The document discusses how hotel telephone systems have evolved over time from improving reputation to increasing revenue to costing money. It notes that current guest experiences involve using multiple devices like IPTV and smartphones. The presentation proposes providing guests a personalized portal interface on an always-on screen to control their environment and have a unique experience. This next generation communication system would offer guests an experience at their fingertips using the openness of application pods, reliability of desk phones, and experience of smartphones to captivate guests.