On February 11th and 12th, 2025, m3connect will be participating in the International Hotel Technology Forum Middle East & North Africa (IHTF MENA) at the JW Marriott Hotel Marina in Dubai. The event brings together leading technology providers and decision-makers from the hotel industry in the EMEA region to present innovative and forward-thinking solutions.
Our Contribution to the Future of Hotel Technology:
At IHTF MENA, m3connect will present a versatile portfolio that helps hoteliers optimize their processes, reduce costs, and enhance the guest experience sustainably.
Our Competencies at a Glance:
IT Networking: With our holistic approach, we provide customized network solutions – from planning to implementation. We develop a tailored concept and manage the entire process, from setup to ongoing operation. This ensures maximum efficiency and significant cost savings.
Technical Equipment: We offer everything your hotel needs: from the right hardware, routers, and access points to modern TV systems and advanced headend systems. Our solutions are based on innovative technologies that not only improve the guest experience but also make operational processes more efficient.
Cloudification and Virtualization: We seamlessly integrate cloud applications into your network and offer flexible and scalable solutions. Additionally, we enable the virtualization of your applications in our own data centers to further enhance security and flexibility.
Implementation of IT Standards: By implementing standardized IT concepts, we improve the efficiency of your network structure and enable easy management, maintenance, and troubleshooting. These standards ensure consistent quality and contribute to resource savings and cost reduction.
Development of Standards: As your partner in optimizing hotel processes, we advise you on developing standards tailored to your needs. Together, we implement these standards to ensure smooth operations across all locations. Even after implementation, we remain by your side to ensure long-term success.
Our All-in-One Solution for Your Guest Experience: With conn4, our solution specifically designed for the hospitality industry, you can manage guest Wi-Fi, infotainment, VoIP, and digital signage centrally via an easy-to-use dashboard. The integrated Content Management System (CMS) allows you to create marketing campaigns effortlessly and display them on all hotel devices as well as guest devices.
A first look at our new TV portal: We are also presenting our new TV portal for the first time and look forward to discussing it with you and hearing your thoughts.
Meet Us in Person!
Our solutions are already successfully used by leading hotel chains such as AccorInvest, B&B Hotels, Marriott, and many other renowned companies. Get inspired and learn on-site how your hotel processes can be optimized.
📅 Date: February 11-12, 2025
📍 Location: JW Marriott Hotel Marina, Dubai
We look forward to speaking with you!
Today, we are on-site at the IHA to address a critical and growing topic for the hospitality industry: cybersecurity in hotel WiFi networks.
In his presentation, “Secure WiFi in Hotels: Practical Tips for Protecting Your Network When Guests Do What They Want,” Ralf Ander provides practical insights into how hotels can safeguard their networks and minimize risks.
As experts in network security, we assist hotels in developing future-proof WiFi solutions that are both powerful and secure. At the IHA, we are sharing best practices to help hotels effectively protect themselves against increasing cyber risks. We are also offering a practical checklist to allow hotel operators to assess the security of their own network infrastructure.
Here is the event program: Link
We look forward to engaging discussions!
We are proud to announce the start of our next major expansion phase in Croatia! In a recent radio interview with Radio Šibenik i Trokut Šibenik and an article on the Croatian portal @sibenikIn, our General Manager for Croatia, Anita Privara, shares initial insights into our expansion plans and highlights what makes m3connect a unique employer in Croatia, as well as how we aim to strengthen our position in the region further.
Our decision to expand our location in Šibenik combines strategic goals with a strong commitment to the region. With the support of our international team, we aim to implement innovative projects in Šibenik while creating long-term perspectives for the local community—through the development of innovative technologies, the creation of new jobs, and the active promotion of regional development. As an employer, we place great value on a healthy work-life balance, future-proof career paths, and diverse benefits—standards that we uphold at all our locations.
“In times of increasing demands, the well-being of our employees is particularly important to us. At m3connect, we emphasize a balanced work-life balance and create good working conditions. This is not just a strategy for us—we want our employees to feel comfortable because they matter to us as individuals. This is part of our corporate culture across all locations.” – Anita Privara, General Manager Croatia, m3connect
We are proud that our enhanced presence locally also positions us excellently to support our partners and customers even more effectively in their digitalization projects.
Interested in a career in an international team?
We are currently looking for numerous IT service technicians for our location in Šibenik. The team works with international clients, participates in many exciting projects, and shapes the future of digital networking. Interested applicants can send their applications with a CV and cover letter directly via email to a.privara@m3connect.hr.
© The Cloud One Hotels
Aachen, October 28, 2024 – In October 2024, the new Cloud One Hotel at Kö-Bogen in Düsseldorf celebrated its grand opening. m3connect provides the technological foundation for smart, interconnected digital solutions.
With 157 rooms and an exclusive rooftop bar, The Cloud One Hotel, located close to Königsallee, expands Motel One Group’s portfolio of lifestyle hotels. The Cloud One brand, which debuted successfully in New York, is distinguished by modern design, smart technologies, and a sustainable concept – values the brand intends to establish at additional locations across Europe and the USA in the coming years.
Following the German debuts in Hamburg and Düsseldorf, ten more hotels are planned by 2026 in major cities across Europe and the U.S., including London, Lisbon, and Miami. This expansion strategy focuses on central locations and modern technical standards to attract international guests who seek not only comfort but also a digital and sustainable experience during their travels. With The Cloud One, Motel One Group responds to the evolving needs of modern travelers.
A core component of the new hotel brand is the digital infrastructure that allows guests to stay fully connected at all times – whether in their room, the lobby, or on the rooftop terrace. This connectivity is enabled by m3connect, the IT service provider that supplies the technological foundation at all locations. Thanks to this modern and reliable solution, guests benefit from high-speed WiFi and smart TV systems, while the entire digital infrastructure functions seamlessly in the background. This advanced technological setup makes The Cloud One Hotels particularly attractive to tech-savvy and business-oriented travelers.
In addition to its technological setup, the brand emphasizes a sustainability concept. All The Cloud One Hotels use 100% green energy, offer regional products, and prioritize eco-friendly amenities. This combination of digital convenience and environmental consciousness is at the core of the brand philosophy.
Since 2001, m3connect has grown to become one of Europe’s largest wireless internet service providers, with offices in Aachen, Karlsruhe, Munich, San Francisco, the United Arab Emirates, and Šibenik (Croatia). Globally, m3connect serves around 17,000 customer locations across 27 countries and, as a cloud technology pioneer, has been expanding its in-house platform for over 20 years. As a technology leader, m3connect offers state-of-the-art wireless internet connectivity with a flexible design. Using cutting-edge technologies like WiFi, private LTE, and 5G, m3connect creates innovative software solutions, including SD-WAN and various digital applications. Its services range from Digital Signage, Guest Infotainment Systems, VoIP, VoD to Location-Based Services, integrating its solutions seamlessly into the existing processes of its clients.
Founded in 2000 and based in Munich, the company has received numerous awards for its concept and is regarded as the founder of the budget design hotel category. As of June 2024, the company operates 96 hotels with 27,223 rooms in 13 countries. In 2022, Motel One GmbH launched its second lifestyle brand, The Cloud One Hotels.
Founded in 2022, The Cloud One Hotels brand offers a modern, unique concept with high-quality design. Located in prime areas of attractive cities, it serves as an ideal base for both business and leisure travelers, delivering experiences that convey a sense of authenticity and exclusivity. Guests can expect well-appointed rooms, excellent service, and an inspiring ambiance. The Cloud One Hotels is a brand of the Motel One Group, with current locations in New York, Hamburg, Nuremberg, and Prague (as of June 2024). Additional The Cloud One Hotels are planned for metropolitan areas in Europe and the U.S.
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m3connect has successfully implemented Europe’s first tourist Private-LTE network at the Landal Travemünde holiday park. This groundbreaking network provides a fast and stable internet connection without the need for costly and complex cabling.
The technology enhances network performance while ensuring long-term sustainability. With a coverage area of 120,000 m², this network ranks among the largest in Germany and strengthens Landal Travemünde’s position as a leader in the digital connectivity of holiday parks.
Learn more about the innovative implementation and technical details in our case study.
From September 29th to October 1st, 2024, this year’s HTNG Connect will take place at the Manchester Central Convention Complex. The event provides hoteliers, technology providers, and industry experts with an ideal opportunity to network with professionals from around the world and discuss the latest trends and developments in the hospitality industry.
Our hospitality experts, Stefan Baumann and Paul Mangartz, will also be there, looking forward to engaging discussions, exciting exchanges, and connecting with both familiar faces and new contacts. Feel free to schedule a meeting with our team in advance to learn more about the immense potential of modern technologies for enhancing your guest experience and boosting your competitive edge.
As the IT partner of the Chocolate on the Pillow Group, we are pleased to announce that we will immediately take over the operations of the TRIBE Hotel in Baden-Baden. Under the leadership of the Chocolate on the Pillow Group and as part of the Accor Group, TRIBE Hotels aims to establish itself as a leading provider in the lifestyle hotel industry with over 50 hotels in various European cities. Their main focus is on creating innovative travel experiences that meet the needs and expectations of modern travelers—functional, stylish, design-oriented, and with a balanced price-performance ratio.
A significant step in implementing this expansion strategy is the upcoming opening of the first TRIBE Hotel in the German-speaking region in Baden-Baden. We are proud to be providing the technical infrastructure for this hotel.
Our responsibilities range from providing Wi-Fi and LAN connectivity to implementing state-of-the-art television and entertainment solutions, including an IPTV headend and a satellite system. Network security is our top priority, which is why we use redundant core components to ensure failover safety.
However, our service offering goes far beyond technical implementation. We provide TRIBE Hotels with comprehensive network monitoring and reliable support to ensure smooth operations in the long term.
Digitalization is also an essential part of the TRIBE strategy. The focus is particularly on automation to ease the burden on guests and offer contemporary amenities, such as digital check-in and electronic hotel payment processing. These measures are intended not only to increase efficiency but also to give TRIBE Hotels staff more freedom to focus on guests and make their stay more personalized.
We are proud to contribute to the realization of this special hotel project and look forward to supporting TRIBE Hotels in providing their guests with an outstanding travel experience.
© The Chocolate on the Pillow Group
We’re excited to share that our international m3connect team has recently grown with some great new additions. A warm welcome to Enis Avdic, Omar Baloulli, Melanie Klein, Emre Özgür Özcan, Felix Quadflieg, Andre Krüger, and Ole Beetz, who will join our Deployment, Service Operations, Procurement, Cellular Solutions, and Field Service teams in Aachen. We’re also pleased to welcome Anto Ćosić, who is joining our Field Service team in Croatia – Dobrodošao u timu! 🇭🇷
Additionally, Paige Thesing, our General Manager for the USA, is now also working in Germany. She will continue to lead US operations and help with marketing from here.
We’re thrilled to welcome all our new team members and wish them success and enjoyment in their new roles!
Interested in joining our team? Check out our current job openings here 📝
Aachen, 11. Juli 2024 – TASCAN Systems GmbH, well-known for its expertise in conference and presentation systems, media technology, and network technologies, will now operate under the name m3connectmedia GmbH. As a subsidiary of m3connect GmbH, this rebranding marks a significant step in its strategic development and strengthens integration within the m3connect group of companies.
With over 30 years of experience, TASCAN Systems has been a leading technology integrator serving customers across Europe, particularly in the hospitality sector, residential and care facilities, clinics, as well as educational and conference centers.
The acquisition by m3connect was announced in the middle of last year, driven by extensive overlaps between m3connect and TASCAN Systems, particularly in the hotel industry. m3connect has been able to leverage TASCAN Systems’ long-standing expertise in the sectors it serves.
Looking ahead, m3connect and m3connectmedia will operate as distinct entities: m3connect will continue to lead in network solutions and expand its services in this domain. Conversely, m3connectmedia will focus on innovative media solutions such as Inroom TV, Digital Signage, and customized conference solutions. This clear specialization in network and media solutions allows both units to concentrate fully on their respective core competencies, ensuring transparent services and optimal customer support.
“Our commitment is not only a clear commitment but also an expression of our passion and conviction. We are actively driving continuous improvement of our offerings and are on the verge of exciting product launches. With targeted investments in advancing our portfolio, we are determined to establish leadership in the field of media solutions. Together with our customers, we are continuing to write our success story,” said Emilio Dragas, Managing Director of m3connect GmbH.
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In our latest video case study, we are excited to showcase our collaboration with AccorInvest on the “Shaheen” project, which is revolutionizing the hospitality industry in terms of efficiency and sustainability. At the heart of our partnership lies the creation of a unified network infrastructure, paving the way for new cloud-based services and ensuring a faster and more reliable system across the entire AccorInvest network. With the harmonization of all systems worldwide at AccorInvest, m3connect is streamlining operations and facilitating the migration of all physical servers to the cloud, resulting in significant energy savings.
Ahmed Disokey, VP of Hotel Technology at AccorInvest, highlights the significance of our joint project: “There is no limits anymore. With Shaheen, we now have a project that gives this variety of innovation and efficiency for our hotels. And more to come, it’s just a start for thinking about tomorrow.”
We’re proud to play a role in AccorInvest’s digital transformation and thrilled to present our video case study on our joint project for the first time. In it, we provide insights into our partnership and demonstrate how ambitious goals in digital transformation and sustainability can be successfully achieved through tailored technology.