OSLO, Norway — Friday 13th of June 2014 — Today Otrum announced that it has been selected
to
provide its smart technology solutions and the guest WiFi network in co-operation with its partner
Fourteen IP, to the new MOXY Milan Malpensa Airport in Italy, opening 1 September 2014. Each
room will have a 42" Smart TV by LG, powered by Otrum Enterprise Smart integrated with Apple
TV
for AirPlay guest connectivity, Bluetooth sound bar, as well as a dedicated in-room WiFi hotspot.
MOXY Hotels is a fresh and innovative lifestyle hotel brand by Marriott International, projected to
reach 150 hotels within the next ten years.
Otrum's smart technology solutions are designed to meet the unique needs of the rapidly
emerging
millennial traveller, with peerless guest connectivity options and device independent, guest-facing
systems. Guests staying at the MOXY Milan will be able to enjoy a truly unique and ground-
breaking
technology experience. From the dedicated WiFi hotspot in each room, Bluetooth soundbar and
brilliant 42" Smart TV, to the Apple AirPlay and MiraCast screen and content sharing, easily
accessed
through Otrum Enterprise Smart. MOXY Hotels is one of the newest and most exciting brands
within
the Marriott International global portfolio. Following extensive research on the rapidly emerging
millennial traveller and a response to their unique needs, each hotel will be designed with the
latest
technology so guests can connect amidst inviting social spaces. Ramesh Jackson, Vice President and Global Brand Manager, Moxy Hotels: "Today's global traveller
is
looking for a stylish travel experience with modern technology at an affordable price. The
economy
sector is the fastest growing segment in Europe, and we see tremendous opportunity to deliver a
product that truly exceeds expectation. With the planned opening of the MOXY Milan Malpensa
this
year, we are hopeful that with the help of our partners, like Otrum, we can redefine economy
travel
for the next generation traveller." Dana Skaustein, Major Accounts Director at Otrum comments: "Our co operation with Nordic
Hospitality on the MOXY solution concept has been a very constructive and exciting process, and
handled very professionally by the client." "We are proud to be a part of the introduction of the fresh and exciting MOXY Hotels brand to the
market, as the technology partner for MOXY Milan." says Frode Haugen, President & CEO at
Otrum.
"This reaffirms our strategic commitment to the device independent Otrum Enterprise platform
and
great guest WiFi, as the BYOD trend has become a fact of life - particularly for millennials.
Together
with Fourteen IP, we'll be making sure that both the guest WiFi and guest-facing technology
solutions will set the stage for a remarkable guest experience." Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) is a leading lodging company based
in
Bethesda, Maryland, USA with more than 3,800 properties in 74 countries and territories and
reported revenues of nearly $12 billion in fiscal year 2012. The company operates and franchises
hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 18 brands. For more information or
reservations, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visitwww.marriottnewscenter.com.
Nordic Hospitality AS is a Norwegian hotel management and development
company operating Marriott hotels in Scandinavia under franchise agreement. The company's
pipeline currently includes hotels in Poland, Finland and The Netherlands. In August 2012, a new
central office in Amsterdam was established to support development and operations for the new
MOXY HOTELS. For more information visit www.nhospitality.no or www.shmanagement.com Fourteen IP specialises in the design, deployment and support of converged
network solutions and management of 3rd party vendors whose applications and services run on
networks. Fourteen IP is the only company able to offer Occupancy Based Pricing solutions to
hotels
for HP wired and wireless networking solutions, along with telephony solutions from Mitel and
Broadsoft. With over 20 years' experience and deployments across the EMEA, Fourteen IP has the
understanding and capability to manage, implement and support solutions that help hotels deliver
improved service and increase operational efficiency whilst reducing costs. Otrum AS creates multi-platform smart solutions for the hospitality industry.
It is
a leading supplier of guest internet, networks, interactive IPTV, digital signage, movies and TV
channels in the EMEA, Asia and Latin America. Otrum is a privately owned Norwegian technology
company, with Telenor as the largest shareholder. Additional information can be found at www.otrum.com
Wenche Barlien
Regional Director IT and Technical Solutions
Scandinavian Hospitality
Management AS
E-mail: wenche.barlien@marriott.com
Mobile: +47 90 84 30 14
Contact
Nigel Bateson
Executive Vice President
Phone: +47 93400739
Email: nigel.bateson@otrum.com
Organization
Otrum
www.otrum.com
Trelastgata 3
Oslo, 0191
Norway
Phone: 47 23 89 72 00
Email: info@otrum.com
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