Kempinski Hotel at the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai has partnered with Aruba Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARUN) to provide upgraded wireless network access to meet the growing demand for secure and high speed wireless internet access by hotel guests who carry a multitude of devices ranging from smart phones, tablets, gaming devices, and music players to notebooks. Aruba Networks has upgraded the legacy network at the luxurious alpine-themed retreat to the latest 802.11n technology to deliver the network requirements of today’s business and leisure travellers who demand reliable connectivity for high bandwidth intensive applications. Combining comfort with convenience, the upgrade will enable the Kempinski hotel to increase the range of wireless services offered to include features such as IPTV, complimentary internet access in suites and enhanced guest services.
Kempinski Hotel at Mall of the Emirates is one of the Kempinski group's flagship properties, combining shopping, entertainment and dining options with 5-star accommodations, including luxury ski chalets. (Photo: Business Wire)
Kempinski Hotel at Mall of the Emirates is one of the Kempinski group’s flagship properties, combining shopping, entertainment and dining options with 5-star accommodations, including luxury ski chalets. Kempinski selected Aruba Networks to ensure that its IT team could incorporate future-proof options to not only centrally manage and configure all access points within one location, but also to ensure efficient management of both hotel guest and staff wireless connectivity demands.
Prasanna Rupasinghe, Director of Information Technology at Kempinski Hotel, said: “The satisfaction of our guests is of the utmost importance and, for many travellers today, that means the ability to securely and reliably connect to personal applications and hotel services wirelessly. With the solution provided by Aruba we can be confident in the speed and reliability of our connection in the hotel, and also introduce new features that make us stand out as a modern luxury retreat.”