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espence13

Eric Lundgren, 'e-waste' recycling innovator, faces prison for trying to extend life sp... - 0 views

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shared by espence13 on 21 Jan 19 - No Cached
  • Eric Lundgren is obsessed with recycling electronics.
  • He built an electric car out of recycled parts that far outdistanced a Tesla in a  test. He launched what he thinks is the first “electronic hybrid recycling” facility in the United States, which turns discarded cellphones and other electronics into functional devices, slowing the stream of harmful chemicals and metals into landfills and the environment. His California-based company processes more than 41 million pounds of e-waste each year and counts IBM, Motorola and Sprint among its clients.
  • But an idea Lundgren had to prolong the life of personal computers could land him in prison.
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  • Prosecutors said the 33-year-old ripped off Microsoft by manufacturing 28,000 counterfeit discs with the company’s Windows operating system on them. He was convicted of conspiracy and copyright infringement, which brought a 15-month prison sentence and a $50,000 fine.
  • espence13 on 21 Jan 19
     
    You may perceive the name Eric Lundgren. In 2017, he was everywhere throughout the news for making a $13,000 DIY electric vehicle with a 380 or more mile extend, effectively besting a Tesla. His LA-based organization worked in overseeing e-waste from regular electronic gadgets like cell phones and PCs. He's committed a huge number of hours to recuperating batteries, engines, and circuits from disposed of things reuse in wheelchairs, vehicles, or even different PCs. At 19, he began an organization to refurbish and offer PCs given to him by corporate customers like Dell, Asus, and Lenovo. At the point when a PC is sold or scrapped the Windows license accompanying it is legitimately transferrable to the new proprietor, making reestablishing non-working PCs and exchanging them a generally simple process. With a real Windows license, everything necessary is introducing the working framework from a reestablish circle and connecting the license key to demonstrate it's a legitimate install. The license key was frequently shown on a sparkly sticker along the edge or base of a PC. The certificate of realness, and the license key, is all you'd have to authentically introduce a working rendition of Windows on a non-running device. Those that didn't have the sticker, Lundgren told the Los Angeles Times, he rejected, pitching the parts to be utilized in different machines. Yet, it's here that Lundgren kept running into inconvenience. In the wake of aggregating exactly 28,000 restore discs, similar discs that used to come included with a bought PC, in any event before makers began getting rid of optical drives, Lundgren endeavored to dispatch them to his accomplice, for use in reestablishing non-working gadgets. After Microsoft and Dell caught wind of the plan, Lundgren was issued an indictment and fines
Sungoo Kang

Hyatt Hotels to add digital upgrades to 60,000 rooms - WGN Radio - 0 views

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shared by Sungoo Kang on 25 Mar 12 - No Cached
  • Sungoo Kang on 25 Mar 12
     
    Hyatt Hotel Corp., one of the world's largest hospitality companies, announced plans to install iTV platform within the next two years in as many as 60,000 rooms. Guests also can order room service, interact with hotel associates, make restaurant reservations, edit and print documents as well as gain direct access to local dining, shopping, night life, cultural events or attractions all through a dynamic user interface on (the TV. I think this investment will bring a faster delivery of goods and services to clients, increased employee productivity and reduced production costs. To make a good decision on IT investment, firms should take into consideration its long-term performance value before investing on a new technology. Looking at the TCO (total cost of ownership) which is far more than just the sticker price would be the right way to determine whether to invest or not.
jnoll001

The connected hotel - 0 views

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shared by jnoll001 on 16 May 19 - No Cached
  • tech-savvy, mobile-first millennials expected to represent half of all travellers by 2025
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      jnoll001 on 16 May 19
       
      More hospitality companies will find they will need to appeal to millennials.
  • Marriot hotels has been using VR for a number of years – its Teleporter program was set up to take potential guests to all corners of the globe through a fully-immersive, 4D sensory experience. 
  • A digital, "living" wall greets guests and provides an interactive "virtual concierge" via the hotel's Discovery Portal – a digital alcove with hologram projections on the floor and a screen on the wall. Standing on the holograms activates content that helps guests explore the local area
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  • using a smartphone to unlock a hotel door.
  • Hilton, Hyatt and Starwood have been experimenting with smartphones as room keys by offering guests the ability to check in and unlock their doors through mobile apps using Bluetooth wireless communication.
  • Expanded smartphone applications include 'hyper-personalization' features such as choosing your favored room and even (using applications such as Google's NEST technology)
  • TUI Smartbands​ not only replace the need for a room key, but allow guests to control the air conditioning and lighting in their room – something TUI says encourages sustainable tourism by better managing energy and resources – and make contactless payments for services such as drinks or entertainment.
  • Stickers embedded with RFID sensors are being used in Aloft hotels in the USA and hidden under carpets near the bed. Triggered by movement and weight, they will sense when a guest wakes up in the middle of the night and put the bathroom light on. These same stickers can also be attached to room service trolleys and, when left outside a room, a sensor hidden near the door will alert housekeeping to come and clear it away.
  • jnoll001 on 16 May 19
     
    The connected hotel is here. Gearing towards millennials will be a fact of survival by 2025. Even though some of the technology listed has been used for some time, we can see here examples of the expansion of some of it. The most fascinating technology from this article is the RFID floor sensors placed under rugs. This is a new concept to be, but one that makes total sense and is used in two applications in the article.
Cecilia Lucas

New Hotel Technology Likely to Bring Sticker Shock - 3 views

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shared by Cecilia Lucas on 20 Jan 12 - No Cached
  • The need for a new generation of computers, data centers and security equipment for the nation’s hotels is driving up the expense of technology in the hospitality industry,
  • The average [technology] cost for a 400-room hotel has been about $50,000 a year. That   cost is going to go up as the brands start implementing new technology to take the place of systems that have been in place for quite some time,” says Shah.   “That cost could be significant. It could be several hundred thousand dollars in additional costs over the next three, four or five years.“
  • “The average [technology] cost for a 400-room hotel has been about $50,000 a year. That   cost is going to go up as the brands start implementing new technology to take the place of systems that have been in place for quite some time,” says Shah.   “That cost could be significant. It could be several hundred thousand dollars in additional costs over the next three, four or five years.“
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  • cost is going to go up as the brands start implementing new technology to take the place of systems that have been in place for quite some time,” says Shah. 
  • significant. It could be several hundred thousand dollars in additional costs over the next three, four or five years.“
  • The need for a new generation of computers, data centers and security equipment for the nation’s hotels is driving up the expense of technology in the hospitality industry, says Mitesh Shah, chief executive officer at
  •  The average [technology] cost for a 400-room hotel has been about $50,000 a year. That  cost is going to go up as the brands start implementing new technology to take the place of systems that have been in place for quite some time,” says Shah.   “That cost could be  significant. It could be several hundred thousand dollars in additional costs over the next three, four or five years.“
  • The upgrades involve both communications that make life more convenient for travelers, and the unseen hardware that makes hotels function more smoothly.
  • Hackers are more aggressive than ever, and the cost of protecting hotel systems has risen accordingly
  • The hotel industry hasn’t kept up with the state of the art to the degree other industries have, says Shah, particularly with regard to pricing and customer convenience.
  • Traditionally, too many hotel managers focus on the condition of the carpets and walls  — whether they need painting or new pictures, or fresh plants in the lobby, rather than scrutinizing their technological infrastructure.
  • Examining how people buy and use media shows that bandwidths are growing more sophisticated, and the trend in a hotel experience is to become more connected,
  • And too many hotels are unable to provide that level of technical response.
  • Costly upgrades don’t always translate into higher rates, however. “The question really is, can you charge more for it? Or is it part of the experience?”
  • high-speed Internet, for instance, it’s an amenity that customers demand, but they’re not necessarily willing to pay extra for it.
  • Another expense involves business intelligence technology — the detailed analysis and tracking of a hotel’s daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance.
  • Operating teams then analyze the results and plan their financial strategy on a day-to-day basis, says Shah.
  • When it comes to creature comforts, travelers don’t want to compromise, says Shah. They want the same comforts on the road that are available at home
  • Cecilia Lucas on 20 Jan 12
     
    The Hotel Industry has not kept up with the state of the art technology to the degree other industries have. It's at a point where a great investment is needed to upgrade technology they use both in communications as well as the unseen hardware that make hotels function on a day to day basis. The cost of replacement and and expansion of business data centers and security is very large. But who bears the cost?, since guests have come to expect ammenities such as high speed internet, but aren't necessarily willing to pay for it. This is an inevitable cost hotel corporations are going to have work in to their budgets in order to stay relevant and competitive
Yi Sun

New Hotel Technology Likely to Bring Sticker Shock - 0 views

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shared by Yi Sun on 23 Mar 12 - No Cached
  • The average [technology] cost for a 400-room hotel has been about $50,000 a year. That cost is going to go up as the brands start implementing new technology to take the place of systems that have been in place for quite some time
  • That cost could be significant. It could be several hundred thousand dollars in additional costs over the next three, four or five years.
  • Hackers are more aggressive than ever, and the cost of protecting hotel systems has risen accordingly,
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  • Not only does a company have to replace computers, it also has to ensure that the latest encryption software is in place. But protective measures involve not just encryption, but also thwarting any compromise to corporate systems and executive communication.
  • Traditionally, too many hotel managers focus on the condition of the carpets and walls  — whether they need painting or new pictures, or fresh plants in the lobby, rather than scrutinizing their technological infrastructure.
  • Examining how people buy and use media shows that bandwidths are growing more sophisticated, and the trend in a hotel experience is to become more connected, says Shah.  Whether it’s checking in through an iPhone or ordering goods and services, guests want to activate requests through their personal devices. And too many hotels are unable to provide that level of technical response.
  • Costly upgrades don’t always translate into higher rates, however. “The question really is, can you charge more for it? Or is it part of the experience?” asks Shah. “Hotels spent a lot of money putting in flat-screen TVs with all the different capabilities to connect through them. But you haven’t seen hotels be able to charge for those things on a continued basis.” When it comes to high-speed Internet, for instance, it’s an amenity that customers demand, but they’re not necessarily willing to pay extra for it.
  • Another expense involves business intelligence technology — the detailed analysis and tracking of a hotel’s daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance. Noble Investment Group’s system pulls nightly data that tracks not only occupancy and average daily rate, but also measures the performance of group or individual travelers against the market. Noble also charts daily labor statistics through property management systems. Operating teams then analyze the results and plan their financial strategy on a day-to-day basis, says Shah.
  • When it comes to creature comforts, travelers don’t want to compromise, says Shah. They want the same comforts on the road that are available at home. “If you’re an Atlanta Hawks fan, can you watch that game when you get to your hotel?” If a traveler arrives too late to watch a live program, they want to be able to call it up on the room’s flat-screen TV, just as they do at home. “Where they live, they TiVo everything or DVR it.  They’re able to watch it when they want to watch it,” says Shah
  • That’s driving costs are going up, as the hotel network becomes more and more sophisticated, adds Shah. “People want to stay like they live.”
  • Yi Sun on 23 Mar 12
     
    Technology investment seems a necessity for the upper level hotels. Nowadyas, people are not only want to stay confort, but also want to feel the high technology which can bring them comfort. The expense on the intelligence technology has become one of the most main expence among the expences. The more data can be collected from customer can gain more loyal customers and has a big impact on the revenue.
  • Ligia Elizondo on 24 Mar 12
     
    Yes, technology has a great impact in our industry and it gives a competitive advantage for those that decide to invest in the newest technology.
diana morales

New Hotel Technology Likely to Bring Sticker Shock - 0 views

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shared by diana morales on 22 May 12 - No Cached
  • The need for a new generation of computers, data centers and security equipment for the nation’s hotels is driving up the expense of technology in the hospitality industry, says Mitesh Shah, chief executive officer at Atlanta-based Noble Investment Group, a privately-held company that invests in and manages hotels.
  • “The average [technology] cost for a 400-room hotel has been about $50,000 a year
  • The upgrades involve both communications that make life more convenient for travelers, and the unseen hardware that makes hotels function more smoothly
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  • When it comes to creature comforts, travelers don’t want to compromise, says Shah. They want the same comforts on the road that are available at home. “If you’re an Atlanta Hawks fan, can you watch that game when you get to your hotel?”
  • diana morales on 22 May 12
     
    This article speaks about the technology in the hotel industry and what it takes to have the hotel equipped and up to date. The hotel gives examples of what owners have invested or will need to invest. What surprised me was the fact that TIVO should be one of the amenities included into the hotel room now and days. I found it interesting when the article asked who is paying for these upgrades? is the rate changing? or is it part of the experience as the article states?
lkastwood

ASSA ABLOY Hospitality Upgrades Guestroom Security at Renaissance Toronto Downtown Hote... - 0 views

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shared by lkastwood on 08 Oct 17 - No Cached
  • ASSA ABLOY Hospitality today announces the successful upgrade and implementation of its VingCard Classic RFID door locks at the Renaissance Toronto Downtown Hotel
  • By upgrading its previous ASSA ABLOY Hospitality-based room access platform to include VingCard Classic RFID door locks along with the Visionline locking solution, the property ensures against the latest security threats while offering state of the art convenience.
  • With the implementation of VingCard Classic RFID, the Renaissance Toronto Downtown Hotel gains a contactless solution that provides the latest in anti-cloning technology.
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  • By using an online-based security access platform, guests can be re-assigned to a different guestroom or have their stay extended without ever having to visit the front desk.
  • Properties equipped with Visionline can also provide guests with the ability to use the same keycard for different areas of the hotel, enhancing the guest experience, while reducing costs. With RFID technology, hoteliers also gain the opportunity to provide guests with an array of key format options, such as wristbands, keychain fobs or stickers in order to better cater to individualized needs.
  • lkastwood on 08 Oct 17
     
    Hotels are constantly trying to find ways to make their guests safer. In an article written for Hospitalitynet Renaissance Toronto Downtown Hotel upgraded their guestroom security by adding advanced RFID solutions. This hotel is located in the Rogers Center which is home to the Toronto Blue Jays which sees a lot of high-profile guests. "By upgrading its previous ASSA ABLOY Hospitality-based room access platform to include VingCard Classic RFID door locks along with the Visionline locking solution, the property ensures against the latest security threats while offering state of the art convenience". By adding this technology, the hotel gains "a contactless solution that provides the latest in anti-cloning technology". This technology has proven itself as the future technology for hoteliers. The online-based security access platform allows guests to be re-assigned to different guestrooms or extend their stay without going to the front desk. The visionline feature also allows guests to use their same keycard at different area in the hotel. This reduces cost as it eliminates the need for multiple keycards. The VingCard Classic RFID door locks along with the Visionline locking solution sets the bar for guest security and increase the guest experience.
Rochelle Perez

Bartech NeoTray Provides Safe and Convenient Point-of-Sale for Generating Post-COVID Gu... - 1 views

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shared by Rochelle Perez on 31 Jul 20 - No Cached
  • Las Vegas - Bartech, the leader in automatic minibar solutions for the global hospitality industry, is fulfilling a growing need in the post-COVID 19 hotel environment through its proprietary NeoTray solution, which allows non-refrigerated items to be securely offered to hotel guests through an automated point-of-sale within the safety of the guestroom. As hotels worldwide seek out ways to continue to provide for guests' needs in the new socially distanced travel experience, Bartech's NeoTray provides a solution for presenting non-traditional items for purchase, such as PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) like masks and hand sanitizer to help ensure guest health and safety.
  • Bartech's NeoTray is an ideal solution to this new guestroom-centric travel experience, allowing the property to generate much-needed in-room revenue, while offering a convenient and valuable guest service. With a clear, protective sealed lid, the NeoTray allows products to be attractively and conveniently displayed to encourage purchase, optimizing the potential for in-room revenue. The unit can also be sanitized and visibly sealed with a sticker to provide added guest assurance and confidence in the property's commitment to their wellbeing.
  • The NeoTray utilizes Bartech's industry-leading automatic minibar technology, enabling wireless communication via Wi-Fi or the built in ZigBee antenna. This wireless operation allows usage data to be sent directly from the unit to the hotel's Property Management System (PMS), providing a digital record of any openings of the sealed unit. In this way, only the units that have been opened need to be serviced and cleaned between guest stays, minimizing staff visits to the guestroom. This promotes less physical contact between guests and staff, while minimizing labor costs and further ensuring guest safety. All charges are posted in real time to the guest folio within the PMS, ensuring accurate charges at checkout.
  • Rochelle Perez on 31 Jul 20
     
    Bartech and it's propriety NeoTray creating a way to have a minibar in a hotel room that allows guests to feel safe and increase revenue for the hotels.
cingram21

Events after COVID-19: Is it all Zoom from here? | By Malin Persson - Hospitality Net - 0 views

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shared by cingram21 on 26 Sep 21 - No Cached
  • 1. NFC - Near Field Communication
  • These chips, which are essentially thin stickers, can be placed around your venue, and attendees can access whatever information you want to convey to them by simply tapping their phone to the chip – no app installation necessary!
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