Near-Field Communications

The mobile-enabled lock solution with combined support for Crypto Acoustic Credential (CAC), pure NFC and RFID platforms helps to future proof locking systems.

In this annual study, HT reveals the latest technology trends that are influencing the food service industry as a whole. The report covers a comprehensive range of topics including: budgets, business health and metrics; investment strategies; top IT department challenges; mobile and social initiatives and plans; POS; payment security and more. The survey's findings show how the industry as a whole is under pressure to enhance the customer experience on the front-end, while still increasing efficiency in the back-of-house.

For some small and mid-sized operators, marketing their association with an up-and-coming mobile payment brand lends a cool factor and helps them attract new customers. That means the IT and finance folks seeking to build a roadmap for payment must invite marketing to the table, with the goal of building a comprehensive, integrated approach that solves each group's goals. As cloud competes with NFC and EMV looms, these 10 self-assessment questions will help create a mobile payment strategy.

HT's Editorial Advisory Board, comprised of hospitality executives from a diverse mix of industry segments, offers their insights into what challenges and opportunities are emerging in technology for 2013.

Embracing the mobile revolution should start with operators tackling these key components to stay ahead of the curve.

Giesecke & Devrient have released Portigo, a comprehensive mobile wallet solution for NFC services.

New solutions for the point-of-service seek to improve customer experience, increase speed and ensure PCI compliance.

Room entry has emerged as a top area of focus for hoteliers who want to provide the most current, secure and reliable means of cross-property accessibility to tech-savvy travelers. HT takes a look at the technologies that will eventually replace magstripe.