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Advantages Of Cloud Computing For Hotel Industry - 5 views

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      abroo041 on 21 May 20
       
      This article is discussing the benefits of using cloud computing in the hospitality industry, specifically, in hotels. With all cloud computing, the biggest overall benefit is that users no longer have to stress over attempting to maintain their data on their own. This article also goes into detail on how cloud computing can cut costs, improve guest experiences, promote direct booking, and allow industry professionals to work remotely.
  • Now, businesses don’t have to burden themselves by storing data in traditional in-house servers; rather, they can opt for a cloud service that would store their data in secured data centres.
  • Infrastructure as a service (IaaS), Software as a service (SaaS), and platform as a service (PaaS)
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  • By making use of cloud computing, as a hotelier, you pay only for what you demand. It specifies that your upfront costs are kept low as you are only paying for the computing power and cloud storage which your hotel actually needs.
  • The need for hardware overload in your hotel is brought down, because of which your electricity bills are also reduced by a huge margin.
  • also shortens the project time resulting in costs cutting and higher productivity.
  • An added advantage of cloud computing is that it frees your staff from their otherwise fixed terminals and lets them work independently and even more efficiently.
  • increased in the speed at which the guests access the products and services, thus only creating seamless hotel experiences for them.
  • Also, one of the major benefits is the real-time update — it makes the process much smoother and cheaper, and saves a lot of time.
  • However, when you put your hotel process and management on the cloud, it provides you with the flexibility to access it and work on it from any part of the world — all you need is a steady internet connection and a smart device (a laptop, or a computer, or mobile phone or tablet.)
  • When it comes to the benefits of cloud computing in the hospitality industry, the list includes enhanced guest experiences, massive reduction in costs, faster services and their seamless access, software and service security, and more flexibility.
  • cloud computing has transformed businesses
  • hospitality industry, cloud computing has done wonders
  • reshaped the structure of the industry
  • from increasing operational efficiency to lowering the management costs.
  • better guest experience and increase the revenue of the property.
  • ringing down costs like energy, hardware and operations
  • increasing inclination towards the use of cloud computing in the hospitality industry, they don’t need to always rely on travel agents all the time
  • hotel check-ins can be done from smartphones or tablets
  • cloud computing has transformed businesses
  • cloud-based services are now replacing the old and traditional systems at all levels. Infrastructure as a service (IaaS), Software as a service (SaaS), and platform as a service (PaaS) have all become the first choice of cloud computing services for many hospitality businesses. And they are all charged up with the amazing benefits of cloud computing.
  • Over the past few years, cloud computing has transformed businesses from across the world, irrespective of their industry. Today, the demand anytime, anywhere access has skyrocketed, and cloud computing is delivering just that — all you need is an internet connection with good bandwidth.
  • businesses don’t have to burden themselves by storing data in traditional in-house servers; rather, they can opt for a cloud service that would store their data in secured data centres.
  • There are several benefits of using the cloud and they have helped several hotels across the world to strengthen up their business — from increasing operational efficiency to lowering the management costs.
  • Advantages Of Cloud Computing For Hotel Industry
  • In the hospitality industry, Cloud Computing is a mixture of PaaS, SaaS and IaaS. It operates on the model of Use, Builds, and Migrate.
  • By making use of cloud computing, as a hotelier, you pay only for what you demand. It specifies that your upfront costs are kept low as you are only paying for the computing power and cloud storage which your hotel actually needs.
  • Hoteliers Can Cut Huge Business Costs With Cloud Computing
  • cloud computing can benefit hoteliers by bringing down costs like energy, hardware and operations. The need for hardware overload in your hotel is brought down, because of which your electricity bills are also reduced by a huge margin. Cloud computing in the hospitality industry also shortens the project time resulting in costs cutting and higher productivity. Hence, if you shift your software services to the cloud, your hotel business would witness a significant number of opportunities.
  • Cloud Computing Leads To Improved & Enhanced Guest Experiences
  • The two main purposes of an efficient and effective hotel PMS are: offer the hotel staff the best set of management tools assist you to ensure the top-notch guest experience
  • An added advantage of cloud computing is that it frees your staff from their otherwise fixed terminals and lets them work independently and even more efficiently.
  • Being on the cloud also means that hotel check-ins can be done from smartphones or tablets and not only through the hotel front desk.
  • Direct Bookings Are Made Easy With Cloud Computing
  • There was a time when hotels used to payout huge commissions for bookings to the online as well as offline travel agencies. However, with the increasing inclination towards the use of cloud computing in the hospitality industry, they don’t need to always rely on travel agents all the time. Hotels can upgrade their hotel website with cloud-powered services such as web booking engine that can be integrated to the hotel PMS. Also, one of the major benefits is the real-time update — it makes the process much smoother and cheaper, and saves a lot of time.
  • Cloud Computing In Hospitality Industry Makes Working Remotely Possible When you as a hotelier is not present in the property, managing the operations gets a little tougher. However, when you put your hotel process and management on the cloud, it provides you with the flexibility to access it and work on it from any part of the world — all you need is a steady internet connection and a smart device (a laptop, or a computer, or mobile phone or tablet.)
  • kenziemoody on 23 Sep 20
     
    Cloud computing makes sense to work business in a cloud setting. The article states that Cloud computing has "transformed businesses" throughout the world. We learned that a disadvantage of Cloud is the dependence of Internet connection. With Cloud computing, you can share and store data. This can be a better way to run business. We have learned that Cloud computing is more scalable, secure, and reliable. Cloud computing cost less, and you can pay for what you need. Cloud you can customize what you need, to your specific needs. The article even mentions it "lowers management costs." Unlike unintended PMS, which can require maintenance, and be highly costly. We discussed in our video lecture from this past week, how hotel check-ins are being done from smart phones- as this article includes. This is beneficial for enhancing guest experience, and increasing the speed of check-ins. Travel agents have their own way of how they conduct themselves, their business, and the services he or she provides. However, the article shows how with Cloud computing, you would not need to depend on travel agents. Furthermore, Cloud computing can increase sales and revenue for a hotel property. Cloud computing is replacing traditional PMS system's and have a multitude of benefits.
  • garz14 on 14 Mar 21
     
    Hoteliers today are joining in on the trend of the use of cloud computing. Some benefits of cloud computing include the increase of operational efficiency, lowering management costs since the hotelier only pays for what they demand. Energy costs and hardware operation costs are also decreased. It allows for hotel check ins to be done via smart phones and tablets and not just at the front desk upon arrival, and it also allows for hotels to not have to rely on travel agents all the time for bookings which saves them having to pay commission to travel companies.
  • smend120 on 05 Sep 22
     
    No matter the industry, cloud computing has changed organizations all around the world in recent years. Today's need for access at any time and from any location has soared, and cloud computing is supplying it. All you want is a reliable internet connection. Businesses might choose a cloud service that would store their data in safe data centers rather than burdening themselves with traditional in-house servers to store data. At all levels, cloud-based services are now taking the place of outdated and conventional technologies. Many hospitality firms now use cloud computing services offered by infrastructure as a service (IaaS), software as a service (SaaS), and platform as a service (PaaS). And they are all fired up with the incredible benefits of cloud computing. Cloud computing can benefit hoteliers by driving down costs like energy, hardware, and operations. Your hotel's requirement for hardware overload is decreased, which significantly lowers your electricity costs. The hotel sector uses cloud computing to speed up projects, which reduces costs and increases efficiency. An efficient and effective hotel PMS will help you to ensure that your guests receive a first-rate experience and will provide the hotel employees with the best set of management capabilities. Another benefit of cloud computing is that it frees your personnel from stationary terminals, allowing them to work more independently and productively. Due to the cloud, guests may now check in at hotels using their smartphones or tablets as well as the front desk. Working remotely is possible thanks to cloud computing in the hospitality sector. Managing the business becomes a little more challenging when you, the hotelier, are not on the premises. However, putting your hotel management and operations in the cloud gives you the flexibility to access and operate on them from any location in the world.
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What is cloud computing? A beginner's guide | Microsoft Azure - 0 views

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  • Simply put, cloud computing is the delivery of computing services—including servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics, and intelligence—over the Internet (“the cloud”) to offer faster innovation, flexible resources, and economies of scale.
  • Cloud computing is a big shift from the traditional way businesses think about IT resources. Here are seven common reasons organisations are turning to cloud computing services:
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  • Cloud computing eliminates the capital expense of buying hardware and software
  • Productivity
  • Global scale
  • Reliability
  • Performance
  • Security
  • Public cloud Public clouds are owned and operated by a third-party cloud service providers, which deliver their computing resources like servers and storage over the Internet. Microsoft Azure is an example of a public cloud.
  • Private cloud A private cloud refers to cloud computing resources used exclusively by a single business or organisation.
  • Hybrid cloud Hybrid clouds combine public and private clouds, bound together by technology that allows data and applications to be shared between them.
  • Types of cloud services: IaaS, PaaS, serverless and SaaS
  • Infrastructure as a service (IaaS) The most basic category of cloud computing services.
  • Platform as a service (PaaS) Platform as a service refers to cloud computing services that supply an on-demand environment for developing, testing, delivering and managing software applications
  • Serverless computing Overlapping with PaaS, serverless computing focuses on building app functionality without spending time continually managing the servers and infrastructure required to do so
  • Software as a service (SaaS) Software as a service is a method for delivering software applications over the Internet, on demand and typically on a subscription basis
  • Uses of cloud computing
  • Create cloud-native applications
  • Test and build applications
  • Store, back up and recover data
  • Analyse data
  • Embed intelligence
  • Stream audio and video
  • Deliver software on demand
  • dominiquewalker on 06 Feb 20
     
    A brief but informative look at "cloud computing". This article serves as a beginners guide, spoon feeding novices definitions and explanations in simple language. Cloud computing is defined, and reasons for its use highlighted, with pros and cons listed. The different types of "clouds" among other things is also covered.
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The Different Types of Cloud Computing and How They Differ - 0 views

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  • clouds, in the tech sense, are incredibly versatile
  • Cloud computing still relies upon the same physical server hardware that forms the backbone of any computer network. The difference is that cloud architecture makes the processing power and storage capacity of that hardware available over the internet.
  • Cloud deployment describes the way a cloud platform is implemented
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  • , how it’s hosted, and who has access to it.
  • A completely on-premises cloud may be the preferred solution for businesses with very tight regulatory requirements,
  • The great advantage of a public cloud is its versatility and “pay as you go” structure that allows customers to provision more capacity on demand.
  • On the downside, the essential infrastructure and operating system of the public cloud remain under full control of the cloud provider
  • Public clouds typically have massive amounts of available space, which translates into easy scalability
  • A cloudbursting model uses the public cloud’s computing resources to supplement the private cloud, allowing the company to handle increased traffic without having to purchase new servers or other infrastructure.
  • less economical model than the public cloud
  • private clouds lack the versatility of public clouds
  • Simply put, hybrid clouds combine public clouds with private clouds
  • The primary advantage of a hybrid cloud model is its ability to provide the scalable computing power of a public cloud with the security and control of a private cloud
  • A misconception about both colocation and the cloud is that they’re an “either-or” investment. As mentioned, the two can be deployed together as part of a hybrid cloud model, enabling more streamlined application management
  • it can be cost effective, though the initial expenditure for the private cloud should be considered
  • work with a service provider who has significant experience in the the hybrid cloud model as there are potential performance and security risk inherent to the need for the two different servers (public and private) to communicate and share data.
  • Although not as commonly used as the other three models, community clouds are a collaborative, multi-tenant platform used by several distinct organizations to share the same applications.
  • scalability is a benefit
  • system remains highly flexible,
  • The shared storage and bandwidth can create issues with prioritization and performance as servers adjust to demands
  • In some cases, a single public cloud isn’t enough to meet an organization’s computing needs. They turn instead to multi-clouds, a more complex hybrid cloud example that combines a private cloud with multiple public cloud services
  • IaaS is the most comprehensive and flexible type of cloud service available. Essentially, it provides a completely virtualized computing infrastructure that is provisioned and managed over the internet.
  • Situated a bit higher up the cloud computing pyramid is PaaS
  • PaaS provides the framework needed to build, test, deploy, manage, and update software products
  • SaaS is a fully-developed software solution ready for purchase and use over the internet on a subscription basis
  • If controlling the environment is essential, as are tight security regulations because of your industry, private cloud solutions offer both security and control.
  • when looking for a cloud services provider, you want to choose a company that not only knows, but understands your business or industry
  • The bottom line is this: if you are in the market for a colocation partner, you want to make your research process as exhaustive as possible. Consider all possible scenarios, all possible needs, and how your provider can meet or exceed your service expectations while partnering with you for succes
  • dbake008 on 24 May 21
     
    This article gives examples of the various types of cloud computing and their advantages and disadvantages. It shows that there are cloud-based options that can be appropriate for every business.
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What is Cloud Computing? Pros and Cons of Different Types of Services - 2 views

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  • Cloud computing
  • Cloud computing is the delivery of different services through the Internet
  • cloud-based storage makes it possible to save them to a remote database
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  • including cost savings, increased productivity, speed and efficiency, performance, and security.
  • Companies that provide cloud services enable users to store files and applications on remote servers and then access all the data via the Internet.
  • Public clouds provide their services on servers and storage on the Internet.
  • Private clouds are reserved for specific clientele, usually one business or organization.
  • Hybrid clouds
  • allows the user more flexibility and helps optimize the user's infrastructure and security.
  • Cloud computing is
  • primarily comprised of three services:
  • Microsoft Office's 365
  • pay-as-you-go model or on-demand.
  • Software-as-a-service (SaaS)
  • Infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS)
  • nvolves a method for delivering everything from operating systems to servers and storage through IP-based connectivity as part of an on-demand service.
  • Platform-as-a-service (PaaS
  • a platform for creating software that is delivered via the Internet.
  • Advantages of Cloud Computing 
  • ability to use software from any device
  • It also offers big businesses huge cost-saving potential.
  • The cloud structure allows individuals to save storage space
  • Disadvantages of the Cloud
  • Security has always been a big concern with the cloud especially when it comes to sensitive medical records and financial information.
  • internal bugs, and power outages
  • types of cloud computing services
  • Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platforms-as-a-Service (PaaS), and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
  • aquin206 on 17 Jan 23
     
    Cloud computing is the delivery of services through the internet with the use of a cloud based remote database. Cloud computing helps businesses with cost savings, productivity, speed, efficiency, performance, and security. There are different types of clouds which include public clouds, private clouds, and hybrid clouds. In addition, there are also three services in cloud computing which are; software-as-a-service which provides the user with a pay as you go model, infrastructure-as-a-service, which provides the user with services via IP addresses, and platform-as-a-service which is a platform delivered via the internet. There are both pros and cons when it comes to cloud computing. Some pros include the ability to use the software from any device, cost savings, and storage utility. On the other hand, some cons include security concerns, internal bugs, and power outages.
  • emilywest5 on 22 Jan 23
     
    I also read this article just for a better understanding of the cloud and to really dive deep into the good and the bad, because as we know you can't have the good without the bad. I didn't realize the many different types of cloud computing so that was interesting to read.
  • shineal on 23 Jan 23
     
    Hello Alejandra, This is another great article that you have posted, thank you! Although I have been doing a lot of reading this week on Cloud Computing, I was truly enlightened by some of the information in this post; for example, Cloud Computing offers both public and private services, coupled with a Hybrid option that allows more flexibility and helps optimize the user's infrastructure and security. Further, creating and testing apps, and audio and video streaming were highlighted in this article, unlike others that I have read. Moreover, it broke down the functions of the components of the system (SaaS), infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), and platform-as-a-service (PaaS). Equally, some disadvantages stood out to me, like if the encryption key is lost, the data disappears. The geographical reach of cloud computing cuts both ways: A blackout in California could paralyze users in New York, and a firm in Texas could lose its data if something causes its Maine-based provider to crash. Additionally, with many individuals accessing and manipulating information through a single portal, inadvertent mistakes can transfer across an entire system. In closing, I have noticed that overall the benefits of Cloud Computing can tremendously assist companies in many ways, but some of the disadvantages can have a catastrophic impact on businesses and their operations. Shineal
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PaaS: Using Beacon Marketing In UK Hospitality | PYMNTS.com - 0 views

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  • British merchants are not rushing to adopt the services, instead taking a cautious approach to introducing new payment technology and solutions into their businesses
  • if merchants fail to offer payment solutions that appeal to customers, they could risk frustrating and ultimately losing long-term visitors
  • [The merchant] can specifically pick out age, first time [at establishment] and gender and create a group around that … and then push out a special offer.
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  • “It’s the sexiest thing in marketing that I’ve come across since email,” he said. “Really. It’s a game-changer when utilized correctly.”
  • “Consumers are demanding these sorts of conveniences in their everyday purchases now and with everything they do.”
  • U.K. merchants have been slower to adopt to these solutions than their U.S. counterparts
  • “We’re more of a conservative nation,” he said. “We’re a very skeptical people. We like to wait longer than others.”
  • Some business owners, he said, can get commitment-phobic because some solutions require years-long contracts with software and hardware suppliers.
  • urges merchants to take steps to make sure their business operations fall in line with consumer expectations.
  • bbguy09 on 20 Feb 17
     
    Lee Nazari is the CEO and founder of a payment solutions company in the UK. He provides his thoughts on the tendency for British hospitality merchants to be slower at adopting modern technologies, particularly in the point-of-sale category. Nazari exalts the power of beacon-based advertising and marketing tied to these technological solutions. He illustrates a scenario in which even a micro-business can affordably increase visibility in the marketplace and, consequently, foot traffic and revenues. In particular, Mr. Nazari describes the shifting expectation of consumers to integrate convenient, highly visible technological solutions into hospitality interactions and implores British operators to move past their concerns regarding the initial investment in the technology for the sake of their long-term success. He warns that operations that fail to "fall in line with consumer expectations" will "be left behind".
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EPoS system | Hotel Management - 0 views

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  • ernestbailey on 16 Sep 13
     
    Vendor offering regarding integration of Electronic Point of Sale System (EpoS) installation allowing supplier reach efficiency through optimization of PMS function through an electronic format. Includes "Cloud" methodologies and technologies such as SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS.
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Stop Saying CapEx Vs. OpEx in Cloud and SaaS Models - Thinking Out Cloud - 0 views

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  • ernestbailey on 24 Sep 13
     
    Article provides discussion on beneficial reference to the idea of moving expenditures from Operating Expenses (OpEx) vs Capital Expenses (CapEx) when determining cloud vs static installations/deployments to gain economic benefit. Article discusses some of the misconceptions that cloud (IaaS, SaaS or PaaS) have a cost advantage vs static. Additionally, discussed are foundations of general accepted accounting principles (GAPP) in the explanation of OpEx and CapEx. Also expanded on the concept of "cloud requires no upfront investment" vs time value of money (TVM) model. TMV is the a concept used in accounting used in the comparison of two or more financial outcomes. Article applies this concept to values across current cloud service vendor offerings (2009). The author also provides a calculation to evaluate an Instance level cloud deployment can reach same cost as static in three-years.
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What is SaaS (Software as a Service)? Everything You Need to Know - 0 views

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  • Software as a service (SaaS) is a software distribution model in which a cloud provider hosts applications and makes them available to end users over the internet. In this model, an independent software vendor (ISV) may contract a third-party cloud provider to host the application.
  • Products range from personal entertainment, such as Netflix, to advanced IT tools.
    • kmill139
      kmill139 on 04 Sep 21
       
      Applications such as Netflix, Spotify, or Apple Music are all examples of cloud computing methods that we have available to us in the 21st century. Many of us use these applications or services without knowing how they truly work.
  • The application will be accessible to any device with a network connection. SaaS applications are typically accessed via web browsers.
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  • A software provider will either host the application and related data using its own servers, databases, networking and computing resources, or it may be an ISV that contracts a cloud provider to host the application in the provider's data center.
  • As a result, companies using SaaS applications are not tasked with the setup and maintenance of the software. Users simply pay a subscription fee to gain access to the software, which is a ready-made solution.
    • kmill139
      kmill139 on 04 Sep 21
       
      Many companies will benefit from this as they do not have to worry about the hardware necessary to run the servers and applications.
  • SaaS removes the need for organizations to install and run applications on their own computers or in their own data centers. This eliminates the expense of hardware acquisition, provisioning and maintenance, as well as software licensing, installation and support. Other benefits of the SaaS model include:
    • kmill139
      kmill139 on 04 Sep 21
       
      All the examples down below make the SAAS system desirable for a company.
  • Depending on the service-level agreement (SLA), the customer's data for each model may be stored locally, in the cloud or both locally and in the cloud.
  • SaaS applications and services typically use a multi-tenant approach, which means a single instance of the SaaS application will be running on the host servers, and that single instance will serve each subscribing customer or cloud tenant.
  • The typical multi-tenant architecture of SaaS applications means the cloud service provider can manage maintenance, updates and bug fixes faster, easier and more efficiently. Rather than having to implement changes in multiple instances, engineers can make necessary changes for all customers by maintaining the one, shared instance.
    • kmill139
      kmill139 on 04 Sep 21
       
      This is great to prevent any inconveniences to the customer.
  • According to a recent McKinsey & Company report, technology industry analysts predict further growth in the software as a service market, and expect to see the market for SaaS products near $200 billion by 2024. 
    • kmill139
      kmill139 on 04 Sep 21
       
      I see this happening most definitely when looking at the way we are moving forward as a population. We use technology on a day-to-day basis. Just look at your personal life and see how often you use and are around technology.
  • SaaS also poses some potential risks and challenges, as businesses must rely on outside vendors to provide the software, keep that software up and running, track and report accurate billing and facilitate a secure environment for the business's data.
    • kmill139
      kmill139 on 04 Sep 21
       
      The disadvantages down below might lead a company to stay with traditional hardware methods.
  • As a result, security is more the responsibility of the independent software vendor and third-party cloud provider.
  • SaaS is one of the three major cloud service models, along with IaaS and PaaS. All three models involve cloud providers that deliver their own hosted data center resources to customers over the internet.
    • kmill139
      kmill139 on 04 Sep 21
       
      We're focusing on SAAS but it's good to know the difference between the three.
  • Salesforce Google Workspace apps Microsoft 36
    • kmill139
      kmill139 on 04 Sep 21
       
      All of these are very common in today's world and I see many on this list that I use in my personal life.
  • HubSpot Trello Netflix Zoom Zendesk DocuSign Slack Adobe Creative Cloud Shopify Mailchimp
  • kmill139 on 04 Sep 21
     
    A great in-depth article about the service SAAS. This article talks about how it works, and how the host provide their services to their clients. In the article it also talks about the three types of cloud based services.
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What is the future of cloud computing ? - 0 views

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      rhera004 on 04 Sep 21
       
      Internet v. Web Internet= full system Web= Application in that system. Ex. A web browser
  • In simple words, cloud computing is the delivery of computing services like servers, storage, analytics, networks, databases, and software over the internet.
  • highly scalable
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  • cale the services depending on the business requirements.
  • 90% by 2024.
  • number is expected to
  • reach
  • low-cost infrastructure for enterprise solutions combined with high-value services
  • 1] Higher Security
  • One of the key aspects in the future of cloud computing is higher security.
  • risks involved and have started taking measures to be GDPR compliant
  • EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR
  • In 2018
  • recognizing the security
  • multi cloud or hybrid cloud IT environments.
  • subjects have been artificial intelligence, machine learning and the Internet of Things.
  • most discussed
  • This concept is evolving but has raised concerns about data privacy.
  • This has led to the emergence of the new term “IoT security
    • rhera004
      rhera004 on 04 Sep 21
       
      Interesting topic for me. Everyone in the modern world is generally dialed in 90% of their time. IoT is also something to consider...
  • the cost of data centers will reduce in the future.
    • rhera004
      rhera004 on 04 Sep 21
       
      Is this really as safe as they claim it to be...?
  • PaaS, SaaS, and websites to make them more responsive and user-friendly.
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      rhera004 on 04 Sep 21
       
      PaaS- Platform as a Service SaaS- Software as a service
  • inception in 1999
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  • By integrating cloud solutions with business practices a business can ensure usability
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    • rhera004
      rhera004 on 04 Sep 21
       
      While this article is discussing the future of cloud Computing please note it is written by a software/ cloud service provider.
  • Cloud computing is the process of delivering IT resources on-demand over the Internet
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What is cloud computing services, features and benefits, types? - 0 views

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  • From the perspective of service users, cloud computing services have these main features: Hosted and maintained by the provider. The cloud hosting provider purchases, hosts, and maintains the necessary hardware and software in their own facility. Service users avoid the capital expenditures and maintenance headaches that they would have if they developed the service themselves on-premise. Self-service through a web interface. Service users can initiate specific service functions, and increase or decrease their service usage level, though a web interface with little or no interaction with the service provider. Pay for use. Service users pay only for the amount of service that they use. This can result in substantial cost savings compared to the traditional approach of developing on-site IT capacities geared toward maximum usage scenarios, and then having that capacity be under-utilized much of the time. Near-limitless scalability. Cloud computing services providers typically have the infrastructure to deliver their service at massive scale. For cloud service users, that means that the cloud can easily accommodate business growth or periodic spikes in service usage.
  • The wide range of services offered by cloud computing companies can be categorized into three basic types: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). IaaS provides users access to raw computing resources such processing power, data storage capacity, and networking, in the context of a secure data center. Platform as a Service (PaaS). Geared toward software development teams, PaaS offerings provide computing and storage infrastructure and also a development platform layer, with components such as web servers, database management systems, and software development kits (SDKs) for various programming languages. Software as a Service (SaaS). SaaS providers offer application-level services tailored to a wide variety of business needs, such as customer relationship management (CRM), marketing automation, or business analytics.
  • In support of mobile cloud computing, we also offer services for automated content transformation and optimization, so your end users can tap into the cloud from any device, from anywhere, at any time.
  • ariellesmall on 01 Jul 22
     
    The positive of cloud computing have it's benefits as it helps to establish business for what they are today by maintaining by the provider, self-service through web, pay for service use only and near limitless scalability. The could computing services can be divided into 3 types: Infrastructure, Platform and Software.
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Cloud Computing in the Hospitality Industry | Some Interesting Facts | SOEGJOBS - 1 views

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  • Cloud Computing in the hospitality industry has already started to play a crucial role. May it be SaaS in the Hospitality Industry or infrastructure-related services; the cloud is sure to play even a bigger role in future.
  • Cloud Computing is definitely one of the biggest innovation in the hospitality industry and for almost every other industry
  • So, now you see the opportunities your hotel business can have in terms of shifting some or all of your software services to the cloud and saving huge on costs. Plus, cloud computing gives you more flexibility
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  • It’s a mixture of SaaS, PaaS and IaaS. Which means Cloud Computing in hospitality can play a big role through Software as a Service, Platform as a service and Infrastructure as a service.
  • Most of the hotel businesses pay fortunes to the Online Travel agencies as commission.Cloud computing in hospitality has made the technology available to even small and medium businesses.
  • Hotel businesses now don’t need to give away most of their profit to online and offline travel agencies. They can improve their own website and start taking direct bookings.
  • 95% of people have used the cloud in some way or the other but are not aware of it.
  • 87000 companies have already migrated to the cloud.
  • The hospitality and travel industry can save huge costs by integrating cloud computing in a lot of their service offerings.
  • Plus, cloud computing gives you more flexibility. It is the future with technology taking the front seat as far success within any industry is concerned.
  • Best practices for improving direct bookings include using technology to your advantage. Cloud computing just makes all this a lot cheaper and convenient.
  • Hospitality businesses which know the importance of cloud ensure that their services are seamlessly integrated.
  • Data Analytics in the hospitality industry is already used to the best advantage for understanding and acquiring customers.Cloud computing and data analytics can go hand in hand for the benefit of the business on the whole.
  • It’s cost advantage and automation advantage that would continue to be key to success in the hospitality industry.
  • In fact, over 65% of companies in the USA had shifted to the cloud by 2011 itself. Think of the number by now.
  • Cloud computing is a revolution that is becoming a commodity across all industries.
  • Cloud computing is just about managing things through remote services rather than through local infrastructure like Hosted Virtual Desktop , Cloud servers, file storage like dropbox GPU Dedicated Server and more.
  • Cloud computing does have a bigger impact on a lot of other industries than it has on the hospitality industry. However, its impact and importance are increasing even in the hospitality sector.
  • Cloud computing is just about managing things through remote services rather than through local infrastructure.
  • So, there is a big chance that you are using cloud computing in more than one way.It can be for saving and viewing pictures (Facebook, Dropbox etc.).
  • over 95% people have used it but might not be aware of it.
  • Hospitality businesses which know the importance of cloud ensure that their services are seamlessly integrated.
  • Technology is becoming a major driving force as far as the success for hospitality organisations are concerned
  • carlatj on 17 May 21
     
    Cloud computing is proving to be the way to go. It's pros are much more than the cons, this including the financial saving any company can have by implementing cloud computing. "95% of people have used the cloud in some way or the other but are not aware of it." Cloud computing is becoming essential for hospitality, specially hotels and resorts, because of the flexibility it provides the business. Also because people are becoming used to certain services that are only possible because of cloud computing. Benefits of cloud computing can be allowing clients to check-in and out without having the need for a front desk clerk. This alone saves time and money for the business and guest alike.
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  • barbaraw12 on 03 Sep 22
     
    Over 87,000 companies have already migrated to the cloud. Due to cloud hotel business don't have to give away their profit to online and offline travel agencies because they have improved their own website to where they are taking booking straight from their own website.
  • jordanskj on 04 Sep 22
     
    In this article, there are discussions on many interesting and helpful facts about cloud computing in the hospitality industry. Cloud computing plays a very crucial role in the industry, and has changed the game for the industry in such monstrous ways. It has been extremely helpful for the hospitality industry, making the functionality of a business much simpler. An example of one of fun facts about cloud computing is that it makes taking bookings from guests a breeze. "Hotel businesses now don't need to give away most of their profit to online and offline travel agencies. They can improve their own website and start taking direct bookings". It can eliminate a hotel having to outsource or pay a third party company to take their bookings, meaning that the hotel can take home all the profit and not have to give a cut to someone else. Another fun fact touched on in the article is that by 2021, "Over 50 billion devices would be connected by Cloud". This is beneficial for hospitality companies (and in other industries as well) because data analytics that are found in cloud usage can help build a better customer experience, and that "services are seamlessly integrated". Overall, cloud computing in the hospitality industry has been increasing over the years and will further shape it into a more technologically advanced industry.
  • alomariee98 on 05 Sep 22
     
    This article is showing us that cloud computing is a big innovation in the hospitality industry as well as other industries. It tells us that cloud computing is a mixture of SAAS, PAAS, and IAAS. It shows us a diagram explaining why it is a mixture and it also gives you different opportunity ideas. The article is mostly mentioning hotels and different examples like how cloud computing makes it more convenient to be able to do a faster check-in. Technology really is becoming a major driving source regarding hospitality.
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What is Cloud Computing & Why is it Important? | Accenture - 1 views

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  • Cloud is a model of computing where servers, networks, storage, development tools, and even applications (apps) are enabled through the internet. Instead of organizations having to make major investments to buy equipment, train staff, and provide ongoing maintenance, some or all of these needs are handled by a cloud service provider.
  • With a public cloud environment, users "plug into" the data and applications via an internet connection giving anytime, anywhere access.
  • Cloud is often pay-as-you-go, where you only pay for what you use. Think about how a utility company meters how much water, electricity, or gas is used and charges based on consumption. The cloud is the same.
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  • Services can be requested and provisioned quickly, without the need for manual setup and configuration.
  • Cloud often uses the multi-tenancy model. This means a single application is shared among several users. So, rather than creating a copy of the application for each user, several users, or "tenants" can configure the application to their specific needs.
  • Cloud platforms are elastic. An organization can scale its resource usage levels up or down quickly and easily as needs change.
  • Before cloud computing, companies had to store all their data and software on their own hard drives and servers. The bigger the company, the more storage they needed.
  • This way of treating data is not scalable at speed
  • t's not just businesses that benefit from cloud computing. The cloud has transformed our lives as individuals as well.
  • cloud technology means that companies can scale and adapt at speed and scale, accelerate innovation, drive business agility, streamline operations, and reduce costs.
  • The first thing to consider is the deployment model—public cloud, private cloud, hybrid cloud, and multi-cloud. The next element is the service category—Saas (Software as a Service), Paas (Platform as a Service) and Iaas (Infrastructure as a service). When a company is considering its cloud migration strategy, it must consider both factors.
  • using an internet connection to access computing resources hosted on data centers managed by a third-party cloud service provider, rather than owning and maintaining these resources on-premise
  • hyperscalers.
  • organizations concerned about sharing resources on a public cloud.
  • A private cloud environment gives you complete control over data and securit
  • IaaS is the simplest option for businesses. With IaaS, an organization migrates its hardware—renting servers and data storage in the cloud rather than purchasing and maintaining its own infrastructure.
  • PaaS is a popular choice for businesses who want to create unique applications without making major financial investments.
  • SaaS is the most commonly used cloud application service and is becoming a dominant way for organizations to access software applications.
  • Hybrid cloud eliminates reliance on any single cloud provider and allows for additional levels of flexibility in terms of capabilities, security compliance, etc.
  • deden004 on 09 Mar 21
     
    The article I chose is about the cloud. The cloud as its described in this article is a model of computing enabled by internet access that connects servers and networks to the public without the need to purchase large expensive equipment or staff to perform maintenance, and rather pay a monthly fee where this along with other services are performed. In this article we are given step by step instructions on the cloud computing environment and there five key characteristics. From internet access to measured service, on demand self-service, shared recourse pooling to rapid elasticity, the cloud encompasses many things and if you were like me, unsure of the what the cloud is and its functions, here is a is a step by step manual on the cloud and what it can do for you.
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Advantages Of Cloud Computing For Hotel Industry - Hotelogix - 0 views

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  • businesses don’t have to burden themselves by storing data in traditional in-house servers
  • they can opt for a cloud service that would store their data in secured data centres.
  • Not only the big hotel chains but today, even independent and small hotels have strong management tools within their reach. There are several benefits of using the cloud and they have helped several hotels across the world to strengthen up their business — from increasing operational efficiency to lowering the management costs.
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  • cloud-based services are now replacing the old and traditional systems at all levels. Infrastructure as a service (IaaS), Software as a service (SaaS), and platform as a service (PaaS) have all become the first choice of cloud computing services for many hospitality businesses. And they are all charged up with the amazing benefits of cloud computing.
  • By making use of cloud computing, as a hotelier, you pay only for what you demand. It specifies that your upfront costs are kept low as you are only paying for the computing power and cloud storage which your hotel actually needs.
  • Hoteliers Can Cut Huge Business Costs With Cloud Computing
  • it is the first and foremost thing which you should implement in your hotel business. Why? Because it will help you to bring the cost down by a significant percentage.
  • some of the major benefits of cloud computing in the hospitality industry
  • Cloud computing in the hospitality industry also shortens the project time resulting in costs cutting and higher productivity
  • cloud computing can benefit hoteliers by bringing down costs like energy, hardware and operations.
  • In the hospitality industry, Cloud Computing is a mixture of PaaS, SaaS and IaaS. It operates on the model of Use, Builds, and Migrate.
  • Cloud Computing Leads To Improved & Enhanced Guest Experiences
  • The two main purposes of an efficient and effective hotel PMS are: offer the hotel staff the best set of management tools assist you to ensure the top-notch guest experience
  • An added advantage of cloud computing is that it frees your staff from their otherwise fixed terminals and lets them work independently and even more efficiently. Being on the cloud also means that hotel check-ins can be done from smartphones or tablets and not only through the hotel front desk. That’s not all, other benefits of moving to the cloud include increased in the speed at which the guests access the products and services, thus only creating seamless hotel experiences for them.
  • Direct Bookings Are Made Easy With Cloud Computing
  • Hotels can upgrade their hotel website with cloud-powered services such as web booking engine that can be integrated to the hotel PMS. Also, one of the major benefits is the real-time update — it makes the process much smoother and cheaper, and saves a lot of time. Now, hoteliers can focus more on the aspects that would better guest experience and increase the revenue of the property.
  • Cloud Computing In Hospitality Industry Makes Working Remotely Possible
  • when you put your hotel process and management on the cloud, it provides you with the flexibility to access it and work on it from any part of the world — all you need is a steady internet connection and a smart device (a laptop, or a computer, or mobile phone or tablet.)
  • Outlook
  • When it comes to the benefits of cloud computing in the hospitality industry, the list includes enhanced guest experiences, massive reduction in costs, faster services and their seamless access, software and service security, and more flexibility.
  • lflor087 on 23 Mar 23
     
    This article talks about some of the advantages that cloud computing offers hotels and their guests. Cloud computing saves money for hotels. Is easier, more efficient, and more cost effective.
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The Cloud is Fast Approaching - What This Means to You - The Hotelier / Terence Ronson ... - 1 views

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  • Without doubt, the latest trend to grip the global technology industry is The Cloud
  • Traditionally, a Hotel has housed all of its technology on-property - in the building, or on campus. You may know this as the local Data Center - a.k.a. the Computer Room or Server Room.
  • Hotels, depending on size and complexity, can have
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  • anywhere from 10 to 50+ systems to manage and maintain, an increasing cost burden to the business
  • First, systems (that includes Applications and Data) will be moved off-property and housed in an external DC (Data Center
  • quickly free up increasingly expensive manpower resources
  • much-needed physical space as well as reduce energy consumption and costs.
  • these systems will be DC based, your connection to them will be via the fragility of the Internet
  • there are commonly three types of Cloud
  • Businesses constantly strive to increase efficiencies, streamline costs, have continuity in systems
  • IT strategists believe that moving data processing off-property to The Cloud will help with all of these
  • when computing requirements escalate, the Cloud service providers can balance your processing needs by tapping into additional computing resources. Both of these help control costs.
  • This means that as properties are acquired (flagged) they could simply plug n play into the Network with little fuss or hardship to the operation.
  • PaaS - Platform as a Service  Mostly used by Developers - these are development systems for creating Applications.
  • IaaS - Infrastructure as a Service This is where you place your systems in to DC - and pay rental for the associated services.
  • SaaS - Software as a Service This removes the need to own software - you just pay for it as you use it - a kind of demand-based billing - a utility
  • concerned over the following business issues
  • Firstly, you need to mitigate risk
  • Being off-site, and having a single connection to all of them via the Internet, logically means that the likelihood of some kind of failure is increased - so a well thought through Business Continuity plan is essential.
  • there will be a cost, financially and operationally. Expenses move from Capex to Opex and all concerned need to be aware of the ramifications.
  • know that support and system management is now out of your-day-to-day control, and some would argue placed into the hands of experts, who are more adept at managing and fixing those systems
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Trust will be "deciding factor in cloud service provider competition" in 2021 - 0 views

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  • The trend of companies embracing digital transformation during the COVID-19 pandemic was the driving force behind the continued investment, according to Canalys, aided by the economic recovery and subsequent restart of some delayed projects. 
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      balle028 on 21 May 21
       
      There have been a lot of shifts to digital transformations due to the pandemic, many companies are welcoming this change. This article touches on the embracing of transformation due to COVID-19. Alot of recourses have been poured into developing this change. Companies like Amazon and Google Cloud have accounted for close to 70% of spending.
  • An International Data Corporation (IDC) published last week, revealed that the worldwide public cloud services market grew 24.1% year over year in 2020 with revenues totaling $312bn (£219.75bn). This market includes Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), System Infrastructure Software as a Service (SISaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).
  • Rick Villars, group VP of worldwide research at IDC, said: “Access to shared infrastructure, data, and application resources in public clouds played a critical role in helping organisations and individuals navigate the disruptions of the past year. “In the coming years, enterprises’ ability to govern a growing portfolio of cloud services will be the foundation for introducing greater automation into business and IT processes while also becoming more digitally resilient.”
  • balle028 on 21 May 21
     
    Companies are leaning more into digital transformations for cloud services.

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Hotel Sustainability: Top 3 Technologies to Implement in 2020 - Hospitality Net World P... - 2 views

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  • PaaS models
  • solar PV systems
  • waste heat recovery
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  • Occupancy sensors
  • room automation
  • Utilities are 2nd highest cost of the hotel
  • a step back t
  • submetering
  • renewable energy
  • technology to reduce food waste
  • Digitize Building-Material Waste
  • Continuous performance monitoring
  • waste management
  • research and conservation
  • smart building resources and reducting emission technology
  • food waste management software
  • Solar Photovoltaic
  • Occupancy Sensors
  • Carbon Measurement Tools
  • work well and efficiently
  • base decisions on more than just capital costs and to realize that embracing sustainability
  • refrain from rushing to “get the job done regardless of the cost”
  • better utilisation of your information technology
  • sensor tech
  • smart energy tech
  • social technology
  • low-cost high-resolution monitoring equipment
  • real-time reporting
  • (water and energy)
  • Building Management Systems
  • Smart Water Systems
  • Food Waste Analysis Technology
  • digital thermostat
  • Renewable energy
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Big Data Analytics
  • Machine Learning
  • data collection
  • food waste
  • “paperless” experience for guests and staff
  • smart green mobility
  • closed-loop technologies
  • truely green energy systems
  • mannypjr on 03 Sep 20
     
    This article asks 21 hospitality experts what their top 3 technologies to implement in 2020 are. Recurring choices include: renewable energy, smart rooms, food waste management, water conservation, and data collection.
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