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POS Systems: The Backbone of Restaurant Tech | Modern Restaurant Management | The Busin... - 0 views

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  • All restaurant technology starts and ends at one central point: it’s POS system.
  • a good point of sale system can be the biggest asset a restaurant has
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  • Technology upgrades, such as those that protect against data theft or provide guest relationship management capabilities, can make a big difference in improving operational efficiency and guest satisfaction.
  • Modern-day point-of-sale software functions on its ability to integrate.
  • It may be impossible to predict the future of POS technology with certainty, but it’s quite transparent that the technology will continue to evolve to meet the changing demands of the market.
  • Improving the quality of food, service, and guest experience has always been and will always be the primary driver of restaurant success. To do that, every restaurant needs a POS system that won’t fail them and will provide assistance in all aspects of operations from now into the future.
  • POS Systems: The Backbone of Restaurant Tech
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A Look at Cloud Computing in the Food and Beverage Sector | Charles Phillips - 0 views

  • Today, everyone from individual restaurants to giant F&B manufacturers is reaping the benefits of cloud computing.
  • Cloud computing gives F&B entities the support that they need to extract critical reporting data and use it to their advantage. At the manufacturing level, organizations can use the built-in analytics resources of the cloud to mine the necessary data to make and execute business decisions in a timely manner.
  • Using cloud platforms, those in the F&B sector can access information about their inventory purchases, learn how long it has been since they purchased certain items, and make additions to their stock. This allows them to more easily manage the flow of their inventory and determine if and when they must make changes to inventory protocol.
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  • In the cloud, for example, F&B businesses can greatly mitigate the risks surrounding the potential loss of data. Instead of using an internal system, they will rely on POS software that they access through the Internet. Since an outside vendor maintains this system on their behalf, they do not need to worry about losing their data if their on-premises hardware should fail.
  • If a glitch causes their in-house system to go down, they can rest assured that they can still access their payment system online.
  • Cloud computing is critical for F&B organizations with structures like these because it allows them to consolidate these various locations into a single enterprise cloud platform. This gives them the ability to oversee all infrastructure—from pieces of equipment to digital systems—from a central location and integrate these disparate resources efficiently.
  • F&B businesses can also leverage cloud platforms to facilitate innovative marketing campaigns through customer interactions. For instance, restaurants can deploy loyalty programs that link with customer information, allowing them to engage with their audience outside of the brick-and-mortar establishment.
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    An article describes the ways in that F&B companies can benefit from using cloud computing. The streamline options, great security offered by cloud computing providers, the abilities to work with all size enterprises, and ways to improve customer experience are discussed.
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Disruptors in the hotel industry | Colliers - 2 views

  • Underpinning this is an intermeshing of technology development, shifts in demographics, and globalisation which has also brought about rapid urbanisation
  • This in turn has led to a change consumers’ expectations and needs
  • Although disruptions are commonly perceived by incumbent players as threats to their businesses, disruptors could also be sources of significant opportunities for incumbent players to create newer and better services as well as experiences for their guests, hence entrenching themselves even more within the industry. 
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  • In addition, whilst this may well serve high volume and ‘business’ hotels,
  • consumers’ increasing desire for personalised experiences is expected to continue for years to come.
  • use of biometric technology such as the facial recognition technology to speed up guests’ check‐in time and thereby improve the customer experience, make processes more efficient and enhance security.
  • By eliminating the process of performing manual checks on travel documents, the amount of check‐in time is expected to be reduced by up to 70%.
  • its use in luxury hotels, where the personal touch matters, may well have to be adapted to ensure it is seamless and less impersonal.
  • use of hotel robots may yield operational and cost efficiencies to hotels, it is however critical that a balanced approach is adopted by hoteliers to ensure that automation does not supplant quality service hence alienating hotel guests as a consequence
  • Voice assistants ‐ such as Amazon Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant – are one of the fastest growing technological fields today, becoming commonplace as a feature of the internet of things
  • According to Hospitality Technology’s 2019 Lodging Technology Study, nearly eight in 10 respondents named voice‐enabled technology as the top choice when asked to identify technology that has the most potential in the near‐future, and 62% of the respondents listed voice technology as a transformative technology that makes an impact.
  • voice assistants could potentially be used by hotels to gather actionable insights and feedback
  • the data gathered can be analysed and utilised to enhance the hotel offerings
  • Separately, hotels could potentially streamline operations processes and thereby improve operational efficiency and achieve cost‐savings through automating some of the daily hotel operations via the voice assistant.
  • The use of robots within the hotel industry is a form of automation that is becoming more prevalent as hotel chains and individual hotels have become increasingly cognizant that the concept of automation and self‐service is playing an increasingly vital role in the customer experience
  • pop‐up hotels have the agility of providing on‐demand accommodation in locations that traditional hotels could not and/or travelers would not necessarily have access or ease of access to alongside customisable accommodation settings, thereby delivering an entire bespoke guest experience.
  • New technologies, online platforms and markets are seen manifesting in new initiatives of all sorts ranging from metasearch engines evolving into one‐stop reservation options, chatbots, and robots providing butler services to alternative accommodation options. 
  • In Asia, Singapore had its first shipping container hotel in operation in January 2020. Targeting millennials as its primary consumers who are more adventurous and looking for an experience
  • Key players of the pop‐up space are predominantly boutique groups although major brands such as Marriot and Accor have started to experiment with pop‐ups
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  • it is imperative that hotels recognise and make it a top priority to address these privacy concerns and adhere to the applicable regulations concurrent to ensuring the quality of the stored data and system
  • Check‐in and check‐out services; provision of tourist information; butler service to deliver amenities such as towels; transport luggage; and meal deliveries.  
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    This article discusses some of the technological disruptors in the hospitality industry and provides a couple examples specific to hotels. Some of these examples include pop-up hotels, facial recognition, and robots. The article provides a couple reasons why each of these innovative technologies could be beneficial or negative for hotels. Overall, the article provides some good insight into the future of technology in hotels.
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    This article covered various disruptors in the hotel industry from the check in process down to automation & self service for guests. Implementing facial recognition to speed up check ins for guest, using voice assistants to substitute daily hotel operations, & using robots for automation are all things that can become more prevalant amongst the hotel industry as it may seem more cost efficient.
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    Every year, technological advances are made in each industry, including the hospitality industry. These advances are often seen as threats according to this article, however, they might also pose as great opportunities for the industry and its stakeholders. The article highlights some of the major disruptors in the hospitality industry. Trends such as facial recognition and robots were among those mentioned. I found that both of these trends have negative and positive aspects to them. Facial recognition would reduce the time spent checking in significantly, however guests would still be concerned with the storage of their personal data. Additionally in regards to robots, they aid in operational efficiency in check in and check out services also but they could possibly omit the human touch factor of certain roles that guests appreciate.
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Insights | Technology in the hospitality industry - exploring the very latest trends - 2 views

  • Technology is advancing at a faster pace than ever before, and this is changing both the expectations of patrons as well as the way in which the hospitality industry conducts its business.
  • of the trends in industry are leading to great improvements and savings for hospitality industry companies; while some are changing how hotel developers plan their buildings, infrastructure, management structure and staffing require
  • Hotel guests expect to be able to connect to the internet seamlessly and without too many interruptions,
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  • Like many of the other technology trends in the hospitality industry, investing in a check-in/cocierge app requires a small initial investment and can lead to greater efficiency and savings as hotel staff are able to focus on customer service
  • Communication between NFC devices can transfer data at up to 424 kbits/second and the communication is enabled when two devices touch each other,
  • This technology is also ideal for self check-ins by guests at hotels as well as the next trend in this article: smart room keys.
  • Some hotels are already offering more futuristic experiences, with robots delivering any items ordered through room service to a guest’s door
  • nfrared scanners are now also used to minimise disruptions relating to housekeeping (which is a common complaint from customers). Instead of hanging a ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign on doors or having cleaning staff wake up traveling guests with knocks and phone calls, hotel staff can take a more innovative approach by using infrared scanners that will detect body heat within a room and tell cleaning staff that they should rather come back later if the room is currently occupied.
  • Hotels will increasingly install smart room access systems that allow guests to unlock their doors by simply swiping their phones across a keyless pad on the door.
  • While hotels want to be able to offer digital content, they don’t necessarily want to invest in IT infrastructure and IT staff, making cloud computing the ideal solution.
  • Many companies in the hospitality industry are already using social media to their advantage as guests check-in on location-based social media apps,
  • Converged LANs to support multiple services
  • Marketing, management and hotel developers can no longer work in silos and these technology trends are giving them the opportunities, tools and solutions they need to create memorable experiences that can lead to positive change
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    Technology is growing every day and staying up to date with what customer needs and wants are, are very important to being a successful business. This articles main focus is about the growth of technology in the hotel industry and how hotels are adjusting to new and upcoming technology. Customers expect certain tehcnologies now when staying in a hotel such as high speed wifi or electric key swipes now. Also new Developments such as social media. Businesses have started using mobile apps such as twitter or Facebook to learn about the needs and wants of their customers before they have even walked through the door.

Leading Through Disruption in Hospitality - 0 views

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