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nsola015

What Are Self-Service POS Kiosks? - 0 views

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shared by nsola015 on 29 May 22 - No Cached
  • nsola015 on 29 May 22
     
    There are several pros and cons to self-service POS systems. Technology innovations will result in an increase in the amount of service businesses that will utilise self-service kiosks for contactless payments. Every business must evaluate which type of system would work best for the specific type of product or service offering. Retailers, restaurants, ticketing businesses and businesses with appointment checkins are likely to benefit from these systems. There are many solutions that can enhance customer service and business efficiency. Each business must carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages prior to investing in order to identify a system that fits.
kyleemcroberts

Going Beyond E-Waste Recycling - Human-I-T - 0 views

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shared by kyleemcroberts on 20 Feb 23 - No Cached
  • 25 states have enacted legislation establishing a statewide electronic waste, or E-waste, recycling program.
  • The multitude of state laws can make proper disposal unclear for many who have never recycled old electronics.
  • The confusion can lead to mismanaging E-waste recycling and negatively impact existing programs
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  • California’s Electronic Waste and Recycling Act of 2003 established four main purposes to manage the growing amount of E-waste.
  • facilitate the collection and recycling of covered devices,”
  • intends to eliminate E-waste stockpiles
  • make manufacturers report their efforts to increase the use of recycled materials.
  • end the illegal disposal of covered electronic devices
  • we need to focus more on reusing and donating electronics to a greater cause
  • Only twenty-five states have passed legislation in the last fourteen years.
  • E-waste is changing rapidly and legislation hasn’t kept up with the demand.
  • Encouraging reuse can simultaneously reduce E-waste in landfills and bridge the digital divide in low-income communities
  • Recycling centers don’t always recycle your old devices. It has been well documented (here and here) that most of them ship old electronics to other countries that don’t have strict environmental laws.
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Top 10 Hospitality Technology Trends for 2023 - 0 views

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shared by mattiebell on 12 Jan 20 - No Cached
  • role of technology in hospitality businesses has drastically expanded.
  • Most of this activity relies directly or indirectly on technology, making IT more important to hotel operations and the guest experience than ever before.
  • Today, many guests prefer technology over human interaction for simple tasks.
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  • There’s a whole range of basic guest requests that can be automated with the right technology, which frees hotel staff up for other activities that enhance the guest experience
  • The room phone of the future may serve as a hub for a larger connected experience.
  • the demand for bandwidth at hotels is only going to grow.
  • Many guests are even beginning to include these kinds of technologies in their online hotel search criteria, so hospitality businesses that lack them may eventually find themselves at a disadvantage.
  • These tools allow hotels to find out about guests’ wants, needs, desires, complaints and more—and jump into the conversation if it makes sense.
  • Modern meetings run on technology.
  • And if you see an opportunity, you can get out in front and begin planning accordingly. After all, in hospitality, every advantage cou
  • increase in a migration to cloud technologies.
  • Something as complex as that needs a single hub from which to operate—and guest apps for personal mobile devices are the natural place to host all of these functions.
  • The virtual reality market is expected to grow from $16.67 billion in 2022 to $227.34 billion by 2029.
  • In 2023, sustainability is going to make its way further up the list of must-haves for hotel guests. In fact, it’s already happening. Kind Traveler’s 2022 Impact Tourism Report found that a resounding majority (96%) of survey respondents said it’s important the money they spend on travel makes a positive impact on the places they visit.
  • sherylvelazquez on 12 Jan 20
     
    This article discusses the top 10 communication trends in hotel technology. It shows that the role technology plays in hotel will only continue to grow because like mentioned a lot of activities directly or indirectly use technology. Some of these trends include things like service automation, guest apps, and location based services. These advances will allow hotel staff to be more focused on customer satisfaction and improving hotel operations.
  • mattiebell on 10 Jan 23
     
    This article discusses some of the main trends that will advance the hospitality industry throughout the new year. It covers many of the topics we discussed in the lecture, such as virtual reality, the importance of innovation, and key modernization concepts. It also talks about subjects relating to sustainability and green topics that will drive how the hospitality industry plans to remain a carbon-managed entertainment option.
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