Players, officials and hospitality guests at this month’s Celtic Manor Resort Wales Open will have live access to the world of golf at the touch of a button.
Mitel Networks, a leading provider of IP communications, today announced they will supply the communications solution for the Celtic Manor Resort Wales Open. The solution will be deployed in tournament facilities and enable seamless voice, video, and data connectivity for staff and visitors. Mitel Networks will also offer a range of online services to enhance event management and benefit players and guests.
"The Celtic Manor Resort Wales Open will be using the Mitel Networks 3300 Integrated Communications Platform (ICP) and a range of award-winning handsets, which will utilise the services, and infrastructure of the Celtic Manor to support the event," said Graham Bevington, Managing Director, EMEA, Mitel Networks.
"With the 3300 ICP the Wales Open can provides a host of advanced applications such as speech recognition, enhanced messaging capabilities and location transparency for staff."
The solution will be available in the players’ lounge, the tournament and European Tour offices and to corporate hospitality staff. The Gold Pavilion will feature the Mitel Networks 3300 Integrated Communications Platform (ICP) and a range of applications and IP handsets.
Tournament Chairman Andy Stanton said: "Mitel Networks is making a major contribution to the success of the C\eltic Manor Resort Wales Open by providing the most advanced communications systems available on the market today"
"We are delighted that they have sponsored the tournament for the third year running. The event presents them with a fantastic opportunity to showcase their products and entertain their guests and of course increase their brand awareness to a television audience in 140 countries."
Taking place on the par 72 Wentwood Hills on May 29 – June 1, this year’s Celtic Manor Resort Wales Open will feature seven-times European number 1 Colin Montgomerie, defending champion Paul Lawrie and the 2002 Ryder Cup captain and vice-captain Sam Torrance and Ian Woosnam. They will be competing for a share of the £1.5 million prize fund, an increase of £400,000 on last year.
