Michelin Starred WLAN For Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir

Extricom’s Interference-Free™ Wireless LAN System selected for high-end guest services

London, UK – April 28, 2008 – Le Manoir Aux Quat’ Saisons, Raymond Blanc’s 2 Star Michelin hotel and restaurant and home to the Raymond Blanc Cookery School, has completed the deployment of an Extricom Wireless LAN (WLAN) system, designed to deliver wireless mobility services to guests and business delegates throughout Le Manoir’s 15th century buildings and gardens. Implemented by systems integrator G4 Networks, Extricom’s WLAN system will also support the future migration of

Le Manoir’s back-office applications, including voice-over-WLAN (VoWLAN), on to the wireless network.

Meeting the demands of Le Manoir’s clientele was a key driver behind the deployment of the WLAN solution. Gurval Durand, deputy general manager, explains, “Many of our guests are high level business executives. The services we deliver, including free wireless access, are designed to meet their high expectations and to make their stay as comfortable as possible. Every service or product at Le Manoir has to be top-of-the-range.”

“Extricom’s WLAN technology provides blanket wireless coverage throughout Le Manoir’s grounds, allowing guests to connect and continue working wherever they choose to relax, be it in the gardens, lounge, or in the privacy of their own Suite. The seamless quality of Extricom’s Channel Blanket™ architecture means guests can even roam between all three, without disruption to their wireless session.”

Durand adds, “Furthermore, it also gives us the scope to explore new wireless applications as we seek to enhance our own communications strategy. For example, we’re currently assessing the deployment of a VoWLAN phone system that would deliver greater mobility to our employees. Extricom and G4 Networks have given us the longevity and capabilities to evolve as we strive to deliver a first-class guest experience.”