Tripleplay has appointed IPTV and Hospitality industry stalwart Brett Theron to its team in Africa to help drive growth and take advantage of a fast-developing digital signage and IPTV market.
Brett joins with extensive Tripleplay solutions experience, having been involved with one of the first African Tripleplay deployments in 2006, as well as being instrumental in the implementation of the platform for the 2010 South Africa World Cup.
Based out of South Africa, and with experience at Otrum, VDA and Samsung Professional Displays., Brett is well positioned not only to grow Tripleplay’s AV expanding channel presence in the African continent but also to position Tripleplay’s parent company, Uniguest’s solutions into the local hospitality market.
Theron commented, “It’s great to be part of the team at Tripleplay. I have seen how the business has advanced and changed over the years, and with the product portfolio broadening to include both ONELAN digital signage and Reserva Meeting Room Signs, I’m excited to be a part of this next phase.
“The African market is primed and ready for IP and digital media technologies now and working with Tammy Kelly, our Sales Manager for Africa, I’m looking forward to growing the reseller channel, providing pre-sales technical support and helping drive development of this market.”
Tripleplay chief executive officer, Steve Rickless added, “Brett is somebody we trust, the market trusts and who has unparalleled experience in driving technology adoption in the AV channel and hospitality market. We’re delighted to have him on the team.”
Tripleplay is part of the Uniguest family of brands and incorporates Tripleplay IPTV and Digital Signage, ONELAN Digital Signage and Reserva Room Signs.
Tripleplay is a manufacturer of audience engagement technology and software incorporating the ONELAN and Reserva brands. Its core product set includes IPTV technologies, digital signage, enterprise video and room booking. Tripleplay offers products and services designed to meet the needs of enterprise customers including corporate users, education, retailers, hospitality, stadia and residential premises. Tripleplay’s interactive solutions offer scalability and relevance simplifying complex or diverse messages visualized on any device or display.
With a solid foundation and long history of profitable growth, Tripleplay has a global network of more than 300 accredited dealers and system integrators in 50 countries. allowing it to provide local customer support to its extensive worldwide customer base.
Headquartered in the UK, Tripleplay has offices in Spain, Portugal, Poland, USA, Australia, Dubai, Singapore and Russia, and strategic teams in France, Germany, Poland, Turkey and South Africa.
Tripleplay’s parent company is Uniguest, headquartered in Nashville, USA.
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