Building Infrastructure From The Ground Up For Forty 1 North

EFS Networks built the complete IT, security, audio/video, and telephony infrastructure for Forty 1 North — a luxury boutique waterfront hotel in Newport, Rhode Island — and has maintained a 10+ year strategic technology partnership with the property.

About the Client

Located in Newport, RI, Forty 1 North brings together cool and casual luxury with the excitement of a downtown waterfront setting. Featuring a 27-room hotel, a large marina with slips up to 200 feet, and outdoor restaurant, Forty 1 North offers an ultimate getaway experience.

The Challenge

• Complete IT, AV systems, and low voltage infrastructure needed for a new build-out
• Large capital project supporting a new marina expansion
• Technology needed to span the luxury boutique hotel, multiple F&B outlets, and marina operations
• Seamless integration of technology and security with minimalist interior design in a LEED Platinum certified facility

Our Solution

EFS Networks completed the full infrastructure design, project management, and implementation across the entire property:

• Point-of-Sale (POS) systems across hotel and F&B outlets
• Property Management System (PMS) for hotel operations
• Security & surveillance infrastructure
• Audio/Video systems throughout public and private spaces
• Network & wireless infrastructure for guests and staff
• Telecom & PBX systems
• Numerous integrations between all systems for seamless operations

EFS now handles ongoing support for all systems, ensuring reliable communication between multiple network systems across the hotel’s different services.

Client Testimonial

“Evan Solomon is a key strategic partner of 41 North and has been critical to our success from day one — over 10 years ago.

Evan has shepherded our company through changes in technology and regulation and has developed resources that have provided us with expertise and products when needed, in an organized and efficient manner.

Most notably, Evan has stepped into challenging circumstances and resolved them relentlessly, always professionally and with good humor.

We are grateful to him and his company and are fully aware that we owe a good deal of our success to his efforts.”

Results

• 10+ year ongoing technology partnership
• Complete IT, security, AV, and telecom infrastructure built from the ground up
• Seamless technology integration within a LEED Platinum certified facility
• Reliable communication between multiple complex business systems
• Ongoing managed support ensuring optimal operation and efficiency