwelling units, and at government, education and defense locations.
Telkonet's innovations include the revolutionary Telkonet iWire System™, which converts a site's existing internal electrical infrastructure into an IP network backbone - quickly, cost-effectively and without disruption. The portfolio also includes the integrated EthoStream product suite, providing a comprehensive and advanced technology management platform for the hospitality industry, differentiated by outstanding remote management tools and a dedicated customer support facility. Telkonet SmartEnergy completes the line-up, delivering typical bottom line savings of 30% by controlling in-room energy consumption according to occupancy. For more information, please visit www.telkonet.com.
Contacts:Joe Noel - Telkonet
240.912.1851
Mitchell Simmons - Rubenstein Public Relations
212.843.8364
msimmons@rubensteinpr.com
Andrew Hellman - CEOcast
212.732.4300
adhellman@ceocast.com
