Interfaces to Third Party Devices

Resort Data Processing has partnered with Nomadix to help RDP customers install high-speed internet access with optional billing to the guest folio.  Nomadix is the leading supplier of solutions for wired in-room Internet and wireless "hot spots" with solutions for properties ranging from 20 to 2000 rooms.

High speed Internet access has gone from a "nice benefit" to a "requirement" for most business guests.  The question is not “if” a property should deploy high speed Internet Access, but how to do it in a cost effective and profitable manner.  Nomadix resellers can provide a turnkey solution to get your property up and running.  The RDP-Nomadix interface can then post charges to the guest folio.   Features include:

• Guest in-room Internet with wired or wireless connection
• Guests and others can connect to the Internet via wireless from anywhere in the property
• Non-guests can be charged using a credit card or national wireless account
• RDP-Nomadix Interface posts Internet access charges to the folio
• Guests can review their folio on a television screen
• Nomadix resellers provide turnkey solutions
• Summary of Nomadix-RDP Internet billing Interface

See In-Room and Wireless Internet Billing Interface

• See Housekeeper-Telephone Housekeeping Interface
• See Housekeeping Forecast, Schedule & History

• Automatically post charges to the guest folio from a restaurant, bar, spa, golf course, gift shop, etc. 
• Provide an “inquire first” capability when your POS system supports this feature.  For example, a clerk in the restaurant can first inquire to see who is in Room 102, prior to posting a charge.  
• Optional pre-check-in posting is available for all POS interfaces using the "Micros" standard.  For example, a guest may arrive at the property at noon, but the room is not ready until 4:00pm.  The guest can put a credit card on file and start charging items immediately using their reservation number as verification.
• Optional post-check-out posting is available for all POS interfaces using the "Micros" standard.  For example, a guest may checkout at noon but still use the facilities for the rest of the day and charge items, which are then paid for by the credit card on file.

See Point of Sale Interface Supported Vendor List

• Available for VingCard Vision 3000  (Version 4.10)
• The key card is automatically generated when checked into RDP
• Multiple cards can be created
• Room key cards can be generated on room move
• One key card encoder for each front desk workstation or shared by multiple workstations
• VingCard can be used with Micros POS systems to charge to the room
• Improves guest satisfaction with faster check-in
• Reduce errors by eliminating manual entry into key card system
• www.VingCard.com

RDP's Interface to Kaba Ilco Key Systems

• Available by 12/31/2008
• Works with lock models: 700, 710, 740 760, 770, 790
•  Works with both ATLAS and FDU Kaba Systems
• www.KabaIlco.com

• RDP-Southern DataComm (SDC) Credit Card Interface Overview
• SDC Support Phone: 877-732-1799
• RDP Tools now available for Payment Card Industry (PCI) Compliance
• List of Approved Processors
• SDC Merchant Activation Form (Requires Adobe to view or print)
• High Speed Authorization Available via the Internet
• Southern DataComm
• Other RDP Interfaces

• Signing up for the GDS with RDPConnect. 
• Interface to the Global Distribution System (GDS) 

Interface the RDP system to various environmental control systems to turn on / off the heat, lights, and other devices upon check-in/checkout.

See Environmental Interface

• Reservations database stored at the central reservations office or the property
• Central reservations and onsite management
• "Mix and Match" RDP system types
• True "Last Room Availability"
• 24-Hour Internet connection

See Central Reservations Overview

The RDP System includes a fully integrated general ledger that captures all financial activity from all RDP modules.  The RDP general ledger acts as a "Sub Ledger" to your primary back office accounting system, just as your payroll system is a sub-ledger.  During system installation, general ledger account numbers can be assigned for the chart of accounts.  The system automatically makes all entries to these customized account numbers using standard double-entry accounting principals.  At the end of each day, a balanced general ledger entry can be automatically transferred from the RDP sub-ledger to your primary back office General Ledger System.  Automatic transfer is supported with the following back-office systems.

• Approved Back-Office Accounting Interface Vendors
• General Ledger Interface Overview for Hotels
• Trust Accounting Overview for Vacation Rentals and Condominium Hotels

See View sample RDP forms.