For most of us life without the internet is hard to imagine. The internet underpins everything we do. It helps us keep in touch with our friends and families, entertains us, helps educate and creates job opportunities. With 2.4 billion web users worldwide it may come as a shock to you that 21% of the…
DetailsIf you are anything like me, you relish the self-checkout isle at the supermarket. The faceless zone where you can make purchases without any interaction with the supermarket staff, where you don’t have to conduct any small talk, and where you can set your own pace to sort and order your various items. If this…
DetailsFew can deny that the way we work, live and travel has been fundamentally affected by the dawning on the digital era. Ultrafast broadband in our homes has given way to a more mobile form of Internet usage, characterised by laptops, smartphones and tablets. More and more, we move through the world under a cloud…
DetailsAs Airangel continues to see growth across Europe and the Middle East, and with sights set on further international expansion, the UK based WIFI business turned to Neil Williams, a prominent figure in the hospitality solutions sector and former Senior VP of GuestTek to deliver the operational excellence required to accelerate growth. Whilst working for…
DetailsDubai make no secret that they want to become the destination of choice for tourists from around the world. So much so that it explicitly stated in the latest communication from the Dubai Government Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), circulated on 13 November 2016 to all Hotel Establishments. In a very forward thinking…
DetailsIn a world where the profit margins hotels enjoy have been slashed dramatically, thanks largely to online comparison websites, the battle to find the balance between quality and cost has never been tougher. For many hotels, that’s meant scaling back their offering or holding back on investment which otherwise might have gone in to the…
DetailsWhether we like it or not, the Internet has changed the way every business operates. Those little glowing rectangles we keep in our pockets – they’re a conduit for competition, letting any of us see who else is selling what and at which price. For consumers that’s been a fantastic thing, allowing everyone to compare…
DetailsNow, more than ever, the state of our digital security is a topic at the very forefront of our minds. From big news hacks like those of Sony and the DNC to exposes of state spying on digital communications, the privacy of our web connections has grown to become a crucial talking point.
Guest WiFi There’s been no shortage of digital ink spilled over the value of providing a fast, secure and free WiFi connection for your customers, and for good reason. In 2016, Guest WiFi is far closer to a commodity than a luxury for customers, and something any forward thinking business should be implementing. However, there’s…
DetailsLove, it was once said, makes the world go ‘round. We’re not sure about that, but when you’re running a business, loyalty performs the same function. Any savvy business owner will tell you that the success of a business doesn’t exist in one off visits, but in recurring customers and repeat footfall. The reasons why…
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