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jackyreis

Price Comparison: 7 Best Event Registration Software - 1 views

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  • Price Comparison: 7 Best Event Registration Software
  • How to Choose Event Registration Software
  • Key Features
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  • Reputation
  • Attendee Engagement
  • Extra tools 
  • Pricing
  • 1. Eventbrite
  • Pros: Eventbrite is a software that is commonly used across industries. It’s a good choice for a small social event or party as well.
  • Cons: This software may be good for event registration but lacks attendee engagement functionalities. The fee has also been steadily increasing. 
  • 2. Whova
  • Pros: This event registration tool may be a good option especially for European events. It is a robust software for large enterprise-level conferences and trade fairs.
  • Cons: If you expect fewer than 50 attendees, or if your event is a wedding or party, Whova may not be a good fit.
  • 3. Xing Events
  • Pros: Whova has almost the lowest per-ticket price in the industry, capped at $5, so it is a great option for higher ticket prices. It also offers a suite of features that significantly boost attendee participation and interactions through the event app. Two birds, one stone (read more: save money on event registration tool & double audience participation).
  • Cons: It offers an app for event check-in, but similar to other traditional brands, its strength may not be in offering modern mobile technology for audience engagement and attendee networking.
  • 4. Brown Paper Tickets
  • Pros: They work well with charity events, performances, and various non-profit / school events.
  • Cons: This software may not be a great choice for mid- or large-scale conferences, and some customers have complained that the reporting is not very robust.
  • 5. Wild Apricot
  • Pros:  It may be affordable for a small community’s regular gatherings. It has various pricing options for different types and sizes of organizations. It is integrated with Whova all-in-one attendee engagement and logistic management system, so you can easily sync your registrant information with Whova.
  • Cons: If you only have an annual event and do not need to manage membership, it may not be a good fit for you.
  • 6. Ticketleap
  • Pros: This event registration software is simple to use and works well with relatively small events and performances.
  • Cons: It doesn’t offer the complex organizational tools of conference registration software, so it might not be a good fit for large, multi-day, multi-track conferences.
  • 7. Constant Contact
  • Pros: Constant Contact easily integrates with other systems (e.g. Whova, Eventbrite) so you can build invitations and registration into your email marketing campaigns.
  • Cons: This is an unnecessary solution if you don’t intend to send many emails to your contacts, as you will still need to be an Eventbrite customer to use the registration feature.
  • jackyreis on 28 Jul 20
     
    This article was able to summarize all the different event registration softwares that are available currently and their pros and cons. It gives you a good idea on what software you would prefer for your company depending on what they have to offer.
yiran DING

The Pros and Cons of Cloud Computing for Hotels - 0 views

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  • starters, automatic scaling can make people extremely lazy. If you’re not paying attention to your usage, you just might get a huge surprise on your next bill. One thing that’s a rising concern is that hackers can run up their victims’ hosting bills. One method that’s being used by hackers is a simple low-level DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service), which won’t take your site down but will keep your server very busy. Since you pay for usage with cloud hosting, your costs can spin wildly out of control. So if you’re using cloud hosting, make sure to pay daily attention to your usage.
  • Your data might not be cloud-worthy. By all means, don't put an application that provides competitive advantage or contains customer-sensitive information in the public cloud. Your application could be too big to scale. The bigger you are, the bigger your IT resource pool. And the bigger your IT resource pool, the less likely it is you'll see any enormous financial advantage in outsourcing to the cloud.
  • Every cloud computing service provider you come across will promise to deliver your demanded services. However, the reality is they provide different levels of quality and services when it comes to actually installing them. Thus, finding a reliable service provider is a tiring and time-consuming job.
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  • The Pros and Cons of Cloud Computing for Hotels
  • Yoshihiro Kanno on 26 May 12
     
    This article lists pros and cons of Cloud Computing for Hotels. What is surprising is that Cloud Computing can be costly as opposed to the common belief that Cloud Computing is a great cost saver. According to this article, if your IT resource pool is too big, it is less likely that you'll see any enormous financial advantage in outsourcing to the cloud. In addition, there is a method being used by hackers to increase your Cloud usage significantly and make you end up paying a lot for it. The method is called DDoS(Distributed Denial of Service). Even a low-level of this can keep your server busy and give you an enormous bill. Sure, these problems can be prevented and benefits of Cloud Computing can outweigh them. However, this technology is quite new, you need to think strategically before you pounce on  it.
  • yiran DING on 24 Jan 13
     
    This article introduced the result of a survey for the adaptation of cloud computing global wise. 68% of the global organizations want to adapt this new tech but 51% have concerns that their old system may not be enough for the adaptation.  Then the article describes the pros and cons with cloud computing and solutions for hoteliers.  The pros are : no need to buy many expensive hardware, lower maintenance expense and software installing and updating fee, Cons: security, which is the biggest concern, redundancy, and other things. 
mrueda

Why You Should Not Outsource Your Hotel's Accounting | By David Lund - Hospitality Net - 0 views

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  • Outsourcing your hotel accounting is an unintelligent move
  • I said I was going to alternate between the pros and cons. The second pro is cost savings.
  • A negative aspect of outsourcing is the reduced level of service.
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  • One good thing that comes from outsourcing is being trendy. Many brands are doing it and it is the trendy thing to do.
  • Another very negative result of outsourcing the accounting function is brain drain and the resulting challenge it creates in succession planning.
  • On the positive side, another idea about outsourcing accounting is the creation of a different kind of finance and accounting leader;
  • If you are thinking of outsourcing your accounting, think again. It is not a good decision. It will cost you dearly and your investment will suffer.
  • Hotels are a high-volume transaction retail business. Every day a hotel sells hundreds or thousands of rooms to many different customer segments. In addition, it services thousands of food and beverage customers.
  • When a hotel outsources they typically outsource payables, some parts of purchasing, general accounting, sometimes accounts receivable and almost always the daily audit and revenue functions.
  • Companies feel compelled to move, to innovate, and sometimes these changes are not in their best interest
  • These functions in a hotel are like filters, collecting all the errors and working with operations to get them back on track
  • the costs savings in the short run are completely upside down – in other words – no savings.
  • The hotel loses track of so many invoices so they start logging the scans and cross referencing these with the outsourced company.
  • If there are no entry level positions, no revenue auditor and no middle management, then how does a hotel grow controllers and directors of finance?
  • they are not going to have financial leaders that understand the hotel business and all its insane nuances.
  • This in theory is exactly what I think hotels should be doing – developing the business skills of the non-financial managers.
  • The fact is these systems and processes are always in need of constant and diligent attention
  • Colleagues in the operating departments need constant oversight and this boils down to finding out what is wrong with the data and communicating back to these areas.
  • denisedantas on 21 Oct 17
     
    This article provides an overview of the importance for hotels to have a centralized function and not outsourcing the hotel accounting, meaning that hotels should not use a third party provider. Companies are compelled to change, to innovate, and in need to keep up with the competition. It says that some hoteliers are choosing to outsource because is trendy, but not always function in their best interest. This article emphasizes the pros and cons, but mostly all the negative results of outsourcing, using other companies to do the work that should be centralized.
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  • bdolman on 01 Mar 18
     
    The article titled "Why You Should Not Outsource your Hotel's Accounting" sheds light on the importance of having a solid financial and accounting program within the hotel industry. The author misadvises outsourcing the hotel's accounting through a third party provider since it is important for the company to have complete control of the accounting. Although outsourcing is a big trend nowadays, including outsourcing for IT and reservations among other systems, the author firmly believes that accounting should be a task that is monitored in house. According to the article, "A negative aspect of outsourcing is the reduced level of service. Good service in a hotel is everything, not only for external guests, but also for internal guests. In a full-service hotel, the accounting department provides a long list of services: receivables, payables, payroll, revenue control, cash management, systems oversight, audit, food and beverage controls, purchasing, receiving, general accounting and budget/forecasting to name but a few". As hotels require superior service and a wide array of reports to be generated in real time, it is better to hire and train someone with this capability in house rather than calling a company that has other clients. Thus, outsourcing the accounting aspect is quite costly and it is not recommended, as it is a task that needs to be constantly analyzed and controlled in house.
  • anonymous on 25 Jun 18
     
    This article examines the pros and cons associated with outsourcing hotel Accounting practices to a third-party company. The author mentions that hotel operators are under immense pressure to constantly innovate, keep up with and stay ahead of industry trends. However, by following these trends they may not be aligned with the hotel's best interest, resulting in a reduction in efficiency and increase in costs. When choosing to keep accounting practices in house, hotels are better able to capture errors and work with the different departments to correct the errors before recording them in the books.
  • anonymous on 30 Jun 18
     
    https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4083889.html My article highlights the cons of outsourcing a hotel's accounting system from a third party provider. The author mentions that in the hotel industry, technology is constantly changing and every hotel is trying to stay on trend and "keep up with Jones'". The main issue with outsourcing is the reduced level of service. "In a full-service hotel, the accounting department provides a long list of services: receivables, payables, payroll, revenue control, cash management, systems oversight, audit, food and beverage controls, purchasing, receiving, general accounting and budget/forecasting to name but a few." When you outsource, there is reduced attention to these details. If a hotel's own accounting department handles these daily operation segments, there is less likelihood for error and they will be able to work with the various departments to correct the issues. It also saves tons of money to handle accounting in-house. Another important issue that was raised is that if accounting is outsourced then there is no room for development for an accounting department; no growth, no promotions. A pro is that outsourcing gives a financial manager the ability to focus on the bigger picture and see where changes can be made. If they are bogged down with little details, they might not be able to be the leader the hotel needs.
  • mrueda on 23 Sep 18
     
    The article discussions the pros and cons of whether a Hotel should out source their accounting to a third party. The author of this article strongly agrees that Hotels should not out source their accounting. The author finds it "unintelligent move". Many Hotel owners believe it's "trendy" and necessary to out source their accounting to keep up with their competitors. I agree with the author, that Hotel should do their accounting on site. Management would have better control over functions and departments such as; payroll, auditing, food and beverage management.
kristenagosto21

AI in the Hospitality Industry: Pros and Cons - Hotel-Online - 0 views

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  • AI can assist hospitality professionals to improve the experiences of travelers. In fact, the use cases of AI in the industry is quite impressive, and the technology seems to be well-positioned to enable people to enjoy their stay.
  • Six service delivery robots perform such duties as taking amenities to guest rooms and patrolling the buildings. According to reports, the company has saved the security team 111 manhours, as human employees could now watch live footage provided by robots instead of monitoring the facilities themselves. In addition to saving time, the robots also help with handling unexpected staff absences and high occupancy periods more effectively
  • Pro: The Ability to Enable Travelers to Research Travel Options with a Chatbot This one is also about personalization. A recent study done by Booking.com revealed that 75 percent of customers preferred self-service options to get answers for simple requests, which makes chatbots a perfect option in this case.
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  • According to ChatbotGuide.org, Booking.com’s chatbot is capable of handling about 50 percent of users’ post-booking accommodation-related requests. In case it can’t provide an appropriate answer, it redirects the user to a human customer service team member.
  • Con: AI is Still Developing Even though AI has made tremendous progress in recent years, the field is pretty much in its infancy. In fact, Andrew Moore, Google’s vice president and an AI leader, has the following to say on this matter, according to CNet: “AI is currently very, very stupid… It’s not something we could press to do general-purpose reasoning involving things like analogies or creative thinking or jumping outside the box.”
  • Con: Data Privacy Issues This is one of the most pressing concerns that all businesses looking to take advantage of AI will face. Data collected by the technology during interactions with users can be potentially used for other purposes, therefore, the risk of data privacy violation is involved.
  • kristenagosto21 on 08 Feb 21
     
    In this article, Donald Fomby discusses the Pros and Cons in the Hospitality Industry by giving great examples of AI being used in the industry today.
xiaoyuzhang

The Pros and Cons of Digital Menus - 0 views

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Digital Menus

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  • do not even have to wait for any wait staff to come by since you can order right there from the tablet
  • elimnate the wait time and you elminate the need for extra staff to attend so many tables
  • with digital tablets, the menu can be updated at a moment’s notice online from anywhere and very fast
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  • guests can pay instantly and never have to wait for the waitstaff to bring them a check or to process the payment
  • Digital menus offer the opportunity to capture survey responses on customer satisfaction.
  • faithful employees will not be happy about the addition of these digital kiosks. Essentially it is replacing a lot of their duties as a waitor or waitress. 
  • this means an increased expense of purchasing
  • l need a team to keep them updated with the most current menu and promotions
  • As time goes on, jsut lik with a cell phone, the battery is not going to last as long which will cause problems for the guest's experience.
  • xiaoyuzhang on 12 Oct 20
     
    This article shows us some pros and cons of digital menus. The Pros includes captivating, saves time and resources, real-time capability, instant payment, and customer satisfaction. The cons includes waitstaff unhappy, added expenses and power problem.
Minghui Zheng

The Pros and Cons of Cloud Computing for Hotels - 0 views

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  • “Survey Reveals 68 Percent of Global Organizations Planning to Adopt Cloud Strategy” May 2011 Service management provider, XYZ Corporation, today reveals the results of a global survey showing more than half of IT professionals (51%) do not think their own internal service management software processes are mature enough to effectively manage cloud-based services.
  • more than half of IT professionals (51%) do not think their own internal service management software processes are mature enough to effectively manage cloud-based services.
  • One of the misconceptions of cloud hosting is that it’s hosted “in the sky and not in a data center,” which is not true. Cloud hosting resides in a single data center.
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  • One thing that’s a rising concern is that hackers can run up their victims’ hosting bills. One method that’s being used by hackers is a simple low-level DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service), which won’t take your site down but will keep your server very busy. Since you pay for usage with cloud hosting, your costs can spin wildly out of control. So if you’re using cloud hosting, make sure to pay daily attention to your usage.
  • For starters, automatic scaling can make people extremely lazy. If you’re not paying attention to your usage, you just might get a huge surprise on your next bill.
  • Nonetheless, it’s very important to understand the amount you’re paying for the quality of services you’re receiving. Having just a few minor apps at your property, with less hardware, one must be prepared for the lag, or loss of the full program getting lost in the vapor that is the cloud.
  • Minghui Zheng on 06 Sep 12
     
    Nowadays, cloud computing is widely applied in the hotel industry. Cloud(s) are made up from computers, always linked or networked together as computer farms. There are many pros and cons associated with cloud computing and solutions. The Pros: Cloud computing has lower start-up costs and not much equipment to purchase. Hotels do not need to hire many IT staffs to maintain the equipment, and not need to pay for future hardware upgrades. The Cons and solutions: Security and cost are the major concern for hotel management. Paying attention to your usage and manage usage routinely can keep your bill in a reasonable price. Cloud computing service companies provide different levels of quality and services. Thus, finding a reliable service provider is a tiring and time-consuming job.
Ruoxi Wang

Pro and Cons of Web Based Versus Server Based Property Management Systems - 0 views

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  • There are pros and cons to each, it depends entirely on your business needs and situation as well as your budget, and which property management system offers your business the best all round solution based on your business requirements.
  • Your business needs should have been determined prior or during the first stages of the system evaluation process. 
  • With Web based hosted solution property management systems now being readily available, reliable and proven, having a server based system with data located on-site may no longer be deemed an advantage.
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  • For both web and server based, if someone has unauthorized access to the property management system then your data/guest data is not secure.
  • There are both server based and web based systems that meet the Payment Card Industry, Data security standards so I can't say one is more secure than the other.  It would however be advisable that the property management system you decide to purchase meets the payment card industry data security standards.
  • Ruoxi Wang on 03 Oct 13
     
    This article introduced what are web-based and server-based management system and the pros and cons of each. We can not say which one is better. But a hotel need to consider its specific business requirements and budgets when choosing one. Either one can cause security problem, and security is already not an advantage of server-based management system now. What the hotel should do is to ensure their management system meet the industry data security standards.
kmert005

Pros and Cons of Cyber Security Jobs: We Asked 21 Professionals – StartaCyberCar... - 0 views

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  • kmert005 on 29 Mar 20
     
    This article has asked 21 professionals about the pros and cons of cybersecurity jobs. The first pro is the salary; overall, they are paid quite well. They also say cyber jobs are everywhere, being in a high demand job, ability to advance in your career, having the opportunity to be self-employed, and the chance to learn new things. The cons of cybersecurity jobs consist of being on call and demanding hours, some tasks are boring or repetitive, job pressure, continuously learning, and lack of resources. In conclusion, there are pros and cons to every job to overall cybersecurity jobs seem to have a high retention aspect to them.
Luis Valdivia

Advantages and Disadvantages Of Cloud Computing - 0 views

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  • Cloud computing is a term referred to storing and accessing data over the internet. It doesn't store any data on the hard disk of your personal computer. In cloud computing, you can access data from a remote server.
  • Advantages of Cloud Computing
  • Cost saving is the biggest benefit of cloud computing. It helps you to save substantial capital cost as it does not need any physical hardware investments.
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  • Cloud computing offers a competitive edge over your competitors. It helps you to access the latest and applications any time without spending your time and money on installations.
  • Cloud computing allows you to deploy your service quickly in fewer clicks.
  • Once the data is stored in a Cloud, it is easier to get the back-up and recovery of that, which is otherwise very time taking process on-premise.
  • In the cloud, software integration is something that occurs automatically
  • Reliability is one of the biggest pluses of cloud computing.
  • Mobility
  • Unlimited storage capacity
  • Collaboration
  • he cloud computing platform helps employees who are located in different geographies to collaborate in a highly convenient and secure manner.
  • Disadvantages of Cloud Computing
  • Performance Can Vary
  • Cloud technology is always prone to an outage and other technical issues
  • Another drawback while working with cloud computing services is security risk
  • Downtime
  • Good Internet connectivity is a must in cloud computing
  • Many cloud storage service providers limit bandwidth usage of their users.
  • Cloud Computing companies fail to provide proper support to the customers
  • Despite all the pro and cons, we can't deny the fact that Cloud Computing is the fastest growing part of network-based computing. It offers a great advantage to customers of all sizes: simple users, developers, enterprises and all types of organizations. So, this technology here to stay for a long time.
  • Luis Valdivia on 15 Jan 20
     
    This article explores the pros and cons of cloud computing. the author describes cloud computing as the storing and accessing of data over the internet. some of the advantages of cloud computing that the author lists include cost savings, automatic software integration, unlimited storage capacity, reliability, and mobility. Conversely, cloud computing comes with various cons including security concerns, lack of support from providers, downtime, and reduced performance in some situations.
rakiasimon

To Cloud or not to Cloud the PMS???? - The Micros Man - 0 views

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  • I have battled with the same decision myself on several occasions. Especially with smaller hotel properties with limited I.T. support staff and resources. Should we consider an internet cloud based PMS system? Which to recommend?
  • We all know the benefits associated with such a move. No hardware to maintain, no backups to worry about, no hardware costs, versatility and greater accessibility.
  • With the internet and our reliability on it expanding day to day, businesses are finding the connection to the virtual world critical to their operations.
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  • I guess what an operator needs to look at are the pros and cons of the two and formulate the plan that best fits their organization.
  • Security is always a concern.
  • Access outside the hotel
  • Access anywhere from the internet
  • Does it cost less? Or are those cost now rolled in to the cloud hosting costs?
  • This is great, but it does come at a cost $$$. Internet service providers charge a premium to business customers. We are talking thousands per month. Not the fast cheap connection you get at home.
  • Lose the internet or the host based cloud and you now have many locations dead in the water instead of just one.
  • Where are these internet cloud PMS/POS providers securing your data? How are they securing your data? Any organization can hobble together a data center and host their applications from it. But how much time have they spent on securing it from the outside world
  • mtorres619 on 20 Feb 17
     
    As discussed this week in class there are numerous pros and cons to cloud PMS Systems. Hotel owners and Hotel management battle with the decision, "should they cloud or not cloud the PMS"? The main concern here is how will it affect the business and will it be a favorable one. They all want what is best for the company and for the customers. The main issue at hand with going to the cloud PMS is the possibility of losing Internet or the Internet slowing down. What would happen to your hotel then? It paralyzes and slows down your staff and the customers suffer. As we all discussed the pros and cons to cloud PMS may or may not out weigh the regular systems (PMS) but there are still many things to consider. The cloud will continue to evolve and maybe a hybrid of the both will eventually solve all the issues.
  • acarter001 on 20 Feb 17
     
    I agree that the hybrid option would be best for hotels. Working with them every day, I see advantages to both of these and feel if the system worked on both fronts it would really be great for hotels.
  • rakiasimon on 02 Jun 19
     
    This article is an opinion piece on whether or not a PMS should be run from the cloud. The article lists and examines the pros and cons to the use of the cloud for a PMS. Overall, it was very insightful and definitely gives you something to think about.
lwu014

Start Here >>> The Pros and Cons of Cloud Computing | California's Top IT Company - 0 views

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Cloud Computing

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  • The Pros and Cons of Cloud Computing
  • Today, the internet is one of the biggest drivers of growth for most businesses.
  • Cloud computing has become an essential part of most businesses. No matter the kind of business you have, a certain cloud type can work for you.
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  • Lower Costs for Businesses.
  • It means that the company does not have to purchase any local servers that can eat away into the profitability of the business. Things such as maintenance can have a huge cost implication for any business.
  • Better Reliability.
  • The result is that the performance of an in-house system can be lackluster. However, cloud-computing companies have the resources and personnel needed to ensure that the system has an uptime of at least 99%.
  • when a company uses the cloud, such costs are shared amongst the users. Thus, they only pay a fraction of what they would pay if all the software were bought in-house.
  • Since most of the other work such as software maintenance is done off site, you are guaranteed of flawless management of your IT infrastructure at all times.
  • Accessibility
  • When your business is based on the cloud, it means you can access services from anywhere around the world.
  • Reduced Cost of software.
  • able to eliminate the high cost of purchasing the software
  • Easier Management.
  • Almost Unlimited Storage Space
  • out the cloud,
  • Environmentally friendly.
  • t is Reliant on Internet Connectivity.
  • You Will Have to Seal With Recurring costs.
  • There are issues of Security.
  • The cloud is not for every business. Some data is too sensitive to be placed on a cloud.
  • Limited Control.
  • A customer can only control and manage the front end of applications. The cloud service provider is responsible for managing all other backend activities such as firmware updates and serves shell access. Additionally, you never get to see the backend of the operation and what risks your data could be exposed to.
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  • lwu014 on 10 Sep 20
     
    This article is about the internet become the biggest drivers of growth for most businesses, and the pros and cons of cloud computing.
Ashley Reed

Virtually There: Property Management Systems Expand Far Beyond Their Original Scope-and... - 0 views

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  • Over the years PMSs have steadily improved by adding more
  • Virtualization
  • Speed of Implementation
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  • The Cloud
  • Flexibility.
  • Connection Loss.
  • More Complete Range of Applications
  • Data Security.
  • Better Security.
  • Virtualization
  • The Cloud
  • Many vendors have also expanded their coverage into revenue management, sales and catering, spa/golf/activities and so on, within their own software and/or by interfacing to specialized systems from other vendors.
  • a search for a system (or system set) with much broader capabilities.  These usually include marketing, multiproperty reservations, distribution channel management and coverage of every aspect of the guest experience, both on and off property. 
  • Property management systems (PMSs) have been fundamental software in every hotel for decades
  • As more guest and operating information needs to be captured and managed, many hotels and resorts need multiple other systems to complement the PMS. However, the more applications are required, the greater the amount of computer room hardware needed to run them and the more complex the support requirements become. 
  • Cloud computing takes virtual server tools one stage further, using them to allocate the resources of vast numbers of servers quickly and flexibly among many different companies’ needs
  •   Further, the on-demand flexibility means that hoteliers no longer need to worry about buying and implementing more hardware resources as their businesses grow; they just call up the cloud vendor and ask for it to be allocated.
  • Data storage is another factor,
  • toring all this data on cloud-based servers is cheaper than continually expanding on-site storage, though of course selection of a trusted, secure vendor for the cloud is even more important.
  • There’s one link between the PMS and the revenue management system, one to S&C, one to the GDSs and Web booking sites, and so on, not one per system per property.  Traditional remotely hosted approaches do outsource the support and security issues but can’t provide the economy-of-scale savings nor the flexibility of clouds.
  • Alternatively, since many cloud-based systems are accessed via Web browsers it’s also possible to use 3G (and soon 4G) high-speed cell phone connections to access them if the Internet or other main communications line goes down. 
  • The best approach, though, is to keep a copy of enough critical data on property at all times so that operations can continue even if connection is lost completely.
  • Traditional PMS functionality is still the essential core at every property.  By tracking and managing all aspects of guests’ stays, it’s both a source and collection point for the crucial activity and preference information that forms the basis of all future relationships with them, on and off site.
  • At the same time, the move to cloud-based architecture makes all of these combinations simpler to create, implement and support.
  • Prince Wayne on 18 Feb 12
     
    Traditional PMS functionality is still the critical core at every property. By tracking and managing all aspects of guests' data, it's both a source and collection point for the crucial activity and preference information that forms the basis of all future relationships with the guest. But with the change of technology and the manner we do business today, hotels now need a wider function set than what a traditional PMS provides. Having a PMS on the web and in the clouds is getting more popular. These new Web services make it easier for new vendors to develop fresh approaches and link them quickly and effectively into established systems, providing hoteliers with richer and more varied options. There are more advantages than disadvantages when using cloud computing. The world is changing rapidly and in other for hotels to survive, they have to keep up with those changes.
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  • Gian Altamirano on 20 Feb 12
     
    Overall this article gives an overall prospective of how PMS are run. The basics include how PMS systems have move from a completely paper run process to a completely virtual program. This article also speaks of how the us of Clouds has changed the possibilities for PMS systems. Now information can be stored over the internet and accessed from anywhere. The article does mention many draw backs to this process such as outages and server errors. Internet advances have made the speed and flexibility of PMS much more vast.
  • frank rodriguez on 28 Sep 12
     
    Hey all, here is an article I found that talks about the traditional PMS systems for hotels and how it once rained supreme. Now a days, traditional PMS systems are not cutting it anymore because businesses are growing and are trying to find systems that have more functionality. This article brings up a few different options that a business could adopt and put into use. Installing software applications at the property is becoming unmanageably complex. Despite very worthwhile gains in functionality, no PMS will ever cover everything a hotel needs; none offer telephone service, for example. As more guest and operating information needs to be captured and managed, many hotels and resorts need multiple other systems to complement the PMS. The first option the article bring up is Virtualization, Server virtualization is not a new technology, but its adoption by the hospitality industry is relatively recent. The basic concept is that specialized control software allows the physical resources of a single computer server-memory, disk space and computing power-to be divided as needed between several different software applications, each perceived to be running on its own dedicated server. The second option is running a cloud based system, we all know what that is so I will let you read the article. Enjoy
  • Ashley Reed on 29 Sep 12
     
    The author attributes a growth in 'hotel complexity' that is driving the need for a change with traditional PMS systems and the limits of their capabilities. According to the article, the current PMS system is unsustainable and will need to evolve to meet client's demands- such as cloud computing, which is highlighted as being beneficial to hotels especially with regards to flexibility, better security, speed of implementation, etc. The pros and cons of cloud computing are clearly described, the cons mainly being loss of connectivity and security breaching. Although traditional PMS are essential for most hotels, cloud computing could put them at a competitive edge.
sophiestein1992

Small Business Mobile Point of Sale Systems: The Pros & Cons - 0 views

www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/...ale-systems-the-pros-cons.html

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  • Mobile POS
  • It’s a timesaving convenience many customers will appreciate.
  • Sales-floor staff, stationed outside, could accept credit cards on the mobile POS system
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  • A mobile POS lets your workers stay with customers from the moment they arrive until they pay for their items or meals.
  • sophiestein1992 on 14 Jan 15
     
    The pros and cons of POS systems, including but not limited to Mobile POS systems
avila031

Online event registration software: own, open-source or paid solution - pros and cons (... - 0 views

www.konfeo.com/...s-and-cons-part-1-own-solution

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  • development of your custom registration system;using free or low paid open source solutions;using commercial online event registration software that can be launched on your website.
  • programming knowledge;knowledge of server operation and updating;skills to optimize performance and protect applications from attacks;adaptation of the application to work in various internet browsers;implement legally required solutions related to the protection of personal data (GDPR).
  • The greatest advantage of developing your private solution is total control over the operation and functionality of the application.
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  • The stage of functional design is crucial and all shortcomings in defining the app’s features will adversely affect the later stages of its development.
  • In other words, they regularly register a large number of attendees per month, measured in thousands rather than in hundreds.
  • avila031 on 05 Nov 18
     
    This is a great article for any company that produces large events and is thinking about implementing event software. It helps to analyze both the pros and the cons of software like this as well as what it takes from your company in order for it to work. It points out that without someone who understands programming your company is going to have a very hard time running this software and getting it set up. Overall, I agree with the articles viewpoint on a companies size playing a major deciding factor. A company should only invest in this costly software if they take part in large scale or consistent events that need the software. Before jumping into a software a company can try many of the online simple tools and figure out what they need from a software.
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Cloud vs On-Premise PMS for hotels: Which is Preferable? - 0 views

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cloud pms hotels

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  • Reason being, the desktop-based system contains data in i
  • Installing it in the new terminal or PC will cost you extra.
  • All it requires is a browser and a favorable internet connection
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  • not dependent on an internet connection.
  • You need to buy a license for the individual machine
  • All the updates happen without hampering your ongoing operations.
  • 0 downtime.
  • Certainly, updating all the systems takes up a lot of your time and effort.
  • You have to install firewalls and anti-virus program
  • All these security measures make cloud systems a safer option than on-premise systems.
  • Not everyone can access the desktop hotel system
  • Similarly, cloud-based software has fail-safes. 
  • 92% of hoteliers have already shifted to cloud infrastructure
  • cost a mid-sized hotel $10,000 to $20,000 or more for the software license. 
  • one-time setup and training fee as well (Approximately $500). 
  • . It can be easily integrated with OTAs
  • It involves a lot of manual technical work and extra hardware.
  • cloud software your data is safer than the old desktop system.
  • Reason being, the desktop-based system contains data in i
  • ktop-b
  • This saves a lot of your money.
  • (costing around $5 to $10 per room).
  • you lose connection, then the file allows you to keep writing. 
  • cloud systems create more revenue opportunities
  • vickychapas2021 on 21 Mar 21
     
    This article talks about the pros and cons of cloud PMS systems. It also goes over some myths that we think about such as it is easy to breach. There are more pros than cons for Cloud PMS systems than one would think. Cloud PMS systems are overall a better option for any property.
asht77

Pros and Cons of Self-Ordering Kiosks | Intuiface Blog - 0 views

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  • Only 25% of restaurant customers
  • have used a self-ordering kiosk between May and July this year
  • and only 33% of larger QSR brands
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  • (more than 1,000 locations) have integrated self-service kiosks into their stores
  • There’s no comparison to be made when it comes to the math capacity of computers vs. humans. 
  • They can largely reduce this wait time as they process every order with no delay, directly controlled by the customers. In the meantime, staff from the register can move to service other parts of the customer experience
  • offer standardized templates with
  • lack of customizability, leaving many brands to present similar visual identities through the digital installation.
  • asht77 on 29 May 21
     
    This article explains the emergence of self ordering kiosks and provides some statistics as to how popular they are and lists their pros and cons
patrick021

7 Top Fantastic Hotel Point of Sale Systems - 1 views

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  • options
  • Below, I’ve outlined the pros, cons, and costs of seven fantastic hotel POS options.
  • A point of sale system is the point where a customer transaction occurs. The grocery store checkout counter, for example, is a point of sale.
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  • a POS system can link a hotel property management system with the restaurant or spa, so all transactions and data are in a centralized location.
  • This POS system is a stand-alone option for those who don’t need a full property management system to go along with it.
  • Rachel Rodriguez on 12 Oct 17
     
    This article basically disclose the advantages and disadvantages of the top 7 POS systems, which is very useful for the professional of the industry. It is great reference for the professional on the industry to make a better decision when choosing which POS to adopt. I found very important to shop around and read articles like this to better find what suits your company and its needs. Not all POS systems are deign the same way or can accommodated any company size.
  • anonymous on 08 Oct 19
     
    This is a list of some new and great POS systems designed for hotels on the market right now. It gives a great unbiased opinion on the pros and cons and costs of each.
  • patrick021 on 19 Jun 20
     
    The Point of Sale system is an essential for all businesses. The development of this system have grew through the years of technology development. This system is the major link to all sales associated with the business. With the growing demand for businesses the point of sale systems have followed suit with its development encouraging many companies to develop a system useful to many establishments. Although developing these systems can be a pro to businesses there are a few slight cons that each brand has associated with it.
svail001

The Challenges - and Opportunities - of Location-Based Marketing - - 0 views

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  • Location-based advertising through push notifications are 20 times more effective than generic banner ads
  • Knowing where a user is located allows a marketer to better target this person, which leads to a more personalized experience for the consumer.
  • Users Must Opt-In
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  • Relevancy:
  • It needs to be obvious why users would want to share their location with you and how it will benefit them.
  • users may feel as if you want to spy on them
  • Inaccuracies may be due to an unreliable method of pulling data, moving devices, poor interpretation of data, high urban density, or outdated data
  • They are often concerned that businesses will share their data with other services or send them annoying ad
  • Privacy Concerns
  • When too many services request location data, users can be overwhelmed with notifications and other types of content
  • Accuracy
  • Grabbing Attention
  • Offer Useful Content
  • This allows you to build relationships and develop loyalty.
  • Higher Conversion Rate
  • By using ads correctly, you significantly increase your chance of conversions.
  • svail001 on 21 Sep 21
     
    This article discusses the pros and cons of proximity and location-based marketing. The pros are associated with the potential opportunities a company can take advantage of if done correctly. And the cons relate to the potential pitfalls or challenges a copy can face if they choose to implement this form of marketing
nixalexa

What are the Pros & Cons of Cloud Computing? | Morefield - 0 views

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  • Cloud computing is when entities share a network of remotely accessible servers. The servers are hosted on the Internet, allowing businesses to manage data “in the cloud” instead of on a local server. It’s a shared space in which devices in the network can access data from anywhere.
    • nixalexa
      nixalexa on 31 Oct 21
       
      Many companies use cloud computing, where they can store software and important company information in one place. This article I chose from Morefield Communications it mentions how cloud computing has pros and cons. When discussing the pros cloud computing saves more money and time than having your IT teamwork with a server that might not be reliable and might not be as fast as having a cloud. When something goes wrong with the cloud, the company you use is responsible for making sure that the cloud is working properly and that any faults in the system get fixed, while with personal servers, your IT team has to be the one to fix these mistakes and maintain the installations and maintenance on the system. When discussing the cons managers and companies have to realize if they invest in clouds, it might not be cheap and if they decide to go from a cloud back to a personal server it might be expensive. Because clouds are owned by service providers you many times will have little control as it pertains to infrastructure and connection problems within the cloud unless it is due to your Wi-Fi. I believe if your company has high-speed internet and good bandwidth, as well as the financial means to maintain a cloud for a business I would recommend it.
teresastas

Understanding The Cloud: Pros and Cons of Cloud Computing for Hotels * Shiji Insights - 1 views

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  • The most immediate positive of cloud computing is If you implement a cloud-based software for your hotel, it can be accessed from any computer you’d like– your software and data is no longer limited to one back office computer.
    • teresastas
      teresastas on 03 Sep 21
       
      For me this is the most biggest reason why cloud computing is a positive move for the Hospitality industry.
  • One of the most immediate, positive aspects of cloud computing is that the actual computing, or processing, is much faster.
    • teresastas
      teresastas on 03 Sep 21
       
      2nd reason that could computing is good for the industry. Processing is much faster and makes real-time tracking much easier.
  • when you have something sitting in the cloud, there is usually a respective API that will allow for different software to communicate and exchange date as needed. This lowers the I.T. requirements exponentially, not to mention makes it easier for future expansion upon the software. 
    • teresastas
      teresastas on 03 Sep 21
       
      While I somewhat agree that it's becoming easier to integrate different API's but it still can be a struggle to have different apps work together. Especially the newer ones.
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  • If your software is in the cloud, you won’t have to worry about it being compatible with your computer.
    • teresastas
      teresastas on 03 Sep 21
       
      Although there isn't any compatibility issues for the most part I do know that there are times that old tablets can't support certain apps so I wouldn't say this is an entirely true statement.
  • Hardware fails are easy to remedy
  • Cloud-based tech just takes up less space on computers.
  • If not safeguarded properly, cloud-based tech can be vulnerable to external infiltration.
  • Your cloud-based tech can only go as fast as your internet speed.
  • We recommend this trick we’ve seen some hotels employ: Purchase an external data card or dongle from your local cellular carrier and keep it handy as a backup. Yes, it may have a monthly fee, but that’s
    • teresastas
      teresastas on 03 Sep 21
       
      This may not work for every need but it is something that could at least keep a couple of areas up and running. It's also what I have for my company.
  • If fails centrally, all users are down
    • teresastas
      teresastas on 03 Sep 21
       
      I would say this is probably one of the biggest issues with Cloud computing because it's entirely out of your hands when it happens.
  • Cloud computing isn’t a slam dunk solution for hoteliers. There are some technical hurdles or at least some things to consider when deciding to use cloud-based technology for your hotel.
  • But for most hoteliers, cloud-based technology is a major win.
  • Understanding The Cloud: Pros and Cons of Cloud Computing for Hotels • Shiji Insights
    • teresastas
      teresastas on 03 Sep 21
       
      This article breaks down the pros and cons of cloud computing for Hotels. Pros are that devices can be used anywhere with internet connection, that the processing power is faster, that it makes it easier to connect with other systems, that there are limited compatibility issues on hardware and hardware fails are easier to remedy. The con's are listed as security issues (although I'm not sure I totally agree with this), relying on internet connections, the need for backup connectivity, and if it centrally fails then you have downtime that is out of your hands.
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