As a sponsor and participant, we are excited about the upcoming Stakeholder Conference 2023 in Dubai! This conference stands as a prominent gathering in the hospitality industry, attracting decision-makers from across the Middle East who will come together over the next few days to discuss the latest trends and developments in hotel technology.
Our hospitality experts, Jeroen Wisse, Emilio Dragas and Roland Heinen, will be on-site from November 7th to 9th to meet with leading companies in the hotel industry and present m3connect’s latest solutions for digital transformation in the hotel and hospitality sector.
We are looking forward to three productive days, the opportunity to reconnect with our partners, clients, and familiar faces, and to contribute to the advancement of the future of the hotel industry with our latest innovations and features.
m3connect is now a proud Elite member of the RUCKUS Ready Partner Program. The status as an Elite Partner is the highest level in the CommScope program that a solutions provider can attain, showcasing our extensive expertise and years of experience in implementing state-of-the-art network technologies.
To achieve Elite status, we have demonstrated mastery of the entire portfolio of RUCKUS network solutions, ensuring top-tier results for our customers and end-users. This required intensive training to ensure that our team can design, deploy, configure, manage, optimize, and efficiently address any challenges related to both wired and wireless RUCKUS solutions. As certified Elite Partners, our technicians will regularly benefit from advanced training provided by RUCKUS, ensuring our expertise always aligns with the latest industry standards.
Our customers gain numerous advantages from our Elite status with RUCKUS:
- Access to premium products: As Elite Partners, we have direct access to RUCKUS’ latest technologies and products for innovative networking solutions.
- Expertise and continuous education: Our staff is RUCKUS-certified and undergoes ongoing training to ensure we possess comprehensive knowledge and the necessary skills.
- Technical support: Thanks to our Elite partnership, we have access to top-tier technical support from RUCKUS to efficiently assist our customers with challenges.
In a time when digitalization is rapidly advancing, and the demand for stable and fast internet is continuously increasing, having access to the latest network technologies and up-to-date expertise is crucial for businesses to meet these rising demands. We take great pride in the recognition of our ongoing efforts to provide top-notch solutions for our customers through the award of Elite status. As proud partners, we will continue our efforts to equip our customers individually and strategically with the necessary resources to gain a competitive edge in their industry. We offer flexible IT networking with modern design, leveraging state-of-the-art technologies such as Wi-Fi, private LTE, and 5G.
We thank RUCKUS, global leader in wireless network solutions, and eagerly anticipate our future collaboration.
In today’s world, hotel guests expect the same level of comfort as they have in their own homes. The ability to conveniently view their own content on the hotel television has become a standard expectation. The “Bring your own device” (BYOD) concept allows guests to use their own devices such as smartphones, tablets, or laptops to stream content to the hotel TV, enabling them to seamlessly enjoy their favorite shows and movies even when they are on the go.
The increasing demand from hotel operators for BYOD is understandable. In the past, separate devices like Chromecast or Apple TV boxes were required for the TVs, or Chromecast dongles had to be integrated into the hotel’s server room. However, hotel operators desire a simpler and more cost-effective solution.
The Solution: Integration of m3cast into Philips Professional TVs
We have developed our m3cast solution to enable hoteliers and their guests to use streaming services regardless of the operating system. With just a single hardware component that supports all operating systems, both Apple and Android users, among others, can easily connect their devices to the in-room hotel TV and play their preferred content hassle-free.
By integrating our m3cast solution into Philips Professional TVs, we can finally offer our customers the ability to stream via BYOD using just one device, with no need for central deployments in the hotel server room or additional devices on the TV. This brings significant cost savings, improved security, and a host of other advantages:
- Easier Integration into New Hotels: The installation of TVs and onboarding of new hotels becomes more straightforward, as all necessary settings can be easily accessed from the cloud.
- Status Monitoring and Easy Troubleshooting: The status of the TVs and associated devices can be checked with a single click. In case of issues, remote monitoring and troubleshooting are available.
- Fast Support: Through our close collaboration with Philips, hoteliers receive our fast and reliable support.
Highest Comfort with Added Security for Guests
Through the integration of our m3cast solution into Philips Professional TVs, guests can bring their own devices such as mobile phones and laptops and stream content from their personal devices just like they do at home. This solution ensures the highest level of security by utilizing multiple networks and isolating streaming users from each other, preventing interception of the stream by unauthorized parties.
Philips/PPDS as the Ideal Partner for Our m3cast Solution with Immediate Device Availability
Philips/PPDS has proven to be the ideal partner for the integration of our m3cast solution. They also maintain extensive inventory and high device availability, ensuring that the required devices can be promptly delivered.
We are excited about this milestone and the successful pilot projects, including B&B and TheZipper, and look forward to the promising developments that our future collaboration with Philips/PPDS will bring.
From October 29th to 31st, 2023, Cascais Miragem Health & Spa in Lisbon, Portugal, hosts this year’s HTNG European Conference 2023, a prime platform for hoteliers, tech providers, and industry experts to explore the latest hospitality trends.
Our team, including CEO Emilio Dragas and colleagues Stefan Baumannand Abdelaziz El Jaouhari, will be there, ready for engaging conversations, meaningful exchanges and connecting with both familiar and new faces.
Feel free to schedule meetings with our team in advance to connect on-site and engage in personal conversations.
Looking forward to meeting you in Lisbon!
m3connect was awarded the title of “MSP of the Year 2023 for the Middle East and Africa” at the #CiscoPartnerSummit 2023 in Dubai. We are thrilled and proud of this recognition, which reflects our continuous efforts and highlights the following achievements:
• Achieving an annual growth rate of over 1000%.
• Demonstrating expertise and specialization in the Cisco Meraki Suite.
• Focusing on meeting the specific requirements of the hospitality industry.
The Cisco Reseller Excellence Awards are a special acknowledgment that celebrates partners who have excelled in specific technology market segments. The winners are carefully selected by a panel of experts from the Cisco Global Partner Organization and regional executives.
The closing evening provided an excellent opportunity to celebrate our achievements and strengthen our collaboration with other participants. In the photo, you can see our General Manager Middle East & Africa, Jeroen Wisse, along with Anjum Mushtaq, Channel Manager Cisco, and Renton D’Souza, Senior Director, Comstor.
We would like to express our gratitude to Comstor and Cisco for this valuable recognition. We remain committed to delivering top-quality services to our customers and partners.
We are pleased to announce that m3connect is once again participating as a sponsor at the Stakeholder Conference 2023 in Dubai. The conference is regarded as one of the most influential networking events in the Middle East, bringing together decision-makers from across the region to discuss the latest trends and developments in hotel technology and to establish valuable industry connections.
Our hospitality experts, Jeroen Wisse, Roland Heinen, and Emilio Dragas, will be on-site from November 7th to 9th to showcase m3connect’s solutions for the digital transformation of the hotel and hospitality industry.
We look forward to three exciting days and the opportunity to reunite with partners, customers, and familiar faces. We are also excited to drive the future of the hospitality industry forward with our latest developments and features.
As part of a three-year research project between 2019 and 2022, m3connect explored the application possibilities of an intelligent factory in the logistics domain in collaboration with three Bavarian partner companies and supported by the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development, and Energy. Under the project name “Autonomous and Connected Logistics,” autonomous transport systems and mobile devices were tested under real conditions in a 5G campus network at the BMW Group Dingolfing plant.
To facilitate this, m3connect installed a private mobile network covering roughly 25,000 square meters at the Dingolfing site. This network ensures wireless communication for the AutoTrailer, an autonomous vehicle manufactured by Stäubli WFT. Instead of traditional tractor trailers, the AutoTrailer autonomously transports arriving containers within the factory approximately 500 meters to the dock gates at the shipping area. After being loaded with spare parts, the trailer transports the loaded container to a collection point, preparing it for shipment.
Under the project, other digitization concepts were integrated in addition to connecting to the transport assignment system. Employees were able to communicate directly with the autonomous vehicle via mobile devices on the parking lot. Test drive data was also transmitted and processed via the private mobile network into the cloud. Through the 5G infrastructure, monitoring and evaluation concepts were implemented to assess the performance of the transport system.
Productive tests of logistics applications in 5G campus networks provide a substantial insight into the potential of 5G in industrial settings. Particularly, the ability to track the real-time spatial positioning of network participants creates the opportunity to comprehensively evaluate the productivity of autonomous logistics vehicles.
“We used exclusively OpenRAN hardware and software in this research project. This standard guarantees us the ability to modularly and manufacturer-independently expand and scale the private 5G mobile network. As ORAN products were in the early stages of technological development during the project timeline, we faced some stability issues that we were able to largely overcome throughout the project. The technological maturity of 5G ORAN networks will soon reliably meet industrial SLAs.” – Justin Eichenlaub, Head of Cellular Solutions, m3connect
Private 5G mobile networks are a central component on the path to a fully connected production, particularly contributing to comprehensive and robust machine communication in extensive logistics areas. The ability to operate these networks independently and integrate them into existing industrial networks allows for maximum protection of sensitive and mission-critical data and reduces dependencies on external suppliers.
m3connect conducted this subproject in collaboration with partners Accelleran, a manufacturer of RAN software, and Benetel, a provider of RAN hardware
AutoTrailer moves trucks autonomously (11/2018)
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From WLAN pioneer to market leader. Since 2001, m3connect has evolved into one of the largest Wireless Service Providers in Europe, with offices in Aachen, Karlsruhe, Munich, San Francisco, Sibenik (Croatia), and the United Arab Emirates. Globally, m3connect serves roughly 13,000 locations for its customers in over 23 countries and, as a visionary in cloud technologies for more than 20 years, continues to expand its in-house platform. As a technology leader, m3connect provides wireless, best-in-class internet connectivity with flexible design. Utilizing state-of-the-art technologies like WLAN, private LTE, and 5G, m3connect creates innovative software solutions such as SD-WAN and various digital applications. Its range of services includes digital signage, guest infotainment systems, VoIP, VoD, and location-based services. m3connect is also a platform developer and integrates its solutions into the existing processes of its customers.
The Belgian company Accelleran, based in Antwerp, offers OpenRAN software solutions for operators of 5G and private LTE networks. With Accelleran’s unique software architecture, customers can leverage the extensive potential of software-defined networks, network virtualization, and RAN intelligence to manage private, public, and neutral-host networks optimally. Accelleran’s dRAX system provides proven container-based software components to implement applications with multi-vendor, intelligent, and disaggregated OpenRAN elements based on leading standards such as the O-RAN Alliance. www.accelleran.de
Benetel meets the current requirements of the rapidly advancing digital transformation by providing leading-edge radio solutions for disaggregated 5G-RAN and 4G LTE Small Cells. By producing radios and related services that support the principle of openness, Benetel consistently delivers reliable mobile connectivity in all locations and weather conditions. Benetel is an Irish company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
Druid Software develops software core solutions for private mobile networks. Since 2000, Druid has become the global market leader for private 5G-SA (standalone) and 4G LTE solutions.
In the past months, we were commissioned by the event agency MH Event GmbH to provide technological support for the centennial celebration of a globally leading company in the pharmaceutical and medical technology sector. Our responsibility was to equip the 7,000 square meter event venue with our private mobile network. The on-site program was extremely diverse and included live acts, food trucks, bouncy castles, and numerous other attractions.
The client’s request was to establish a swift and cashless payment system at the refreshment stands through our mobile network. To achieve this, we covered the area with wireless connectivity and deployed two 5G mobile transmitters along with a compact, mobile server box. Using the smartphones we provided, the food truck staff efficiently took and processed orders.
Another innovation involved integrating NFC chips, which were attached to the visitors’ admission wristbands and could be loaded with credit. With these chips, guests had the convenience of making payments without cash. The underlying software for the NFC payment system was provided by our partner, Ticketree.
Throughout the entire event, excellent network stability was maintained. The organizer was highly satisfied with the performance of our m3connect mobile network, and stimulating discussions about further potentials of the mobile network were held.
Following the promising success of our initial pilot project, our focus now turns to our next goal: the Rock in Rott Festival, taking place from September 1st to September 3rd, 2023. In addition to the proven NFC payment application, we are planning to integrate exciting new features into the m3connect mobile network – stay tuned!
For further information about the charity festival Rock in Rott, please visit www.rockinrott.de.
We look forward to your visit!
At Booth 425, we will showcase our cutting-edge hotel technology services that help increase efficiency and profits. Some highlights include:
- Our customizable, scalable franchise IT solution enables hotel chains to offer standardized IT solutions to their franchisees, ensuring consistent brand experiences and profitable growth.
- Our long-range connectivity solution provides cost-effective and secure solutions for widespread connectivity, offering higher data rates and stability.
- With our conn4 platform, guest-facing technology can be easily accessed via the dashboard, allowing management of information, communication, entertainment, and marketing solutions from a central source. Conveniently control your guest-facing technology with the click of a button.
Visit our booth on June 28th and June 29th to learn more about how m3connect exceeds expectations as your technology partner for market-leading connectivity solutions. See you at the show!
We are pleased to announce that we have successfully acquired TASCAN Systems GmbH, based in Cologne. TASCAN Systems will now be integrated as a wholly-owned subsidiary into our company. This strategic acquisition allows us to expand our service portfolio and offer an even more comprehensive range of tailor-made solutions from a single source by combining our strengths.
“The acquisition of TASCAN was a strategic decision to further strengthen our market position. Together, we will set new standards and revolutionize the industry,” says Emilio Dragas, CEO of m3connect.
In the past, we have already had numerous points of contact with TASCAN. TASCAN is a renowned specialist in conference and presentation systems, media technology for information and entertainment systems, as well as infrastructure networking technologies. With over 30 years of experience as one of the leading technology integrators, TASCAN serves customers throughout Europe, particularly in the hospitality industry, residential and care homes, clinics, and educational and conference centers.
The acquisition of TASCAN marks a significant milestone in the development and strengthening of our company. TASCAN’s products perfectly complement our offerings for a comprehensive digital guest journey.
We warmly welcome the employees of TASCAN at the Cologne and Dresden locations to the m3connect family. We will optimally integrate the individual strengths of our new colleagues into our company structure. We are confident that, with our combined efforts and shared commitment, we will lead the company to new heights.
We look forward to offering even better and more extensive solutions in the future and are confident that this acquisition opens up great opportunities for further growth and success for our company.