Learn about Ovation Networks\' new \'EcoManaged\' energy management system, utilizing a guest exhalation to determine room occupancy.

1. Andrew Visser
EcoManaged Consultant

2. Ovation Networks, Inc.
Founded on the concept of WiFi installation
and technical support, Ovation Networks, Inc.
quickly developed into the WiFi and
EcoManaged Services company it is today.
• In-House Development Team
• Call Center Located in Cedar Rapids, IA
• Dedicated Account Managers and Energy
Specialists

3. Service Support
• Over 1200 Current Hospitality Properties
• Over 1900 Property Installations
• Growing at Average of 40 New Properties per
Month
• Average Tenure of Tech Support Staff is 2.5
Years
• Call Center Metrics Exceed Industry Standards
– Average Hold Time 0:59 (minutes)
– Average Talk Time 6:49 (minutes)

4. Ovation Networks, Inc. WiFi
• 24/7 WiFi Guest Support Located in Cedar Rapids,
Iowa
• Enhance Local WiFi Coverage for Guest Usage
• Proactive Monitoring of Network Equipment
• Strategic Placement of Network Devices for
Complete Coverage
• Able to Utilize Other Vendor’s Equipment
• Services and Hardware Exceeds All Brand and
Corporate Standards

5. EcoManaged – What It Is
• Unit Utilizes Carbon Dioxide Sensor to
Determine Occupancy
• Wi-Fi Enabled
• Client Dashboard for “Managed Smart Space”
Control and Reporting
• Individualized and Customizable “Comfort
Points”
• Dedicated Energy Management Support

6. EcoManaged – How it Works
• Sensor Detects C02
• ComfortStat Releases Temperature to Preset
“Comfort Points” When Room is Unoccupied
• Trending Information Sent to Off-Site Server
• Trending Information is Evaluated by OVN
Servers to Determine Precise Occupancy
• Data is Stored on Off-Site OVN Servers to
Determine Room-by-Room Trending

7. EcoManaged as a Service
• Monitor All Units 24x7x365
• Alert Properties to Down Units
• Troubleshooting
• Centralize and Analyze Data
– Energy Management Specialist

8. EcoManaged Because…
• Average ROI 18 Months
• Average In-Room Savings 45%
• Average Net Property Savings 30%
• Enhanced Guest Comfort
• Dedicated OVN Specialist to Ensure Ongoing
Energy Management
• Energy Efficient Tax Deductions

9. Property Make-Up
• Management Group or Single Owner
– Number of Properties Owned
• Number of Rooms
– Occupancy Rate of Last 3 Years by Month
– Utility Bills of Last Three Years
• Property Classification
• Weather Trends

10. Building Make-Up
• Building Type
– Wood or Cement
– Attic Access
– Room Placement & Layout
• Balconies, Fireplaces, Windows that Open
• Direction, Exterior Wall Count, Etc.
– Interior Hallways
• PTAC or Wall Mount Thermostats
– Location
– Age
– Make
– Model
– Condition

11. WiFi Infrastructure
• Current Network
– Complete Property Coverage
– Access Points
– Uninterruptible Power Supply
– Remote Power Boot
– PoE Switches
• Free WiFi or Pay Per Use?
• Current Support Provider?