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What is HRIS? System, Model, and Application | HR Technologist - 3 views
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The article delves into the aspects and benefits of deploying human resource information systems, also known as human resources management systems. The software assists with database management, time and labor management, payroll functions, benefits management, employee interface, talent acquisition and retention and input/output.
Five Ways Smart Hotel Rooms Will Make Travelling Easier - 0 views
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Smart-room controls
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Based on client preferences an algorithm can allocate rooms in a quiet area
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The article focuses on how technology improves the efficiency and sustainability of the physical plant of hotels. The article acknowledges that while hotels tend to be asset heavy, thus lagging behind in technological implementation, big industry players have made the push to implement new technology solutions, These technologies control in-room entertainment, provide smart room controls, streamlines the experience with all controls in a single location, promotes sustainable rooms by cutting energy waste and utilizing an automated concierge to retrieve local information.
How Hotels can use Beacons to Improve Experiences | Beaconstac - 0 views
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For an application, location is one of the most powerful triggers of action
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technologies available have suffered from three significant limitations: accuracy, granularity and power consumption.This is where beacons come into picture
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ibeacon, one of the most ‘disruptive’ technologies of 2014, is already making waves across various industry verticals for all the revenue opportunities and enhanced customer experience it offers businesses
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This article serves to showcase how beacons can serve as effective tools for hotels. The beacons deploy micro-location capabilities that allow for targeted personalized messaging. Utilizing Bluetooth Low Energy and a property's geo-fencing, beacons can transform the check-in and out processes, room and indoor navigation, keyless room entry and in-room controls, room service, loyalty offers, upgrades and analytics. The beacon technology can also used with staff to maximize productivity and evaluate where resources are able to be saved.
Securing the Big Game: Emerging Technologies for Event Security - Police Chief Magazine - 0 views
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Interconnectivity
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there is still much work to be done to ensure seamless interconnectivity, communication, and data sharing among systems and technologies
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high-tech solutions like advanced video surveillance with video from multiple sources—venues, traffic cameras, and more—that will be fed directly into first responder vehicles and a fully integrated security operations center to provide situational awareness
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This article focus on using smart city technology to assist law enforcement with securing big city sporting events. The article highlights the need for seamless interconnectivity with local law enforcement technologies in order to streamline response time. Communication and video surveillance are all enhanced by the use of emergent security technology that allows for officers to work with other agencies and the community to keep large events safe.
Cybersecurity Best Practices for Restaurants | QSR magazine - 0 views
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In the case of a restaurant, a cyber attack would likely be seeking;Employee details stored by the restaurantCustomer bank details obtained by the restaurantThe restaurant’s business bank account details
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A restaurant’s POS system could see hundreds of different bank account details every day
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Internal software used by restaurant staff is likely to contain sensitive information such as employee details (on an HR system), as well as accounting information for the restaurant
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The focus of this article is to point out why restaurants are targets for cyber attacks, what information hackers are looking to obtain and to identify what steps can be taken to protect consumer information. Hackers target a restaurant's POS system for the large amount of bank data it may record as well as any online banking occuring in the restaurant. The personal information from employees as well as any app or website utilized by guests, is prone to cyber attacks. The most important solutions rely on conducting background checks on employees and making sure that they are trained on what to look for. Restaurants can also put practices in place that involve using unique employee numbers, keeping computers out of guests' view, and using vendors with a stellar reputation.
Restaurant Tech Investment And What it Means For the Industry - 0 views
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Investment in restaurant tech has the potential to transform how chains operate, manage staff, create value, and increase sales
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half of restaurant operators describe their use of tech as “lagging
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The sheer scale of options, from upgraded POS systems to automated kiosks, makes it tempting for CEOs and other chain executives to leave tech to the experts.
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This article details the importance that investing in new technology has on the restaurant industry. Many restaurant concepts like Panera Bread have made it their focus to drive new technology in their restaurants and have seen an incredible and continuous ROI. The article cedes that those who take a "wait-and-see" approach will find themselves playing catch up. Attributing to this is the fact that technology is generally considered old by the time it has worked out any potential issues.
Employee Theft at the POS: What Are You Missing? - 0 views
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According to the National Restaurant Association, the employee turnover rate in the restaurant sector was 72.9% in 2016, significantly higher than the average turnover rate for private sector workers of just over 46%
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as much as 75% of all shrink in the restaurant sector is attributed to employee theft
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many different kinds of employee theft – stealing food, abusing discounts, or giving extras to friends and family
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This article addresses a very sensible accounting tool that can be used to eliminate theft of all types. Integrating video with POS systems is an effective way to see if discounts are being abused, if voids re unnecessarily being done and also to serve as a check and balance on food inventory levels.
7 POS Trends for 2020/2021: Latest Predictions You Should Be Thinking About - Financeso... - 2 views
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global point of the sale terminals market is expected to reach USD 108.46[1] billion by 202
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One of the biggest POS industry trends right now is mobile payment transactions which saw a 40.2% year on year growth[2]
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it’s also important to have a reliable billing and invoicing program together with your POS sale
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The article focuses on trends that companies utilizing a POS system should look at deploying. Bolstered by figures supporting the success of the emergent trends, the article seeks to encourage operators to make the move sooner rather than later. The most prominent trends revolve around more efficient payment access. Customers appreciate the speed and available payment options. Companies are also able to manage customer data effectively and securely while also managing inventory and marketing. AI integration is also a forward trend that is allowing businesses to tailor their tactics to each customer individually. Perhaps the most important trend that is affecting other transaction systems as well is cloud based POS.
Global Distribution Systems Support Travel Agent Community | Travel Technology - 0 views
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highly essential technology backbone of the travel industry, GDS companies such as Sabre, Amadeus and Travelport play a central role in facilitating the technology used by travel advisors and agents
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GDS members collectively help board almost 2.5 billion passengers every year and partner with almost 1.5 million hotel properties
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this maximizes the value proposition for travel agents through better customer service, more competitive pricing and greater efficiencies to better manage travel and serve their customers
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This article serves to highlight the usefulness of Global Distribution Systems and their importance to the industry. GDS have evolved over the years to become a technological powerhouse that facilitates flights for nearly 2.5 billion people a day and collaborates with close to 1.5 million hotels locations. The central role of GDSs in today's environment is to assist not just OTAs but also traditional travel agents by being more efficient while simultaneously providing competitive pricing and better traveler interactions.
New Waste Management Technologies for Cruise Ship Industry Promoting Sustainability - 0 views
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he industry's $22 billion investment in the development of new energy efficient technologies, partnerships with local governments in key destinations, and a commitment to reducing its rate of carbon emissions by 40% by 2030
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Revolution Series Digesters as well as ongoing cloud-based data analytics and supplies
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will help reduce the environmental impact of Carnival's operations by safely disposing of food waste on-site, limiting the amount of greenhouse gases emitted from conventional processing systems
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The initial focus of this article is on the cruise line industry's multi-billion undertaking in developing new energy efficient technology. The technology that will be deployed will be integrated with the cruise system in order to assist in reducing carbon emissions by 40% by 2030. BioHiTech Global, Inc has taken a leading role with the development of their new system - Revolution Series Digesters. This system provides both supplies and continuous cloud-based analytics that will help its inaugural client, Carnival Corporation, to reduce their environmental footprint.
The Evolution (Past, Present and Future) of Hotel Property Management Systems | - 1 views
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considerable changes to the PMS landscape are on the horizon, indicating an influx of cloud computing, open API marketplaces, middleware layers, enhanced connectivity
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PMS technology has evolved slowly, limited by one-off integration costs and legacy infrastructure
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Legacy PMS vendors have contributed to the problem by leveraging integrations as a revenue stream
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The article seeks to explore the advances in PMSs by reviewing past features and performance and looking towards the future advancements. The industry is facing a gradual but eventual change in integration. The article reflects on how legacy vendors have been slow to evolve due to infrastructure and using integrations to develop revenue. This puts traditional systems in a precarious situation that will leave them behind if they don't evolve. The new systems focus on using Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), cloud based systems, stacked levels of integration, marketplaces and middleware to work seamlessly with CRMs and CRSs.
10 Best E-commerce Practices for Hotels - SmartGuests.com Blog - 0 views
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Make sure your photos accurately represent your property
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Invest in a good professional photographer
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Regularly update your photos
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This article focuses on the important drivers that hotels can employ to seal the deal with online booking. Hotels should consistently update their websites with links to their social media, guest testimonials and high quality photos while also making it easy to book a room. It is also suggested that websites be mobile friendly, easy to navigate and secure in processing financial transactions. Prominently featuring contact information along with a way to collect email information, ensures that the property can reach out to the guest and vice versa. A hotel can seal a booking transaction with a call to action by using techniques such as urgency and scarcity as persuasion points.
Hotel Kiosks | Five Key Benefits of Self-Service Check-In/Out - 2 views
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Mobile hotel kiosks are digital touchscreens or smartphone applications where guests complete tasks themselves instead of relying on hotel front desk staff.
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Almost 78 percent of their respondents admitted they wanted to see self-serving mobile kiosks to complete the check-in process at more hotels.
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provide guests with a convenient, hassle-free way to check in
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This article was provided by Protel - a developer of hotel check-in software. The focus of the article is to convince hotels of the benefits of the check-in software. The article acknowledges that the technology allows guests to complete the check-in/out process without having to endure log lines and also by customizing the guests' stay. The software also allows the hotel integrate with their PMS. This allows for the teams on property to communicate more effectively about the guest experience, provide much needed marketing data and helping to eliminate many human-related errors.
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