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MONTH IN REVIEW PRODUCT NEWS Airwave: DOCSIS – delivering SMART TV through coaxial infrastructure Today’s digitally savvy guests are becoming a SMART service without having to upgrade more and more demanding, a guest-room existing coaxial infrastructure. SMART TV is no longer seen as a luxury but as a standard amenity. Until recently however, Why is it useful? a significant barrier has prevented many The upgrade of a hotel’s network hotels upgrading to a SMART TV system. infrastructure to incorporate a CAT 5/6 SMART TVs require wired ethernet. Featuring IP-over-coax functionality, Samsung’s HE694 display is an exceptional alternative for hotels who wish to implement IPTV but lack the resources to rebuild their infrastructures. (ethernet) system is not always possible. The subsequent installation of this and Typical barriers include a lack of available Is it expensive? the replacement of existing coaxial cabling funding, concerns about guest disruption A DOCSIS enabled television is a little more (that runs throughout the majority of hotels) or complicated building regulations. DOCSIS expensive than a similar sized SMART is expensive and disruptive. Step forward provides another option. TV, however this differential is likely to be dwarfed by the cost-saving against an DOCSIS technology… ethernet cabling installation. What is it? DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service How can I find out more? Interface Specification) is an international Airwave and Samsung provide a DOCSIS telecommunications standard that enables solution, models are available in 32”, 40” and the delivery of an IP service over coaxial cable. 49” sizes - to find out more, call 0845 555 Simply speaking, this allows the distribution of 1212 or visit [email protected] Diversey: Making a great impression Guests expect the rooms and facilities safety. Sun Professional All in 1 Eco is For hand dishwashing, Sunlight they use to be spotless. Keeping the an eco-labelled, perfume free, machine Professional washing up liquid is a neutral hotel clean provides a great experience dishwashing tablet with built-in salt and formulation that effectively removes and ensures a safer environment for rinse aid to give outstanding results, even grease, dirt and dried on food with streak- everyone. It also encourages the positive at low temperatures (55 C). free, sparkling results. guest perceptions that lead to better o Linen – guests expect fresh and reviews, improved recommendations and hygienic towels and bedclothes. Persil repeat bookings. Hygiene is a modern, professional Cleaning processes should be part of detergent that delivers excellent the daily routine. Paying attention to key performance, disinfection and whiteness areas makes a big difference. Products at just 40 o C, saving time, water and must be chosen for their effectiveness energy. It also eliminates 99.999% of while also being easy to use, readily bacteria at this temperature. available and economical. Diversey Care meets these Washrooms – conventional bleach- based cleaners are not good at removing requirements with Pro Formula, its new unsightly germ-protecting limescale that range of professional-formulation cleaners builds up if untreated. Traditional cleaning in familiar and trusted brands. Each of tasks usually require a different product the more than 20 products in the range for each surface but this can be costly. is designed to give excellent results and Cif Washroom 2in1 is a multipurpose value when completing common daily and washroom cleaner that targets limescale problem-solving tasks. whilst removing dirt and soap residue from Kitchens and Restaurant Areas – bathroom surfaces with sparkling results clean and sparkling tableware and cutlery and a long-lasting fresh fragrance. creates the right impression and instils See www.proformulabydiversey.com confidence in a hotel’s hygiene and food for more information. 14 www.hotelowner.co.uk October 2017