Singapore-based Planet One group of companies, with its subsidiaries 3D Networks and FCS Computer Systems, has formed a commercial partnership with Swisscom Hospitality, Europe’s leading IT solutions provider for hotels. The Planet One /Swisscom partnership results in a complementary voice, video and data service offering across the Asia-Pacific region while enabling Swisscom to serve its hotel partners globally with IT managed services.
The Planet One group of companies offer multi-skilled IT professionals, solutions and services across locations serving key markets in the Asia-Pacific region. Through its subsidiaries 3D Networks and FCS Computer Systems, Planet One markets voice and data communications solutions, back-office system integration services, software development and outsourced applications support to the hotel industry. The group already holds well established regional relationships with chains like IHG, Starwood, Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton, Shangri La and other major international hotel brands active in China and across Asia-Pacific.
Swisscom Hospitality Services, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, is Europe’s leading provider of network-based technology solutions for hotels. Departing from its global network management platform that presently serves 2’200 hotels in 43 countries, Swisscom has built a suite of IP convergent services (on site and above property) for the guest room, the meeting room, the public area and the hotel back-office. Both as a network manager and a solution provider, Swisscom has been supporting many of the world’s leading chains towards the global implementation of their brand standards for many years.
“For various reasons, our global hotel chain partners have a clear preference to be served globally by one trusted IT partner that operates at competitive price levels and with experienced people as close as possible to their venues or ownership groups”, comments Leo Brand, CEO of Swisscom Hospitality Services. “In order to support the aggressive expansion plans of our chain partners, a solid local presence in China and Asia-Pacific is required. After our successful entry into Russia and the Middle East last year, we are very proud to make the next step together with Planet One, FCS and 3D Networks in China and Asia-Pacific towards our strategic goal of providing full global service coverage.”
Mr. Brand adds: “I am excited about this promising partnership with Planet One and its subsidiaries, which has a very solid foundation as our respective service portfolios and key markets complement each another perfectly.”
Comments Yoon Mun Chiew, CEO of Planet One: “Swisscom has developed strategic relationships with a number of hotel groups such as Hilton, Rezidor, Marriott, NH and others. These relationships constitute a great asset for FCS Computer Systems which will allow exploiting broader hospitality market opportunities within Asia-Pacific and Europe. In addition, Swisscom offers a direct Sales channel which is important in view of Europe’s cultural and linguistic diversity. Vice versa, we are keen to propose Swisscom’s Managed Services for hotels as well as their industry-leading ConnectedHotel TV solution, both of which complement very well our strong voice related business in China and in Asia-Pacific.”
Under the agreement signed today, 3D Networks becomes the preferred installation partner for Swisscom’s High-Speed Internet access services, its Business Centre Solution and its rapidly expanding global Conference services. In particular, 3D Networks will deploy manage on-site hotel equipment on behalf of Swisscom, while Swisscom’s Network Operations will continue to manage and monitor all hotel networks 24/7. Moreover, 3D Networks acts as Swisscom’s distribution partner for its award-winning IPTV solution known as ConnectedHotel TV.
About Swisscom Hospitality Services
Swisscom Hospitality Services is a leader in converged technology solutions for the global hospitality industry. We provide hoteliers with integrated cost-effective communication solutions whilst meeting their guests’ unique needs.
We design, build and manage the hotel’s full network infrastructure, laying the foundation for a scalable service environment. Through the networks we manage, we deliver premium guest services such as ConnectedHotel TV, IPTV, HSIA, branded portals, business center and conference solutions, and we support 3rd party applications to run on the same networks.
Swisscom Hospitality service cover 2,200 partner locations encompassing more than 250’000 guest rooms across Europe, Middle East and Africa, as well as North America. Swisscom also provides customized network solutions at more than 10,000 meetings and events and supports over 50,000 self-service meetings every year.
About Planet One
Planet One is a regionally-focused group of network technology companies aimed at accelerating and consolidating productivity, profitability and globally competitive businesses. Planet One addresses the increasing needs of end-to-end solutions, by forging strong partnerships with technology leaders and by combining the expertise and unparalleled coverage of its technology-related companies throughout Asia Pacific. The technology companies under the Planet One umbrella include 3D Networks, Net ProActive Services and FCS Computer Systems.
With the talents of IT professionals in 36 locations covering Asia Pacific, Middle East, Europe and in US, Planet One is geared to address the unique technology challenges of multinational businesses with a mature business perspective.
Geared to address the unique technology challenges of multinational businesses with a mature business perspective, Planet One’s ability to partner with the world’s leading technology partners including Avaya, CISCO, Mitel, Juniper & Riverbed provide the flexibility to choose, customize and integrate the best technologies that deliver business results.