Developer Brad Sanson deploys GeckoEye

Developer Brad Sanson has deployed GeckoEye II in his own personal unit in order to evaluate Home Automation and Energy Management for use in his upcoming development projects.
This fully automated system allows Brad full control of the air conditioning from anywhere in the world. Currently operating with one AC unit and one light, he hopes to expand to control all thermostats and lights in the unit.
With features that include the ability to remotely turn off the AC when the unit is unoccupied, or for the AC to automatically turn off if doors or windows are left open, this technology brings with it considerable savings in energy costs for unit owners.
After 3 weeks with the system in full operation, Brad is very pleased with the results to date and definitely plans to expand the GeckoEye system.

Los Amigos takes control

Long time customer Los Amigos was in need of a solution to enable all employees to easily control the content of all 7 of the bar’s TVs and projectors, eliminating the multitude of remote controls. GeckoTech stepped in and implemented a universal remote control, rugged enough to withstand the abuse of the average wait staff. As well as controlling 7 TVs and projectors, this sturdy device also works for the satellite TV, cable TV and GeckoTech’s Movies On Demand and Digital Signage services.

Owner Chris Mandel can now rest assured that even his most technically challenged employees can operate the bar’s entertainment systems and keep customers happy for hours on end. He added, “the remote has saved us valuable time and simplified a complicated system”.

 

 

 

 

 

Tsunami Sushi contracts GeckoTech’s Support Services

Jaco’s Tsunami Sushi has entered into a long term contract with GeckoTech to support their existing GT Video Surveillance and Network Distribution services. 
 Alongside this, GeckoTech will provide ‘pay per call’ support for their Ahoha POS system.  Staff at Tsunami can relax knowing that GeckoTech will be on hand to provide support within 4 hours of any logged issue.

 

Graffiti opens with JacóPos

Newly opened Graffiti Restro Cafe & Wine Bar enters into an agreement with GeckoTech to install and support a two terminal JacóPOS for point of sale and restaurant admin. JacóPOS is compatible with Apple MAC and allows owner Danny Clark to use the laptop of his choice (Apple in this case) to administer and manage the restaurants revenue from anywhere in the world.

 

Acqua resident contracts with GeckoTech for Home Entertainment and Automation

GeckoTech has recently completed retrofit installations of Home Entertainment and Home Automation systems at developer David Lekach’s private unit at Acqua in Jacó.
Technologies in the property include GeckoEye II, lighting and access control and window & door monitoring, along with state-of-the-art audio and visual distribution systems providing whole-house audio, Movies On Demand and Gecko PCTV which gives full internet access from a 46 inch flat screen TV.
Guests are provided with high-end, first world creature comforts; improving their vacation experience, making them much more likely to return in the future.

 

Villa Antigua signs annual support contract

Dan Coleman, owner of luxury rental property Villa Antigua, has signed an annual support contract with GeckoTech to provide support for his Video Surveillance and Internet Network Distribution services, supplied, of course, by GeckoTech. With an annual support contract, Dan can rely on GeckoTech to respond to any issue within 4 hours during normal business. No call centres. Just real life technicians ready to assist.
When asked for feedback, Dan replied, “I believe the monthly support contract not only pays for itself with direct financial savings, but also indirectly with opportunity savings with my time”.

 

Seaside Diner launches with JacoPOS

New Jacó restaurant Seaside Diner begins business relationship with GeckoTech with the purchase of a two terminal touchscreen JacoPOS system.
Canadian owned Seaside Diner opened its doors mid-December and soon after began working with GeckoTech to have the first terminal fully operational by start of business on New Year’s Eve. With a GeckoTech techie on hand for the first couple of hours to help iron out any teething problems, the night ran extremely smoothly with very few problems.
Seaside’s Office Manager Annalie Kerwin said “After a short training session with GeckoTech, I was able to input all of our menu information into the POS in just a few hours, and the helpful staff at GeckoTech were always just a phone call away to help with any issues I faced. The user friendly interface of JacoPOS also meant the front of house staff here at the restaurant were able to go ahead and use the system with minimal training”.

 

Casa Ponte upgrades Video Surveillance & Energy Saving Systems

The owner of Casa Ponte, Paul Cooper, has upgraded his two camera video surveillance system to GeckoTech’s state of the art Video Surveillance solution, predicated on Milestone. Milestone is accepted as being “best of breed” for security video systems.  GeckoTech is one of the few authorized and trained integrators able to deploy and support Milestone in Central America.  IP based, the software allows Paul to monitor the grounds from anywhere in the world, and furthermore, the guard can view activity on perimeter cameras from his guard-house on-site.

At the same time, Paul upgraded his energy management system from GeckoTech’s GeckoEye to GeckoTech’s new and improved GeckoEyeII.  GeckoTech’s original Energy Saving system, GeckoEye, was installed 2 years ago.  GeckoEye monitered activity in the property and automatically switched off the AC when doors or windows were left open but with no reporting or visibility of savings.  Now, with GeckoEye II, Paul can enjoy full reporting (transparency) of the savings he realizes. 

GeckoEye II allows full automation of thermostats, allowing the owner not only to ensure AC is switched off when potential waste/abuse is sensed, but also enables full control and monitoring of AC (and lighting) via the web from anywhere in the world.
During the migration to GeckoEyeII, Paul also upgraded all of his older inefficient Air Handler Fujitsu HI-SEER splits. With the newer HI-SEER Air Handlers and GeckoEyeII, Paul expects to reduce his electric bill by up to 50%. Way to go Paul!!!

Breeze Bar & Restaurant signs up with GeckoTech

Breezze, a new restaurant located in Jacó’s north end (formerly occupied by Congas), has contracted with GeckoTech for a 3 terminal JacóPOS system. 
JacóPOS is Costa Rica’s only POS system that allows servers to easily work with both dollars and colones.  Its user-friendly web interface means servers can get to work with minimal training and management can easily track revenue and costs.

 

GeckoBee buzzes into Monaco

Dan Woodley, unit owner at the Monaco condos, has installed GeckoTech’s GeckoBee intelligent thermostat.

With a sexy touchscreen interface that can also be controlled online or via an iPhone app, GeckoBee gives high end climate control to ensure the coolest cats stay chilled in Jaco.

Dan says, “The new GeckoBee allows me to monitor the unit’s temperature and humidity, as well as the “ghost guests”. It has reduced my ICE bill by several hundred dollars per month.”