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Ekahau Inc., a leading provider of Wi-Fi-based real-time location systems (RTLS), announced today that Stargate, a new multi-purpose home entertainment center in Dubai, UAE, will integrate the Ekahau Positioning Engine 4.0 (EPE) with its Cisco wireless Wi-Fi Fi networks are integrated to provide a comprehensive tracking system for visitors, staff and portable devices. A unique app currently being offered enables each child of a family visiting the theme park to receive a compact Ekahau T301A tag, which enables parents and Stargate staff to locate them in real time to determine if they are lost.
Assem Lawandy, Managing Director of Wireless Vision, the company responsible for installing the Ekahau solution, said: “This is the first installation of a Wi-Fi network-based tracking system in the Middle East, and we are very honored to be working with a high-profile customer like Stargate. Integrating with Cisco Networking The system was installed by Dubai-based Cisco Gold Partner Emirates Computers, and the installation of the system is well underway and with everything in place, we will be able to provide some truly unique experiences to our customers.”
In addition to the 1,100 Ekahau T301A tags, which are primarily aimed at younger visitors, the theme park plans to have its security guards use Ekahau’s upcoming credit card-sized T301B tags. The tags will also play an important role in locating valuable mobile devices within the 24,000-square-meter site.
Haytham Kamel, General Manager, Dubai, Emirates Computers, said: “Stargate is a well-known and important project for Emirates Computers. The smooth integration between the Cisco wireless network solution provided and the Ekahau real-time location system provides our customers with a unique and A cost-effective and extremely beneficial tracking system that will provide better enjoyment and greater safety for tourists.”
The theme park terrain is challenging. It spans five domes, each offering a unique experience, including a three-dimensional show, a roller coaster, and a play area themed with real snow and the moon. Other facilities include a multi-cuisine restaurant under a glass pyramid structure and a variety of exhibition halls and retail outlets.
Maher Hakim, creative and executive director of Osus, the real estate company that develops and operates the park, said: “After a long-term evaluation, we believe that the integration of the Ekahau system and the Cisco network provides the greatest synergy. We believe the benefits of the system are clear— —The ability to allow our young visitors to explore the center freely, and their parents to have peace of mind knowing where they are at all times. The ability to track our staff and valuable equipment is also a strategic benefit of such a complex campus.”
About Emirates Computers
Founded in 1978, Emirates Computers is a UAE-based technology company that researches, plans, designs, implements and delivers a variety of related technologies that enable customers to experience Smart Living.
As companies such as Cisco, Nokia, Oracle, Microsoft, Dell, EMC, Sun Microsystems, Vignette, Tandberg, Citrix, NCR, SGI, Roland ), the preferred partner of some of the leading technology providers, Emirates Computers covers the end-to-end market, serving both business and consumer needs. For more information on Emirates Computers, please visit:http://www.emiratescomputers.ae
Introduction to Wireless Vision
Wireless Vision is a leading provider of real-time location system technology in the Middle East. Headquartered in the UAE, the company serves all Gulf countries as well as Egypt, Sudan, Jordan and Lebanon. As the distributor of Ekahau tracking systems in the Middle East, we offer turnkey solutions for people and asset tracking. For more information, please visit:http://www.wirelessvisionme.com
About Ekahau Inc.
Ekahau Inc. is an industry leader in providing Wi-Fi based RTLS solutions. Ekahau customers, including some of the global Fortune 500 companies, are benefiting from Wi-Fi-based location services and innovative Wi-Fi network planning and optimization tools. Ekahau’s partners include wireless software developers who develop and sell wireless enterprise applications, leading system integrators and international OEM partners. Headquartered in the United States, Ekahau has offices in Saratoga, California; Reston, Virginia; Helsinki, Finland; and Hong Kong, China. For more information on Ekahau, please visit:http://www.ekahau.com
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