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The casting revolution - Hotel Tech Unwrapped Ep #6


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Join our CEO Denis Ahern and Business Development Manager Helena O' Brien on Ep #6 of the IMS Hotel Tech Unwrapped podcast series, where we unravel the pivotal role of technology in hospitality.

Watch episode here: https://youtu.be/8I8TW95FjUY

In this episode, Denis and Helena discuss casting technology for hotels. They explain that casting allows guests to wirelessly share their own device's content on the hotel TV screen. They highlight the importance of hospitality grade TVs and the deployment options for casting technology. They also discuss the benefits of casting, such as the ability to watch on-demand entertainment and the data security it provides. The hosts emphasise the need for a reliable Wi-Fi and wired network to support the casting experience, and discuss future trends in casting technology.


Takeaways

  • Casting technology allows guests to wirelessly share their own device's content on the hotel TV screen.
  • Hospitality grade TVs and a reliable Wi-Fi network are prerequisites for deploying casting technology.
  • Casting enhances the guest experience by providing on-demand entertainment and ensuring data security.
  • Future trends in casting technology include app-based experiences, cloud-based solutions, and the transition to Google Chromecast 4.

    • Chapters

      00:00 Introduction

      00:53 Feedback from TV and podcasts

      03:36 What is casting?

      04:31 Methods of deployment

      05:54 Hospitality grade TV

      06:06 Deployment with existing TVs

      09:10 Difference between hospitality grade and non-hospitality grade TVs

      09:42 Advantages of hospitality grade TVs

      11:23 Network security for casting

      12:27 Benefits of casting technology

      14:14 Issues with incorrect installation

      15:12 Methods of network deployment

      20:20 Advantages and benefits of casting

      22:00 Prerequisites for deploying casting

      24:27 Future trends in casting technology

      26:05 Key takeaways

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