Guest Media Hub is described as "iPhone look and feel," and I would go further to say at least in size, it is somewhere between an iPod Touch and the coming iPad.
In October 2009 Avaya first demonstrated its "Guest Media Hub," an in-room communication device specifically built for the hospitality industry, at a technology expo in the Middle East. On the first night of VoiceCon, at a reception for press and analysts, we not only got our first look at the device, but got to play with it a bit. Guest Media Hub is described as "iPhone look and feel," and I would go further to say at least in size, it is somewhere between an iPod Touch and the coming iPad.One of my tests was to go to the soft keypad and dial a number with my usual speed. No hiccups. The hub also comes with up to 4 DECT handsets, so that is not the only way to dial. Up to five handsets can be configured for a single Communication Manager license and, if desired, the device can replace the room alarm clock or radio. I had Avaya play an MP3 music file to listen to the fidelity of the speaker and even in a crowded, noisy ballroom it beat most alarm clocks I've used in hotel rooms.
In the old days, the adage was that a picture is worth a thousand words. I'm not sure how many words a video is worth but in the attached video, Daryl Page--Global Leader for Retail, Hospitality & Leisure at Avaya--shows off the new device.
If you're interested in learning more, the Avaya Guest Media Hub has its own Twitter page (avguestmediahub). Okay, now I've officially heard everything.Guest Media Hub is described as "iPhone look and feel," and I would go further to say at least in size, it is somewhere between an iPod Touch and the coming iPad.
