Cloud Computing

Current install rates for cloud-based PMS hover at around 9 percent, and an additional 15 percent of hotels are planning a migration in the year ahead. HT offers guidance from those who've taken the leap above property with four factors to consider before making a purchase.

The acquisition is expected to strengthen the company's presence among hard-to-reach hotel users of Internet booking engines in Asia.

Cloud computing: At first just a buzzword for computing services delivered via the Internet, the Cloud has matured and fueled innovation in the hospitality industry.

Real-time insights are expected to allow smoother payment processing, increased speed of service and improved operating efficiency.

New cloud-based, touchscreen point-of-sale system features digital menu boards, kitchen video screens, customer-facing displays for advertising, and integrated security cameras.

Mitel acquisition of TigerTMS coincides with shift in hospitality IT investment as hotels look to drive customer loyalty with applications-based services and cost efficient and flexible cloud platforms.

Puerta Al Paraiso food truck rolls out NCR Silver to grow business at both food truck and brick and mortar business.

Capgemini has been selected to support TGI Fridays with IT and business process outsourcing services.