Networking

iBAHN's end-to-end proprietary software that detects multiple users of a network access node is awarded a patent by the United States Patent Office.

Cumberland Farms and Spacenet sign a contract to upgrade the satellite network in 500 locations to support improved performance for web-based and back-office applications including credit/debit card authorization, POS polling, HR software and inventory tracking.

As the demand for HSIA grows among hotel guests, operators need to be armed with enough bandwidth to meet guest expectations. Load-balancing applications are one way that hoteliers can meet bandwidth demand when HSIA revenues are down or being completely eliminated.

Talk to anyone who has ever pursued a fully converged IP network and they will reveal that this complicated process requires more footwork then many hoteliers are prepared to handle. HT reveals the five most important questions that all operators should ask prior to installation.

The emergence of Web 2.0 is transferring brand buzz power into the hands of customers through new marketing strategies and applications such as social networking, cell phones and more. Hospitality Technology sits down with Don Zimmerman, CIO of the newly formed Wendy's/Arby's Group, to discuss which technology trends hold the biggest potential for driving customer loyalty in the emerging marketing landscape, and why. 

In the hotel industry, technology is often a brand differentiator and can greatly impact guest satisfaction and the likelihood for return visits. Learn which seven guestroom technologies were ranked the highest among guests from the University of Delaware's 2009 Hotel Guest Technology Study

Kiosks are sliding over under the self-service umbrella to make room for a number of solutions that put control into the hands of customers. Learn how self-service is being redefined in the restaurant and lodging segments, and the solutions that are making it so.

The M Resort Spa Casino opens in Las Vegas and features a wide array of technology installs in its guestroom and gaming area. Handheld, mobile gaming devices and seamless wireless access are just some of the solutions.