Future proof infrastructure supports communications, security and entertainment services for residents

Telindus, a network integration specialist, has implemented a centralised LAN, VoIP, WiFi and IPTV network for the Killeen Castle Hotel and Golf Resort, a unique development of quality five star residences located in the grounds of a 12th century Norman castle. The new network will offer Killeen s elite residents access to a wealth of communications, entertainment and security services, including the ability to book golf tee times, order caterers, tailor their TV channels to their personal tastes and view visitors before granting access to the complex.

Following the castle s restoration, the 600 acre Killeen Castle Estate, which is home to the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course and the only Dave Pelz scoring game school outside of the US, is currently undergoing development to incorporate a luxury hotel and spa. The resort will include 162 terraced and detached luxury houses, offering residents privacy and security as well as a catered 24 hour concierge service. To ensure that residents consistently receive the highest-quality service across the entire estate, Killeen Castle required a reliable, intelligent network that could seamlessly integrate the existing CCTV and access control systems with cutting edge technologies such as VoIP and IPTV. Having been awarded the 2011 Solheim Cup, the project also has to meet strict deadlines.

Following a tender process, Killeen Castle chose Telindus due to its technical expertise, capability and vision. The company designed and implemented a LAN infrastructure, based on Cisco technology, to support IPTV, VoIP and WiFi in the golf club house and each of the hotel s rooms. WiFi hotspots in designated areas across the estate will also provide hotel guests with Internet access and staff with secure access to the business data network.

Connected to the core network via Gigabit Ethernet links, each house on the estate will have business-grade broadband and an IP Telephony IPT system, which can also be used to control heating, lighting and sound throughout the house as well as acting as an access control point by streaming camera feeds from the gate. The flexibility of the IPTV service also enables a package to be completely tailored to the tastes of each resident.

Ernie Mooney, Residential Sales and Marketing Director, Killeen Castle, said: At Killeen Castle, we consider ourselves synonymous with quality and we pride ourselves on offering our clients a five star experience, whether in the hotel, their home or on the grounds. When buying a home at Killeen Castle, clients are buying into a lifestyle and so every detail is critical. Telindus offered us a package that not only met our technical and service delivery requirements, but also our aesthetic requirements as the IPTV offering only required two satellite dishes for the entire estate. For a project such as Killeen Castle, early engagement with technology partners is essential as it ensures that the right solutions can be integrated into buildings from the outset. By designing a network that could be utilised across the residential units, golf club and hotel, Telindus has also eliminated the duplication of both effort and infrastructure, thereby reducing the cost of providing these services. The future proof network has given us complete flexibility as it can develop with the resort.

Darragh Richardson, Country Manager, Telindus Ireland, said: Killeen Castle s new IP infrastructure is a great example of how existing and new technology can be blended to create a ground-breaking system. The new deployment will help to provide residents with a world-class service experience and ensure that Killeen Castle maintains its reputation as a provider of one of the finest lifestyle experiences in the world .

Phase one of the roll-out, which includes services for the golf club house and seven show homes, has been completed and development is set to continue.

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About Telindus
Telindus is a group of companies offering ICT Solutions and Services. Telindus serves business and public market needs as a solution and sourcing partner, delivering secured converged networking, and secured systems applications underpinned by management and support services.

With nearly 40 years experience in ICT, Telindus is investing considerably in expertise to service modern IT and telecommunications infrastructures throughout their life cycle. Telindus enviable track record and longstanding partnerships with leading equipment suppliers offers a safe route for enterprises, telecom operators and government bodies looking to deploy long-lasting ICT solutions.

In January 2006, Telindus joined the Belgacom Group to become the IT Services Branch of a new business leader in the market. Belgacom SA NV Euronext Brussels:BELG is the leading telecommunications company in Belgium and a market leader in a number of areas, including retail and wholesale fixed-line telephony services, mobile communications services, broadband data and Internet services. Together, Belgacom and Telindus are building a Belgian champion in the European IT landscape, presenting the market a unique offering, uniting Connectivity and IT Services. www.belgacom.be

Telindus is headquartered in Belgium. www.telindus.com

Telindus is an ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System and ISO 27001:2005 Information Security Management System accredited company.