Southernmost Hotel Key West Showcases DIRECTV's New Digital Residential Experience (DRE) by PDI-SAT

BOCA RATON, Fla., March 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PDI-SAT, a Master System Operator (MSO) for DIRECTV^® and the North American Nationwide Authorized Stocking Channel Partner for Samsung Hospitality, unveiled the latest DIRECTV technology available to hotels in the newly renovated 300 unit Four-Star Southernmost Hotel, located directly on the beach off the legendary Duvall Street in downtown Key West, Florida.

Southernmost Hotel guests are receiving over 100 crystal clear High-Definition channels; complete with an Interactive Programming Guide, and coming soon, the ability to pause and record DIRECTV programming. The hotel is now equipped with the state-of-the-art DIRECTV, two-way, interactive Digital Residential Experience (DRE) package combined with Samsung 40" LED HDTV Flat Panel TVs with special features specifically designed for the Hospitality Market – all supplied by PDI-SAT. For hotel guests, this is one of the most comprehensive HDTV experiences in North America. Additional features for DRE in 2012 will include DIRECTV Cinema VOD movies and the ability to do Guest Room Check-Out along with many other interactive features for the guest.

Samsung's leading LED technology combined with DIRECTV's premier HD DRE platform is providing a new level of service that will leave a lasting impression for Southernmost Hotel guests.

"Samsung is a leader in innovation and style, no matter what market they are in," says Jason Cohen, VP of Sales for PDI. "By bringing award winning designs and incorporating the latest hotel features, the newest Samsung Hotel TV's are second to none and go far beyond expectations."

PDI-SAT, a leader in HDTV delivery for commercial markets, worked exclusively with the hotel management group and its system operator, Advanced Digital, to tailor a system specifically for the hotel that would provide a "wow" factor for guests throughout the property. This makes the Southernmost Hotel a one-of-a-kind property that is sure to bring guests back for many years to come.

"We are extremely happy with the overall performance of PDI-SAT. They did not stop until everything was perfect, a first class operation from start to finish," says Duane Webster, CTO Southernmost Hotel Collection.

Through PDI-SAT's Global Dealer Network, the company provides video content and services to over 1000 properties throughout North, Central, and South America and is growing as the demand for quality HDTV services expand throughout the world.

PDI-SAT is a division of PDI Communications, Inc. The company was founded in 1985 and has been a value added supplier/integrator to the Satellite and Telecommunications industries for over 27 years.  PDI is a privately held, woman-owned, minority company headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. PDI-SAT is a DIRECTV Master System Operator and manages a nationwide network of dealers and installers of DIRECTV services for Commercial, MDU, Lodging and Institutions. PDI-SAT offers the most comprehensive package of DIRECTV services including system design, engineering, SBCA training/certification, DIRECTV programming, DIRECTV related hardware, installation, wiring upgrades, and ongoing service and support.

For more information, call:
Kort Kramer
E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone: 561.998.0600  ext.286

SOURCE PDI-SAT