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SONIFI Solutions Media Contacts and Links - Need a comment? Want more info for your article? Please contact SONIFI’s Public Relations representative at the information below Stacey Doss, APR SDDPR [email protected] 949-285-2362 - Let’s get connected, Like and Follow SONIFI’s activity on sonifi.com and on our social media pages: - Facebook - Linkedin - Twitter - SONIFI.com About SONIFI Solutions - Short: SONIFI® Solutions Inc., the leader in innovative guest engagement solutions for the hospitality and healthcare industries, serves 500 million travelers in over 1.1 million hotel rooms annually. The company's core services include guest Internet access, mobility, interactive television, OTT streaming and free-to-guest solutions along with unparalleled nationwide technical support and professional services. For more information, please visit www.sonifi.com. - Long: SONIFI’s story is one of longevity and innovation. Our commitment to our clients fuels a pattern of progress necessary for us to set the pace for the hospitality industry’s technology needs. Our company story began as the Satellite Movie Company in 1980. Pre-VCRs, DVDs or the Internet, we used space-age technology to deliver in-room movies. We also played a role in mainstreaming TV remote controls. To keep in mind how state-of the-art this technology was then, let’s try and remember what TV was like in 1980. A little over ten years later in 1991, we became LodgeNet. Building on our previous experience with on-demand services, we grew our interactive offerings to much more than video and at the same time made key partnerships with technology developers like Nintendo. During the summer of 1998 alone, more than 35 million guests viewed the Nintendo name in a hotel. We also pioneered technology for now ubiquitous features like interactive program guides and welcome channels. In 2013, we rebranded to SONIFI Solutions. Now as SONIFI we continue creating technology solutions that satisfy guests and promote industry success. Changing ownership to the private equity firm, Colony Northstar provided access to more than $25 billion in assets and connects us to a long, successful history in the hospitality world and more importantly in

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SONIFISolutionsMediaContactsandLinks- Needacomment?Wantmoreinfoforyourarticle?PleasecontactSONIFI’sPublicRelations

representativeattheinformationbelowStaceyDoss,[email protected]

- Let’sgetconnected,LikeandFollowSONIFI’sactivityonsonifi.comandonoursocialmediapages:

-Facebook

-Linkedin

-Twitter

-SONIFI.com

AboutSONIFISolutions- Short:

SONIFI®SolutionsInc.,theleaderininnovativeguestengagementsolutionsforthehospitalityandhealthcareindustries,serves500milliontravelersinover1.1millionhotelroomsannually.Thecompany'scoreservicesincludeguestInternetaccess,mobility,interactivetelevision,OTTstreamingandfree-to-guestsolutionsalongwithunparallelednationwidetechnicalsupportandprofessionalservices.Formoreinformation,pleasevisitwww.sonifi.com.

- Long:

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

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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.

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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.

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b. DIRECTV:SONIFIandlong-termpartner,DIRECTV,provideguestslinearfree-to-guestprogrammingofalltypes,forallapplications.Inaddition,thetwocompanieslaunchedanagreementinJune2017enablingDIRECTVtoofferSONIFI’sstreamingsolution,STAYCAST,asaproductofferingtoDIRECTVresellers.

c. Samsung:Thissummer,thetwocompaniesareofferinghoteliersanintegratedin-roomtechnologybundle.HotelierscanboosttheirbusinessandtransformtheirpropertieswiththepurchaseofanySamsungHospitalityTValongwithSamsung’sLYNKTMReach4.0ContentManagementSolutionandSONIFI’sSTAYCASTstreamingsolution,poweredbyGoogleChromecast.

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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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ExecutiveTeam

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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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iTV OTT Free To Guest

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

Copyright © 2016 SONIFI Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved. Information contained herein deemed accurate as of 102116. S1308OC16. SONIFI is a registered trademark of SONIFI Solutions, Inc. All other trademarks used are the property of their respective owner.

Technology Profile

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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

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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

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE ON-SITE CHECKLIST

PROACTIVE MONITORING CONTINUOUSLY CHECKS:

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITHIN A

FROM ANY U.S. CUSTOMER2 HOUR DRIVE