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Covering digital signage, mobile self-service technology and more, this annual supplement helps hospitality operators to not only better understand this burgeoning market, but also make purchasing decisions that are the best fit for their environments and business.

HT's annual Self-Service Technology Study reveals that strengthening consumer expectations and a brightening economy are helping to kick hospitality self-service initiatives back into gear.

From tableside and self-service solutions to password protection and data encryption technologies, HT rounds up the latest solutions that will help operators to combat hospitality hackers. Plus, learn the 15 most common ways that hackers infiltrate information technology systems.

Industry survey reveals that system integration has become a significant issue for restaurant executives, in particular at the point-of-sale.

Hospitality Technology surveyed its audience of IT professionals to determine how their companies are faring in 2010, and to pinpoint the technologies and initiatives that are top of mind for the year ahead. We also asked a select group of restaurant and hotel operators to provide detailed answers to some of our burning questions regarding customer engagement, Payment Card Industry standards and more.

A self-service tableside beer dispensing system enables Boston's Littlest Bar to limit waste while giving patrons more control over the pouring process.

The SB-9090 offers projected capacitive touch screen technology, simple hardware connectivity, an exchangeable hard drive, hidden cable compartment, an adjustable base, and customer display.

Since installing a self-serve beer dispensing system from Ellickson International in April 2010, Tir Na Nog has realized decreased waste, increased sales and a more social atmosphere.