EcoSmart and HMS Deliver a Completely Intelligent in-room Automation and Media Package at HITEC 2015
MILWAUKEE, WI / ACCESSWIRE / June 16, 2015 / Telkonet, Inc. (OTCQB: TKOI), creator of the EcoSmart platform of intelligent automation solutions integrated to optimize energy efficiency, guest comfort and data analytics in support of the emerging Internet of Things (IoT) and Samsung Electronics America a division of Samsung Electronics LTD (OTCMKTS:SSNLF), and a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics announce an exciting strategic alliance in the area of intelligent automation and smart controls
"We're honored to have been selected by Samsung as the partner for both hardware and software integration as well as project support and deployment," stated Jason Tienor, President and CEO of Telkonet. "Integrating EcoSmart's platform into Samsung's Smart Hospitality Room provides guests throughout North America a true intelligent, interactive environment with control of all in-room technology available from the TV remote. Announcing this alliance at HITEC 2015 allows us to showcase this exciting solution for decision makers for the top hospitality brands."
As part of The Smart Hospitality Room, Telkonet has integrated the newly released EcoTouch wireless thermostat, EcoGuard in-wall electrical outlet and the EcoSwitch in-wall light switch that are seamlessly managed from Samsung's hospitality televisions. Telkonet's EcoCentral Virtual Engineer cloud-based platform will also interface to Samsung's HMS platform, the hotels property management system and third party wireless devices to provide monitoring, management and two-way data interchange. Telkonet will provide the design, content build, staff training, professional services and project management while utilizing its national field service team to manage and deploy all HMS projects. Post deployment maintenance and support services will be managed through Telkonet's EcoCentral VE platform.
Samsung's new LYNK SINC 3.0 with HMS is an optimized TV content management solution that creates an enhanced guest experience allowing guests to access information and services from the comfort of their hotel rooms over an IP based infrastructure. In addition to Samsung's content and programming benefits, LYNK SINC 3.0 with HMS welcomes guest by name on a "Welcome" screen and gives users the ability to control and customize HVAC, lighting, drapery and Do Not Disturb/ Make Up Room (DND/MUR) from the Samsung Smart Hospitality TV.
"Samsung and Telkonet have raised the bar in guestroom automation," said Jonas Tanenbaum, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Hospitality TV at Samsung Electronics America, Inc. "For hotel guests, the guestroom TV becomes an interactive, immersive experience thus elevating the guestroom TV solution for hotels across America."
Samsung's Smart Hospitality Room is comprised of its Smart Hospitality Television, which is wirelessly enabled to communicate to all other in-room controls using the ZigBee Home Automation (HA) standard. In addition to Telkonet's in-room energy controls, the Smart Hospitality Room is able to manage smart door locks, motorized blinds and shades, door and window sensors, room signage and other technologies. The Smart Hospitality Room also interfaces both the onsite property management system as well as the Telkonet's EcoCentral VE management platform for complete device monitoring and support. Guest's are provided with complete comfort and control through the comprehensive in-room intelligence offered by Samsung's Smart Hospitality Television.
For more information about Samsung's Smart Hospitality Room or HMS, please visit http://www.samsung.com/us/business/hospitality or call 1-866-SAM-4BIZ. You can also learn more at http://www.telkonet.com or by calling Telkonet at 1-877-536-2984. Follow us on Twitter @Telkonet.
ABOUT TELKONET
Telkonet is a leading provider of intelligent automation solutions throughout commercial markets worldwide. The Internet of Things (IoT), offers considerable energy cost reductions, staff productivity enhancements and carbon footprint reductions through intelligent networked communications, improved asset utilization and data analytics. IoT platforms like Telkonet's EcoSmart enable users to achieve savings, value and service through networked connectivity providing monitoring, control, analytics, convenience and the ability to participate with the emerging Smart Grid through automated demand response initiatives. Telkonet serves vertical markets that have established the company as a leading networking, efficiency and energy management technology provider. Those markets consist of Hospitality, Education, Military, Government, Healthcare and Public Housing. Telkonet's business divisions include EcoSmart(TM), a networked automation platform featuring Recovery Time(TM) technology offering cost savings, energy reductions, optimized asset utilization and improved comfort, and EthoStream(R), one of the largest hospitality High-Speed Internet Access networks in the world providing public Internet access to more than 8 million monthly users. For more information, please visit http://www.telkonet.com, call 1-877-536-2984 or follow Telkonet via Twitter: @Telkonet.
About Samsung Business
As a global leader in enterprise mobility and information technology, Samsung Business provides a diverse portfolio of enterprise technologies from smartphones to wearable's, tablets, digital displays, hospitality TVs, printers and medical diagnostic equipment. We are committed to putting the business customer at the core of everything we do by delivering comprehensive products, solutions and services across diverse industries including retail, healthcare, hospitality, education and government. Samsung Business is committed to helping customers realize the promise of a digital business. For more information, please visit samsung.com/business, call 1-866-SAM-4BIZ or follow Samsung Business via Twitter: @SamsungBizUSA.
About Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, NJ, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), is a recognized innovation leader in consumer electronics design and technology. A wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SEA delivers a broad range of digital consumer electronics, mobile products and wearables, wireless infrastructure, IT and home appliance products. Samsung is the market leader for HDTVs in the U.S and one of America's fastest growing home appliance brand. To discover more, please visit www.samsung.com.
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