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March 12th, 2008

The Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland Airport becomes the second Auckland Airport hotel this year to install the state of the art, MIWA AL5H dual functionality lock.

The hotel now offers their guests a secure environment with MIWA.

After a long and thorrough evaluation of MIWA and other solutions on offer, the hotel's management decided to choose MIWA.

January 20th, 2008

The Pan Pacific Hotel in Singapore becomes the first hotel in Asia Pacific to install Bartech Automatic Minibars on a WIFI network which also provides broadband internet services to it's guests.

Brantas engineers assisted with the implementation of the system. Already, the hotel is enjoying astounding results in revenue increases and operational efficiency. Brantas offers Bartech Automatic Mini Bars in New Zealand.

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January 15th, 2008

After having used the NEXUS card lock system from MIWA Lock Company, management of the Jet Park decided to upgrade to the AL5H dual technology system in tandem with the extension the hotel is constructing. The installation was completed by the hotel team in no time, evidence of the fact that the MIWA system is easy to install, easy to use and easy to maintain.

November 15th, 2007

After having used FCS WinSuite Call Accounting and PMS interface for a long time, the Sheraton Denarau Villas, Sheraton Fiji Resort and the Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa Fiji installed FCS WinVoice, the leading voicemail solution for the hospitality industry. Additionally, FCS Connect Task Management was deployed which allows the three hotels to centrally manage all guest requests as well as allow management to track response times and service levels in addition to properly follow up. FCS Connect reports on service needs and requests and allows management to adequately schedule staff levels. The Courtesy Call module will automatically prompt front line staff to check back with guests if their needs have been met. Connect puts pro-active response back on track.

September 20th, 2007

The management of the majestically located Wharekauhau Country Estate upgraded guest services with the installation of MIWA AL5H Dual Technology Guest Room Card Locks and Safeplace Magna 500 C4 Safes. The team at Brantas is very proud to be able to offer their products to this prestigious estate.

September 15th, 2007

In partnership with Mainline Electrical in Dunedin, Brantas International Technology installed the state of the art MIWA AL5H dual technology hotel card lock at the 315 Euro Motel in Dunedin. This spanking new motel in the heart of Dunedin is testimony to the continuous expansion of the AL5H's popularity in New Zealand. MIWA's products are secure, reliable and robust.

September 1st, 2007

Mount Richmond Lodge & Conference Centre installs MIWA AL5H dual technology locks on all it's guest room doors. The management team of this great lodge is undertaking a total revamp of the property and as part of the upgrade, security was a priority. After extensive reviews of competitve solutions, the MIWA AL5H came out tops.

August 30th, 2007

The beautiful new Kourawhero Country lodge, just an hour north of Auckland opened it's doors with Safeplace Magna 500 C4 laptop safes in each of it's suites. The Magna 500 safes allow guests to store their valuables including their laptops safely whilts enjoying the fantastic surroundings and facilities of the lodge.

July 4th, 2007

The Stamford Plaza Auckland is the first hotel in New Zealand to implement the Safeplace Electronic Laptop Safes, coupled with the Bimax Fingerprint Control Unit. These state of the art safes offer guests unparalleled security for their valuable belongings whilst it offers the hotel management the protection against misuse, negligence or liability claims. The Stamford Plaza is continuously upgrading it’s service offerings to maintain it’s leadership position in the market.

July 1st, 2007

Starwood Hotels and Resorts is back in New Zealand. The 172 room Westin Lighter Quay opened this month and Brantas International Technology was contracted to install FCS WinSuite Call Accounting, Voicemail and FCS Connect Express Taskmanagement.

June 30th, 2007

FCS WinSuite is again choosen for a large project in Fiji. This time, the brand new Radisson Fiji Resort Denarau Island uses this robust call accounting and fron office system interface to manage the calls of their guests and staff.

April 15th, 2007

The beautiful Liku Liku Lagoon opens and FCS WinSuite Call Accounting is installed to integrate the NEC PABX with Fidelio Front Office.  

January 17th, 2007

Another InterContinental Hotels Group property opens it's doors in New Zealand. In further endorsement of FCS' reliability coupled with great support from Brantas, the Holiday Inn Wellington is using FCS WinSuite Call Accounting and PMS Interface.

December 1st, 2006

Livingspace properties in Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill will be installed with FCS WinSuite and WinVoice in December and January.

October 18th, 2006

The beautiful Sebel Trinity Wharf in Taurange opens it's doors with FCS WinSuite and WinVoice. The first hotel in New Zealand to install the CISCO Call Manager VoIP solution relies on the robust and stable integrated solutions from FCS.

October 12th, 2006

The Novotel Palmerston North is the fourth Accor managed property in New Zealand and Fiji installing the ResPAK function room management system.

September 15th, 2006

A very extensive renovation and extension is going on and Brantas International is very excited about the fact that MIWA AL5H locks are being installed securing all rooms of both the new extension and the existing rooms at the hotel. The Kingsgate Autolodge is located in central Paihia overlooking the Bay of Islands boasting stunning views! We at Brantas are very proud to being associated with the second MCK Hotel in the Bay of Islands.

July 31st, 2006

Napier City Council owned Kennedy Park Top 10 Resort installed ROS2006 replacing another system. The large resort, offering a range of accommodation facilities is the place to stay when visiting Hawkes Bay. ROS2006 assistes the team to manage this very big and busy facility. Included in the system is an interface to the phone system and an on-line booking solution, integrated with their website.

July 25th, 2006

The state of the art student accommoddation facilities in Hamiton of CTC Aviation opened securely with MIWA's AL5H dual functionality card lock. CTC is a worldleader providing commercial pilot training and accommodation is provided in co-operation with Crater Lake Developments in Hamilton.

July 10th, 2006

Gisborne City Council owned Waikenae Beach Holiday Park installed ROS2006. In preparation for the busy 2006 / 2007 summerseason, management decided it was time to do away with the pen and pencil system used for many years and take advantage of the sophistication of ROS2006. The installation was smooth and staff made the transition with remarkable ease.

July 5th, 2006

The brand new Hilton managed Fiji Beach Resort and Spa opened on the 5th of July with a full suite of FCS solutions operational. The core application FCS WinSuite Call Accounting and Property Management System Interface runs along side with FCS WinVoice, the Hospitality VoiceMail System of choice for most hotels in New Zealand and Fiji. Resort wide broadband is provided using FCS NetCentre and HotSpot Manager and it's integration with the Nomadix AG5000. FCS I-Suite, the customized portal providing unified messaging (integrated VoiceMail and Text Messages and guest folio review. Brantas International Technology installed and supports the system.

July 1st, 2006

The brand new Emerald Hotel in Gisborne is the first hotel to install Bartech Automatic Minibars in New Zealand. Bartech's state of the art system will assist the hotel's management in streamlining operations, save labour costs, maximize energy saving opportunities, ensure controls and increase revenue. 

May 15, 2006

The Sanctuary Group opened their third serviced apartment development in Auckland with FCS WinSuite Call Accounting, PMS Interface and FCS NetCentre, the In-Room broadband solution now rapidly becoming a leading solution of choice by hospitality providers in New Zealand and Fiji. The business model offered by Brantas has a modular approach which allows hotel and serviced apartment operators to choose a business model and support structure which suits them best.

April 5, 2006

Long time FCS user, the Shangri-La Fijian Resort has implemented NetCentre, I-Suite and HotSpot manager. As part of the ongoing renovations and upgrade of this stunning resort, Brantas International Technology was engaged to implement FCS NetCentre Broadband billing services. The security, ease of use and straight forward business model makes Brantas a leader in this field. Brantas International is able to offer networking consultancy services, billing solutions and ongoing support. With 6 worldclass facilities installed in Fiji and New Zealand and 2 more projects under implementation, Brantas settles itself firmly in the hospitality broadband solution providers.

April 3, 2006

FCS WinSuite, NetCentre and HotSpot manager are the crucial components of the resort wide broadband offering. Fijian voice and network solutions company Xceed Pasifika Ltd engaged Brantas International Technology Ltd to provide network set-up expertise and the FCS billing services. A worldclass network has been set up to provide the guests at the resort broadband in the rooms and public areas.

March 31, 2006

FCS WinSuite, WinVoice and NetCentre has been installed at Melview Developments' The Quadrant in Auckland. The tenants and guests of this luxury apartment complex enjoy FCS NetCentre Wireless Broadband Services throughout the building. Username and passwords are generated by the front desk according to billing plans choosen by the guest. The hospitality voicemail system allows the guests to manage their own personalised voicemail system.

March 15, 2006

Brantas International Technology Ltd. has spread it's wings into Asia with the establishment of it's wholly owned subsidiary Brantas International Technology (AP) Pte. Ltd. in Singapore. In the Lion City, we will concentrate on the marketing and support of Bartech Automatic Systems in a Joint Venture with Bartech Automatic Systems (AP) Pte. Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bartech EMEA. Contact us for more information! 

November 30, 2005

ROS2000 has been installed at Martin's Bay and Orewa Beach Holiday Parks this month. Both Parks are owned and managed by the Rodney District Council. The main servers reside at the Council Office and the parks access the system via a high speed link running on Citrix. This is a unique set-up. Support is handled from a central location. Plans are in the pipeline to add a third park to this set-up later in the season.

November 14, 2005

The Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa will open it's doors with ResPAK Conference Management System assisting with the management of the state of the art conference facilities at this hotel. The Sofitel is now the second Accor property using ResPAK in Brantas' sales and support territory, clearly indicating an endorsement by Accor of this great solution.

October 18, 2005

FCS WinSuite becomes the Call Accounting and PMS interface at the Novotel and Ibis Ellerslie Hotels in Auckland. The system will interface between Fidelio PMS and the Alcatel 4400. FCS is solidifying its lead in the market. It is now the preferred choice of hotel operators in New Zealand.

September 16, 2005

The Lodge at 199 in Rotorua opened with MIWA AL5H Dual Technology Doorlocks, securing beautiful solid Pine Doors. The Lodge is located on the shores of Lake Tarawera. The team at Brantas is very proud to be part of this exclusive project.

September 12, 2005

Quay West Suites in Auckland has choosen FCS WinSuite  to interface the Fidelio Property Management System with their NEC Telephone System. Additionally, all guest and administration voice mails are handled with FCS WinVoice. Quay West is the 30th hotel in New Zealand to choose products from Brantas International Technology.

August 15, 2005

In the next two months, 4 holiday parks are set to prepare themselves well for the summer season with the implementation of ROS2000. In September, Te Anau Top 10 Holiday Park, Fox Glacier Holiday Park, Russell Top 10 Holiday Park will be installed. In October, it is Picton Top 10 Holiday Park.

May 5, 2005

The Sanctuary Group in Auckland has choosen FCS WinSuite for their two existing apartment buildings Princeton and Columbia as well as their new development Empire. Additionally, FCS NetCentre and I-Suite will be implemented in the next few months allowing the guests and tenants staying at the state of the art facilities to enjoy broadband internet access.

March 15, 2005

MIWA Al5H dual technology electronic door locks have been installed during phase one of the extensive renovation project at the Best Western Hotel Southern Cross in Hamilton. Guest room and office as well as public access doors are now secured with MIWA's state of the art locks.

In phase two, an additional 30 locks will be installed, completing the transformation the hotel is currenlty undergoing.

March 07, 2005

The FCS MiniBar module has been installed at the Hilton in Auckland. FCS Minibar is an Interactive Voice Response System which allows minibar attendants and house keepers to take quick stock of the minibar in the guest room and post the consumption straight through to the guest bill via the telephone system.

The mini bar module will enable the hotel to cut down on late charges and losses due to invoicing mistakes.

The Hilton in Auckland has been using FCS WinSuite and FCS WinVoice since the opening of the hotel, and the installation of the FCS Mini Bar Module further enhances the many opportunities FCS Suite of products have to offer.

February 10, 2005

145 ARFE Digital Safes of the type Universal Laptop, have been installed at the Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands.

Following the installation of the MIWA Door Locks, the ARFE Safes complement the enhanced in room technology and security systems of the hotel.

The ARFE Universal Laptop safes are digital and provide the guest with a userfriendly peace of mind. The safes are large enough to be able to store note book computers and other larger valuable items.

January 20, 2005

FCS made a soft landing at the Copthorne Hotel Commodore Christchurch Airport.

The hotel installed FCS WinSuite Call Accounting and FCS WinVoice guest and administration Voice Mail.

FCS is now installed in 4 hotels in Christchurch.

January 7, 2005

Following it's sister hotels in New Zealand and Australia, the Rydges in Auckland converts to FCS WinSuite.

Providing a solid call accounting and Property Management interface, FCS WinSuite manages the cost of telephony and service usage at the hotel.

Rydges Auckland joins the other 18 Rydges properties in the region using FCS products

December 20, 2004

During the busiest time of the year, Hutt Park Holiday Park in Lower Hutt, on the southern tip of the North Island, close to Wellington, the owners decided to make a radical change and install the robust and stable ROS2000 solution to assist them to cope with the influx of holiday makers.

In just two days, the system was installed, staff were trained and business was as usual.

ROS2000 is adding efficiency, accuracy and is very stable, crucial for a busy park.

November 24, 2004

The Hotel Ibis Rotorua, adjacent to the Royal Novotel Lakeside, opened it's doors and FCS WinSuite was one of the core applications installed.

Both the Ibis and the Novotel's PABX and Property Management Systems are interfaced through WinSuite. WinSuite also takes care of the many PMS functions communicating between Fidelio and the NEC switch.

All guest and administration calls are managed and accounted for by the FCS application.

November 15, 2004

In preparation of the summer season of 2004, the hotel installed MIWA AL5H Dual Technology Door Locks in all its rooms and administration and store rooms.

The smart looking and smart thinking locks will give the guests and staff a secure feeling.

The AL5H is rapidly becoming a lock of choice for many of the New Zealand hotels upgrading their security systems.

October 16, 2004

The luxurious Azur Lodge, overlooking Lake Tekapo, with breath taking views, will open in December with FCS WinSuite, WinVoice and OneSuite.

The FCS applications form the core of the Lodge's information systems, assisting with reservations, phone system management, voicemail, check in and check out, in-house guest account management and other property management tasks.

August 19, 2004

FCS Call Accounting and PMS interface was installed at the Copthorne Harbour City Hotel, Auckland.

All Telephone Traffic by guests and hotel extensions is managed by the FCS System.

July 08, 2004

Kaikoura Top10 choose ROS2000 as their new reservation system in preparation of the summer season.

After having used another solution, it was time for a radical change. The previous system could not cope with the increased workload and in tandem with the parks upgrade of various accommodation facilities, ROS2000 was choosen to assist with the expected increase in business.

ROS2000 has various modules which integrate seemlessly, such as Reservations, Accounts Receivable, Spa bookings, Sundry Sales, Guest account management and many more.

July 1st 2004

Millennium, Copthorne and Kingsgate Hotels, New Zealand largest hotel chain, orders FCS WinSuite and WinVoice for 4 hotels.

The Millennium and Copthorne hotels in Queenstown and Christchurch, as well as the Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands will be installed with FCS's core applications in August and September, as part of a major telephone system upgrade.

FCS Call Accounting and PMS interface will be managing the call traffic and billing. WinVoice will be installed with the Auto Attendant, Guest Voicemail, Administration Voicemail, Minibar Chargeing and Room Status update features.

April 2, 2004

The ResPAK function room and conference management system was installed at the Royal Lakeside Novotel in Rotorua.

This state of the art software solution is assisting the hotel's sales and conference management team in adequately managing the 10 conference rooms of the hotel.

Additionally, the hotel's outside catering functions are managed through ResPAK.

March 30, 2004

In conjunction with a major overhaul of the telephone system, FCS WinSuite was installed as the Call Accounting and property management system interface, managing the call traffic and billing, between the Epitome Property Management System and the Philips SOPHO PABX. 

Additionally, the hotel installed FCS WinVoice as the new voicemail system for guests, staff and management. With the Auto Attendant feature, offered by FCS WinVoice, calls will always be dealt with efficiently and promptly.

February 14, 2004

An interesting installation is taking place at the wonderful VOMO Island Resort in Fiji, where FCS WinSuite interfaces the NEC PABX on the island with the Fidelio PMS System located on the mainland, a couple of miles away.

The seemless integration managed by FCS WinSuite ensures accurate billing and call accounting, even if it means that PMS and PABX physically are miles apart.

September 1st, 2003

With the order of FCS WinSuite and WinVoice, Brantas International Technology adds the prestigious MCK Hotel Chain to it's portfolio of customers.

The Millennium Hotel Rotorua will be installing the FCS WinSuite call accounting and property management interface as well as the FCS WinVoice platforms.

The installation is part of a phone systems upgrade.

July 1, 2003

Gabriel Viljoen joins Brantas International Technology Ltd., as customer services manager.

Gabriel, who has vast experience in installing and supporting hospitality applications, joins from another New Zealand hospitality solutions provider.

A native South African, he has lived and worked in Ireland, before moving to New Zealand.

August 10, 2003

A major telecommunications infrastructure overhaul at the Stamford Plaza Auckland includes the implementation of the FCS Call Accounting and Voicemail Systems.

FCS WinVoice, which supports voice prompts in 16 languages, allows the hotel guests to manage their own mailboxes, wake up calls and voice messages, will be gradually rolled out in all Stamford Plaza Hotels in Australia and New Zealand.

The FCS WinSuite Call Accounting and Property Management System interface is an integral part of this implementation.

June 15, 2003

The third Sheraton in Fiji and the fourth in Brantas' portfolio of customers, has purchased and installed FCS WinSuite Call Accounting and PMS interface.

The Sheraton Denarau Villas follows her sister properties in their footsteps and increases call cost control efficiency and billing accuracy.

October 15, 2002

The Sheraton Auckland Hotel and Towers procured a new Alcatel 4400 PABX and will install FCS Winsuite and WinVoice as part of their new telephone infrastructure.

The FCS WinSuite Call Accounting and PMS interface interacts with the GEAC Property Management System and the Alcatel PABX.

WinVoice manages all voicemail boxes for guests and staff as well as management.

September 1, 2002

FCS Computer Systems, recognised by hospitality industry leaders as the leading Computer Telephony Integration Supplier with over 3,000 sites installed in Asia Pacific, signs an exclusive distribution agreement with Brantas.

FCS developed: WinSuite - Call Accounting and Property Management System; WinVoice - VoiceMail; NetCentre and ISuite - Broad band internet access solutions; Connect - Express Service and Task Management System.

With a rapidly growing market in New Zealand and Fiji, it is an opportune moment to establish a presence and representation on the ground in Auckland.

May 1, 2002

Moving from Singapore to Auckland has opened a tremendous number of opportunities for the Dutch national. After having left The Netherlands in 1985, and having moved around 4 continents and lived in 9 countries, it was time to put experience into overdrive.

With access to a number of top quality solutions, the vision was to create a company with a high standard of service and support, coupled with great products.

The New Zealand and Fijian Hospitality Markets have a need for products which add value, save costs, increase controls and improve guest service levels.