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Verizon Signs Network Services Agreement With Extended Stay Hotels

Posted on: Wednesday, 16 July 2008, 12:01 CDT

Verizon Business has announced that it is providing Extended Stay Hotels with an IP-based data and voice network across the US and Canada, under a new three-year, $13.8 million agreement.

Verizon Business is delivering next-generation communications services to support Extended Stay Hotels's North American operations, which comprise nearly 700 properties and more than 76,500 guest rooms.

According to Verizon Business, the hotel chain's newly converged network is built on its internet-dedicated and IP trunking services. The network features a architecture that enables Extended Stay Hotels to deploy cost-effective, single-line connectivity for each hotel property while doubling bandwidth capacity and streamlining network management.

It also claims to link 12,000 employees with back-office operations, including the property management systems covering reservations and payment processing, as well as inbound and outbound calling and conferencing services.

Stephen Young, senior vice president of corporate and government market sales at Verizon Business, said: "Our IP expertise and the ability of our people to integrate our services and capabilities into comprehensive solutions enabled Verizon Business to deliver a network for Extended Stay Hotels that meets the requirements of its employees and guests alike."

Source: Datamonitor

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