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App Can Integrate with Existing Hotel Guest Applications
WAUKESHA, WI / ACCESSWIRE / June 20, 2016 / Telkonet, Inc. (OTCQB: TKOI), creator of the EcoSmart platform of intelligent room automation solutions supporting the emerging Internet of Things (IoT), will unveil a new EcoManage hospitality app for guests at the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition & Conference (HITEC). The app offers one more level of energy management control for hotel operators, while also adding a level of guest interaction and experience customization.
"The hospitality industry is faced with an exciting opportunity to tap into mobile technologies to enhance the overall guest experience," said Jason Tienor, President and CEO, Telkonet. "Best of all, that can come with reduced operational costs, thanks to the energy management benefits of the EcoSmart intelligent automation platform. The new EcoManage hospitality app will put guest comfort in the palm of their hands, and cost savings in property owners' pockets."
The EcoSmart intelligent automation platform is a fully integrated energy savings solution that leverages the IoT to connect HVAC, lighting, plugload and other third-party wireless devices via wireless networks to achieve optimal energy and operational efficiencies, and guest comfort. The EcoManage hospitality app will work in conjunction with the EcoSmart platform to provide facility managers another tool to help better manage energy usage, and enhance the guest experience. For example, the scenario of a hotel guest forgetting to turn off the bathroom light after turning in for the night can be improved by providing them the opportunity to turn it off from their smartphone or tablet likely sitting on the nightstand.
The app can be integrated into a hotel operator's already-existing guest application, allowing for easy guest access and usability, and a seamless interaction with a hotel's branded content. It includes controls for lighting, outlets and room temperature, depending on the level of deployment of the EcoSmart platform.
"In-home automation devices such as the Nest Learning Thermostat allow users to control their products over WiFi with a mobile application, offering a level of appliance responsiveness not currently seen in the commercial space," said Tienor. "The EcoSmart platform is always growing and evolving to fit our customer needs and the needs of their customers."
The functionality of the app can also help build customer loyalty in an increasingly competitive marketplace. With the potential to capture and store a guest's personalized preferences, hotel operators can pre-program rooms to a guest's previous settings during return stays.
"We believe the EcoManage hospitality app will help hotel operators stay ahead of the curve in guestroom automation," said Tienor. "New product features such as this, and the recently introduced EcoSmart Voice, an example of how we are working to stay at the forefront of innovation."
ABOUT TELKONET
Telkonet, Inc. (OTCQB: TKOI) provides innovative intelligent automation platforms at the forefront of the Internet of Things (IoT) space. Helping commercial audiences better manage operational costs, the company offers two product lines: EcoSmart and EthoStream. The EcoSmart intelligent automation platform is supported by a full-suite of IoT-connected devices that provide in-depth energy usage information and analysis, allowing building operators to reduce energy expenses. EthoStream is one of the largest hospitality high-speed internet access networks in the world, providing public internet access to more than 100 million annual users. Vertical markets that benefit from Telkonet products include hospitality, education, military, government, healthcare and multiple dwelling housing. Telkonet was founded in 1977 and is based in Waukesha, Wis. For more information, visit www.telkonet.com.
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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements included in this release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties such as competitive factors, technological development, market demand and the Company's ability to obtain new contracts and accurately estimate net revenue due to variability in size, scope and duration of projects, and internal issues in the sponsoring client. Further information on potential factors that could affect the Company's financial results, can be found in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and in its Reports on Forms 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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