[April 25, 2013] Red Lion Hotels to Upgrade Telkonet's EthoStream Tweet Apr 25, 2013 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Telkonet Inc., parent company of EthoStream, announced that Red Lion Hotels has contracted EthoStream for upgrades of wireless networks at 19 corporate-owned sites, bringing the hotels to the newest wireless standards. In a release, the Company noted that the hotelier will invest over half of a million dollars on new networks in the second quarter. "Our guests demand a top-notch Internet experience while staying at our hotels. We commit ourselves to delivering all of the comforts of home, and in this case, that includes a great wireless Internet connection for getting work done or viewing videos and social media," said Gordy Dhatt, Vice President of Information Technology for Red Lion Hotels. The new networks have been designed to include 500 new access points featuring Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi technology. Each hotel network will be managed through a Ruckus ZoneDirector controller that will manage settings, coordinate channels, optimize wireless power output and ensure seamless roaming throughout the hotel. EthoStream is one of a limited number of Ruckus Top Dog partners in the Hospitality industry. "Red Lion has been a fantastic partner for EthoStream. We're thrilled to have the opportunity to provide them with an ultra-fast, ultra-reliable wireless network. I know their guests will appreciate the attention Red Lion has given to this key amenity," said Matt Koch, COO of Telkonet. Telkonet is an energy management technology provider. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]