This article discusses several critical factor in the process of using an HRIS in a restaurant chain. It notes that there is little research specifically discussing this area for the hospitality industry. The article examines the factors that should be considered by a restaurant chain in making the decision to use an HRIS. Also, the article discusses a study of issues that will contribute toward the successful implementation of HRIS for restaurant chains.

This article has many ideas to incorporate "green" ideas into the physical plant structure of a hotel. For example, it suggests building your staff into a more "green" awareness. Also, it has several ideas on how to save energy and reduce. Additionally, it has numerous suggestions on building maintenance. For example, using the Energy Star Portfolio Manager will aid in waste tracking.

This article describes how MasterCard is expanding its e-marketing engine to the country of India. It will use a program to target experiences at certain cities. For example, Paris is a popular destination, so the program will offer special events, such as a visit to the Louvre after closing hours. The company is targeting India because of its growing more affluent population.

The industry of event management has grown in recent years. Now, these such events are no longer merely held in big cities. The article describes how event management software can help with this process. Also, using this software will help a business to gain a competitive advantage. For example, it will help with the registration process by reducing errors and thus saving time. This will in turn lead to increased revenue for the company.

This article notes that many hotels have been the victims of cyber attacks. For example, in July of this year, the Four Seasons, Trump Hotels, and the Loews Hotels all had customer information hacked because of security failures. Furthermore, many of these resulted from vulnerability from the vendors. To address this issue, the article suggests that hotels should incorporate the following four actions: (1) Review data security policies; (2) Require vendors to take responsibility for their mistakes; (3) Analyze cybersecurity policies; and (4) Require brands and managers to test backup systems.

This article describes five new trends in information technology for the restaurant industry. This first is Touchscreen Food Vendors, which is a device similar to the e-bar that allows a customer to choose many items from one machine. The second is Tablet Restaurant Management, which allows one to view menu items and manage delivery tickets to the kitchen. The third is Automatic Biodiesel Converters, which allows cars to receive eco-friendly fuel while at a restaurant. The fourth is LED Alert Systems, which allow the kitchen to be alerted to time-sensitive tasks. The fifth is Webcam-Enabled Monitoring, which allows the kitchen and floor to be watched at a remote site. The article also lists the price of these various innovations

This article describes many of the theft problems within the restaurant industry. It has several links to give specific details of employee theft. Also, the article describes several IT solutions to this problem. For example, it offers an audit program that can be used to flag transactions that might involve fraud. Also, it has a link to a data and POS analysis section that will aid in theft detection and prevention. By having such a system, the potential for employees to commit theft should be reduced because of the increased possibility of getting caught.

This article describes how many restaurants are now adding tablets to their POS systems. Major chains, such as Applebee's, TGI Friday's, and Outback Steakhouse, are now using these tablets at many of their tables. The article suggests that the servers' tips are either staying the same or increasing due to the ability of the customer to merely tap a 20% tip. Also, the article suggests that sales for the restaurant have increased and labor costs have decreased. It appears that this trend will continue to increase in restaurants.

This article describes how Paramount Hospitality Management will utilize text messaging into their Property Management System (PMS). This new feature is intended to aid the hotel in informing the customers about property activities beyond just when their rooms are ready. It is projected that this new ability will lead to increased revenues and greater customer satisfaction.

This article describes several different Property Management Systems for hotels. It reports on different pricing methods for the needs of various hotels. For example, large brands have different needs from small independent hotels. By comparing the different pricing fees, a manager can best choose which system is best for his or her hotel.

This article describes how many companies are reluctant to add "green" initiatives. However, it notes that this is a growing and important area that many companies are deciding to become involved in because of its importance. Moreover, it points out that by reducing the power consumption of computers in a business the effect is to produce a green result. Additionally, this not only saves the company money, but it also has the result of being a good public relations outcome. Then, the company can advertise how it is following a greener path.

This article describes the following four ways that an online reservation system helps a hotel: (1) it saves time and reduces costs; (2) it helps to automate the booking process; (3) it reduces errors that might occur without such a system; and (4) it helps to increase customer satisfaction. In sum, this type of system is very beneficial for a hotel.

This article reveals that many hotels have stopped charging for internet service. However, many of these hotels are offering very low speeds. At these low speeds many normal computing functions cannot be performed. However, many of these hotels are offering higher speeds for a price. The article suggests that customers will seek out brands that offer higher speeds at no cost and concludes by predicting that hotels will eventually offer very fast speeds as an industry standard.

IBM, Apple, and HP are all major companies in computer hardware. While IBM used to be the major player, that position has been overtaken by Apple. HP, on the other hand, has had its ups and downs. This article discusses the possibility that HP will make a comeback. I was more intrigued with the fall of IBM and if it will come back. It is interesting to note how quickly things change in this industry. IBM has fallen, but will Apple follow suit? Apple, without its founder, may be in the position to fall if its I-phones fail to keep pace. I believe that Apple is about to become the next IBM, which is out-of-date and fails to keep up with the latest developments. I'm not sure if HP will replace Apple, but I think that without its founder it is likely to rapidly lose its current standing.