CHICAGO, IL January 27, 2009 – Flyte
Systems, the leading provider of airport
travel information displays and digital
signage content for the hospitality industry, digital signage, convention
centers and related businesses, announced it has entered into an agreement
with EscapeWire Solutions, LLC of Buffalo, New York to integrate its real-time
airline flight information software solution with EscapeWire’s digital
signage and free-to-guest television services. Launched in 2002 as
a wireless network provider, EscapeWire has grown to become a one-stop
shop for all information technology needs in the hospitality, education
and other business sectors. With the integration of Flyte Systems’
economical, subscription-based solution, EscapeWire further expands its
comprehensive suite of services.
“Offering live flight information to customers is a logical next step
for a growing company like EscapeWire,” said Flyte Systems’ President,
Brian Reynolds. “Because they are focused on servicing their clients
with today’s most innovative solutions, Flyte’s software is a natural,
and affordable, fit that delivers needed, and appreciated, information
to travelers.”
Planning for Future Integration
 According
to EscapeWire’s President, Chris Hart-Nova, the company initially plans
to integrate Flyte’s products into their digital signage offerings, and
then quickly expand into the free-to-guest television services via FlyteChannel,
Flyte’s in-room solution for hospitality guests. Hart-Nova notes
that integration possibilities exist throughout their service offerings
and foresees rolling the Flyte product out in at least half of all the
properties they currently service in First Quarter 2009.
“There are a lot of technology options in the hospitality industry,
and properties need to offer the solutions that keep guests coming back.
Delivering flight
information via strategically located digital signage monitors, or
through in-room televisions, will be important in helping properties distinguish
themselves and increase repeat business,” Hart-Nova said.
Real-time Flight Information
What sets Flyte Systems apart from PC-based applications is the ability
to post accurate, real-time airline flight arrival
and departure information, not FAA-regulated scheduled departure times
that do not list delays caused by air traffic control, aircraft maintenance,
crew availability and weather.
Flyte Systems offers a suite of products that serve the traveling public:
FlyteBoard, FlytePass, FlyteChannel and FlyteTouch.
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FlyteBoard is a wall, floor or ceiling mounted high-definition, flat panel
screen for lobbies, restaurants, bars and other public areas, displaying
flight information for one or more airports.
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FlytePass combines FlyteTouch with free, secure boarding pass printing
and can be provided stand alone or neatly packaged in an optional all wood
kiosk or integrated metal kiosk, to match your décor.
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FlyteChannel permits guests to view live airport flight information conveniently
and comfortably from their in-room television.
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FlyteTouch enables individual guests to search flight information using
an interactive touch screen that displays real-time flight arrivals and
departures for one or more airports.
Many hotel properties also use Flyte Systems’ applications to increase
revenue with innovative marketing approaches for distressed travelers.
For tips on how to generate revenue by providing guests with Flyte Systems
airline information, please log on to the Flyte Systems website at www.flytesystems.com.
 About
Flyte Systems
The Flyte Systems Division
of Industrial Television Services (ITS), based in Chicago, Illinois, is
the leading provider of subscription-based environmentally responsible
airport flight information displays for the hospitality, convention center
and digital signage industries and related businesses. It delivers
accurate, instant, airport-centric updates of flight information – not
FAA-regulated scheduled departure times that may omit last minute changes.
Properties are able to differentiate their products and boost customer
loyalty and repeat business with `glance-and-go’ content critical to a
traveler’s day. Flyte Systems’ product suite builds upon ITS’
48-year history as the leading provider of live flight information to airports,
airlines, government agencies, port authorities and other travel-based
businesses. Flyte Systems was formed in 2007 to offer new Web-based
travel technology and product lines. In addition to using Energy
Star-compliant digital displays, Flyte products help significantly reduce
energy consumption by eliminating unnecessary trips to the airport.
Customers include Marriott, Hyatt, Westin, Embassy Suites, Holiday Inn,
Days Inn, Hilton, Doubletree, Hotel Sofitel, Adam’s Mark, Renaissance and
Crowne Plaza hotels, independent properties, convention centers and transportation
centers.
About EscapeWire LLC
EscapeWire Solutions is a full service network solutions provider specializing
in technology solutions for the hospitality industry. EscapeWire
designs and installs customized, expandable, Free-to-Guest (FTG) TV distribution
systems including High-Definition programming, Digital Signage Solutions,
High-Speed Internet access (HSIA) solutions, IP Surveillance/Camera Systems,
IP (VOIP) Phone Systems, Structured Cabling, Website Design/Hosting and
Managed Network Services including backup and disaster recovery solutions.
We pride ourselves on providing our clients state-of-the-art solutions
with exceptional customer service and support. Our technical expertise
coupled with our hands on hospitality experience helps us to create solutions
that solve real world issues within the hospitality industry today. EscapeWire
currently has clients throughout the United States and Canada and has installed
systems in several independent and branded hotels, conference centers,
and universities including Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, Hilton and Marriott.
EscapeWire is proud to be an associate member of the IAHI. |