Press Release: Mitel Networks Corporation
June 13, 2001
OTTAWA, Canada -- Mitel Networks was chosen today as a preferred vendor to provide voice communications systems
to the Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) franchisees. Mitel was chosen because of their award- winning Inn
Solutions(TM) products, delivering outstanding guestroom features available in a number of flexible hardware and
software combinations.
Brad Douglas, vice president strategic partnerships from Choice said, "Mitel allows our facilities to tailor
their voice communications systems to adapt to current and future needs. Their open architecture supports leading
third party solutions for call accounting, property management and guestroom telephones." Mitel's commitment
to a strong migration strategy will allow sites with traditional communications systems to migrate to IP (Internet
Protocol) solutions while protecting their existing investments.
Mitel's messaging solutions deliver easy-to-use personal voice mail that guests can access in their rooms or from
any touch-tone phone, on or off the premise. In addition, Choice facilities can provide their guests with access
to simultaneous voice and data, conferencing capabilities, speed dial and an automated wake up service. Property
managers can expect to increase efficiency in the way they perform check-in/check-out procedures, generate reports
on guest room telephone activities, and program or allow guests to program automatic wake-up calls.
"Mitel is very proud to be associated with an excellent organization in the hospitality industry. Hotels represented
by Choice are known for ensuring comfort and convenience for their guests," said Geoff Smith, vice president
of business development. "Mitel is providing an important component to this well- respected package."
As a worldwide organisation, Choice Hotels International is committed to a centralised approach to business communications
systems and support. Mitel Networks' National Accounts Program provides Choice with a single point of contact for
sales and installations, consistent pricing across the country, and comprehensive, flexible service and support
everywhere.
Choice Hotels International of Silver Spring, Maryland is one of the largest hotel franchise companies in the world
with more than 5,000 hotels currently open and under development in 41 countries, marketed under the brand names.
Comfort, Quality, Econo Lodge, Clarion, Sleep, Rodeway Inn, MainStay Suites. All brand names and ChoiceBuys.com
are registered trademarks and service marks of Choice Hotels International, Inc.
About Mitel Networks
Mitel Networks is a leading-edge provider of next-generation IP telephony solutions and a market-leader for voice
and data convergence. The company creates advanced communication solutions and applications in the areas of speech
recognition, wireless mobility, integrated messaging, and customer interaction solutions. The company also integrates
voice and data infrastructures with its patented dual-bus architecture in its Integrated Communications Platforms.
Mitel Networks currently serves the education, hospitality, healthcare and government markets. The company is headquartered
in Ottawa, Canada.
About Choice Hotels International
Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) of Silver Spring, Maryland is one of the largest hotel franchise companies
in the world with almost 5,000 hotels currently open and under development in 37 countries. Comfort, Quality, Econo
Lodge, Clarion, Sleep, Rodeway Inn, MainStay Suites and www.ChoiceBuys.com are registered trademarks and service
marks of Choice Hotels International, Inc. As part of its partnership with Choice, Mitel Networks products will
be available through www.ChoiceBuys.com.