Acentic, a leading supplier of digital interactive TV (iTV) systems for the hotel industry, announced the launch of its first Acentic Panorama digital TV platform in Germany at the Hilton Berlin.

Located on the historic Gendarmenmarkt, the Hilton Berlin is in close proximity to attractions such as the Konzerthaus, French and German Cathedrals and the Brandenburg Gate. Acentic Panorama's in-room hotel entertainment and information platform provides high quality digital broadcast, on-demand and interactive TV services to guests at the 590-room hotel.

Acentic will celebrate the installation of Acentic Panorama at the Hilton Berlin on Monday, Feb. 9 at 4:30 p.m. The hotel industry launch event will be hosted by Mr. Olivier Harnisch - Hilton Hotels Corporation Vice President Germany and Switzerland, and will include speakers Ms. Christiane zu Salm - Media Entrepreneur, Mr. Mark Poldervaart - Philips BU Hospitality EMEA and Mr. Alistair Forbes - CEO of Acentic. Presentations will discuss what hoteliers need to consider with respect to their in-room TV and entertainment system.

"This installation at the Hilton Berlin is an exciting milestone for Acentic, marking the first hotel Panorama installation in Germany," said Alistair Forbes, CEO, Acentic. "The Hilton Berlin is a landmark hotel and their choice of Acentic Panorama provides the best performing system for the satisfaction of their guests."

"Acentic Panorama provides a high quality viewing experience that meets our guests' requirements for in-room entertainment while offering the hotel revenue generating capabilities," said Ronald van Weezel, general manager, Hilton Berlin. "Since the installation of Acentic Panorama we have received excellent feedback from our guests. The new system has contributed greatly to an upgrade of our overall services."

Acentic Panorama's fully digital, HD-ready platform provides crystal clear picture quality for an outstanding TV viewing experience, from digital TV and high-definition to blockbuster movies, international programming, on-demand options and user generated content. A revolutionary new graphical user interface lets guests from all backgrounds rapidly access desired content and information in an engaging manner, all with ultra-fast channel zapping and intuitive navigation of the available channels and TV lineup. Panorama also aggregates external information, such as live weather, news and Web content, and IP applications such as HSIA (High-Speed Internet Access).