KSC provides total it solutions for the Royal Trophy 2009

KSC Commercial Internet has been appointed Official Internet and Business Solutions Provider for The Royal Trophy 2009 which will take place on January 9 to 11, 2009 at the exclusive Amata Spring Country Club.

The services provided by KSC include wireless hi-speed Internet availability throughout the golf course and the entire Amata Spring Country Club venue ¡V a first for any golf championship in Thailand; special services for the live broadcasts which will have a reach of millions of households throughout the world including Japan, Korea, China, India, the Middle East and Europe; voice-over Internet protocol (VoIP), security surveillance and multiple other critical communication services.

¡§The Royal Trophy 2009 is a much anticipated golf competition, with top golfers from Europe and Asia competing for the honour of gaining stewardship of the Royal Trophy, which was graciously donated by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.  It is a unique and thrilling competition that, like the Ryder Cup, features foursomes, four-ball and singles matches.  The concept of the Royal Trophy originated from the legendary five-time Major winner Seve Ballesteros; the Principal Award for the competition is the beautiful and majestic sixteen-kilogram solid-silver Royal Trophy; we expect to see the fans enjoy the fantastic early January weather; the matches will be played in a prestigious golf course in perfect conditions; and the matches will produce golf of the highest technical and competitive standard,¡¨ said Lincoln Venancio, the Championship¡¦s managing director.

¡§There are some great additions and improvements for the staging of the third edition of the Royal Trophy.  In specific, our partnership with KSC has enabled the Royal Trophy to be staged at the highest and most advanced level in terms of IT systems and services provided for the golf fans, the media, officials, team captains and players.  It is the first time that services of this level are being made available at a golf championship in Thailand ¡V and possibly in all of Asia.¡¨

¡§KSC is proud to provide Internet and IT solutions for the Championship organisers, the spectators and the international press. Our services will facilitate Internet connectivity, VoIP service, real-time score reports, live broadcast and security surveillance,¡¨ said Praphon Phongprapat, vice president for Business Development and Marketing, KSC Commercial Internet.

¡§We¡¦re hoping to reinforce KSC¡¦s position as the provider of integrated and innovative Internet and business solutions for customers¡¦ varied requirements as well as to continue our Customer Relationship Management campaign under the concept of Healthy Life, Healthy Business by blending technology with sport.¡¨

The Internet and IT solutions from KSC will include:

„X 16-Mbps fibre optic network to enable the use of all solutions

„X Free wireless hi-speed Internet accessibility throughout the venue, with Wi-Fi compatible phones and online real-time scoring system for referees

„X Voice-over Internet protocol (VoIP) for the Championship organisers and for the press at the media centre

„X Closed circuit monitoring system for counting attendance and security surveillance, with warning against suspicious objects and persons

„X Live broadcasts provided at various spots across the venue

„X Online ticket reservations and merchandising via www.TheRoyalTrophy.com

KSC will also set up booths at the event venue to provide information and advice about its range of services.  Special souvenirs will be given to the three people with the highest volume of Internet use at the Amata Spring Country Club every day during the competition.

¡§We¡¦re confident that the solutions we provide for the Royal Trophy 2009 will enhance the good image of the organization of golf competitions in Thailand,¡¨ said Praphon.

¡§With effective communication systems, we want to see this competition attract the attention of golf fans throughout the world, and in accordance with the wishes of the Championship organizers, the net proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to charity organisations.¡¨