Evans Hotels Deploys Colubris’ Wireless Solutions at The Lodge at Torrey Pines in Time for Buick Invitational

Colubris Networks, the leading global provider of intelligent wireless LANs (WLANs) for enterprises and service providers, today announced that Evans Hotels, the premier provider of resort accommodations in Southern California, has deployed Colubris at its three resort properties in the San Diego area, including The Lodge at Torrey Pines, where the Buick Invitational begins this week. Evans Hotels deployed Colubris through Safety NetAccess, a leading national high-tech solutions company that provides a broad range of technology products and services to its customers. With Colubris, guests at the Catamaran Resort Hotel, the Bahia Resort Hotel and the Lodge at Torrey Pines will all enjoy wireless Internet access in their rooms, conference areas and even outdoor pool and beach areas. The Lodge at Torrey Pines is the only AAA Five Diamond hotel property in San Diego and it is located on the 18th fairway of the famed Torrey Pines Golf Course, host of this week’s Buick Invitational and the 2008 U.S. Open that will be played in June. Prior to implementing Colubris, Evans Hotels wired its guest rooms for Internet access and provided wireless Internet access in its conference rooms on an ad hoc basis. However, its group sales department noted a high demand for ubiquitous wireless access across the properties. Through Safety NetAccess, Evans Hotels deployed Colubris MultiService Access Points (MAPs) across its three resorts so that guests could enjoy wireless access throughout all areas of the properties. “A large part of our sales strategy is to attract business meetings during the winter months, and wireless access is a must-have for these events. It’s a huge convenience for our guests to be able to access their business and personal applications from anywhere on our grounds,” said Eric Unruh, I.T. Director of Evans Hotels. “We are very pleased with Colubris because it not only provides seamless wireless coverage across our resort properties, but it is also easy to use and manage.” Evans Hotels has deployed 230 Colubris indoor and outdoor MAPs across its three properties. With Safety NetAccess and Colubris, Evans Hotels is able to set up secure, password-protected guest access so that only property guests and meeting attendees are able to get online. The Colubris solution is easily upgradeable if the company decides to deploy additional business applications over the wireless network or upgrade to new wireless standards such as 802.11n. “By offering wireless access, hotel and resort properties are able to provide their customers with a valuable amenity, enhancing their competitive differentiation and building brand loyalty,” said Tom Racca, vice president of marketing, Colubris Networks. “The Colubris solution is ideal for companies like Evans Hotels, as its properties can quickly allow guests to get up and running with Internet access. They also can easily and cost-effectively upgrade their wireless networks in the future to add on valuable business applications, like voice over Wi-Fi and workflow management.” About Colubris Colubris Networks is the leading global provider of intelligent wireless networks (WLANs) for enterprises and service providers. Its optimized WLAN switching systems deliver unmatched bandwidth efficiency, seamless mobility and secure, easy access for thousands of organizations and 40 million users worldwide. With its “future proof” architecture, Colubris provides organizations with the most cost-effective migration from legacy standards to 802.11n. Its systems unify and integrate with existing network infrastructures, as well as security and management systems. Colubris’ numerous recognitions include Red Herring’s top 100 private companies in North America, Fierce Wireless Fierce 15, CRN’s Emerging Tech Vendors and Mobile Trax Mobility Award. About Safety NetAccess Safety NetAccess, Inc., (SNA) is a leading national high-tech solutions company that has been providing a broad range of technology products and services since 1999. All SNA products and services are exclusively designed for the most discriminating client and include security, wireless and wired high-speed networks that are managed, monitored and maintained with 24/7 LIVE support. Our support team is made up of experienced technicians to insure superior service for SNA clients and their end users. Today SNA has installed a variety of network environments for hundreds of clients in some 26 states across the country.