This article talked about the major benefits of HRIS. All data is usually collected and placed in a central database. Through the HRIS can improve the productivity of the human resource department since data going to be very easily retrieved from the database. What's more, HIRS can save time on the administrative functions and improve the communication with the employees. In addition, HRIS can create self- service options, which employees can be able to access useful information without having to spend a lot of time going from one office to the next.

The term "meetings technology" is broader than ever. This article listed some of meetings technology. . Mobile Apps There are two categories of mobile apps are particularly relevant to meetings. The first is "Meetings management apps". These often are free and provide planners the ability to tap into web-based meeting platforms from their mobile devices while on-site or in transit. The other one is "Meeting apps for attendees". Think of these as "electronic event programs plus." These event-specific apps may be downloaded by attendees, nearly always for free, and can include all of the speaker, scheduling, seminar, keynote and attendee information, along with exhibit floor maps, that might be found in a printed program. . Social Media for Events Social-media platforms now represent a common way to quickly interact with large numbers of people, meaning these are natural places for beginning a dialogue before a meeting or continuing to communicate afterward .Virtual/Hybrid Events The age of the hybrid event, in which some kind of virtual component is added to a physical event to engage off-site attendees.

This article talked about Sabre Hospitality Solution which is the user-friendly e-marketing tool. The Sabre Hospitality Solution will push your internet marketing program to a higher level of performance through the following five essential elements. First, Sabre Hospitality Solutions developed a proprietary Content Management Tool (CMT) based on the needs of the clients. Second, Sabre Hospitality Solutions provides a full e-commerce solution that enables you to build and manage an E-store that generates significant incremental revenue. Third, behavioral targeting engine of Sabre Hospitality Solutions serves potential guests content based on how they are navigating through the Website; and profiles their keyword search that has led them to the Website. Fourth, flash map solution integrates standard interactive components for any set of floor plans. Fifth, Sabre Hospitality Solutions' Interactive Proposal Service (IPS) is a proprietary system that allows a property to respond to RFP's in a highly customized fashion.

This article talked about ASSA ABLOY, which is the world's leading provider of hotel locking systems and in-room safes, as well as energy-saving energy management systems. ASSA ABLOY door opening solutions can increase security and convenience. What's more, those solutions are including access control, automated entrance and mobile keys for guestroom entry, which can bring for both guests and staff. And, these solutions can also be applied to marine applications, ensuring the safety and security of all guests on board.

This article talked about Hilton New York installs a new green roof system and cogeneration system. Those two IT investments are designed to reduce the hotel's overall carbon footprint. The green roof system represents a major investment by Hilton New York to benefit efforts in carbon capture, energy conversation, and reduction of Urban Heat Island effect. And the high-efficient, environmentally-friendly cogeneration system will provide in excess of 50 percent of hotel's electrical power and over 40 percent of its steam consumption for heating and hot water requirements.

This article talked about Hilton New York installs a new green roof system and cogeneration system. Those two IT investments are designed to reduce the hotel's overall carbon footprint. The green roof system represents a major investment by Hilton New York to benefit efforts in carbon capture, energy conversation, and reduction of Urban Heat Island effect. And the high-efficient, environmentally-friendly cogeneration system will provide in excess of 50 percent of hotel's electrical power and over 40 percent of its steam consumption for heating and hot water requirements.

This article is talked about top 11 productivity features in accounting software that can multiply revenue for hotels. 1. Accounting software that grows with you. The ability of accounting software to grow with your practice, known as software scalability, makes this possible. As a practice grows, multiple operating systems may be in use within the firm. 2. The option to operate in heads-down data entry or a mouse-driven mode. 3. Import and Export transactions from QuickBooks and other software. 4. Integration with tax preparation software. The ability to integrate with multiple vendors' tax preparation software means having the flexibility and capability to shift from one vendor's tax software to another, or work with multiple programs on a client-by-client basis. 5. Direct import of bank-cleared transactions. 6. General ledger auto-fill and auto-populate features. These features improve accuracy and significantly reduce typing keystrokes for the bookkeeper. 7. Customizable reports. The best accounting software products allow custom report criteria to be set. Accounting software customizable reports should also support multi-level consolidations. 8. Reporting flexibility. 9. Direct delivery of reports in real time. Reports that are generated and automatically delivered in real time [via e-mail] ensure uniformity and eliminate human error, such as developing reports that are not needed. 10. The ability to automate processes whenever you need or want them to be automated. It also is very important to be able to run a report (such as a trial balance) across some grouping of your clients, instead of having to go in to each client to tell the software you want to print the report, which can save an accountant what could be days of administrative work. 11. Cloud friendly. The cloud will allow you to take advantage of significant productivity multipliers and make you a leader in client/prospect mindset perception. Be sure that your software provider is

This article talked about the development of cloud based, online POS systems and the benefits of using online POS systems. Online POS systems store all data on remote servers in the cloud, which take all of the best functions of traditional POS systems and bring them into 21st century. Online POS systems have many benefits. In addition to security of data, they are usually compatible with any Internet-enabled device with a browser, including desktop and laptop computers, iPads and other tablet PCs, and even most smartphone models. What's more, online POS systems allow users to access data anytime, anywhere, putting them directly in touch with the day to day operations of their businesses 24/7. More than anything, cloud-based POS systems provide business owners with more freedom. The freedom to choose their own hardware, the freedom to sleep at night knowing their data is secure, and the freedom to access this data on the go from whatever device is handy.

IDS NEXT is one type of property management system (PMS). It is a global leader in providing ERP and total technology solutions for hospitality and leisure industries. IDS NEXT"s portfolio of capabilities include Strategic Consulting, Business Outcome Services, Custom Design and Development, Total Technology Solutions and a range of next generation software products that addresses the hospitality industry. This article talked about IDS NEXT announced a new partnership with Energex, a world renowned manufacturer of occupancy based energy management solutions for hospitality. Existing hotel properties can benefit from this partnership with minimal or no structural changes or disruption to service, as the solution can be retro-fitted. What's more, this partnership will help both upcoming and existing hotels reduce energy costs by as much as 30-50%.

Today, going green is one of the defining movements of our time. The movement to conserve and replenish the earth's resources continues to build momentum and meeting planners and suppliers are doing their share to advance the cause. It is really a very good phenomenon that some major hotel chains are making to help planners organize eco-friendly meetings and events. This article talked about what the major hotel chains are doing to support eco-friendly meetings. 1. Toronto-based Fairmont Hotels & Resorts' Eco-Meet program. 2. Hilton International has declared that all of its 3,600 properties will be using its carbon calculator program, which the system analyzes 200 operational practices, including housekeeping, paper product usage, food waste and transportation, and determines their environmental impact in terms of energy and water use, waste production and carbon output. 3. Hyatt Hotels & Resorts' Meet and Be Green initiative, offers clients a 3 percent rebate on qualifying charges on the final pretax master bill for following the chain's 10-point green guidelines. 4. Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants became one of the first hotel chains to offer a dedicated green meetings package brandwide, attracting immediate interest from corporate clients such as Microsoft and Aveda. 5. Marriott has offered green meetings standards across its JW Marriott, Marriott, Renaissance Hotels & Resorts and Courtyard by Marriott brands. 6. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide recently announced it would implement its new Sustainable Meeting Practices (SMPs). According to those hotel chains , by following the Eco-Meet guidelines, groups can save up to thoughts of plastic water bottles, aluminum cans, writing pads, pencils, paper cups and other else per year.

This article talked about Top 10 e-commerce websites in China. The first of all is Tmall.com, which had the largest market share of China (about 40%). As the market leader, it sells much anything, which following on its Taobao.com with a separate site for retailers and brands to reach out across the country. The second is 360Buy.com, it got about 15% market share of china and cover mainly electronics and home appliances. The next one is the high street electronics retailer-Sunning.com. The fourth one is Amazon.cn. It focuses on selling western products. The ranked 5th is Dangdang.com, which mainly sells gadgets and books. The following one is Vancel.com. It sells its own-brand clothing. In addition, 51Buy.com, Coo8.com,Newegg.com.cn and YiHaoDian.com is ranked from 7th to 10th.

Facebook is one kind of computer network. This article talked about how to use facebook for travel & tourism marketing. First, you must pay more attention to your copyright. You can control who sees what by grant them a royalty-fee license to use it. Second, Facebook can make your source of the product be your own information on the website. Third, you should play by their rules. You should create profile for a email and a page for the business within that profile. Then, you can set the page privacy. Fourth, you must try your best to attract people to your place.

This article introduce 12+ meeting technology Trends. In 1 of 12, the Near Field Communication (NFC) attracted my attention. NFC is a widely used system for making payments when devices touched together through a short-range wireless connectivity standard. This machine simplified electronic ticketing, data exchange, credit card payment and micropayment options for events. In 2012 and the following 5 years, NCF will provide better and faster service and connectivity for events.