Emirates Palace launches Polycoms RPX Immersive Telepresence

FVC engaged Alpha Data as the systems integrator to install the equipment. The centre, the first of its kind in a hotel in the UAE, was inaugurated by Hans Olbertz, general manager of Emirates Palace, and HE Faraj Ali Bin Hamoodah, chairman of the Bin Hamoodah Group. The new centre reinforces the hotel’s aim to provide the highest technology and audio visual standards of service. Guests and media at the inauguration were treated to a live demonstration of the video conferencing system, experiencing the face to face benefits that come from direct contact with a similar system in FVC’s offices in Riyadh.

The modular suite uses transparent technology, so there are no visible cameras or microphones. With a capacity of up to 10 seats, the system can be used for a variety of reasons, from internal company meetings and training sessions to client meetings and press conferences, with participants shown in high definition.

‘We have been seeing a lot of interest in telepresence systems in the recent months especially since April where air travel has created unprecedented disruptions,’ pointed out KS Parag, MD at FVC. ‘In a global economy, communication, more than ever, is the key to the success of any company. With Polycom, Emirates Palace and its guests can not only increase communication (in comfort), but also contribute to reducing carbon footprint with less air or car travel in a region that is just becoming aware of environmental issues.’

Fayez Ibbini, Alpha Data’s MD, said: ‘We are very pleased to be associated with this project and see a lot of advantages for Emirates Palace guests. The Polycom Immersive Telepresence is made to suit the needs of the kind of guests that stay or visit here – it is a high end system that provides real direct access to global offices or video conferencing systems at the touch of a button.’

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