SmarTone launches smart building solution
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Hong Kong’s SmarTone has unveiled a new smart hotel and smart home solution, developed as part of the second wave of its Innovation Hub program.
The new solution is an end-to-end, IoT-based solution aimed at helping property developers create a personalized and convenient experience for residence and hotel guests.
It is designed to integrate existing property management systems into a single platform for providing services including check in and check out with mobile keys and app-based control of room facilities.
SmarTone provides networking support for the solution via its mobile network, fiber broadband and Wi-Fi footprints.
The solution will be made available to both property owners and consumers. It was developed at SmarTone’s Innovation Hub.
“With the launch of our Innovation Hub last year, we have a dedicated open ecosystem to drive cross-industry collaboration and propel Hong Kong on its smart city journey,” SmarTone CEO Anna Yip said.
“To cater for the trend of the hospitality industry and meet the needs of today’s digital-savvy consumers, at the outset SmarTone initiated partnerships with property developers at both the conceptualization and construction stages to deliver an intuitive and engaging experience. This allows us to get closer to revolutionizing the quality of everyday life and achieving customer satisfaction throughout the smart journey.”
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary purpose of SmarTone's new smart building solution?
What is the primary purpose of SmarTone's new smart building solution?
The solution aims to help property developers create a personalised and convenient experience for both residents and hotel guests. It integrates existing property management systems into a single platform for various services.
Q.Which specific services does the smart building solution offer?
Which specific services does the smart building solution offer?
The solution offers services including check-in and check-out using mobile keys. It also provides app-based control over room facilities, integrating these into a single platform for convenience.
Q.How does SmarTone provide networking for this new solution?
How does SmarTone provide networking for this new solution?
SmarTone supports the solution's networking needs through its existing infrastructure. This includes using its mobile network, its fiber broadband services, and its Wi-Fi footprints.
Q.Who is the smart building solution available to?
Who is the smart building solution available to?
The new smart building solution will be made accessible to two distinct groups. It is available to both property owners who manage buildings and individual consumers who reside or stay in them.
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