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HAMA 2009 San Francisco. Using Technology to Revolutionize Your Business Jon Inge Tran Hang Trip Schneck May 7, 2009. Topics:. Tran Lang – Google The Impact of the Web Trip Schneck – TIG Global Internet marketing Jon Inge Integration for Fun and Profit. Integration Pays!.
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HAMA 2009San Francisco Using TechnologytoRevolutionize Your Business Jon IngeTran HangTrip Schneck May 7, 2009
Topics: • Tran Lang – Google • The Impact of the Web • Trip Schneck – TIG Global • Internet marketing • Jon Inge • Integration for Fun and Profit
Integration Pays! To move ahead confidently you need a map and a compass • Mountains of data: how much is reliable? • Generated by multiple, partial-view systems
Integration Pays! To move ahead you need a map and a compass • Mountains of data: how much is reliable? • Generated by multiple, partial-view systems • Requires data transformation • Doesn’t reach hotel staff • Integrated systems:- more complete, cohesive and accurate data - give staff confidence in handling guests- eliminates data correction/transcription- can be self-integrated or HTNG-interfaced • Allow BI and CRM tools to be used accurately and effectively for better-informed decisions
Communications Converge Communications settling around high-speed Internet and cell phones Allows consolidated (converged) networks in hotels - all systems run on same single network - reduces cost and complexity (Marriott Clear Sky) Guests need ever more bandwidth - more flexible providers - tiered pricing Femto cells to improve cell phone coverage internally
SaaS/Cloud Computing Virtualization reduces server costs in hotels - each system thinks it has its own server - saves hardware, power, a/c, support SaaS (used to be called ASP) can eliminate servers - especially for multi-property operations - better data consistency, reporting- low entry cost, better security/support Cloud takes SaaS further - “infinite” array of virtual servers - easily expandable, flexible storage - still needs managing, security control