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Juan Franco

High Tech Green Computing - 5 Signs the Computer Industry Is Going Green - The Daily Green - 2 views

www.thedailygreen.com/...7316

shared by Juan Franco on 12 Feb 12 - Cached
  • It's about time. Our ever-shrinking world is abuzz with activity attempting to address the manmade rise of greenhouse gases. Eco-visionary James Lovelock published a radical idea in Nature to increase ocean uptake of CO2 through giant ocean tubes. New Zealand has kicked off an ambitious plan to get 90% of its energy from renewable sources by 2025. JC Penney, Office Depot and Kohl's have announced green building plans. In May, General Electric said it had doubled sales from environmentally friendly products, to $12 billion over, in two years .
  • Juan Franco on 12 Feb 12
     
    due to people are able to buy more computer or devices the consumption or energy has increased dramatically affecting the global warming and companies are implementing new technology or methods to minimize the negative impact in our habitat.
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  • Bing Liu on 13 Feb 12
     
    I completely agree. More and more companies are turning to Eco-friendly operations, especially since this is a global trend nowadays. It is greatly beneficial to our environment and technology will always keep advancing into that direction. The best example is the USB 3.0 ports mentioned in the article. Companies are striving to have the cutting-edge not only in their going-green emphasis, but also toward their competitors.
  • YUNTING CHEN on 13 Feb 12
     
    Seems like going green is on its way to becom a trend. Business going green not only for protecting our environment and limited resource, but also one of the ways of competing with competitors.
  • YONGHE FAN on 13 Feb 12
     
    I love this article and I am so glad to be told that something is changing to being green in high-tech sector. Going green is always a serious issue and all industries should pay attention to it. I am happy to see that computer industry realize that they need to focus on green things and they are really doing something to be green.
cleon087

Green IT | Green Hotelier - 2 views

www.greenhotelier.org/...green-it

hospitality technology

shared by cleon087 on 25 Sep 19 - No Cached
  • Reducing energy, emissions and waste are concepts that have been around for many years, but one area that is often overlooked is information technology (IT).
  • it was estimated that 360 million computers were manufactured.
  • quiring over 10 times its weight in fossil fuels to make.
    • cleon087
      cleon087 on 14 Jun 20
       
      Computers waste a lot of energy and parts
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  • 22kg of toxic chemicals, 240kg of fossil fuels and 1,500 kg of water.
  • consuming 15% of the total electricity used in offices
  • 50 million tons of e-waste was generated worldwide, but only 13% was recycled. US Environmental Protection Agency
  • Reusing working computers is up to 20 times more energy-efficient than recycling them
  • hich utilises the naturally cool environment below ground to reduce power consumption, and increase energy efficiency.
  • o date, more than 28,761 IT assets have been recycled (waiting for latest stats), which equates to 629,408lbs of e-waste diverted from landfill.
    • cleon087
      cleon087 on 14 Jun 20
       
      I wonder where is the recycling actually taking pace
  • Big hotel companies have wised up to the costs involved in operating inefficient hardware and are driving system changes to cut wasteful expenditure.
  • nt. A data centre’s life expectancy is relatively long so it is imperative it is built to the highest standards in terms of efficiency as any excess energy use will lead to significant cost implications over the years.
  • most energy-efficient data centre possible.
  • Get the right equipment.
  • Only get the data storage capacity that is currently required and forecast for the lifespan. Many d
  • Don’t have servers or equipment that will not be used.
  • , such as water cooling.
  • allows a single user to access several physical devices on one terminal. A computing device dedicated to an individual member of staff or allocated for one software application is highly inefficient and expensive. Virtualisation consolidates resources, requiring less power and cooling.
  • cloud computing
    • cleon087
      cleon087 on 14 Jun 20
       
      We discussed this in class about the benefits of it.
  • e. Once you know what’s using the power, focus on why and whether it’s possible to reduce consumption. Spotlight on Fairmont Hotels & Resorts - T
  • into account not only the initial outlay cost of hardware, but also the running costs.
    • cleon087
      cleon087 on 14 Jun 20
       
      It's not only important to know the start up cost but what it cost to maintain it.
  • e up to 30% more energy, making it significantly more expensive when looking at the total cost of running that appliance during its lifespan.
    • cleon087
      cleon087 on 14 Jun 20
       
      It doesn't seem obvious but getting something cheaper will cost heavy in the long term.
  • investigate options to upgrade with the latest energy-efficient components to extend appliances’ working life and efficiency
  • Green labels
  • Data centres last 30-odd years and you can’t go back in and fix them, so they need to be efficient. Over time, this saves money as they run efficiently. Servers have to be Energy Star-compliant or I won’t even talk to vendors.”
  • is to reuse, not recycle
  • and flat screens often being replaced well before the end of their shelf life and ending up in landfill, it’s imperative that the most is made of these materials by reusing them productively.
    • cleon087
      cleon087 on 14 Jun 20
       
      Normally people just upgrade because something new came out instead of using it until it stops working.
  • Dumping e-waste on developing countries was until recently commonplace, and it has caused huge environmental problems and harm to human health in countries such as Ghana and China. But new legislation, including the EU WEEE Directive and the 2010 US Responsible Electronics Recycling Act, has stopped countries from being able to export e-waste.
  • dopted a scheme where the cost of recycling an electronic item is included in the purchase price. In Switzerland, they’ve been able to return all electronic waste to their place of purchase since 2005, and in the European Union, Taiwan, South Korea and Japan manufacturers must by law recycle 75% of the e-waste they produce.
  • Smaller, more efficient processors.
  • which have greater memory storage capacity while requiring less energy and space. They are due to be on the shelf in about three years.
  • pecialist data centre design.
  • all sizes are starting to view IT outsourcing as a viable option to gain flexibility and reduce short-term costs and increase transparency of cost structures and processes.
  • 6. Water cooling
  • gaston326 on 25 Sep 19
     
    Green IT is an aspect of technology that many people do even consider when thinking about sustainability. According to Computer Aid International, "The production of a computer requires 22kg of toxic chemicals, 240kg of fossil fuels and 1,500 kg of water. 80% of life-cycle energy use is accounted for before we even switch a PC on for the first time." This statistic alone should be enough for us to take action. Marriott has started taking action, however. They created an underground data center where the power consumption goes down and efficiency goes up. Cloud computing is also a massive help due to the fact that the physical software wont be on the desktop computers or laptops being operated so the power consumption will be lowered there as well.
  • gaston326 on 25 Sep 19
     
    Green IT is an aspect of technology that many people do even consider when thinking about sustainability. According to Computer Aid International, "The production of a computer requires 22kg of toxic chemicals, 240kg of fossil fuels and 1,500 kg of water. 80% of life-cycle energy use is accounted for before we even switch a PC on for the first time." This statistic alone should be enough for us to take action. Marriott has started taking action, however. They created an underground data center where the power consumption goes down and efficiency goes up. Cloud computing is also a massive help due to the fact that the physical software wont be on the desktop computers or laptops being operated so the power consumption will be lowered there as well.
  • cleon087 on 14 Jun 20
     
    This article focuses on the importance of having green IT in business. It shows example of other hotels that have already adopted green IT. Not only this but it offers tips for businesses that are looking to adopt green it. It highlights the issue of recycling computers instead of reusing it . They recommend to use the appliance until it doesn't work.
armanyleblanc767

5 Common Hospitality Security Issues | ROAR - 0 views

www.roarforgood.com/...es-in-the-hospitality-industry

hospitality security issues

shared by armanyleblanc767 on 17 Feb 23 - No Cached
  • Unauthorized visitors pose a threat to hospitality security because they’re hard to track and because their intentions can be unclear
  • According to a study published in the Harvard Business Review, up to 90% of women and 70% of men working in the restaurant industry had experienced some form of sexual harassment.
  • A lot of people working in the sector simply don’t feel secure, especially when they’re required to work alone or in isolated areas.
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  • Small businesses are often at increased risk, with around 36% of attacks aimed at enterprises with fewer than 250 employees.
  • Promoting credit card sales over cash transactions Carrying out background checks on prospective staff Reducing employee turnover Installing CCTV monitoring systems
  • One solution to improving employee safety and boosting security in the hospitality industry is a wearable panic button system.
  • ahyla001 on 17 Feb 23
     
    This article includes 5 security risks (including technology related and not) common in the hospitality industry, as well as some specific examples and ways to avoid those issues. It was written in July of 2022 and as a result is likely relevant today. Although not all of the security issues are technology related, I posted this article because I believe that all of them can at least be addressed by incorporating technology. For example, unauthorized visitors can be addressed through increased camera and scanning technology to identify visitors that may have poor intentions entering the premises.
  • armanyleblanc767 on 27 Feb 23
     
    5 Common Security Issues in the Hospitality Industry
sosor012

Japan's Henn na Hotel fires half its robot workforce | Hotel Management - 0 views

www.hotelmanagement.net/...fires-half-its-robot-workforce

shared by sosor012 on 01 Mar 23 - No Cached
  • guests complained that robots at the front desk could not answer basic questions
  • cut its robotic workforce after the experience failed to reduce costs or workload for its employees. 
  • return to more traditional human-provided services for guests
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  • Its change of direction can offer lessons for companies that are pursuing robotic solutions for customer-service roles, reports the Business Insider. 
  • complaints from both staff and customers.
  • robots were more adept at creating work for their human counterparts than they were at reducing it. 
  • robots annoyed the guests and would often break down.
  • Human staff ended up working overtime to repair robots that stopped working.
  • robot at the front desk could not answer basic questions.
  • The robot problem extended to the luggage-carrying bots, whose only job turned out to be more than they could handle.
  • sosor012 on 01 Mar 23
     
    The article "Japan's Henn na Hotel fires half its robot workforce" discusses the lessons learned from a hotel who opened its doors using a staff of robots believing it would lessen the workload and move things quickly and efficiently. However, they soon learned the robots did the exact opposite of what they were hoping it would. The hotel has had to cut its robotic workforce in half becuase of multiple guest complaints, robots malfunctioning, and robots creating work for their human counterparts rather than reducing. Not to mention the amount of money spent as well.
fischerc014

Chili's Has Installed More Than 45,000 Tablets in Its Restaurants - The Atlantic - 0 views

www.theatlantic.com/...372836

hospitality technology restaurant unattended pos tablets

shared by fischerc014 on 14 Sep 17 - No Cached
  • Have you ever felt that, for making these decisions, your server was sort of judging you? 
  • wants to remove any friction that might separate you from your whims
  • without the pesky interference of a human.
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  • That doesn't necessarily herald the end of human-centered food service
  •  The Chili's version of the Ziosk menus is programmed to have images of dessert (a molten chocolate cake, say) pop up while customers are still eating their main courses. This has led, Chili's says, to a 20-percent increase in dessert sales. (Ziosk claims a 30-percent dessert-sale bump for its clients overall.)
  • de-humanizing the restaurant is, it turns out, good busines
  • active attempt to minimize the interaction Chili's customers have with human
  • That's in part because the tablets set defaults for tip amounts. The machines automatically suggest a tip of 20 percent
  • Chili's recently made a big change to its in-store ordering system. The chain partnered with Ziosk, the restaurant-targeted tablet-maker, to develop a series of tabletop devices that allow customers to order their meals
  • The tablets let your order your meal—and pay for it—through a screen, as you would with online ordering.
  • Chili's still requires people, of course, to do the actual delivery of the food customers order. There are still servers doing the serving at Chili's.
  • Ziosk claims to have found a 20-percent increase in appetizer sales, as compared with standard, server-based ordering strategies.
  • Jessica Rodriguez on 14 Sep 17
     
    I love this article because it presents such a positive view of the unattended POS system in a restaurant setting. It poses human interaction as a nuisance which prevents customers from ordering more food. The way that it is explained is that the device will not judge someone for asking for too much or customizing their order too much, so customers feel more powerful in ordering exactly what they want. The article also provides several statistics showing how Chili's has increased their appetizer and dessert sales by using these tablets. The advertisements that are displayed on the machines lure customers into ordering more of these items.
  • vmorr026 on 16 Sep 17
     
    It's really a definite one. It implied so much about reality. This is very factual, but there's still in need of traditional human interaction. It is a great marketing strategy and they can upsell their product and show what they offer which most customers will give it a try out of curiosity. Looks can be deceiving but yet it is in human mentality to try.
  • fischerc014 on 28 Mar 22
     
    Chili's has installed 45,000 tablets across 823 Chili's restaurants. These tablets let you order your meal, drinks, refills, etc and lets you pay our bill at the end. Chili says the presence of the tablet increases the size of the average check.
naxiang2001

How Augmented Reality Can - and Can't - Help Your Brand - 0 views

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AR Marketing

shared by naxiang2001 on 01 Apr 22 - No Cached
  • According to Mobile Marketer, 52% of retailers say that they’re not ready to integrate AR into their shopping experiences.
  • 56% of shoppers surveyed by NielsenIQ said that AR gives them more confidence about the quality of a product, and 61% said they prefer to shop with retailers that offer AR experiences.
  • shoppers who sampled lipsticks on the AR interface spent almost 50% more time at the sampling fixture. These shoppers also sampled 7.5 times more products on average.
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  • These results suggest that by making the sampling process more convenient (compared to physical product testers), AR encourages shoppers to explore and try more products.
  • their likelihood of making a purchase during the session was also 19.8% higher than customers who did not use AR,
  • AR usage has a stronger influence on purchases for customers who have never purchased a specific product from an online channel
  • challenges can be broadly classified into six areas: cost of implementation issues, lack of talent and expertise, ability to build AR filters and narratives, latency issues, lack of adequate resources, and keeping with rapid changes in technology.
  • managers must have a proper understanding of how AR can help their brand before they invest in the technology.
  • naxiang2001 on 01 Apr 22
     
    This article discussed research done on the integration of AR into shopping experiences and highlights the discrepancies between company and customer perceptions. While companies seem to continue to be hesitant to invest in AR technology, consumers are certainly chomping at the bit to try it out. In the survey done for this article it would appear that AR technology is incredibly helpful for virtual try on especially during the pandemic as in store shopping has slowed down and even when in stores consumers would be hesitant to try on clothes or makeup that had been touched by someone else. The results showed that this virtual try on experience was especially helpful for lesser known brands as the ease of trying on virtually meant people often tried brands beyond those they would usually purchase. For hotels this could mean greater interest even without a large brand backing so AR technology could be important for smaller independent hotels. For hotels AR technology could not only help set them apart from other hotels but also could increase consumer confidence during booking as it takes a little bit more out of the mystery of booking a hotel room. Giving guests the ability to "walk" the hotel and visualize where they fit in could definitely increase bookings.
anonymous

6 Massive Technology Shifts Happening In The Events Industry | McVeigh Global Meetings and Events - 1 views

www.mcveigh.com/ifts-happening-events-industry

shared by anonymous on 15 May 21 - No Cached
  • New, cutting edge technologies are completely revolutionizing the individual experience of event attendees.
  • If event planners want to stay at the forefront of the industry, the need to both understand the changes and be prepared to implement them, as engaging attendees are becoming more and more important when looking to measure the ROI of an event.
  • anonymous on 15 May 21
     
    As technology advances, major shifts are happening within the event industry. Gone are the days of paper and pen registration as RFID chips or tags are issued to attendees for sign in. Event specific apps are loaded right onto the attendees phone enabling them to communicate and be notified of event-related information. Augmented and virtual reality allow attendees to see a product or experience in a whole new way, taking engagement to a whole new level from the pop-up banner stand that used to line trade show booths. All of this technology also allows event organizers to have more access to analytics due to the amount of data that is able to be gathered. As technology grows, so will the engagement of attendees through these new systems.
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