BEAVERTON, Ore. - June 8, 2000 - Veicon Technology,
Inc., announces V-Link/HIT, a new V-Link Internet access device priced
under $500.00 specifically designed for hotel guest rooms and public meeting
facilities. V-Link/HIT provides hotel management with low-maintenance,
trouble-free Internet access points where visitors can check their own
email accounts, access the Internet and use popular MS Office tools.
�Our V-Link/HIT access devices let hotels advertise that visitors can
leave their notebook computers at home,� stated Dr. Chong Lee, Executive
Vice President of Veicon Technology. �More hotels are providing guests
with high-speed Internet access connections. These connections are of no
use to guests without computers or guests without Ethernet cards in their
notebook computers.�
V-Link/HIT overcomes the obstacles inherent in other Internet access
devices for hotel rooms. Unlike low-resolution TV-based Internet access
devices, V-Link/HIT provides a high-resolution graphic display and full
access to standard Internet and office productivity tools. Unlike personal
computers, V-Link/HIT terminals are much lower maintenance and provide
greater security for both the users and the network. Since there is no
in-room PC to maintain, troubleshooting usually consists of turning the
power off and on.
Also, unlike other Internet stations, users can access their own AOL,
Compuserve, and Internet e-mail accounts and office productivity applications
with complete security. Since there�s no disk storage on the V-Link/HIT
device, no user information is stored after the user logs off. Veicon�s
patented software technology also wipes all evidence of each user�s private
files and passwords off the main server and protects the server from hotel
visitor hacker attacks.
Veicon�s
V-Link/HIT access devices include a 15� display screen, mouse, keyboard,
and 10/100baseT network interface. These devices run Microsoft�s thin-client
Windows environment, providing guests with a familiar user interface and
popular software such as Internet browsers and office productivity software.
V-Link/HIT employs Veicon�s patented software technology that provides
unmatched file system protection, remote administration and both user and
system security.
V-Link/HIT is an addition to Veicon�s growing V-Link product family,
with supports popular Internet browsers, many e-mail clients including
AOL, Compuserve, Eudora, Pegasus, Outlook Express, Telnet and MS Office
tools, as well as local and network printing. Hotel guests can enter their
credit card number to purchase a block of time, and an automatic credit
card reader is available as an option for the convenience of guests. This
allows hotels to place V-Link/HIT access devices in lobbies and around
meeting rooms.
Ideal for high end facilities
such as hotel suites
V-Link Flat Panel
15" Color Flat Panel
Keyboard
Credit card swiper (option)
Mouse
Poster
Instruction holder
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Check, receive and send e-mail
(AOL, Compuserve, Telnet, ISP account, home office account)
/ E-mail client includes Eudora Pro, Pegasus and Z-mail
/ Automatic e-mail server name determination
/ Office tools to receive and send file attachment /
Automatic
configuration of e-mail client, browser and office tools /
On-line help / Full Internet access
/ Filtering software to block access to unwanted websites
/ Free access to the website of the property/business
/ Customized screen wallpaper with logos and pictures of the
property/business (option) / Feedback
from customers, visitors or patrons to the property/business
/ Reset connection by single power button /
Built-in high speed LAN interface /
Credit card integration software (option) /
File system protection (e-mail at home office remains intact)
/ Automatic clearing of all temporary files created by the
user / Automatic log out |
Veicon provides complete support, including installation and maintenance,
for the V-Link/HIT Internet access devices and associated networking equipment.
The V-Link/HIT devices are available now and priced under $500 each for
a minimum quantity of twelve (12) units with higher volume discounts available.
Veicon Technology, Inc., founded in 1998, is a world leader in public
Internet access.
V-Link� , VEICON Technology are trademarks of Veicon Techonolgy, Inc. |