Allin Corporation announces an agreement with MSC Cruises to install Allin’s digital interactive television solution on the MSC Fantasia.
Friday, July 18, 2008
For Immediate Release
Pittsburgh, PA: Allin Corporation (OTCBB:ALLN) 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™ 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 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 Allin.com, CodeLabTech.com and 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 €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.
CONTACT:
Dean C. Praskach
Chief Financial Officer
Allin Corporation
Phone: (412) 928-2022
Fax: (412) 928-0225