Smart Technologies, Island Hotels conclude PC lease agreement

The computers have been installed in a purposely dedicated training room, located at the Group’s flagship hotel, the Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Golden Sands. The training room will be used for computer-based training to Island Hotels Group Holdings plc. staff.

Smart Technologies Ltd is a specialised firm that leases IT equipment. Whatever the technology or service solution that the client requires, a leasing solution makes IT more accessible whereas cost is never an issue since it by passes the need for any heavy investment.

Marthese Vella, Director of IT at Island Hotels Group said “This is the first lease agreement reached by Island Hotels Group with Smart Technologies Ltd, an agreement conducted in a very straightforward way. Smart Technologies understood our specific requirements and delivered the equipment we needed in a very efficient manner.

“Creating a purposely dedicated room for our in-house IT training was a natural step for us. Island Hotels Group has always put training at the forefront of employee development and being equipped to offer our training in-house, allows for more flexibility, more efficiency and ultimately, better results. Our long term aim is to train key personnel from different departments across the group, who will then be in a position to offer the same training to our internal refresher trainees, backed by practical experience.

Island Hotels Group plans to start it ECDL courses shortly, for all staff who use computers on a daily basis. “The first courses are now set to start towards the end of this month. For the first session we have an Italian trainer from Micros-Fidelio Italia who will be delivering specialized training on the Opera Sales & Catering module,” concluded Mrs Vella.

Joe Aquilina, Smart Technologies’ CEO said “We are very satisfied with this collaboration and also proud to have Island Hotels Group as part of our growing client portfolio. This close collaboration with Island Hotels Group is a very positive initiative which confirms the experience of the firm in the PC leasing sector and the trust it enjoys from leading organizations such as the Island Hotels Group.”