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Hospitality execs are flocking to table-side and mobile payment apps. But with Category 3 apps still delisted, what does the Council advice? Bob Russo, general manager for the PCI Council, reveals what progress has been made regarding Category 3 applications, the major challenges concerned with their certification, and what operators can do in the meantime to secure their devices.

A bevy of legislative issues are cropping up all over the hospitality landscape, and in many cases, will require heavy lifting from the technology department.

Announced at 2011 PCI SSC North American Community Meeting, the new capabilities allow restaurants to benefit by offering Wi-Fi access with localized content, in-store customer feedback and loyalty programs.

The new technology pavilion will feature iPad and Android tablet apps, accessory manufacturers and hardware vendors, who will demonstrate the latest menu and back-end office solutions.

Has your social networking growth hit a plateau? Or worse yet, are you losing followers? If so, here are six tactics that are guaranteed to add some ump to your social media endeavors.

The payment gateway announced an integration with the Zen Cart e-commerce solution, enabling users to potentially save nearly 50 percent on transaction fees.

Workers' new payment-tracking application reminds hotels and restaurants that accurate labor management is a top priority.

The acquisition is expected to open the door for Google to capitalize on the $140 billion that small businesses spend on local advertising.