Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 16 | Page 48

INTELLIGENT BRANDS // Cabling powered by 360 functionality In this latest case study from Excel Networking, the company installed a converged infrastructure system capable of providing the functionality for all systems and facilities including the data, CCTV, and wireless network throughout the Four Seasons resort in Dubai, UAE. S et on a pristine, natural beach, the Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach blends Arabic design with cool, contemporary style creating an atmosphere of light, sophisticated luxury. The hotel offers 237 ultra-spacious rooms which include 49 suites, which offer views of the Arabian Gulf on one side and Burj Khalifa and the downtown skyline on the other. This 5-star Dubai hotel is home to 10 restaurants and lounges, one of the city’s most lavish spas, three swimming pools and fun family activities. With a warm, comfortable attitude and legendary personalised service, Four Seasons is redefining the Dubai luxury hotel experience. The Requirement With the hotel resort being a completely new build, careful consideration needed to be taken as to what infrastructure was selected at the project planning stage. The solution selected needed to be capable of hosting a CCTV system as well as provide the foundations for a wireless network. 48 INTELLIGENTCIO Choosing the right cabling infrastructure solution for a new build is critical. It no longer provides just the connectivity for an IT system, it is the foundation of a modern building management system (BMS) Making the right choice creates a future proof, high performance, flexible platform from which a business can gain efficiency and cost benefits. Sourcing a Partner The hotel worked closely with Omnix International who oversaw the project and completed the installation. Omnix was founded in 1987 with the core objective to provide public and private sectors across MENA region with best-in- class IT, Professional Audio Visual and Enterprise Software Solutions. It was among the first companies in the UAE to offer these services. Today, Omnix employs over 1,000 professionals with offices in Dubai (HQ), Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia (Riyadh, Dammam), Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Jordan. www.intelligentcio.com