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In today`s network environment we must stay someplace if we do heavy internet work or watch HD movie download big software, can`t do these with 3G. If Wireless bandwidth comes true. Not only eliminate all kinds of internet cable but also big benefit for internet user. Although now there are lots of technical problem , but the wireless bandwidth is a trend. It must be come true in the furture.

Mobile marketing is in it's infancy in Africa but better for hotels to be there for its first steps than when it's about to graduate. Accor Hotels has started it's mobile app for online bookings in Africa but has experienced a slow growth in mobile bookings, unlike Kenyan hotel chain Sarova which boosts 10% of all bookings are done through mobile phones. 7 million people carry smart phones in Africa, and Kenya and South Africa are the most m commerce savvy countries with the highest mobile transactions. For optimum exposure as smart phone usage grows start promoting your hotels now with mobile apps.

According to this article the Electronic commerce name as :e-commerce, has been allowing the information to fallow a course through the Internet on a worldwide web without any barriers. The fact that it has an enormous cost saving, It is also consider as an advantage for most companies around the world in the hospitality industry. This article also point how IT has become a trend in the Hospitality industry. Most people tend to look-up and travel information and destination online because it is a faster way, cost effective, time consuming most of the time more reliable than other ways. And with the evolution of the technology nowadays, software, hardware, information management, and telecommunications systems have facilitated the process between companies in the travel industry.

I agree with this article that e-commerce helps the airlines companies to save a lot of money and exceed the guest expectation with a fast and convenience service. Even though; at the beginning the companies has to spend a lot of money to implement the latest technology in order to reach markets around the world, but at the long term this investment will give back to these companies high profit.

I completely agree with the idea that e-commerce allows information to spread through out the internet, essentially, without barriers. This results in a vast potential for reaching a target market. The development of e-commerce will facilitate the growth of the hospitality industry.

Unified Computing System (UCS) technology is widely used byStation Casinos Inc., which is a one of high-tech Station Casinos Inc. invested and do a good implement in their properties. It not only help this company do a good business and also help the it employees keep their jobs.

Hotel guests are a captive audience and are often looking for the convenience factor when making their purchasing decisions, such as where to eat that night. If hoteliers take the initiative with their WiFi solution, they could be soon be reaping the financial rewards.

Implementing the right technology can bring a company back to business therefore it is really important to Know what technology is the best for the organization in order to improve productivity and attract potential clients.

This article is about the possibility of hotel replacing the tradition landline telephone with digital personal assistant like the Amazon's Echo. Like with any technology, there will be concerns with security. Because with a landline phone, a guest can location can be pinpointed in case of an emergency. The technology that improves the guestroom phone will like replace the telephone with an Alexa/Siri-like device that will meet the guest service needs. This new technology will adhere to every traveler's needs, allowing the guest to have products that they normally uses at home. Eventually, the telephone will be quickly replace by hotels that are jumping at the chance while some hotels will slowly adapt to the ever-growing trend. But at the end of the travels still want a landline phone in their room. Most newer hotels are using VoIP which is saving hotels a lot of money for not running cables. Some hotels still prefer to use a traditional analog telephones that are connected to the internet or a router. With the newer telephones guest will have the ability to place the telephone anywhere in the room whereas with the older that is primary stationary in the nightstand connected by the a cable. At the end of the day, the main goal should and always make things easier for both the guest and hotel.

In regards to Module 2: Post a hospitality/tourism network, telecommunications, or green related article, I chose to post about a green related article and found an awesome article of "Eight Ways Hotels Are Helping To Protect The Environment." In honor of the past April 22's Earth Day, the article displayed the examples for some of the hotels in the United States that were committed to aid in preserving the environment for the hoteliers and guests alike to keep sustainability strong for the respective hospitality companies as well as travelers who are striving to travel with eco-friendly options. Located in Oahu, Hawaii, the Turtle Bay Resort is home to an on-property horse stable, tennis and golf courses, a 15 mile hiking/mountain biking trails, many health conscious classes such as fitness, wellness, and even a surf school. With its advantageous beach location, water adventures such as eco-kayaking, snorkeling, and swimming enable guests to view many of the natural resources, mammals, and endangered species that visit along the shores of the resort. With all of the above activities, it is crucial for this resort to take especially good care of the natural resources that benefit the resort by attracting guests. With that being said, the resort team members initiate beach cleanups every month for about 5 miles of the beach's shoreline. As well, back in 2009, the resort developed a Green Committee to plan and map out methods to reduce the resort's carbon footprint. Some examples of this was adding solar roof panels, convert 70% of the resort's lighting to Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs, initiated recycling for the entire resort, and changed cups utilized at the F&B outlets to environmental friendly options. Located in Leesburg, Virginia, The National Conference Center's food and beverage program partnered with local Virginia Farms to source their food from local farmers to enhance the consumer's yearning for the farm-to-table cuisine. For Earth Day, the company i

Not only are PMSs valuable for hotel management, but also for commercial and residential properties. The ability to predictively prepare for any issues that may occur allows for less onsite staffing at any given moment aside from the already lowered costs of using these online systems allows. These systems can also track energy usage to allow for better property management across the board.

12 people took 6 weeks to building a sculpture out of e-waste. The old technology pieces are compiled to resemble Mount Rushmore, expect with the G*7 leaders. This is to draw attention to the issue.This artwork is on way in which e-waste can be recycled.

This is an interesting article on "Mount Recyclemore". A group made this sculpture as a statement to world leaders and people about e-waste and recycling issues that are happening.

This article discusses "Hotel Computer Networks". The author keeps information brief but informative.Highlights include, explaining the point of a computer network and how such communication is made possible. "Hotel Computer Networks are used to: Facilitate communique via electronic mail, video conferencing, immediate messaging, etc." The article concludes by highlighting the various varieties of computer network's used in hotels i.e. Local Area Networks, Personal Area Networks and Campus Networks.

This article covers the methodology and findings of a study conducted to examine the factors contributing to fraud risk in publicly traded restaurants. The article discusses factors in the fraud triangle, macroeconomic factors, and internal company factors that may contribute to fraud despite protections implemented per Sarbanes-Oxley. The study ultimately finds that internal company factors are insignificant when considering the impact on fraud risk, while macroeconomic factors, such as inflation or unemployment, drastically impact the level of fraud risk that a company may face.

This was more of a blog discussing the impact of E-Commerce in the hospitality industry breaking it down to it's 4 forms of trade it can occur. It breaks it down to the 3 technical components computer networks provide and how taking into account these components e-commerce integrates itself in the industry. It was also interesting reading how this has increased a high demand in IT to service customers as hospitality organizations have to rely on efficiency in both internal and external interactions. It also discusses how his system isn't as strong in Asia and lastly the security importance and challenges it carries.

This article is very interesting and eye opening. Just the thought that "by 2023" the e-waste will be down is unrealistic. Companies will keep making more products and the e-waste will grow, unless they don't change the materials they use to create that type of technology.

This article highlights the different aspects that e-commerce brings to society. It highlights the many ways that e-commerce has affected the Hospitality Industry and the things that can be done about it, and it also highlights the economical and political impact that e-commerce might have on the future of our society (especially the hospitality industry).

This article addresses the growing environmental, financial, and political issues involved with e-waste. It provides predictions on the future of e-waste if it continues at its dangerous rate. An analysis of e-waste and how it can be reduced is also included.

"Technology and innovation are what have helped, even saved, restaurants as they transform how they operate to not just survive, but thrive, in this new connected and contactless era" "Third-party food delivery apps like UberEats, Foodpanda, or Door Dash will continue to be an important solution for those not able to offer in-house ordering and delivery services" "Contactless technology is going mainstream, and it's not just about placing an order online, but also about paying with a smartphone, smartwatch or smartcard via an app or touchless device" "technology-enabled reservation systems, restaurants can manage seating, waitlists, customer loyalty and dining preferences as well as collect vital client data be it for contact tracing or market insights" "Kitchen Display Systems (KDS) are a digital menu board for kitchen staff helping restaurants streamline back-of-house operations" "companies like Winnow are helping restaurant owners and managers cut food waste and costs and run their businesses more efficiently and sustainably" "auto-scanning barcodes with smartphone cameras on posters, tables, coasters, doors or websites allows customers to access online menus, order and pay - without contact" "air purification technologies to promote 'clean air'" https://diigo.com/0lmspn

Some of these technologies such as food delivery services, and conctactless payments I have grown used to as a consumer. However, technology like KDS to improve the back of house operations or air purification technologies are more behind the scenes type of technologies that I have not given much thought so I found this article interesting.

Many restaurants are adapting to a new reality. Some of the digital trends to watch in 2022 are as follows: 1. Online ordering systems and delivery apps - Food delivery market worth more than $150 billion globally. 2. Contactless payment estimated to triple from $2 trillion to $6 trillion by 2024. 3. Online table reservation system such as Open table Experiences initiative offering unique culinary events and dinner experiences. 4. Digital kitchen boards such as KDS, a digital menu board for kitchen staff linked to the restaurant's POI which displays orders automatically and efficiently. 5. Automated inventory management software tracking food and beverage stocks, anticipating quantities and scheduling reorders. 6. QR codes that allow customers to access menus online, order and pay. 7. Air purification technology like bipolar ionization and ultraviolet light.

This article talks about the development of sustainable technology and how it relates to tourism in Barbados. It mainly discusses new technologies and how the country plans to create more business opportunities that promote tourism but also help the economy to thrive. The main takeaway is that the country hopes to become a fully renewable economy by 2030. It has many different natural resources and business opportunities that will allow for the skilled labor that is necessary to do so.

This article provides a detailed approach on the negative and positive impacts of electronic waste from a global standpoint. This article also provides statistical data to show the various types of technological gadgets that contribute to e-waste, the materials they are made from, and new initiatives put in place to recycle these items.