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Travelers Expect More Technology from the Hospitality Industry

Blog, Hospitality & Food / By Alexandra Myers / August 10, 2017 August 10, 2017 / 3 minutes of reading

(A 2 minute read…) Travelers are hitting the road and surrounding themselves with smartphones, tablets, laptops, electronic readers, smartwatches, etc. You see, Generation-Y and Generation-Z members grew up surrounded by technology. Some even say their cell phones act as a “third limb” and they cannot live without technology. Many of these now adult travelers were …

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4 Reasons Smart Printers Are a Smart Investment

Blog, Business, Internet of Things, Technology Trends / By RAD DeRose / August 8, 2017 August 8, 2017 / 3 minutes of reading

(A 3 minute read) Smart technology has revolutionized everything from home to the enterprise. Smart appliances know what we need from the grocery store and our preferred indoor air temperature. Smart sensors in the workplace provide alerts that equipment might need maintenance, locate missing assets, and increase operational efficiency to a level that wasn’t possible before. …

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7 High Tech Golf Gadgets: Link Up With the Latest Game-Changers

Blog, Technology Trends / By RAD DeRose / August 3, 2017 August 3, 2017 / 2 minutes of reading

(A 2 minute read) We have apps and gadgets that record our heart rate when we’re walking up the stairs, that tell us when the kids are home, and remind us to buy milk on the way home from work. So, why not expect that our favorite pastimes have also been amended or advanced by …

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Unplug With Your Kids This Summer: 6 Tech-Free Activities

Blog, Technology Trends / By Gayle / August 1, 2017 August 1, 2017 / 3 minutes of reading

(A 3 minute read) Remember the days before smartphones and tablets? Before smart TV, and when “streaming” was something you did in a boat? Think back to when you called home to say you’d be late instead of texting. There are so many advantages that technology provides. Every aspect of our lives—home, school, work, play—has …

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How to Retain Millennials in Your Workforce

Blog, Business / By Gayle / July 24, 2017 July 24, 2017 / 3 minutes of reading

(A 3 minute read…) Millennials are a unique demographic. The people born between 1981 and 2000 number 83.1 million Americans, eclipsing the 75.4 million Baby Boomers who have dominated consumerism since they became adults. According to Pew Research, America’s workforce is now comprised of: 53.5 million Millennials 52.7 GenXers and 44.6 million Baby Boomers With …

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Disney’s latest guest experience technology: Immersion or invasion?

Blog, Customer Service, Data Collection, Hospitality & Food, RFID, Technology Trends / By Gayle / July 18, 2017 July 18, 2017 / 3 minutes of reading

(A 3 minute read…) Three years ago, Disney World in Orlando not only welcomed visitors to be their guest, but also began presenting them with a new way to enjoy the experience. The Magic Band Disney introduced the Magic Band, a waterproof, electronic wristband enables the park’s guests to wander through every area of every …

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How do Systems Engineers Ensure Theme Park Ride Safety?

Blog, Data Collection, Hospitality & Food / By Gayle / July 11, 2017 July 11, 2019 / 3 minutes of reading

(A 3 minute read…) Every year, America’s 400 theme parks welcome approximately 335 million visitors and water parks attract about 85 million people, according to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA). An average of 4,423 children are treated in emergency rooms each year for amusement-related injuries, according to a 20-year study conducted …

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Technology Serves up Improved Food Safety for the Hospitality Industry

Blog, Data Collection, Hospitality & Food, Mobile Computers, Technology Trends / By RAD DeRose / June 28, 2017 June 28, 2017 / 2 minutes of reading

(A 3 minute read…) When you go out to eat, what’s on your plate might not be exactly what you ordered. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 65% of food borne outbreaks and 44% of outbreak-associated illnesses in the U.S. were traced back to a restaurant. The FDA’s food service regulations vary by …

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Quirky is the New Cool.

Blog, Business / By Gayle / June 21, 2017 June 21, 2017 / 4 minutes of reading

Remember that girl in school who dressed a bit “weird”? She was goth long before goth became a trend. Or that guy in the office who never seemed to fit in? He may have been labeled “odd”. I remember when someone who was covered in tattoos made heads turn, unacceptable? I know someone in law school who tattooed her …

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IoT Security Risks: 4 Types of Cyber Attacks to be Aware Of

Blog, Business, Internet of Things / By RAD DeRose / June 2, 2017 June 6, 2019 / 2 minutes of reading

The Internet of Things (IoT) has exploded, with more embedded devices being adding every month. From fitness bands and smart appliances to remote patient monitoring devices and industrial equipment, the technology has not just captured the fascination of consumers and businesses, but hackers as well. IoT presents a new set of security risks that both …

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