eCompany, Etisalat’s one-stop e-powerhouse Business Unit that provides Internet services and ICT (Information & Communication Technology) e-solutions, today announced that it is participating in the Hotel Show 2005 which is taking place in Dubai from May 22-May 24,2005.eCompany will be showcasing a range of eBusiness solutions for the sector such as its eHosting, ePayment & eSecurity solutions in addition to its iZone wireless broadband Internet service .
With the help of the free iZone wireless broadband Internet service provided by eCompany, hotel guests and staff can get connected quickly and easily anywhere on the premises thereby giving them the mobility and freedom offered by wireless internet to send or receive emails and browse the Internet using their own Wi-Fi- enabled notebook computer or handheld devices. This will provide hotels with a new revenue stream and will be win-win situation for customers, hotels and eCompany. eCompany is also working towards a totally integrated solution which will interface with hotel management systems in order to provide wired and wireless Internet connectivity.
With a comprehensive range of eHosting packages and services, eCompany provides the most reliable, advanced, secure and affordable solutions available in the regional market today. These services are offered from a world class Data Center facilities built and managed by Etisalat. Customers will have access to a dedicated operational and technical team which would support them on 24 X 7.basis.
On the ePayment side, eCompany today is the leading provider of ePayment solutions and services to banking and ecommerce merchant community in the UAE . The solutions and key services currently offered include eComPay which is a Secure ePayment Services for online credit card payments, compliant with Verified by Visa and MasterCard SecureCode. With reference to the hotel industry, the solution will enable customers to pay online for reservation of their hotel rooms.
In terms of eSecurity services eCompany can provide proactive action to enhance security of the technology infrastructure of hotels irrespective of whether it is hosted within the Etisalat data centre or elsewhere. This can be done through cutting-edge and reliable eSecurity planning and preparedness.
According to Abdulla Hashim , Senior Manager, eCompany , “Across hotels today, the principal driving force for IT is to enhance productivity and increase efficiency. eCompany with its range of eBusiness and Internet access solutions is well positioned to offer a comprehensive range of services as hotels increasingly compete in a challenging business environment.”
eCompany, Etisalat’s e-powerhouse, is the leading provider of Internet services & ICT solutions for finance, retail, business and government sectors. The intent of eCompany is to strengthen relationships with customers and partners and provide them with high-value solutions through a single point of contact. It has the facilities to provide a complete portfolio of Internet offerings, value added services, consulting and project management. eCompany’s vision is to be the customer’s first choice for Internet services and e-business solutions in the region.
