Red-M(TM), a pioneering developer of Bluetooth(TM) networking solutions and subsidiary of Madge Networks N.V. (NASDAQ NM: MADGF), today announced the implementation of the world's first Bluetooth enabled wireless country club. The prestigious Stonebriar Country Club, located in Frisco near Dallas, Texas, has deployed a Bluetooth network to enable wireless access to the Internet for club members, and provide the platform for the deployment of exciting new member services from a range of personal devices.
The Stonebriar network is based on Red-M's award winning 3000AS and 1000AP Bluetooth networking products. Initially deployed in the club's Grille Room, the network provides members with mobile access to their email, the Internet and Stonebriar's member-only Intranet website while inside the club. By offering its members this highly flexible, mobile Internet service, Stonebriar will help maintain its position as one of the most prestigious country clubs in the US.
The network will also form the basis for the development of new member services. These include enabling members to reserve a tee time, input golf scores, or even check on a child in Stonebriar's playroom facility from a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) or handheld device. In addition, Stonebriar's employees will be able to better serve club members by using PDA's to access member profile information.
"Being the first country club to offer mobile solutions over Bluetooth adds remarkable value, not only because it will increase members' access to email, club Intranet and Internet services, but also because it will provide new conveniences - such as checking stock quotes, golf scores or up to date diary appointments from anywhere in the club house", said Jim Swieter, General Manager of the Stonebriar Country Club. "Red-M's technology has made all of this possible."
"We are now seeing the deployment of in-building Bluetooth networks. These networks demonstrate the benefits Bluetooth technology can bring to the hospitality industry, a sector which stands to benefit significantly from the mobile revolution," said Simon Gawne, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Red-M. "We are delighted to have enabled Bluetooth at the Stonebriar Country Club."
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