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News for the Hospitality Executive |
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| BOSTON, MA –
SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 –
KoolConnect, a worldwide leader in hospitality in-room technology
services and
solutions, today announced that accomplished video and Internet
technology
leader Richard Berthold has joined the company as Chief Technology
Officer.
“We are absolutely thrilled to have someone of Rick’s experience and expertise on our team,” said KoolConnect CEO Dave Tahan. “In-room technology, particularly in regard to IPTV and interactive devices, is highly specialized and we underwent an extensive search to find the perfect executive. Rick is a tremendous talent with an impressive track record of accomplishment and he’s the perfect person to lead our technology efforts as we continue to enhance our solutions and services,” he added. In his new role, Berthold will oversee the Engineering and Software Development staff of the company and will be responsible for the on-going development of KoolConnect’s solutions which include Video on Demand, Free-To-Guest Television, iPad and Mobile solutions, Electronic Programming Guides and Personal Video Recording and others. Prior to joining KoolConnect, Berthold held numerous leadership positions at technology companies throughout New England, including roles as Chief Technology Officer at Proxilliant Systems and Vice President of Engineering at Auspice Corporation. Most recently he led the software architecture and product development efforts to integrate linear television, IP video sources such as YouTube and NBA.com, and Internet applications such as Facebook and Netflix into one system. “It’s amazing how Rick’s background fits so perfectly with our work and our roadmap of continuing to innovate with in-room services by integrating various entertainment and information resources into concise TV, mobile, tablet and laptop platforms for the benefit of the guest and the hotel,” said Tahan.  ABOUT
KOOLCONNECT TECHNOLOGIES
KoolConnect
Technologies Inc. is the longest-running fully digital provider of
in-room
technology services to the hospitality industry. KoolConnect was
the first company to offer HD
VOD in the hospitality industry and has continued to innovate with
expanded
interactive TV, Electronic Programming Guides, Personal Video
Recording,
Network Services and more. Today, the
company’s solutions can be found in over 100 fine hotels in 15
countries
worldwide. To learn more about
KoolConnect, visit www.koolconnect.com.
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| Contact: KoolConnect Michael DiLeva 215-519-6447 [email protected] |