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AboutSONIFISolutions- Short:
SONIFI®SolutionsInc.,theleaderininnovativeguestengagementsolutionsforthehospitalityandhealthcareindustries,serves500milliontravelersinover1.1millionhotelroomsannually.Thecompany'scoreservicesincludeguestInternetaccess,mobility,interactivetelevision,OTTstreamingandfree-to-guestsolutionsalongwithunparallelednationwidetechnicalsupportandprofessionalservices.Formoreinformation,pleasevisitwww.sonifi.com.
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SONIFI’sstoryisoneoflongevityandinnovation.Ourcommitmenttoourclientsfuelsapatternofprogressnecessaryforustosetthepaceforthehospitalityindustry’stechnologyneeds.OurcompanystorybeganastheSatelliteMovieCompanyin1980.Pre-VCRs,DVDsortheInternet,weusedspace-agetechnologytodeliverin-roommovies.WealsoplayedaroleinmainstreamingTVremotecontrols.Tokeepinmindhowstate-ofthe-artthistechnologywasthen,let’stryandrememberwhatTVwaslikein1980.Alittleovertenyearslaterin1991,webecameLodgeNet.Buildingonourpreviousexperiencewithon-demandservices,wegrewourinteractiveofferingstomuchmorethanvideoandatthesametimemadekeypartnershipswithtechnologydeveloperslikeNintendo.Duringthesummerof1998alone,morethan35millionguestsviewedtheNintendonameinahotel.Wealsopioneeredtechnologyfornowubiquitousfeatureslikeinteractiveprogramguidesandwelcomechannels.In2013,werebrandedtoSONIFISolutions.NowasSONIFIwecontinuecreatingtechnologysolutionsthatsatisfyguestsandpromoteindustrysuccess.Changingownershiptotheprivateequityfirm,ColonyNorthstarprovidedaccesstomorethan$25billioninassetsandconnectsustoalong,successfulhistoryinthehospitalityworldandmoreimportantlyin
internationalluxuryresortsandhotels.Additionally,wehavesoughtoutaboardofdirectorsandinvestorswithinterestsinbothinternationalhospitalityandentertainmentexperienceandinterestsacrosseverymajorcontinentwithsignificantfocusonallthemajorcitiesinEurope,EasternEurope,China,Macau,MalaysiaandSingapore,theMiddleEastandSouthAmerica.Ourre-brandingtoSONIFISolutionshasessentiallyrenewedgrowthfromourrootsintechnology,innovation,andqualitypartners.Today,weareworkingwithcompanieslikeGoogle,Samsung,LG,AT&T/DIRECTV,Honeywell,ASSAABLOYandmore.OurSTAYCASTstreamingsolution,poweredbyGoogleChromecast,isjustoneexampleofrecentindustry-changingtechnologydevelopedbySONIFI.Wehavebeenleadingthehospitalityindustrywithtechnologyformorethan30yearsandthere’smoretocomeinthisstory.Afewthingsthatwon’tchangeaboutus?Ourexperience,service,innovation,integrations,scaleandabilitytoadapttoourclients’needs.LearnmoreaboutusintheWhySONIFI?sectionortheSONIFIFACTSsection.
WHYSONIFI?
Ourkeydifferentiatorsare:ourplatform,ourfocusoninnovation,andourserviceorganization.-Ourplatformenablesseamlesstechnologyexperiencesineventhemostdifficultenterprisesettingswherethenetworkinganddevicemanagementcanbecomplex.Asanexample,ourOTTplatformallowsuserstoaccess1000+OTTappssuchasNetflix,Hulu,NBA,kidscontent,etc.withouthavingtologinseparately,allthewhileensuringasecureconnectionthatisisolatedtothatuser’sroom.Asanotherexample,ourplatformcanenablenewinteractiveservicesoverexistingcoaxnetworks,whichallowsforfasterandmoreeconomicaldeploymentforhospitalsandhotelswithouthavingtorewirethebuilding.-Ourfocusoninnovationkeepsusaheadofourcompetition.Werealizedthatuserbehaviorinthehomewasmovingtostreamingsubscriptions(likeNetflix,etc.)atarapidpace.SowewerethefirstinhospitalityandhealthcaretolaunchanenterprisegradeOTTsolutionsouserscanhavethesameaccesstoappsonthebiggestscreenwhiletheywereawayfromhome.Currently,weseealotofinnovationinthe“smarthome”space.Sowearespendingefforttoenablevariousconnecteddevicesandservicesinourenvironments,asconsumerscometoexpectsmarterexperiencesawayfromhome.-Last,weareproudofournationwidetechnicalserviceorganizationthatsimplifiestechnologyissuesforourcustomersandultimatelytheirguestsandpatients.Wehaveover200fieldtechniciansanda70-personon-shorecallcenter.Weseealotofcompaniesthatfocusonlyonafewinnovativefeatures,butcan’tdeliverabroaddeploymentorsupportcustomersinscale.We’veinvestedincapabilitiestoproactivelymonitorandsupportourcustomers,andwhenthereisaproblem,wecanresolveitquicklyandatscale,whichnotmanyotherorganizationscando.
SONIFISolutionsFacts&Statistics- Provideinnovativetechnologysolutionstoover1.1millionroomsinallmajorU.S.Hotel
Brands.Includinga. HiltonWorldwide,HyattHotelsCorporation,MarriottInternational,Starwood
Hotels&Resorts,FairmontHotelsInternational,WyndhamWorldwide,CarlsonHospitalityWorldwide,ChoiceHotels,InterContinentalHotels,LoewsHotels,RedRoofInn,KimptonHotels,CaesarsandHarrah’sEntertainment
- 30+yearsintheindustryincludingexpertiseiniTV,IP,&coax-basedinstallationsandnetworking
- 22patentsandgrowing- 120+PMSandTVvendortechnologyintegrations- PioneeredbLAN™technologyfortwo-waycommunicationoverRF- PartneredwithLG®todevelopPro:Idiom®(DigitalRightsManagement(DRM)system
specifictoHospitality)- PartneredwithHollywoodstudiostodevelopfirstsession-basedforensicwatermarkingOTT
appdeliveringearlywindowcontent- Developedcost-efficient,reliable,highperformanceDOCSISInternetservicecapableof
downloadspeedsof600Mbpsanduploadspeedsof200Mbpsforeachblockof200rooms- DevelopedCloud-basedVODcontentdelivery&interactivesolutions- Finalistinthe2017TechOvationcompetitionthatrecognizesandrewardsnew,innovative
hospitalityindustryproducts.- STAYCASTStatistics
a. PartneredwithGoogletodevelopindustry-leadingstreamingsolutionb. 440+differentappsstreamedc. 1.6Millionminutesofcontentstreamedd. 85,000sessionsstreaming440+uniqueAppse. 1stenterprisegradestreamingsolutioninthehospitalityindustryf. Guestshavestreamedcontentfromover20countries
- iTVStatisticsa. 4,140theatricaltitlesreleasedover20yearsb. 138MillionVODtransactionsc. 1Billion:numberofhoursguestsspendonSONIFIplatformperyeard. 22,000yearsoftimespentconsumingSONIFIdeliveredmoviese. 7,000yearsoftimespentviewingSONIFI’swelcomechannelf. 750,000digitalcopypre-salesinfirstyearofofferingg. Every6SecondsaVODpurchaseismadefromaSONIFIsystem
- FieldService/ProfessionalSolutionsStatisticsa. 3,000yearsofserviceexperienceb. 60,000truckrollsannuallyc. 350,000callstakenannuallybytechnicalassistancecenterd. 200+servicetechnicianswithanaveragetenureof14yearse. 100+recognizedcertificationsforourfieldserviceandprofessionalsolutionsteam
- InnovativePartnersa. Google:InnovativecollaborationthatresultedinthedevelopmentofSTAYCAST-an
enterprisegradestreamingsolutionenablinggueststoseamlesslystreamcontentfrom1000+appsonamobiledevicetothehotelroomTV.
b. DIRECTV:SONIFIandlong-termpartner,DIRECTV,provideguestslinearfree-to-guestprogrammingofalltypes,forallapplications.Inaddition,thetwocompanieslaunchedanagreementinJune2017enablingDIRECTVtoofferSONIFI’sstreamingsolution,STAYCAST,asaproductofferingtoDIRECTVresellers.
c. Samsung:Thissummer,thetwocompaniesareofferinghoteliersanintegratedin-roomtechnologybundle.HotelierscanboosttheirbusinessandtransformtheirpropertieswiththepurchaseofanySamsungHospitalityTValongwithSamsung’sLYNKTMReach4.0ContentManagementSolutionandSONIFI’sSTAYCASTstreamingsolution,poweredbyGoogleChromecast.
SONIFISolutionsPartnerandClientQuotes- Google:"Themobile-centricChromecastinteractionmodel,combinedwiththousandsof
shows,moviesandsongsthatpeoplecanenjoyfromCast-enabledapps,makesthisanidealmatchfortheneedsoftoday'shotelguests,”saidSuveerKothari,DirectorofBusinessDevelopmentatGoogle.–April5,2016Pressrelease
- Hyatt:“Thisindustry-leadingcollaborationisonemorewayWorldofHyattbuildsexperienceswithanunderstandingofwhat’smostimportanttoourcommunityoftravelers,”saidDebbieGoetz,SeniorVicePresident–CorporateMarketing,Hyatt.“Today’straveleroftenhasoneormorestreamingsubscriptions,andnowtheycanviewtheirfavoritecontentonthebigscreenwhenthey’reontheroad,too.”–April11,2017PressRelease
- Hyatt:“TheWorldofHyattmobileappprovidesguestswithaone-stop-shopofservicesto
personalizetheirtravelexperience,whetherit’susingyourphonetobookthebestroomtypeforyoutorequestingaforgottentoothbrushornowenjoyingyourfavoriteentertainmentontheguestroomTV,”saidJeffBzdawka,SeniorVicePresident–GlobalHotelTechnology,Hyatt.“Ourguestsdeservethebest,andSONIFIhasaproventrackrecordofsuperior,secureservice.Theyhavebeentrueteammatesateveryturn.”–April11,2017PressRelease
- Samsung:“SamsungandSONIFIwantedtoprovidehotelierswiththemostinnovativewaytoelevatetheguestroomexperienceatanaffordableprice,”saidJonasTanenbaum,VicePresidentofSamsung’sHospitalityTVDivision.“SamsungandSONIFIaretransformingthein-roomexperiencewithscalabletechnologyproducts.Theflexiblein-roomtechnologybundleallowshotelierstoprovideguestswhattheywant–customizedGUI,IPG,streamingpersonalcontent–ataveryaffordableprice.”–May2,2017PressRelease
- NexGuard:“TheHollywoodstudiosarerequiringmoreandmorestringentcontentprotection,”addedHarrieTholen,ManagingDirectorofNexGuard.“Bydeployingforensicwatermarking,SONIFIcanofferthemostattractivecontentcatalognowandinthefuture.”–May10,2017Pressrelease
- BuyDRM:ChristopherLevy,CEO&FounderatBuyDRM,said,“SONIFI’sOTTVODappisa
first-of-its-kindplatformdeliveringstudiocontenttothehospitalitymarketusinglightweighton-premiseandhostedsolutions.WithMulti-DRMsupportbuilt-in,theMultiKeyServiceeliminatesallthebarrierstousersaccessingstudiocontent.”–April25,2017PressRelease
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Managementexperienceandexpertiseisunparalleledintheindustry.Previousexperienceincludes:
SONIFIEXECUTIVETEAM
Diverse&ExperiencedManagementTeam
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AhmadOuri,ChiefExecutiveOfficerAhmadjoinedSONIFIasChiefExecutiveofficerinJanuary2015.Hehasintroducedacultureofinnovationintothecompanyasevidencedbythenumberofnewproductslaunchedandtheamountofpatentsfiledoverthepast24months.
PriortojoiningSONIFI,AhmadheldtheroleofCEOofTechnicolor’sdigitaloutofhomemediacompany,IZONMedia.Previously,heservedasTechnicolor’sChiefMarketingOfficerandwasresponsibleforrebrandingthecompanyfromThomsontoTechnicolor.HejoinedTechnicolorin2002andheldmultipleleadershiprolesincludingpresidentofTechnicolorDigitalCinemaandPresidentofContentServicesdivision,overseeingworldwidevisualeffects,post-productionanddistributionservices. HethenassumedtheroleofChiefTechnologyOfficer,definingandimplementingtechnologystrategyworkingcloselywithHollywoodstudios.
BeforejoiningTechnicolor,AhmadwasCEOofPhilipsElectronics’MP4Net,astartupfocusedoncontentstreamingproducts.Priortothat,hewasPresidentandGMofPhilips’videoserverdivisionservingthebroadcastandpost-productionsegments.
HeattendedtheUniversityofUtah,wherehegraduatedwithtwoBachelorofSciencedegreesinelectricalengineeringandmathematics,aMaster'sinbusiness(MBA)andcompletedstudiesforaMaster'sdegreeinengineering(instrumentation).
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JohnChang,ChiefFinancialOfficerJohnChangbringsmorethan25yearsofexperienceasatopfinanceexecutiveinnumerousmultinationalcorporationstoSONIFIasChiefFinancialOfficer.Inhisrole,Mr.Changoverseesallaspectsoffinance,planning,budgeting,reporting,financial/operationalcontrols,cashmanagementanddealanalysis. SincehejoinedSONIFIinMarch2015,Johnhasmodernizedthecompany’sagedenterpriseplatformsandstreamlinedoperations.
PriortoSONIFI,JohnservedastheSr.VicePresidentandHeadofFinanceforHasbroStudios,whichhejoinedin2013. HasbroStudiosdevelops,produces,anddistributesfilmandtelevisionshowsbasedontheirworldclassbrands. JohnwasinstrumentalinrestructuringthefinancialoperationsattheStudioandgrowingthefilmanddigitalinitiatives.
BeforejoiningHasbroStudio,JohnwaswithBBCWorldwideProductionsandservedasSr.VicePresidentandHeadofFinance,wherehehelpedgrowthecompanytoover10showsincurrentproductionincludingDancingwiththeStars. JohnalsosatontheBoardofDirectorsfortwoproductioncompaniesintheUKandopenedaproductionstudioinWales. John’sbreadthofexperienceandknowledgeincontentanddistributionstrengthensourstrategic,financialandoperationalmanagementcapabilities.
PriortoBBCWorldwide,JohnwasChiefOperatingOfficerandChiefFinancialOfficerforInternationalMediaGroup,aportfoliocompanyofa$9billionprivateequityfirm. Johnalsospent15yearsatTheWaltDisneyCompanywherehewasVicePresidentofFinanceandPlanning;healsoservedastheHeadofFinanceforWaltDisneyInternetGroupInternationalandassistedinlaunchingthedivision. HegraduatedfromtheUniversityofCalifornia,SantaBarbara.
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TommyMoreno,ChiefOperatingOfficerAnaccomplishedmediaandentertainmentexecutivewithstrategy,operatingandbusinessdevelopmentexperience,TommyMorenooverseesalloperationsaspectforSONIFIincludingfieldservice,contentandprogramming,andtechnicalassistancecenter.
PriortoSONIFI,Mr.MorenoservedasSeniorVicePresidentandHeadofOperationsatMiramax,aleadingworldwidefilmandtelevisionstudio,andwaspartofthefoundingleadershipteamsincetheColonyCapitalledacquisitionofMiramaxfromDisneyin2010.Hisresponsibilitiesthereincludedclientservicing,rightsmanagement,licensingandmerchandisingandtalentrelations.
BeforejoiningMiramax,Mr.Morenoranhisownconsultingfirmworkingwithleadingcompaniesintheprivateequity,venturecapital,entertainmentandtechnologyindustries.
Mr.Moreno’sbackgroundalsoincludes12yearsatTheWaltDisneyCompany,whereinmultipleseniorleadershiproleshedroverecordfinancialgrowthfortheDisneylandResortaswellasleadingstrategyanddevelopmentforlandmarkinvestmentssuchasHongKongDisneyland,DisneyVacationClub,DisneyCruiseLineandseveralhotelandtimeshareexpansionsworldwide.BeforeDisney,hewasaU.S.AirForceofficerleadingthedevelopmentofglobaltechnologyandmilitaryintelligenceprograms.
Mr.MorenoisadistinguishedgraduateoftheU.S.AirForceAcademyandholdsaMaster’sofBusinessAdministrationdegreefromtheHarvardBusinessSchool.
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NickClessuras,SVP– SalesNickjoinedSONIFIinSeptember2013asVicePresidentofNationalAccountswhereheoversawthemanagementandsalesofkeystrategicaccountsinthecasinoandhospitalitymarkets.Afterexcellinginthatrolefortwoyears,NickwaspromotedtoSeniorVicePresidentofSalesinOctober2015whereheisresponsiblemanagingasalesteamof20+whilebroadeningstrategicrelationshipsandsalesforSONIFI’sNorthAmericaaccountbase. Nickexecutesasolution-basedsellingphilosophytofurtherdevelopthehotel’sguestexperiencealongwithcreatingnewpartnershipopportunities.
PriortojoiningSONIFIin2013,NickwasSeniorDirector,TelcoSalesforDIRECTV®.UnderhisleadershiptheTelcoSalesDivisionaccountedforover$2.5billioninannualrevenueandover$500millioninannualprofit.HisbackgroundalsoincludespositionswithTiVoandU.S.Cellular.
Mr.Clessuras holdsaBachelor’sdegreeinBusinessAdministrationfromEastCarolinaUniversityandisbasedinNewYorkCity.
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RoyKosuge,SVP– CorporateDevelopmentRoybrings18yearsofleadershipintechnology,mediaandfinancetotheSONIFIteamasSeniorVicePresidentofCorporateDevelopment. PriortojoiningSONIFI,RoywasPrincipalatSyncom VenturePartnerswherehemanagedinvestmentsintocompaniesspanningdigitalmedia,web&mobiletechnologies,andenterprisedata.RoyalsobringsoperationalleadershipintheIoT sector,havingservedasHeadofOperationsandFinanceforHappiestBaby,wherehehelpedtolaunchaninnovativeconnectedproductforthesmartnursery.RoypreviouslyheldstrategicplanningandcorporatedevelopmentpositionsatUniversalMusicGroupwhereheledcontentlicensing,M&Aandstrategicinitiativesforthelargestmusiccompany,aswellasatAT&Twherehedevelopedstrategiesforthebroadbandinternetbusiness.
RoyisresponsiblefordevelopingSONIFI’sstrategicbusinessplanandroadmapsforgrowth,partnermanagement,newmarketdevelopmentandgeographicexpansion.
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KaraHeermans,VP– ProductManagementKarajoinedSONIFIasManagerofMultimediainFebruary2005.Shehasoverseenguestandpatientuserexperiencesincethattimeandduringhertenure,herresponsibilitieshavegrowntoincludeProductManagementandMarketingwithhertitleofVicePresident,UserExperience&ProductManagement.This alignmentoffunctionsanddepartmentsenablesUserExperiencetobeamoreintegralpartoftheproductdevelopmentprocessandtoshapeproductsfromanend-userperspective.
PriortojoiningSONIFI,Karaledtheuserinterfacedesignforlarge-scaleweb-basedprojectsatastart-upwebdesignfirminNewYorkcalledAuragen Communications.Later,Karaleddesignanddevelopmentteamsinthecreationofpromotionalwebsitesandcomplexweb-basedtoolsforinternalandexternalcustomersatBANKFIRST.
She attendedthePennsylvaniaStateUniversity,whereshegraduatedwithhonorsfromtheSchreyerHonorsCollege ProgramandreceivedaBachelorofArtsdegreeinMediaStudies.
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ToddMcHenry,GeneralCounsel/CorporateSecretarySinceJuly2016,ToddMcHenryhasheadedSONIFI’sLegalDepartmentasGeneralCounselandCorporateSecretary.Duringthepastthreeyears,ToddwasengagedbySonyInteractiveEntertainmentNetworkAmericaLLC,wherehewaspartofthelaunchteamforthePlayStation™Vue Internet-basedtelevisionservice.
ToddpreviouslyledthegloballegalteamforDTZGlobal,aworld-widerealestateservicescompany.HewasInternationalGroupGeneralCounselforDaVitaInc.,andtheSVPandGeneralCounselforRaley’s,amulti-billion-dollargroceryretaileranddistributorinCaliforniaandNevada. ToddalsospentnineyearswiththeWaltDisneyCompanyinJapanasSVP– RegionalCounsel,Asia-Pacific,andintheUSasSVP-BusinessAffairs,DisneyConsumerProducts. EarlierinhiscareerhewasinprivatepracticewiththegloballawfirmofWhite&Case.
ToddreceivedhisBAdegreeinMusicfromYaleUniversityandhisJDfromtheUniversityofCalifornia’sHastingsCollegeoftheLaw.HestudiedJapaneseattheKansaiUniversityofForeignLanguages,andInternationalBusinessTransactionsandEuropeanCommunityLawattheTempleUniversityLawinJapanProgram,wherehealsoservedasanadjunctProfessorofLaw.
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ReedMajors,GM– GuestInternetAccessReedjoinedSONIFIinMay2016asVicePresidentandGeneralManageroftheInternetServicesDivisionforSONIFI. PriortoSONIFI,ReedspentthreeyearsworkingonthecorporatestrategyteamatCiscofocusedonPayTVandInternetofThings(IoT)applications– withthegoalofidentifyingthenextbiginnovation.
Hehasspentmostofthelast20yearsinthetelecommunicationsvideomarket,helpingpositionandestablishvariouscompaniesinthePayTV business. MostofthattimewasatMinervaNetworkswerehewasaVicePresidentresponsibleforproducts,marketingandbusinessdevelopment.Inhisearlydaysafterbusinessschool,Reedspent5yearsinJapaninthemanagementconsultingbusiness,aswellasbuildinganon-profit,calledKIDS,thatiscelebratingtheir25thyearanniversaryin2016.
ReedattendedtheUniversityofCaliforniaatSantaBarbaraforhisundergraduate,andreceivedhisMBAattheMiddleburyInstituteofInternationalStudiesinMonterey.
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ChadMadsen,VP– EngineeringChadjoinedSONIFIin2001asanITSoftwareDeveloper,workingandexcellingthroughseveralrolesonhiswaytobecomingVicePresidentofEngineering.Chadhasbroughtastyleofleadershipthatencouragesinnovation,empowerment,anddedicationtobringnewproductstocustomersinthehospitalityandhealthcareindustries.Hisdiversebackgroundgiveshimtheabilitytounderstandsituationsfrommanyperspectivesandeffectivelycommunicatewithpeoplespanningthetechnicalspectrum.
AfterworkinginthelivestockandagricultureindustrieshisentirelifeandmanagingalargelivestockoperationinCentralIowa,Chaddecidedtopaveanewroadtowardsthecomputerscienceindustry.ThisdecisionhasledhimtowhereheistodayandisavaluedassettoSONFIIwithover15yearsoftechnologyandengineeringexperienceatSONIFI.
ChadattendedSouthDakotaStateUniversity,wherehegraduatedwithaBachelorsofSciencedegreeinAgriculture. Upon leaving theAgindustry,ChadworkedtoreceivehisMastersofArtsdegreeinComputerSciencefromtheUniversityofSouthDakota.
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BobSullivan,GM– HealthcareBobSullivanjoinedSONIFISolutionsinJune2016astheGeneralManagerofSONIFI’sHealthcareDivision.
BobcomestoSONIFIfromIBMWatsonHealth,wherehemadesignificantcontributionstotheirPopulationHealthstrategyandgrowthastheDirectorofStrategicAccounts.WithIBMWatson,Bobmaintainedexecutive-levelrelationshipsandledallsalesactivitiesfor50+accounts.PriortothatBobheldavarietyofrolesoverhistenyearsatCerner,includingconsulting,engineering,projectmanagement,sales,andclientrelationshipmanagement.
Bob’sexperienceintheHealthcaretechnologysector,alongwithhisexpertiseinstrategicplanning,businessandmarketdevelopment,andcompetitiveintelligenceprovidestheSONIFI’sHealthcareDivisiontheedgetoexpandrevenueandmarketshare.
BobreceivedhisJurisDoctordegreefromConcordLawSchoolandrecentlypassedtheCaliforniaBar.HealsohashisMBAfromUniversityofMissouri,isaPMIProjectManagementProfessional,andaHIMSSCertificatedProfessional.
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Internet Services
Mobile
Cloud Services
COMPONENTS
CORE SOLUTIONS COMPETENCIES
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & INNOVATION
50+ ENGINEERS
largest Engineering staff in the industry
30+ YEARS EXPERIENCE
with experts in iTV, IP & coax-based installations and
networking
200+ SERVICE TECHS
Nationwide with 14 year average tenure
& 100+ recognized certifications
UEX DESIGNERS
skilled in iTV, mobile & web
Monitoringheadend & cloud based
servers with remote monitoring & proactive
troubleshooting capabilities
DRM/ Content Securityencryption, rights management,
watermarking.
Data & Analytics Engine
business intelligence & reporting based on usage and real time statuses
powered by Splunk®
RF & IPtwo-way communication
capabilities in RF & IP Interactivity – TV & platform
agnostic
CMSContent
Management System configures
site / brand
Portalweb-based
customer portalfor real time
updates
Cloudbased VOD
content delivery & interactive
solutions
Integrations 120+ PMS
& TV vendor technology integrations
Advanced Media Tools
automated video encoding & processing
platform
Wi-Fiheavy investment
& innovation in DOCSIS
based Wi-Fi solutions
• 22 Patents including a patented mobile to TV pairing technology
• Pioneered bLAN™ technology for two-way communication over RF
• Partnered with LG® to develop Pro:Idiom® (DRM specific to Hospitality)
• Partnered with Hollywood studios to develop first session-based forensic watermarking OTT app delivering early window content, compatible with competitor set-top-boxes
• Partnered with Google to develop industry-leading casting solution
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Technology Profile
Reliable Networks – For Every Guest, Every Device, Every Time
• Cost-effective solutions, no matter the building age, style or cabling
• Custom network designed by experts in DOCSIS, VDSL2, Ethernet & GPON
• Superior guest support from our Midwest call center
• Proactive network monitoring and yearly audits by our 24 x7 NOC team
• Integration with STAYCAST™, a streaming solution powered by Chromecast
Are Your Guests Satisfied With Your Internet Access?
24x7 70 Person U.S. Based Call Center
200+ Field Service Techs w/14 Yr Avg Tenure
1.2M Hotel Rooms
17+ Years Experience in IP Networking
30+ Years Experience in Coax,RF & Low Voltage Wiring
Wi-Fi is the most reviewed hotel technology,
significantly impacting booking decisions and guest
satisfaction scores.
of Guests Rank Wi-Fi the #1 Amenity*
94%
SONIFI Internet Services SEAMLESS | RELIABLE | OTT READY
Deliver on your guests’ number #1 amenity – fast and reliable Wi-Fi. By leveraging existing cabling, our installations reduce room interruptions. Quality products and network design minimize downtimes and guest complaints while ensuring seamless continuity.
WE KNOW HOSPITALITY!
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Deliver Wi-Fi speeds your guests demand without costly rewiring
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DOCSIS® – Leverage your existing coax cabling to deliver reliable Wi-Fi
With 30+ years of coax experience, SONIFI is the industry expert in delivering DOCSIS – a timeless and innovative solution that seamlessly merges your TV & Wi-Fi connectivity on the same coax infrastructure.
K E Y B E N E F I T S• Proven Uses the same technology the cable industry has put in tens of
millions of homes over the last 20 years
• Budget Conscious Leverages existing coax for Internet
• Save Money No rewiring with Ethernet & no rooms taken out of service
• Increased Coverage Access points in the room result in better guest Wi–Fi
• Faster Speeds Enables data rates up to 1 Gbps*
• Scalable Enables future scalability as guest needs evolve
Property saved
$600K& increased guest satisfaction scores 4xby installing DOCSIS vs. rewiring with Ethernet.
REAL RESULTS
SONIFI delivers service and support through the only fully staffed nationwide field
service team dedicated to hospitality, along with a U.S. based technical assistance
center available 24x7x365 – providing you the assurance you need.
24/7 SUPPORT BENEFITS
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- 200+ FIELD SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES Located Nationwide
- REAL TIME MONITORING SYSTEM
- U.S. BASED CALL CENTER
Uninterruptible Power System (UPS)
Computer File System Checks
Multiplexor (MUX) & Video Port(s)
Test and Balance Modulators
Digital Content Receiver
Digital Content Storage System
Room Terminal Code
Received Signal Strength Indicator
Coaxial Communications
Printer Functioning
TV Type Database Configuration
Clean Air Filters
Equipment Room Temperature
Systems Connectivity
PMS Interface Functionality
Portal Connectivity
Public Space Channel Lineup
Guest Room Channel Lineup
Reports & Backups
DIRECTV Satellite Signal Checks
DIRECTV Channels Verification
• System Activity• Administration Terminal• Ports Disabled• Backup Drive• Content Decryption• Core Channels• System Core Dumps• Credit Card Gateway• Critical Emails• Digital Content Receiver• Digital Content Server• Disk Drive Capacity• Disk Drive Status• Encryption Keys• DIRECTV Receivers• Multiplexor Status• Primary Server Status• Internet Connection• IPG Data• System Software Status• Network Status• Power Distribution Status• Property Management System• Printer• Software Process Status• Property Status• RAID Status• Remote Batteries• Room Censorship• Report Status• Schedule Age• Service Load Time• SWAP Space• Terminal Status• Time Synchronization• Weather Cache
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PROACTIVE MONITORING CONTINUOUSLY CHECKS:
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