Hospitality Technology News
Rainmaker will offer RateGain's rate shopping solution to its casinos and resorts customers.
The LodgeNet mobile app will let hotels provide customized communication to guests, and will give guests control over in-room TVs from their iPhone, iPad or Android.
The new full-service solution combines an Internet Gateway, Firewall, WAN Load-Balancing and Traffic Shaping into one appliance, compete with PMS interface and 24/7/365 in-room support.
SNAP platform will be integrated into CorFire's mobile wallet solution, allowing QSRs to connect m-commerce apps to social networks.
Debuting in March, iHome HiDM5 offers hotel guests a wireless keyboard and speakerphone for Bluetooth-enabled tablets and smartphones.
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.
Revenue management firm Sceptre Hospitality Resources will migrate 600+ of its clients' hotels to Whiteboard Labs' Windsurfer CRS program by the early part of 2012.
The integration Envysion's managed-video-as-a-service platform with Aloha Restaurant Guard allows restaurateurs to monitor cash handling and exception reports, identify trends and validate suspect transactions.
While at the National Retail Federation Annual Convention and Expo, Epson highlights the release of its software development kits for mobile printing apps. The technology is operable for handhelds such as iPad, iPod, iPhone and Android.
Fujitsu Components America has released a thermal receipt printer which is compatible with Apple iOS, Android and Blackberry operating systems. Bluetooth and USB interfaces make the printer useful for mobile retail/foodservice applications.
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.
Viableware has created Rail, a patened digital bill folder that lets guests pay-at-the-table. The technology aims to reduce theft and streamline the restaurant payment process.
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.
Panasonic releases its modular Stingray Envo workstation, a POS solution which, according to the company, offers high-performance functionality.
Mac users will now have the opportunity to use RTSuite for hotel rate shopping and channel management.
From TrustYou comes the TrustYou ReviewAnalyst Survey, a free guest survey tool for both resorts and hotels alike. The survey permits hotels to push reviews to websites and search engines.
iPhoneAppDev.net developers are offering a cost effective, digital menu solution for the restaurant industry. The application provides specified information about menu items and contains images, too.
Compeat Enterprise provides chain restaurants with cloud-based inventory control, food cost analysis, cash and sales management and more.
Pegasus Solutions now offers RezView Mobile, which leverages Pegasus' RezView NG technology by offering the capability to design apps for both Android and Apple tablets and smartphones.
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