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What's global distribution system? - 5 views

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  • A global distribution system (GDS) represents a computerized system used for managing different transactions within the air travel and hospitality industry. At first, GDS’ were only meant for the air travel reservations but as years have passed, GDS systems became more and more evolved. As a direct consequence to this fact, GDS’ were also implemented for hospitality industry use.
  • At first, GDS’ were only meant for the air travel reservations but as years have passed, GDS systems became more and more evolved.
  • At first, GDS’ were only meant for the air travel reservations but as years have passed, GDS systems became more and more evolved. As a direct consequence to this fact, GDS’ were also implemented for hospitality industry use.
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  • At first, GDS’ were only meant for the air travel reservations but as years have passed, GDS systems became more and more evolved. As a direct consequence to this fact, GDS’ were also implemented for hospitality industry use.
  • At first, GDS’ were only meant for the air travel reservations but as years have passed, GDS systems became more and more evolved. As a direct consequence to this fact, GDS’ were also implemented for hospitality industry use.
  • At first, GDS’ were only meant for the air travel reservations but as years have passed, GDS systems became more and more evolved. As a direct consequence to this fact, GDS’ were also implemented for hospitality industry use.
  • At first, GDS’ were only meant for the air travel reservations but as years have passed, GDS systems became more and more evolved. As a direct consequence to this fact, GDS’ were also implemented for hospitality industry use.
  • However, due to the fact that GDS’ were originally created to distribute plane tickets, their database structure was specifically designed to store information about this product.
  • At first, GDS’ were only meant for the air travel reservations but as years have passed, GDS systems became more and more evolved.
  • At first, GDS’ were only meant for the air travel reservations but as years have passed, GDS systems became more and more evolved.
  • At first, GDS’ were only meant for the air travel reservations but as years have passed, GDS systems became more and mor
  • At first, GDS’ were only meant for the air travel reservations but as years have passed, GDS systems became more and more evolved.
  • At first, GDS’ were only meant for the air travel reservations but as years have passed, GDS systems became more and more evolved.
  • However, due to the fact that GDS’ were originally created to distribute plane tickets, their database structure was specifically designed to store information about this product.
  • At first, GDS’ were only meant for the air travel reservations but as years have passed, GDS systems became more and more evolved. As a direct consequence to this fact, GDS’ were also implemented for hospitality industry use.
  • The first major impact that GDS had on the travel market was that the number of flights was increased. This led to an increase of competition and therefore travel industry prices fell. Travel agencies were accustomed with receiving a fixed fee (usually 10%) from everything they managed to sell, so once the prices started to fall, they felt threatened with the loss of their earnings. In order to counter this, travel agencies began to offer complimentary products such as car rental, hotel and other related forms of accommodation, bus tickets, vacation packages, yacht rides and even flowers and champagne. This was the first major step towards GDS’ being used within the hospitality industry.
  • As mentioned before, one of the first products distributed by GDS was hotel accommodation. Hotels have loaded the information related to their different types of rooms, description and price categories within the airline reservation system database. When this information became available online, thousand of clients started making bookings all around the world. This fact was advantageous for each participant. Hotels benefited from distributing their products to a larger audience, travel agencies had the opportunity of booking more products through their computerized system and GDS benefited from a growth in booking volume, which helped them to lower operating costs.
  • The first major impact that GDS had on the travel market was that the number of flights was increased. This led to an increase of competition and therefore travel industry prices fell. Travel agencies were accustomed with receiving a fixed fee (usually 10%) from everything they managed to sell, so once the prices started to fall, they felt threatened with the loss of their earnings. In order to counter this, travel agencies began to offer complimentary products such as car rental, hotel and other related forms of accommodation, bus tickets, vacation packages, yacht rides and even flowers and champagne. This was the first major step towards GDS’ being used within the hospitality industry.
  • The first major impact that GDS had on the travel market was that the number of flights was increased. This led to an increase of competition and therefore travel industry prices fell. Travel agencies were accustomed with receiving a fixed fee (usually 10%) from everything they managed to sell, so once the prices started to fall, they felt threatened with the loss of their earnings. In order to counter this, travel agencies began to offer complimentary products such as car rental, hotel and other related forms of accommodation, bus tickets, vacation packages, yacht rides and even flowers and champagne. This was the first major step towards GDS’ being used within the hospitality industry.
  • The first major impact that GDS had on the travel market was that the number of flights was increased. This led to an increase of competition and therefore travel industry prices fell. Travel agencies were accustomed with receiving a fixed fee (usually 10%) from everything they managed to sell, so once the prices started to fall, they felt threatened with the loss of their earnings. In order to counter this, travel agencies began to offer complimentary products such as car rental, hotel and other related forms of accommodation, bus tickets, vacation packages, yacht rides and even flowers and champagne. This was the first major step towards GDS’ being used within the hospitality industry.
  • The first major impact that GDS had on the travel market was that the number of flights was increased. This led to an increase of competition and therefore travel industry prices fell. Travel agencies were accustomed with receiving a fixed fee (usually 10%) from everything they managed to sell, so once the prices started to fall, they felt threatened with the loss of their earnings. In order to counter this, travel agencies began to offer complimentary products such as car rental, hotel and other related forms of accommodation, bus tickets, vacation packages, yacht rides and even flowers and champagne. This was the first major step towards GDS’ being used within the hospitality industry.
  • The first major impact that GDS had on the travel market was that the number of flights was increased. This led to an increase of competition and therefore travel industry prices fell. Travel agencies were accustomed with receiving a fixed fee (usually 10%) from everything they managed to sell, so once the prices started to fall, they felt threatened with the loss of their earnings. In order to counter this, travel agencies began to offer complimentary products such as car rental, hotel and other related forms of accommodation, bus tickets, vacation packages, yacht rides and even flowers and champagne. This was the first major step towards GDS’ being used within the hospitality industry.
  • Nowadays global distribution systems interconnect almost everything within the hospitality industry, from hotels to car rental companies and travel agencies. There are four major GDS available: Amadeus, Galileo, Sabre and WorldSpan. Some of the advantages provided by GDS are their availability (99,9% of the time), their response times (up to a fraction of a second), their multiple booking capability, as well as their top of the line architecture. On any given day, a GDS will be capable of accessing over 50000 hotels and approximately 1000 airlines. Through GDS systems, people are able to book various hotel rooms, tours, airline seats, cruises and even limousines.
  • The working idea behind a GDS is this: any GDS provides services to an electronic shop for all information related to travel and reservation-related needs. In other words, the GDS has become a very important distribution channel for any product sold through travel agencies. Basically, if a vendor wants to be sold through travel agents, he must be listed on a GDS
  • Hyeyoung Jang on 19 May 12
     
    The first products distributed by GDS was hotel lodging reservation system, such as different types of rooms, description and price categories with the airline system. GDS has been increased on the travel market, such as number of flights. Travel Agencies (TA) also use GDS to offer complimentary products, such as car rental, hotel and other related forms of accommodation, bus tickets, vacation tickets, yacht rides and even flowers and champagne,That means, GDS has become more important distribution channel for nay product through TA. Also TA had more opportunity of more products their own system and GDS system from increase number of booking volume with lower operating costs. It was the first and major goals of GDS being used in the hospitality industry. Even though hopitality ingustry use GDS system, there are few problems, such as show only simple structure. For example, there are 4 different kinds od room and 3 categories od comfort, it means they have 12 different kinds of combination. Because of the GDS database structure, only there 12 combination could be displayed. It took a while to fit all the multiple types of comport rates, rooms and services in GDS standard database structure. Instead of choosing GDS system, they cans choose other alternative system with develop several computerized system to make a database structure closer to product specification. Nowadays, GDS using all of the hospitality industry from reservation hotel rooms to car rentals and Travel Agencies. Through GDS as globally, people are able to to book different kinds of hotel rooms in different destination all around the world, tours, airline seats, cruises and eeve limousines.
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  • Casrine Kelly on 15 Jul 12
     
    Global Distribution System were develop and meant only for the airline reservations. The impact of the GDS on the travel industry is that it increase competition, more flights were available and this reduce cost. With the increase and cost reduction travel agents start to see decrease in their earnings they received from airline sales, so with the GDS they were able to book other services such as hotels and car rentals with airline reservations. With GDS it is much easier and convenient to make a reservation from flight, hotel and car rental because everything is link together.
  • Irine Wallace on 03 Sep 12
     
    Summary of a global distribution system (GDS) A global distribution system (GDS) represents a computerized system used for managing different transactions within the air travel and hospitality industry. Historically, GDS' were only meant for the air travel reservations but as years have passed, GDS systems became more and more evolved. As a result, GDS' are now implemented for hospitality industry as whole. The first major impact that GDS had on the travel market was that the number of flights increased which led to increase competition among the players and this brought down the overall prices. The main purpose of a GDS is to provide services to an electronic shop for all information related to travel and reservation-related needs and one of the first products distributed by GDS was hotel accommodation. Hotels throughout the market uploaded the information related to their different types of rooms, description and price categories within the airline reservation system database. When this information became available online, thousands of clients started making bookings all around the world. This fact was advantageous for each participant. Hotels provided GDS with a challenge of fitting all the different sizes, styles, amenities, and etc. It took a while to fit all the multiple types of comfort rates, rooms and services in a GDS standardized database structure. A general strategy was therefore needed. Rather than loading hotel products inside the GDS, the accepted solution was to develop several computerized systems with a database structure closer to product specifications. Nowadays global distribution systems interconnect almost everything within the hospitality industry, from hotels to car rental companies and travel agencies. There are four major GDS available: Amadeus, Galileo, Sabre and WorldSpan.
  • cbespinel on 12 Sep 12
     
    Looking at these numbers it becomes very clear how important GDS are to the hospitality industry, more rooms booked means increased revenues and more jobs for hospitality professionals. I am sure that this technology will evolve and transform so it is important to stay current and understand how to get the most out of it.
  • Hui Chen on 16 Sep 12
     
    What's global distribution system? This question is kind of cliché in our group, but this article gives a very good introduction about GDS and it's quite easy to understand comparing to many other articles introducing GDS. This article tells us: How GDS develops from being used only in airline industry to being generally adopted in hospitality industry; What is the working idea behind the GDS; Four major GDS including Amadeus, Galileo, Sabre and Worldspan; Advantages provided by GDS.
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Technology for E-Marketing - Background, Building a Theoretical Framework Using an Acti... - 0 views

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  • The growth in database marketing and the emergence of e-commerce driven by the exponential growth of the Internet requires marketers to capitalize on the full advantage provided by information technology to be competitive. The key component of database marketing is its ability to enhance an organization’s marketing program by identifying customers that are likely to be more receptive to a specific offering. Indeed, competent database marketing practice needs to be integrated with other marketing strategies and practices. The interactive Web environment and the advent of Internet marketing present an explicit opportunity for firms to achieve maximum database marketing benefits.
  • A prerequisite for the successful translation of the relationship marketing paradigm from industrial to consumer markets is accurate customer information. Improved quality of customer information enables marketers to target their most valuable prospects more effectively, tailor their offerings to individual needs, improve customer satisfaction and retention, and identify opportunities for new products or services. Therefore, the key focus of e-marketing is customer data that can be used to inform operational, tactical, and strategic decision making (Chaffey et al., 2003).
  • In brief, Internet technology has made it relatively easy to collect vast amounts of individual customer information (Prabhaker, 2000). Data quality, entity recognition, synchronization, and integrated databases enable firms to target content to demographics so precisely that they can reach markets as narrowly defined as a single customer. This results in greater levels of customer satisfaction and increased organizational learning. However, merging the off-line and online databases raises issues, such as technology compatibility, data quality and format variances, how to use the sheer volume of data collected, and consumer privacy concerns. This chapter aims to develop a framework about how the integration of database and Internet marketing can be applied, based on rigorous research.
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Benefits of HRIS - 1 views

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  • When the administrative tasks and processes of any human resources department become overwhelmed, the most appropriate solution would be to implement the human resources information system.
  • The HRIS systems assist in enhancing both the productivity and workflow of the human resource department
  • Creates self-service options
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  • Improves communication with the employees
  • data is usually collected and placed in a central database
  • When the administrative tasks and processes of any human resources department become overwhelmed, the most appropriate solution would be to implement the human resources information system.
  • The HRIS systems assist in enhancing both the productivity and workflow of the human resource department .
  • using the software to increase the efficiency of the whole company.
  •  Improves communication with the employees
  • Improves productivity
  • Saves time
  • Through reducing the total amount of time spent on the administrative functions, human resource employees are able to focus on other essential duties.
  • Creates self-service options
  • jie shen on 21 Nov 12
     
    This article talks about the benefits of using a human resources information system. It will help to improves the productivity because of using a central database. It also helps to save the time on the administrative functions. More communications are available and employees are easier to communicate as well.  
  • Yongjoon Ji on 21 Nov 12
     
    The biggest benefit that we can get from HRIS is the productivity. All the tasks that HR department is doing can be done by pen and paper and it has been using for past years. However, companies including hotels now want to run HR department more efficiently. This program help to reduce labor cost but improve communication with employees. On top of this benefits, it has much more advantages. However, there are still small hotels not using this program because of their financial budget. Once again, it is not a mandatory program as PMS but it is necessity.
  • Chenchen zheng on 22 Nov 12
     
    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.
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The Advantages of an HRIS System - 0 views

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  • , a company can make use of an HRIS to process all such data. An example is the processing of payroll and benefits information. Instead of depending on handwritten data for each employee and the laborious processing of this with pen, paper and calculators, a company can employ an HRIS to process the information much more quickly with few or no inaccuracies
  • An HRIS, or human resources information system, is a computer program that allows companies to electronically store information about their employees
  • HRIS eases the work of managing employee issues
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  • HRIS stores a large collection of databases on employees and employee issues. databases are sets of data usually organized on a computer for convenient access. Such databases include employee names, their contact information, and the professional or non-professional training they received.
  • Because it is a computer program, an HRIS facilitates the updating of employee data, such as contact information or age. It removes the need to use erasers or correction fluid to remove outdated or incorrect data. With an HRIS, the person working on such data can easily delete the data and enter the corrected information.
  • Marcos Oliveira on 17 Apr 13
     
    AN HRIS system is a computer program that allows a company to electronically store information about their employees. HRIS eases the work of managing daily employee related issues. HRIS stores a large collection of databases on employees and employee issues. Information included in the databases include employee names, their contact information, and any training they may have received. HRIS systems make it more efficient for a company as it can process payroll and benefits information electronically rather than having to rely on the traditional pen and paper. Storing information in the databases makes it more secure against the potential of tampering and theft.
  • Mengjun Ren on 18 May 13
     
    This article describe some advantages of HRIS, such as data storage, ease update and efficiency. HRIS has huge data storage, it can easy to track employees' working behavior; ease update, HRIS is a computer system, it can easy to delete can update any data; and in some field, it can be a replacement of handwriting.
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Evolving Technologies To Drive Competitive Advantages / Arthur Andersen - 0 views

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  • The technology life cycle provides a model to assess how and when companies and individuals adopt new technologies. Pioneers are generally the first to acquire new technologies and take the greatest risk. A second category of technology users -- leaders -- adopt relatively unproven technologies, but the risks are known and accepted.
  • In terms of costs and benefits, the best balance appears to be with the leaders who invest significantly less than pioneers and incur reduced risks, yet their technology investments can yield similar benefits.
  • The desire of operators to improve the guest experience.
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  • Optimally, hotel organizations should be able to reduce IT costs, leverage investments in PCs and improve staff productivity. In addition, client server technology sets the stage for the still more sophisticated technologies of the next decade in which guests will have greater access to in-room technologies, and fully integrated systems using a common database will be the norm.
  • client server technology. This technology will bring no less than the dismantling of the management information system (MIS) paradigm as we have known it, more completely democratizing access to information than at any time in the past.
  • Client server technology is probably the most viable strategic option for medium to large multi-property owners and operators as technology upgrades are made.
  • The potential to improve operating efficiencies.
  • Guest services accessed by the guest typically involve the use of the in-room television remote control to select from a suite of interactive programs and services. Guests can navigate easily through multi-media video and audio, and be automatically connected by phone to outside services.
  • involve a PC running a front-end application that allows access to outside services, as well as access to guest-specific information maintained in a central repository or database. In either case, the method employed is driven by the guest familiarity and comfort in using technology.
  • better target a hotel's customer base.
  • Client server technology now permits a hotel chain to maintain one single customer database which can be accessed by all of the properties connected to the server over the network. In addition, far more data can be collected about the customer and his spending, making the database much more powerful as a focused marketing tool.
  • Technological advances thus have the potential to generate a range of benefits critical to remaining competitive, and ultimately driving expanded market share and profitability. Nevertheless, the barriers to increased investments in technology by hotel owners and operators can be daunting. These include general resistance to change, lack of available funds or manpower to invest in technology, and a perceived inability to quantify benefits.
  • investments in technologies and effective application of these technologies in hotel operations and services will become one of the most decisive factors differentiating successful hotel organizations globally in the years ahead.
  • Jia Zhu on 27 Oct 12
     
    This article discussed about the advantages the technology bring to hospitality industry and why it is important for hotelier to make investment in IT. Technology life cycle provides a model for companies to assess when to adopt new technology. The best balance between the investment costs and benefits are the leaders who invest less then pioneers and incur reduced risks. Hotel technology investment is critical today for the following areas, improve guest experience and improve operating efficiencies. Then the article continue to discuss the development of technology in the last and what the new technology investment brought to the hospitality industry. For example the client server technology brought the integration in the 1990s, more advanced and well-integrated system for on-stop guest services and database marketing. Technology advances have the potential to generate benefits critical to remaining competitive and ultimately driving expanded market share and profitability. The barriers to increase investment in technology by hotel owners and operators include general resistance to change, lack of available funds or manpower to invest in technology and perceived inability to quantify benefits. As a result, investments in technologies and effective application of these technologies in hotel operation and services will become one of the most decisive factors differentiating successful hotel organizations globally in the years ahead.
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What Are the Advantages of a Human Resource Information System? | eHow - 0 views

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  • HRIS is a database or a combination of databases that share information.
  • HRIS has three basic components
  • employee information, payroll and benefits.
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  • core business functions of an organization's human resources department
  • HRIS simplifies reporting and management decision-support activities
  • These systems generate reports and documentation required by state and federal agencies, such as the W-2 Wage and Tax Statement, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission EEO-1 Employer Detail and Summary Report, and the Department of Labor's Illness and Injury Report
  • monitor employee grievance and performance issues
  • HRIS program will allow for data sharing and integration with other essential business systems, such as finance and supply-chain management.
  • HRIS also links a company's human resources department with its managers and employees
  • Jia Kim on 27 Nov 13
     
    This article is about the advanages of HRIS in the organization. Human Resources Information System(HRIS) is a database or a combination of databases that share information related with human resources in the company. HRIS has three basic components such as employee information, payroll and benefits. These represent the core business functions of an organization's human resources department. The HRIS has several advantages as following. First, it facilitate automating and Streamlining Processes which frees up HR staff to do project work and address problems. Secondly, the system supports reporting and decision process. HRIS simplifies reporting and management decision-support activities. Most systems include a variety of standard HR reports that can be used to manage the business and plan for the future, such as, compensation by pay period and year-to-date, benefits enrollment, and employee time and attendance Thirdly, it supports legal compliance. These systems generate reports and documentation required by state and federal agencies, such as the W-2 Wage and Tax Statement, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission EEO-1 Employer Detail and Summary Report, and the Department of Labor's Illness and Injury Report. It also help to monitor employee grievance and performance issues.
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HRIS systems: What you need to know | HRD America - 0 views

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  • HCM The systems that fall under the human capital management (HCM) category are aimed at recruiting and retaining employees throughout their life cycle. They can include anything from recruitment and onboarding tools to salary planning, budgeting, goal-setting, and performance assessment. These tools assist the HR team in guiding employees toward success.
  • HRMS Human resource management systems (HRMS) may contain some elements of HCM solutions, but they also have several tools to help employees as well. These include an efficient and flexible way for workers to clock in and out, manage their schedules, and easily communicate with colleagues even if they are working remotely.
  • Company database An essential HRIS system component is a database where all pieces of information about employees and company HR procedures will be stored for use in other HRIS tools.
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  • Financial components HRIS also includes components for handling payroll, benefits, and employee recognition programs. The payroll and benefits components will maintain information such as salary rates, commission and incentive plans, payment accounts, and paycheck deductions (e.g., taxes, retirement plans, and insurance options).
  • Time and attendance
  • Recruitment and onboarding HRIS systems come with components that ease the work done throughout the hiring process, including posting job applications, handling employee referrals, sending interview requests, and tracking applicants. Often, you can access applicant profiles, record notes from job interviews, conduct employment tests, perform background checks, and send job-offer letters.
  • Centralized employee communication
  • Employee self-service
  • Training and development Most HRIS systems provide an option to design a training path for employees and even integrate training courses, tests, and professional certification preparation in a portal that employees can easily access.
  • Increased HR automation
  • Powerful people insights
  • Software – HR software for small business costs between $1 and $15 per month per employee. Some firms add monthly fees, while others provide only the basics. Setup fees – These are used to pay for the time of configuring the software to a company. Price ranges from zero to thousands per year, depending on the vendor. Consulting fees – These vary from zero (if included in your software subscription) to about $150 per hour if you seek the help of an outside HR consultant. Support fees – Some HRMS software companies charge additional support fees that may run a few hundred dollars per year. Free
  • nicolasdepinto on 13 Apr 20
     
    A human resource information system (HRIS) is a software used for managing employee information while aiming to increase their engagement and productivity. Overall, an HRIS system is made up of the following components: a database, financials, time & attendance, recruitment, and training/development. The tools available in these allow for automated processes, data storage, handling of payroll, benefits, employee recognition programs, track work absences and tardiness, manage job applications, referrals, and interview requests, assist scheduling, employee communication, performance tracking, and goal setting. The costs involved when adopting a HRIS include software, setup, consulting, and support fees.
  • salmanalabiooani on 20 Apr 20
     
    This article talks about the different types, components, benefits, and costs of a human resource information system. The two categories of HRIS are human capital management (HCM) and while the components include financial, time and attendance, recruitment and onboarding, employee management, company database, and training and development. The benefits include increased automation of human resource, employee self-service, centralized employee communication, and more important insights.
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The Truth About Cloud POS vs. Traditional POS | PointOfSale.com : - 0 views

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  • The Truth About Cloud POS vs. Traditional POS
  • Point of Sale (POS) technology has made significant strides in the last decade
  • However, there still seems to be confusion as to what cloud POS does or does not mean.
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  • The Real Difference Between Cloud POS and Traditional POS
  • all of the data is stored on a local server at the business. That means the business owner or manager must be present at the physical location to view reports, make changes to the menu, or any other task involving the point of sale software.
  • DatabaseDatabase selections were limited. You had Visual Basic, C++, or Delphi to develop in. POS software companies had to pick a Database structure and wrap their entire product around it.
  • Programming LanguageThe software company’s developers had to pick a programming language and standardize it across the entire application.
  • Operating SystemAn Operating System (OS) had to be chosen to execute the tasks and commands of the software. At the time, Windows was the only OS with meaningful market share and the reason why many legacy systems were built using Windows.
  • Cloud POS solutions have had a very different evolution. Most started as tech companies with zero customers, no legacy source code or database, and little knowledge of the industry they were trying to serve. That lack of knowledge regarding the mission-critical nature of a POS system is a big reason why some of the young cloud POS offerings haven’t gained traction in much more than a juice bar or niche boutique. Not to mention, their customer support often leaves a lot to be desired.
  • When it comes to cloud POS architecture, POS data is stored on a hosted server in a remote location (“the cloud”) and accessed via an internet connection.
  • Everything is web-based and app-driven these days, so using a web browser to run your back office from anywhere certainly makes more sense than physically going to the store and sitting down in front of the computer. Cloud POS systems also eliminated the in-store server configuration leveraged by legacy software and replaced it with a cheaper, easy-to-manage server in an offsite datacenter.
  • The Hybrid Approach With Future POS
  • Future POS has put their efforts into transitioning their database and creating a web-based (cloud) back office, so business owners and managers have the best of both worlds. The stability, reliability, and feature-rich software along with the real operational freedom that comes with cloud technology.
  • jessielee214 on 17 Sep 20
     
    This article talks about what is different between cloud POS and traditional POS. And what innovation about future POS is. The future POS is the system combine traditional and cloud POS, which decreases the risk of both negative sides.
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Physical Structure of Management Information System - 4 views

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  • combination of people, hardware, communication networks and data sources that collects, transforms and distributes information in an organization.
  • Hardware
  • Important components include the central processing unit, input/output devices, storage units and communication devices.
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  • Software
  • Software can be divided into two generic types: system software and applications.
  • Applications are developed to accomplish a specific task.
  • Database
  • A database is a centrally controlled collection of organized data
  • Procedures
  • Three types of procedures
  • user instructions, instructions for input preparation and operating instructions for MIS
  • Personnel
  • The personnel in the MIS function include computer operators, programmers, systems analysts and managers.
  • tjcamino on 09 Jan 20
     
    When learning about the role of a MIS manager, I feel it's very important to learn the Physical Structure of the MIS. This article explains that the MIS is combined of hardware, software, database, procedures and personnel. When using MIS, it will help with decision making with accurate information then send to managers. These systems are vital to the day to day operation of a hotel.
  • Luis Valdivia on 12 Jan 20
     
    This is a great article that explains the basic physical structure of management information systems. Like other computer systems, the hardware and software components of MIS must work together for its use. While the hardware comprises of physical components such as the CPU and storage units, software provides a GUI. the article also discusses the personnel, procedures, and databases in MIS.
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Data Security in the Hospitality Industry: Post-COVID Era | LoginRadius Blog - 0 views

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  • The frequency of cyberattacks against business databases can be attributed to the fact that the hospitality industry largely depends on credit cards as a medium of payment. This may increase the chances of a hacker receiving access to sensitive information. Investing in proper data security in hospitality can work to protect not only the consumer but also the business from losing large sums of profit.
  • databases in the hospitality industry also happen to be the most vulnerable to data breaches.
  • The aforementioned reliance on payment cards can greatly increase the chances of information leaking. However, other virtual methods of payment like online payment and more can create the potential for cyber attacks.
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  • The data collected and the people who can access it differ from country to country.
  • Staff training is restricted to the service aspect of the business. However, training employees to carry out processes in maintaining data security in hospitality like data collection and storage in the right manner is overlooked.
  • This process can involve the addition of two-factor authentication that will protect the data from being accessible to non-employees. This encryption can prevent identity theft.
  • : Employees will require thorough vetting regarding the importance of proper data storage. This training can also work towards reducing the chances of insider attacks as only a few employees will have access to the databases.
  • This includes the addition of firewalls, traffic filters, and network monitors to guard against malware present online.
  • , investing in proper data security in hospitality can work to protect not only the consumer but also the business from losing large sums of profit.
  • kjeewan on 04 Oct 22
     
    Personal information collected can range from generic data like names and phone numbers to sensitive data like bank accounts. Databases in the hospitality industry are the most vulnerable to data breaches. Reliance on payment cards or virtual payments can increase the chances of information leaking or potential for cyber attacks. Staff training in maintaining data security is overlooked. two-factor authentication, Employees training to reduce insider attacks, and cyber security measures such as adding of firewalls, traffic filters, and network monitors to guard against malware present online can ensure data security for consumers and the business.
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Optima Property Management Systems - 0 views

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  • Optima is a most powerful and advanced Front Office system based on years of experience and on highly sophisticated development and focus teams, including superior hoteliers, engineers and front office specialists. These teams have researched and 'brainstormed' to meet the highest standards of the hospitality industry for the next century. 
  • EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT
  • EASY, FRIENDLY OPERATION
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  • FLEXIBLE, CUSTOMIZED CONFIGURATION
  • indows based Property Management System that incorporates the latest in advanced technology. It is designed to provide all the features of a sophisticated Front Office system linked with other computerized hotel applications on the same relational SQL database. 
  • he Optima Property Management System enables maximum performance, utilizing the latest technology. Together with the use of a modern GUI it offers the ultimate system for any Front Desk. 
  • Shuqiong Huang on 24 Sep 12
     
    This article is talking about Optima Property Management System for hotels. First of all, it introduces that Optima PMS should meet the technology of the next generation. Because Optima PMS is a state of the art, windows based Property Management System that incorporates the latest in advanced technology. It is designed to provide all the features of a sophisticated Front Office system linked with other computerized hotel applications on the same relations SQL database. Secondly, it is said that Optima PMS should have efficient management. It places all the vital information needed for optimum operation at the manager's fingertips. What is more, it provides the hotels with all the tools necessary to give better, more personal and more efficient service to the guests. Thirdly, Optima PMS is an easy and friendly operation, and a flexible, customized configuration. Last but not the least, it introduces what kinds of modules and comprehensive sophisticated capabilities include in Optima PMS.
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  • Qike Chu on 26 Sep 12
     
    This article is talking about the optima PMS. According to the article, optima PMS is a windows based PMS that incorporates the lastest in advanced technology. As I highlight, the optima PMS enables maximum performance by efficient management. And optima PMS can be operated easily and friendly. For example, by easily using any combination of keyboard, touch screen or mouse, the users of optima PMS can enter data into this system and retrieve all information as well. What's more, optima is configuring flexible and customized. Different kinds of hotels will possess special characteristics and requests. It means each individual hotel can define unique requirement through this system. It is able to manage room allocations for special customers, such as room types, room category, wing and so on. Therefore, in my opinion, I think optima PMS is a very helpful tool for hotels since it is designed to meet each hotel's needs and procedures. 
  • YIZHE YANG on 12 Feb 13
     
    Optima PMS is a state of the art; Windows based Property Management System that incorporates the latest in advanced technology. It is designed to provide all the features of a sophisticated Front Office system linked with other computerized hotel applications on the same relational SQL database.
  • yongwei hao on 12 Feb 13
     
    Optima is a most powerful and advanced Front Office system based on years of experience and on highly sophisticated development and focus teams, including superior hoteliers, engineers and front office specialists. These teams have researched and 'brainstormed' to meet the highest standards of the hospitality industry for the next century.  
  • Ling Xiang on 13 Feb 13
     
    This article introduces a PMS software-Optima PMS, which is a state of the art; Windows based Property Management System that incorporates the latest in advanced technology. It is designed to provide all the features of a sophisticated Front Office system linked with other computerized hotel applications on the same relational SQL database. Optima PMS places all the vital information needed for optimum operation at the manager's fingertips. All information can be viewed on-line, printed in a large variety of reports or shown on graphs. It is a profitable marketing tool, as it captures a wide range of data needed to make the correct marketing analysis. Information analysis is simple, quick and precise, emphasizing revenues, budgets and yearly comparisons in combination with data of occupancy, segmentation and other guest information.
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How to Use a Database for Hotel Accounts - 1 views

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  • sultan alharbi on 01 Jul 12
     
    "How to use a database for hotel account" indicates that there are different ways of conducting hotel accounts and the appropriate database management should use. Some elements are considered before we would decide where to store guests' info. Briefly, five instructions lead to get an obvious idea about building a perfect customer account. For example, the actual need of any hotel which is different from hotel to another depending on the size and so on. Each hotel has a private way to warehouse its customer's info based on some factors.
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Hardware and software tools you need for web design- (ts) Articles - 0 views

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  • A computer to be used for web design should have a large hard disk and Random Access Memory, high processing speed and large storage capacity to be able to process the large video files.
  • Two servers are needed, the hardware and software servers which are important for web hosting. The relevant software for instance Dreamweaver and Microsoft front page need to be available before any progress can be made in construction of the site.
  • It is important to have a good antivirus or software that prevents the website from external threats.
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  • If you are considering hosting videos in your site, it would be important to take the videos yourself.
  • You can also have mobile web design and editing software to edit and modify the website from any location.
  • Depending on the content you will put in the website, you may also need databases. Dynamic websites are examples of sites that require the use of database.
  • Yanique Coach on 21 Jan 12
     
    To design a website hardware and software tools are needed. A computer with a large hard disk, Random Access Memory to store data, high processing speed and large storage capacity is necessary to be able to process large video files that you would need to put on these websites. with videos, its best to take them yourself so as to lessen the cost of production. Two servers are needed both hardware and software. Microsoft front page is a software needed before constructing the site because it is a website design and management tool that is used to add, rename, delete or move around files. It also contains web pages, graphics, documents and multimedia. A good anti-virus or software is important to have for web design to prevent external threats. Backing up the website should be done through emails, where it can be restored if any problems occur. With mobile web design and editing software you can edit your site from any location and it can be viewed on smart phones, PDAs etc. Some website require databases, for example Dynamic websites. This is prepared with fresh information and is easier to update with new contents for the webpage.
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Introduction of computer network systems administrators - 0 views

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  • YUCHEN TI on 27 Jan 12
     
    This article introduced the computer network system such as LANs, WANs, and the differents of administrators or engineer`s responsibilitis for designing, maintaining and evaluating this system. For example, network and computer systems administrators may also research related products and make necessary hardware and software recommendations, maintain the system as well as address information security issues. And the Database administrators work with Database management software and determine ways to store, organize, analyze, use, and present data. They identify user needs and set up new computer Databases. And computer security specialists plan, coordinate, and maintain an organization's information security. A safe computer network system needs these important people to develop in spote of what kinds of organization network and Database system.
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Top Three PMS Features | Top Stories | | Hospitality Magazine (HT) - 0 views

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  • It is essential that a PMS have functionality that supports a guest-centric focus.
  • A PMS with a robust, easy-to-use guest history or CRM (customer relationship management) system database at its heart enables operators to deliver personalized attention that results in revenue and guest loyalty. 
  •  To intelligently optimize rates and maximize revenue, a property must have a PMS with an effective, integrated revenue management (RM) system.
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  • In today’s online marketplace it is also crucial that a PMS drive sales through two-way communication with a wide variety of Internet channels.
  • Yue Zhang on 04 Feb 12
     
    Firstly, Guest Centric PMS Focus. Guests are the reason why hotels are in this business and also the resource of the hotels' revenue. Guests prefer to get experience and personalized attention from the hotels. Secondly, Integrated Revenue Management. A property must have a PMS with an effective and integrated revenue management system, which include the potential daily revenue. The revenue management module and a great deal of data must be fully integrated. Thirdly, the Ability to Connect to Online Sales Channels. There is a PMS drive sales through two-way communication with a wide variety of Internet channels. This article points out online channels are the fastest growing source of reservations, and getting your property's optimized rates and accurate available to the most effective of those channels.
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  • Alejandra Kravets on 04 Feb 12
     
    Choosing the right PMS system is a very important decision that management has to take in consideration. Some PMS systems are not user friendly and are very complicated. In the end, you want your staff to be more productive and efficient not the opposite.
  • YONGHE FAN on 04 Feb 12
     
    I agree with the points in your article that it is really important to choose a right PMS for the hotel. And these three features stated in your articles are also the most important things that help us to make the decision on choosing a PMS.
  • Jeremy Fairley on 05 Feb 12
     
    The Ability to Connect to Online Sales Channels would probably be the most important to me. In this choice oriented system today built around the user, its almost a necessity to have your update date information readily available to the Expedia's and other major channels of distribution
  • boyan yuan on 14 Feb 12
     
    Here are the three most important things to consider as you select a new PMS or upgrade your existing system. 1. guest centric PMS focus: A PMS with a robust, easy-to-use guest history or CRM (customer relationship management) system database at its heart enables operators to deliver personalized attention that results in revenue and guest loyalty. 2.Integrated revenue management. The PMS provides the revenue management module with a great deal of data including availability and current pricing, the two systems must be fully integrated. 3.The ability to connect to online sales channels.Properties whose PMS has two-way communication with the web will be able to push optimized rates out to dozens of websites to generate revenue from local events or other market factors and always be confident of accurate availability
  • gaby bestulich on 19 Feb 12
     
    This article explains the top three features to look at when in the process of picking out a PMS to use at a property. The first feature is that it should be guest centric PMS focus. This industry is run by guests. They are the reason hotels and restaurants exist. Having an easy to use CRM allows to employees be a bit more personal with the guest. Next, is integrated revenue management.Revenue management to be at the top of its game needs a fast system. When updating information if it takes too long it gets frustrating and can lose some opportunities to increase your daily revenue. Lastly, it should have the ability to connect to online sales channels. The article says that having a two way communication system is a crucial point to maximizing your company's point of sales.
  • wei xie on 01 Oct 12
     
    This article discusses about 3 main features you should consider when you chose a PMS. First and most important feature is that whether it is guest centric or not. The hospitality business is all about guest, they are the source of your profits. So it is very important that your PMS has easy access to customer database or CRM system database. The second thing you should consider is Integrated Revenue Management. Hospitality market changes rapidly due to all not sure factors: holidays, events, festivals. So if you can forecast the changes of market rate and you update your rate in time, you are ahead of the game. Last, a excellent PMS should also has the ability to connect to Online Sales Channels. As the Internet is developed, lots of people make on-line reservations. Because the most accurate and updated information, your PMS should connect to on-line sales channels.
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New Cloud-Based Posterita POS Set to Revolutionize Retail with Online Database and Avai... - 0 views

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  • New cloud-based retail POS called Posterita set to revolutionize retail operations by unifying all stores and operations in a single database - and it's available free.
  • enables management to share all data about operations in real time from any computer with an Internet connection
  • enables complete multi-site management, including multi stores, tax rates, currencies, and languages.
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  • allows employees to learn the system quickly.
  • integrates with Apps providers, and we will make our API available to enable other Apps providers to integrate with the system easily.
  • Xinyu Tian on 27 Feb 12
     
    This new Cloud-Based POS software will benefit a lot to the retail industry. First, this system is cloud based, which means it saves its data through internet and can allow different stores to share with the same data base. Second is this system it makes the decision making more efficiently. Third, it is very easy to learn, so that it can save the cost for the employee training. Forth, this system integrates with APPs providers. Since the social media has much more influence today and will be more in the future, this function can be very useful. With the cloud database bing used these days, I am very positive with this new come-out Cloud-Based POS sofware. And one thing I think this one can be very useful is that it integrates with thw APPs.
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Rezlynx, Property Management System (PMS). Full PMS functionality for the hospitality i... - 0 views

pinpoint.microsoft.com/...s-back-office-sales-4294991128 Travellers all over the world are seeking a central place where they can make hotel reservations in an effecient and timely manner. With this increased technology Rezlynx is another of the PMS that can be used in hospitality industry. International tax an
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  • Sherine Mattison on 29 Sep 12
     
    "RezLynx is a web based Property Management System (PMS) for the hospitality industry, it includes Front of House, Reservations, Back Office, Sales Ledger, Sales & Marketing and Conference & Banqueting. International language, tax and currency requirements are also handled, making RezLynx a truly global application. For most hotel groups, the concept of a single, central database is a key factor in the search for an enterprise solution for reservations and hotel management. The advent of the ASP (Application Service Provider) model eliminates the constraints of database replication by maintaining all data in one central location. As communications become faster, more cost-effective and more reliable, hotel groups are embracing the technology to increase revenue, reduce costs and therefore improve profitability. RezLynx is a comprehensive, Internet native solution designed to take full advantage of this new technology, incorporating a fully featured Property Management System (PMS), Central Reservation System (CRS), Head Office Management and Online Bookings."
  • Sherine Mattison on 29 Sep 12
     
    Travellers all over the world are seeking a way to make hotel reservations in an efficient and timely manner. Rezlynx is another of the systems that is taking full advantage of the internet technology by "incorporating a fully featured PMS, CRS Head Office Management and Online Bookings." This technology is been embraced by the hotels since it reduces cost and increases revenue. Because it can handle international language, tax and currency requirements Rezlynx is seen as a "truly global applicatio."
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Use Of Information System In Tourism & Hospitality Industry - 0 views

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  • Information is the most important part of an organization as it allows them to communicate easily with customers & employees. For success in both sort & long run, organizations are focusing on collocation & use of information in appropriate manner.
  • A relational database which is designed for analysing and obtaining information for database rather than transaction processing is called a data warehouse.
  • Information technology plays an important role in tourism & hospitality industry as it helps them in maintain their records & transactions electronically (Govardus and Heijden, 2009)
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  • This report specifies role of MIS in tourism & hospitality industry and how these system can be used to achieve competitive advantage.
  • A variety of database according to their advantages & disadvantages can be used by an organization in tourism & hospitality industry (Rahimi and Haug, 2010). Organizations select their database according to their need, cost involved, amount of data to be stored and size of the company.
  • mplementation of information system helps TUI to gain competitive advantage & strengthen its core competencies. Globalization can be achieved through IT systems and customers can be targeted all over the world. Operational cost is decreased as it makes communication quicker, efficient & cheaper.
  • anonymous on 25 Apr 20
     
    This article goes over how MIS systems began. Then it talks about the role of MIS in the hospitality industry. It goes over everything you need to know about MIS and how to proficiently use it in the hospitality world.
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Physical Structure of Management Information System - 0 views

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  • The physical components of an MIS include hardware, software, database, personnel and procedures
  • Related How to Create a Master Calendar Learn More → A management information system (MIS) is an organized combination of people, hardware, communication networks and data sources that collects, transforms and distributes information in an organization
  • Important components include the central processing unit, input/output devices, storage units and communication devices.
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  • For users of MIS it is much more important to understand the software than the hardware. Software maintenance can take 50 to 70 percent of all personnel activity in the MIS function. When the organization moves to implement an advanced information system the hardware and software environment becomes more complex.
  • The database improves efficiency of storage by elimination of redundant files and improves efficiency of processing by providing all required data in a single file rather than separate files.
  • Three types of procedures are required for an MIS to operate effectively: user instructions, instructions for input preparation and operating instructions for MIS personnel who maintain the MIS.
  • The quality of MIS personnel is a key factor in its effectiveness. An MIS manager needs a combination of both managerial and technical skills.
  • jessicahoyos on 12 Jan 20
     
    This article describes with components of an MIS, specifically the physical ones. It explain what each component is used for and how they differ. I think this is important to understand first, to understand the purpose the hardware, software, database, personnel and procedures.
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What the Marriott Breach Can Teach Us About Cybersecurity in the Tourism & Hospitality ... - 0 views

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  • Marriott breach that compromised the records of up to 500 million customers. The data breach occurred through the IT company, a third party, that managed the Starwood reservation database.
  • Marriott took too long to disclose this breach.  Even though the breach was found in September, disclosure did not occur until nearly three months later — and ultimately, the company failed to protect valuable customer information. The company is already the subject of class action lawsuits that could have a severe impact on the organization.
  • Over the last 3+ years, the Tourism & Hospitality sector has been very average (if even just a bit below) when it comes to cybersecurity performance as compared to other industries.
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  • Since 2016, nearly 5% of the tourism & hospitality entities that BitSight tracks (out of a total of almost 2,000) have experienced a publicly disclosed data breach. This is the 4th highest percentage of breach out of the 23 key sectors BitSight monitors, trailing only healthcare, education, and government.
  • Though it is often assumed that larger organizations perform better in cybersecurity, the data on Fortune 1000 companies in this industry suggests otherwis
  • For example, Fortune 1000 tourism & hospitality companies are performing poorly compared to the sector as a whole when it comes to reducing unnecessary Internet exposures (“Open Ports”).
  • For all companies, tourism & hospitality has the 2nd highest percentage of companies with an Open Port grade of D or lower (Education is 1st).
  • Ultimately, cyber incidents like the Marriott breach confirm that companies in this industry need to be much more about proactively mitigating the risk posed by their supply chain given the sensitive consumer information they contain in their databases.
  • sharline86 on 20 Jun 20
     
    Bitsight examines the 2018 Marriott reservation management database breach. Using the breach as an example, this article shows how poorly the hospitality and tourism industry performs in cybersecurity versus other sectors.
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