[Singapore, 13 Oct 2025] – ANTlabs, a global leader in hospitality network technology and cloud connectivity solutions, today unveiled the SG Express 5000 Gateway at GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai.
Delivering up to 40% cost savings than previous models, the SG Express 5000 empowers hotel groups and service providers to achieve enterprise-grade performance at a fraction of traditional costs, while finally addressing a long-standing industry gap.
For too long, smaller hospitality properties have been forced to rely on “not-fit-for-purpose” enterprise substitutes like generic firewalls and basic network appliances never designed to meet the specialized demands of guest connectivity, PMS integration, and cloud-based service orchestration.
Now, with the SG Express 5000, ANTlabs delivers a purpose-built solution that combines cost efficiency, performance, and deep hospitality intelligence — completing its world-class SG 5 Gateway product family.
For years, hotel groups and MSPs have asked ANTlabs for a cost-effective, high-performance gateway that delivers enterprise-grade features suited to entry-level and boutique properties.
Now, with the SG Express 5000, ANTlabs proudly delivers exactly that.
This product is the result of a perfect convergence of:
These breakthroughs allow ANTlabs to extend its enterprise-class software and service stack — including cloud management, monetization, and PMS integration — to every hospitality segment, completing its vision of a unified connectivity ecosystem.
“The SG Express 5000 is the culmination of feedback from hotel groups worldwide,” said Teck Kang Toh, CEO of ANTlabs Hospitality BU. “Our goal was to create a high-performance gateway that smaller hotels could deploy confidently, with the same reliability, integration, and cloud intelligence enjoyed by larger properties.”
The launch of the SG Express 5000 finalizes ANTlabs’ comprehensive suite of gateways, each engineered specifically for hospitality and unified through the ANTlabs Service Platform (ASP) Cloud:
Together, these models form a complete, cloud-managed product lineup enabling hotel groups and managed service providers (MSPs) to deliver consistent guest experiences across all property tiers.
The SG Express 5000 integrates seamlessly with the ANTlabs Service Platform (ASP) Cloud, enabling centralized configuration, analytics, and service control across all sites.
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Founded on 15 October 1999, ANTlabs marks its 26th anniversary during GITEX 2025, a fitting milestone as the company unveils its newest innovation in the same week it began its journey. Over the past quarter-century, ANTlabs has pioneered network and service innovation, empowering millions of digital experiences daily across more than 50 countries, trusted by hotel groups, telecommunications operators, and managed service providers worldwide.
“As we celebrate 26 years of innovation, ANTlabs continues to look ahead,” said Wee Tuck Teo, Group CEO, ANTlabs. “Our vision extends beyond hospitality – we’re advancing Next Generation Networking solutions for public carriers and private network operators through our service platforms powered by our proven Tru’IP DDI and Tru’Auth AAA technologies, enabling secure, scalable, and reliable performance in sophisticated and demanding service environments. At the same time, we’re bringing innovations that help hotel operators enhance operational efficiency and elevate guest experiences. The SG Express 5000 completes our gateway lineup and represents another step in building a global platform that unites connectivity, intelligence, and service excellence across industries.”
ANTlabs Pte Ltd is a Singapore-based technology innovator delivering Next Generation Networking (NGN), cloud management, and hospitality connectivity solutions worldwide.
Founded in 1999, ANTlabs has evolved into a global provider of carrier-grade and hospitality-first platforms that integrate hardware, software, and services into one cohesive ecosystem.
Its portfolio includes:
With a strong presence across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas, ANTlabs empowers partners to deliver seamless, intelligent, and secure digital experiences — from hotels and resorts to large-scale public venues and telecommunications networks.
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Visit us at GITEX Global 2025, Dubai World Trade Centre — [Hall 1, SGTech Megabooth, H1-B29A]
[Toronto, Jun 27 2023] – ANTlabs, a pioneering provider of advanced network solutions for the hospitality sector, is pleased to launch ANTlabsEzCast, an innovative casting solution designed specifically for hotels. “As internet traffic continues to surge with streaming services dominating content consumption, ANTlabsEzCast enhances the guest experience by seamlessly integrating secure access to individual room TVs,” says Wee-Tuck, Teo, CEO of ANTlabs. “With ANTlabsEzCast, we aim to empower hotels to launch digital services like casting that mirror the comforts and convenience of home and the luxury of utilizing the large-screen TV.”
According to recent statistics, streaming now accounts for more than 60% of global internet traffic, making it the dominant form of content consumption. In response to this growing trend, ANTlabsEzCast allows hotels to cater to the evolving needs of tech-savvy hotel guests. Guests can easily pair their mobile or Wi-Fi-enabled devices to the in-room TV via QR Code or via browser authentication. With the ability to transform large-screen TVs into powerful work or entertainment hubs, ANTlabsEzCast provides guests with a truly engaging digital experience. Privacy and security are also ensured as no credentials are stored on the TV.
ANTlabsEzCast delivers a cost-effective standalone solution with cloud management and on-premise gateway control. When paired with ANTlabs gateways’ onboard Advanced QoS and application-shaping technologies, hotels can be assured that the surfing speeds do not degrade significantly with the additional streaming internet traffic. Furthermore, it offers a superior technical advantage by eliminating multicast traffic overhead. This is achieved by creating a private network between the end user’s devices and associated Chromecast devices.
Benefits of ANTlabsEzCast for hotels and guests:
ANTlabsEzCast offers competitive pricing and low operating costs, making it the most cost-effective choice when combined with High-Speed Internet Access (HSIA) services.
ANTlabsEzCast will be showcased at the prestigious HITEC 2023 event in Toronto, where industry leaders and IT professionals convene to shape the future of hospitality technology. The official launch of ANTlabsEzCast is scheduled for June 27th, with interested customers and partners gaining access to this innovative solution starting in Q3 2023. ANTlabs invites technology enthusiasts and industry professionals to explore the forefront of in-room entertainment and experience ANTlabsEzCast.
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About ANTlabs Pte Ltd.
Established in 1999 and headquartered in Singapore, ANTlabs is a market-leading provider of innovative networking solutions for the hospitality, large venues, telcos, and ISP industries. ANTlabs helps our customers deliver high-quality, high-touch, and highly reliable digital services to their guests and users, driving revenue growth and operational efficiency. ANTlabs Pte Ltd offers a wide range of networking solutions, including on-prem network gateways, cloud-based Wi-Fi services management platforms, bare metal appliances, and virtualized telcos network infrastructure solutions through in-house R&D. With resellers worldwide including North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, ANTlabs has established itself as a trusted market leader.
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SINGAPORE, 22 JULY 2021 – ANTlabs Pte. Ltd., an established network technology product and solutions provider for the hospitality industry, announces its partnership with Brantas Ltd., the leading integrator of hospitality technology in New Zealand and The Pacific. Both companies have been in the industry for more than two decades, thus combining long experience and […]
This update adds the following enhancements: Licensing GUI to display the service provider contract details Enhanced web security by removing TLS 1.1 support for web pages served by the gateway Use Facebook Graph API version 10.0 New optional reset_balance=yes input to account_update API module to support Fixed Duration plan update where a reset of remaining […]
This update updates the gateway’s default SSL certificate. Update Release No. 44Release Date: 18 Mar 2021Update File Name: 44.IG4000_base-sys-hotfix-20210315-01.pkg (md5: eb1ae6db86cc482af92a63ce25ed79f6)
ANTlabs recently added Office 365 and LinkedIn to its ever-growing list of Social WiFi authentication methods. Aside from allowing your guests to connect via social media quickly, here is the comprehensive list of ways you and your guests can connect to WiFi when using ANTlabs gateways:
Social media – Encourage your guests to log in via Facebook, Google, Twitter, Instagram, Line, WeChat, and LinkedIn–and let them post good things about your venue
Complimentary access – invite more guests to your venue with free WiFi
User ID and password authentication (local accounts) – provide your guests, members, VIPs, and staff their WiFi user name and password
Access code authentication (local accounts) – generate and give out WiFi access codes to your guests
MAC-level authentication for non-HTTP devices – choose which devices can connect to your network
PMS authentication and Billing – conveniently connect your esteemed guests through your hotel’s property management system
Email / SMS authentication – let your guests connect to your network through email or SMS
Office 365 login – your guests and office staff can use their Office 365 account to login to your WiFi network
Auto-login – no login page for areas where you want guests to connect to your network sans access codes seamlessly
Account Printer – one-tap access code generation on a hand-held device (i.e. ANTlabs Account Printer AP 3100)
ANTlabs gateways also support credit card authentication and billing through Worldpay, Authorize.net, Payflow Pro, Payflow Link.
Recently in December, WeChat rejoined ANTlabs’ roster of social WiFi login methods after its brief hiatus.
Did you know that your neighbors may also know that you are watching Netflix when you cast Netflix on your hotel TV? Even high-end hotel guests are not spared the surprise nor embarrassment and have experienced getting a mobile notification that somebody nearby is streaming Netflix on their hotel TV. This situation usually happens when the network does not have any private network setup.
Upon reaching your hotel room, one of the first things you will most likely do is get your devices connected to WiFi—whether for work or to relax after a long day by catching up on your favorite shows on Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, or Disney+. Unlike in the home network–where we only see the devices we own–guest networks would most likely also show other people’s devices connected to that AP when you scan for your devices to cast on your hotel TV. If you can see your neighbor cast Netflix from their phone to TV, imagine what else we could be unknowingly broadcasting when connected to guest networks.
As a service provider, be it for hotels or MDUs, how can you assure the users in your network that their devices are only “speaking” with one another? And that intruders cannot easily find their devices? As more users are practically doing everything online these days, customers are also getting more aware of privacy matters and the need to protect themselves from intrusion.
One way to accomplish this is to provide each user with their private network. Providing private networks for each of your guests will ensure that only the user’s devices can “see” each other online, whether they are ‘working from hotel’—the other WFH—or just unwinding and casting Netflix on their hotel room Smart TV. Guests can also connect their gaming consoles to it, just like how they set it up at home, thus, improving the guest experience. The traditional way of achieving this is not straightforward and very time-consuming. As a service provider, the easier way to do this is through ANTlabs’ PAN (Private Area Network) module.
User experience is more than just a buzzword now, especially when transacting business online. It usually starts with how fast and easy you can connect to the Internet, how stable it is, and how secure it is wherever you are, especially guest WiFi networks. Improving network security protects your staff and guests from privacy intrusion and simplifies operations support.
With PAN module, you can tell your guests that they have a private network within their hotel room and can expect to quickly hook up their gaming consoles or enjoy casting their favorite Netflix shows on their TV—without letting the whole building know about it. They can trust that they will have a pleasant and enjoyable stay and secure business transactions online.
ANTlabs gateways also have other modules that complement the PAN module. Take, for example, the Advanced QoS module. You enjoy the best of both worlds with both PAN and Advanced QoS through operational efficiency, high-quality internet connectivity and privacy. These benefits are not only for the guests but also for the hotel staff. For one, it is easy for your team to set up private networks for your guests with the PAN module, and it is just as easy to allocate differentiated bandwidth tiers for your guests.
For example, your hotel can allocate VIPs and premium-paying guests with their 1GBps private network while non-guests who are enjoying free WiFi at the hotel lobby café share 200MBps among themselves. This means that no matter how hectic it gets during the day within your staff’s own 1GBps network, your VIPs and premium-paying guests will still be happily casting and streaming Netflix or making Zoom calls in their rooms. On top of this, other users will not see your devices that are within your private network.
The PAN module is also suitable for co-working spaces and MDUs (e.g., condominiums, dormitories, serviced apartments). While the current global situation does not encourage a lot of human traffic in these areas, it somehow shows the opposite on online traffic. Everyone is online to do practically everything; thus, more and more devices connect to the Internet daily. With the PAN module, service providers can provide a seamless and private user experience to their users no matter how busy the network gets with WFH (both ‘work from home’ and ‘work from hotel’) online activities during the day, and casting Netflix or YouTube at night.
Learn more about how the PAN module can improve your guest network.
ANTlabs has again released WeChat login for captive portals on December 14 and 21, 2020 for IG4 and SG 4, and IG 4 S-Series and SG 4 S-Series. WeChat login was first released in 2018 as an additional social WiFi authentication method for ANTlabs gateway captive portals. However, in 2019, WeChat deprecated portal login due […]
This update adds the following enhancements: Re-enabled support (Policies > Location) for downstream WeChat login, which was temporarily disabled due to WeChat WiFi login deprecation in August 2019 MAC filter enhancement: Added option of Dynamic VLAN to be used in response to Personal Area Network (PAN) authentication Import/export in CSV format Enhanced import/export of accounts […]
This update adds the following enhancements: Re-enabled support (Policies > Location) for downstream WeChat login, which was temporarily disabled due to WeChat WiFi login deprecation in August 2019 MAC filter enhancement: Added option of Dynamic VLAN to be used in response to Personal Area Network (PAN) authentication Import/export in CSV format Enhanced import/export of accounts […]