Guests can now enjoy the wonders of technology in their hotel rooms
Kuwait - In the first deal of its kind, HP has recently signed a contract with Sheraton Kuwait and Four Points by Sheraton Kuwait to supply all 470 of its guest rooms with its brand new HP "4 in 1" device, the HP Laserjet 3015 that offers four key functions of faxing, scanning, photocopying and printing, thus shifting the room into a high tech office.
Commenting on the significance of this deal, Amr Hassan, General Manager, Imaging and Printing Group, HP Middle East explained "This is a major accomplishment for us as it highlights the inroads we have made in the hotel industry through the delivery of rewarding technology experiences that are uniquely innovative, intuitive and empowering.
"With this contract, we are poised to take the hospitality industry to the next level by providing state-of-the-art and cutting-edge technology that will be combined with the luxury and comfort to provide the guest with a truly memorable experience.
"Sheraton Kuwait and Four Points by Sheraton Kuwait have a world class reputation and constantly goes the extra mile in providing our guests with the highest level of service. We are delighted to have partnered with HP, a global IT provider to ensure enhanced comfort levels for our guests. Through this contract, we aim to provide value added services to our business guests with the addition of the HP "4 in 1" device," said Fahed Abushaar, General Manager/ Area Director, Sheraton.
With its unique space-saving design, the HP Laserjet 3015 packs lots of power inside a small device that fits easily in crowded offices, which makes it ideal for single users or small work teams of two or three. Efficient and dependable, it prints and copies up to 15 pages per minute and prints out the first page in just 10 seconds. Its radical simple design takes the hassle out of everyday office printing, copying, scanning and faxing.
This exciting new All-in-One, endowed with extraordinary versatility, conveniently supports a variety of imaging needs, including printing, faxing, copying and colour scanning. It also comes with USB and parallel ports for easy connection and installation. In addition to scanning multiple pages automatically, it can print on a wide variety of paper formats, including letter and legal.
Backed by HP's reputation for reliable easy-to-use products, it incorporates a wealth of valuable advancements, including time-tested HP Laserjet technology, HP's unique print cartridge technology and a state-of-the-art toner formula. Designed to work together, these technologies make the HP Laserjet 3015 a reliable, efficient and easy-to-use performer.
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About HP
HP is a technology solutions provider to consumers, businesses and institutions globally. The company's offerings span IT infrastructure, global services, business and home computing, and imaging and printing. For the four fiscal quarters ended April 30, 2005, HP revenue totaled $83.3 billion. More information about HP (NYSE, Nasdaq: HPQ) is available at www.hp.com
About HP Middle East
HP is the largest technology and solutions provider in the Middle East with 670 employees and subsidiaries in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Khobar, Cairo and Ramallah servicing the GCC, Egypt and the Levant. HP has been present in the Middle East since 1968, and opened its first regional office in 1994.HP Middle East is the market leader for Enterprise, Small and Medium Business and Consumer technology products, and offers a large portfolio of solutions and services in various business domains. For more information about HP in the Middle East, please visit www.hp.com/me.
For more information please contact:
Noha El Kafrawy
Hill & Knowlton
P O Box 50653
Dubai
UAE
Tel: 971 4 3344930
Fax: 971 4 3344923
Ext: 917
E-mail: Noha.Elkafrawy@hillandknowlton.com
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