Recently, in Hospitality Technology’s “2013 Lodging Technology Study,” 103 hotel executives representing more than 20,000 hotel properties ranked enhancing guest services as the second most important reason for tech investments after driving revenue. This high ranking makes perfect sense. As our worlds become more interconnected and automated thanks to social media, smart phones and tablets, …
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Celebrating Administrative Professionals with the Office of the Future
Every April since 1952, the International Association of Administrative Professionals (formerly the National Secretaries Association) asks businesses around the world to recognize the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists and other administrative support professionals. In celebration of Administrative Professionals’ Week (April 21-27, 2013) and Administrative Professionals’ Day (April 24, 2013) we want to express our …
Wall Street Journal highlights the need to choose the right tablet for the job
Not all tablets are created equal. And as The Wall Street Journal highlights this week, many American companies are making big mistakes in taking a “one size fits all” approach to deploying tablets in the workplace.
In “Here Come Tablets. Here Come Problems,” reporter Shara Tibken takes a look at the spread of tablet computers in the enterprise, especially popular consumer-grade devices like the Apple iPad. She highlights some of the challenges companies are facing after rushing massive deployments to their workforce and failing to take into account some important factors, such as a comprehensive deployment and mobile device management strategy, device functionality and information security concerns. Crucially, many companies also are discovering the devices in which they’ve invested aren’t made to hold up to the real-world conditions their employees face.
The Future of Tablets in the Automotive Market
As auto manufacturers increase the technological complexity of their vehicles, auto mechanics will have to become more tech savvy to keep up with the changing industry landscape. Repair shops are heavily reliant on skilled labor for diagnosis and repair processes. Employees within the industry are required to have a thorough understanding of advanced technology as cars are now built with complex electronic systems and computers.
2012: The Year Mobile Tech Goes Mainstream
Are you still stuck behind a desk at work? If some predictions are correct, you may not be by this time next year. As technology analysts and media outlets publish their annual lists of trends expected for 2012, many are pointing to an explosion in worker mobility initiatives across a wide variety of industries as …
