To Whom It May Concern:
We received this information/press release from the trades/MSC Cruises and
thought it may be of interest to this newsgroup as well.
Happy sailing...
John Sisker - SHIP-TO-SHORE CRUISE AGENCY (sm)
(714) 536-3850 or toll-free at (800) 724-6644 & (Agency ID: 714.536.3850)
www.shiptoshorecruise.com
PITTSBURGH, July 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Allin Corporation announced
that it has secured an agreement with MSC Cruises to install Allin's digital
interactive television solution on the MSC Fantasia, the first in MSC's
newest class of cruise vessels scheduled to be delivered in December, 2008.
"We are pleased to continue our relationship with Allin Interactive as we
feel that Allin's solutions embrace MSC's ideals of innovative technology
and engineering," stated Mr. Emilio La Scala, General Manager of MSC
Cruises.
"We are excited to extend our platform to MSC's newest class of vessels,"
stated John Troutwine, Director of Business Development at Allin
Interactive. "MSC continues to value our ability to tailor our DigiMix(TM)
platform to meet the unique style of cruising that MSC offers."
The MSC Fantasia, currently being built at Aker France yard in Saint
Nazaire, France is the largest cruise ship ever built for a European ship
owner at 133,500 gross registered tons, 1,093 feet long (greater in length
than the height of the Eiffel Tower), and 125 feet wide. MSC Fantasia offers
countless pleasures for its guests, such as the Aurea Spa wellbeing center
with thermal zone for relaxation and rejuvenation. For the kids, the
children's play area includes a swimming pool with waterslide. The new Acqua
Park features 150 illuminated musical fountains. A magnificent theater seats
1603 with unique live entertainment each night and the ship also features an
interactive 4-D cinema. Passengers can also test their skills at Formula 1
simulators or surf the net in a Wi-Fi zone. For dinner, guests will be able
to choose from six main restaurants including El Sombrero Tex Mex with an
open kitchen, a lovely French restaurant and a panoramic restaurant serving
Italian regional specialties.
MSC Fantasia will also include the MSC Yacht Club -- offering a privileged
maritime experience with rich gleaming wood, Italian marble and illuminated
Swarovski crystal stairs. This exclusive enclave includes a library,
swimming pool and private lounge where a transparent ceiling allows guests
to gaze at the starlit sky. The Yacht Club's 99 spacious VIP suites offer
comfortable luxury complete with butler and concierge services.
Allin ITV will support, enhance and add to MSC's onboard amenities by
providing on-demand in-cabin entertainment for guests, providing "real time"
onboard information and ship-to-cabin communication with 24-hours-per-day
availability including promotion of port activities and excursions, onboard
shopping, specialty dining, and onboard services such as room service and
wine ordering.
About Allin Corporation
Allin Corporation is a leading provider of solutions-oriented application
development and technology infrastructure consulting and systems integration
services. Allin specializes in Microsoft-based technologies. In July 2007,
Allin received the worldwide award, Competing to Win Partner of the Year:
Search at the 2007 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, for superior
technology and innovation with Microsoft Search technologies. During 2008
and 2007, Allin has also been recognized as Partner of the Year by
Microsoft's West and East Regions. Allin's operations are centered on four
practice areas: Technology Infrastructure, Collaborative Solutions, Business
Process and Interactive Media. Allin leverages its experience in these areas
to work with clients through a disciplined project delivery framework to
ensure that solutions are delivered on time and on budget. Allin delivers
these services through the trade names Allin Consulting, Allin Interactive,
the CodeLab Technology Group and www.SharePointHosting.com. The Company
maintains offices in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Ft.
Lauderdale, Florida; Wakefield, Massachusetts; and San Jose and Walnut
Creek, California. For additional information about Allin, visit the
Company's Internet sites on the World Wide Web at http://www.allin.com,
http://www.codelabtech.com/ and www.SharePointHosting.com.
About MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises is a division of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), a
privately owned company with a longstanding history on the seas headed by
Gianluigi Aponte. MSC, the world's second-largest cargo line with
approximately 400 ships, entered the cruise industry in 1987 with the
introduction of MSC Cruises. MSC Cruises combines a deep heritage at sea
with an enthusiastic, young, motivated management team to present a company
philosophy of innovation and Italian tradition. MSC Cruises currently
operates nine cruise ships, including the MSC Poesia (2008), MSC Orchestra
(2007), MSC Musica (2006), MSC Opera (2004), MSC Lirica (2003), MSC Sinfonia
(2002), MSC Armonia (2001), MSC Melody and MSC Rhapsody. In addition to MSC
Fantasia MSC has a fourth MSC-class vessel (MSC Magnifica) and another
Fantasia-class vessel (MSC Splendida) on order, which will conclude a euro 4
billion investment in cruise ship building initiated with the construction
of the MSC Lirica in 2003. This aggressive growth has vaulted MSC Cruises to
the status of fastest growing cruise line in the industry with 12 ships in
service by the end of 2010.
MSC Cruises offers itineraries in the Mediterranean year round, in Northern
Europe, Transatlantic, South America and South Africa. The line also
services the Caribbean and is bringing the MSC Orchestra to Fort Lauderdale
starting January 2, 2009. MSC has opened reservations for a two-night
Caribbean inaugural cruise to launch the ship's first season sailing
Caribbean itineraries. The ship will spend one day in Nassau and return to
Fort Lauderdale on Sunday, Jan. 4.
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