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VingCard Elsafe has enhanced the electronics and lock control units of its RFID locking systems. Improvements include an internal antenna and the platform that allows RFID locks to read keycards from a further distance.

Data off-site on web-based servers presents an easy and practical explanation to some of the issues businesses come across. But, before data is transferred off-site, it would be wise to make sure that a cloud-provider is more secure than your IT environment.

Intelity is launching ICE Instant, which will allow hotels to name their own price for a customized, mobile version of Intelity's virtual concierge platform. The custom app is then available for guests to download to smartphones and tables.

Passkey and Info Salons are working to release Passkey's GroupMAX ME. Overall, the event housing system will allow for greater control over and automation for hotel booking.

LodgeNet Interactive Corporation and REELZCHANNEL have announced a brand new movie channel, the premiere channel, allowing studios to promote their latest releases to frequent movie-goers.

HT is now accepting nominations for the 2012 Hotel Visionary Awards. These awards pay homage to outstanding hotel companies for their vision and commitment to delivering technological excellence. Hurry, the deadline is February 3!

As we close out 2011, the editors at Hospitality Technology have identified the year's can't-miss headlines that many of our readers actually missed the first time around. We're shining the spotlight on website liability concerns, mobile device management and more.

HT's annual Lodging Technology Study covers trends, challenges, and priorities across a range of topics, including budgets and business drivers, in-room tech priorities, property management and back-of-house, and front-of-house tech.