Infrastructure

The MGM Grand Macau employs IP networking and wireless solutions from Cisco in an effort to better server guest personalization and increase staff productivity.

The Los Angeles based uWink knows how to create a truly unique dining atmosphere that marries social game play with meal time. Touch screen terminals at every table not only route food and drink orders directly to the kitchen, but offer more than 70 games to delight and entertain guests. In this exclusive interview, uWink CEO Nolan Bushnell (also founder of Chuck E. Cheese and Atari Corp.) sits down with his son and uWink's CTO Brent Bushnell, and together the two spill all the family secrets behind this next-generation dining concept.

No matter where you look these days, everyone is talking about "Going Green." Hotels across the nation are beginning to get in on the trend by initiating a multitude of eco friendly IT measures, from using in-room climate controls to installing virtual desktops using thin-client computers. Hospitality Technology sits down with these earthy innovators to bring you the technology that will reduce not only your carbon footprint, but your bottom line as well.

Historically, there has always been a lot of pressure between franchisees and franchisors when it comes to the implementation of new technology. Before you accept or reject corporate suggestions, make sure you know what is best for your business.

In an effort to give guests access whenever and wherever they need it, the Crowne Plaza Houston announces their upgrade to the AFL Telecommunications' end-to-end solution at HITECH 2008. Wireless high-speed Internet access is now be available in 334 rooms, the conference center, lobby and pool.

Video games aren't just for enjoyment any more; many companies are turning to them as useful employee training tools.

As customer and operational needs for internet connectivity grows, the hospitality industry is beginning to see an increased need to protect browser security. Although the most secure networks are still susceptible to attack, there are a number of measures that IT departments can put in place to safe guard their systems.

ADC's Digivance ICS System brings cellular coverage for all major carriers to Mobil 5-Star resort