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Symantec Government Symposium 11 March 2014 at the Renaissance Hotel Washington DC

CTOvision

Investigate FedRAMP and its role in standardizing cloud security and what the program means to federal agencies. Jim Byrom , Program Manager, Disaster Recovery, IRS. Timothy Molino , Director, Government Relations, BSA | The Software Alliance. Session B-1 : Security in Disasters: How to Manage Continuity of Operations.

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Uncommon Thinkers: UW prof and entrepreneur Shwetak Patel has a rare ‘creative brilliance’

GeekWire

.” Patel (top left) grew up in Alabama, where his parents ran a hotel and the family lived in an adjacent apartment. They were engineers, but ended up managing a hotel. ” Patel working with K-12 students as part of an outreach program organized by the UW computer science school. ” he said.

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What you need to know to accelerate your cloud and data strategy

CIO Business Intelligence

At Choice Hotels , cloud is a tool to help the hospitality giant achieve corporate goals. The program kicks off with a big-picture view of how the cloud will change the way we live, work, play, and innovate from futurist and Delphi Group Chairman and Founder Tom Koulopoulos.

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Revolutionizing the Hospitality Industry with Technology Implementation

Valerian Tech

By embracing mobile check-ins, digital concierge services, and personalized recommendations, hotels can create seamless and memorable experiences. When combined with technology-driven loyalty programs and targeted marketing campaigns, companies within the hospitality industry are able to build stronger guest relationships and foster loyalty.

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Breach at MGM Resorts Shuts Down IT Systems, Affects Hotel Room Access

SecureWorld News

MGM Resorts International, a casino and hotel chain, announced that it had suffered a cybersecurity breach on Monday, September 11. As a result of the breach, some customers were unable to make reservations, use their credit cards, or access their hotel rooms. The technology in gambling is astounding.

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Is AI technology the future of travel?

Dataconomy

They’ve long used AI’s little brother Machine Learning (ML) for demand and price management in the airline, hotel, and transport industries. Hotels can accurately predict room occupancy levels, determine the most profitable rates for certain seasons, and set prices accordingly. But the travel industry is not new to AI. AI is (merely!)

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What to Know About Enterprise Travel Security

SecureWorld News

Training programs should brief employees on the potential risks they may face, including cybersecurity threats. Devices that are left unattended at airports and other crowded locations—such as bus stops and other transit hubs, hotel lobbies, or cafes—are vulnerable to theft and can be a major security risk.

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