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Whitbread's new IT system to save company £1m a year

WhitbreadWhitbread is expecting to make annual savings of £1m by the end of the year by implementing a company-wide IT system for handling customer payments.
Posted: 06 May 2008 | 16:50

Software as a Service - what it means

Rather than buying expensive software packages and employing IT specialists to run them, smaller hospitality companies are opting for Software as a Service accessed over the Internet. Ross Bentley reports on this popular development
Posted: 24 April 2008 | 00:00

Coffee Republic to offer free Wi-Fi

Coffee Republic today unveiled plans to offer free Wi-Fi to customers at the majority of its stores from 1 May.
Posted: 14 April 2008 | 14:36

Let's get digital

We all know that digital TV is on the way, but lots of us have yet to get ready for the switchover, it seems. Ross Bentley reports.
Posted: 27 March 2008 | 00:05

Technology trends of 2008

Increasingly, technology underpins many of the processes in the hospitality industry. So what will be the main trends in 2008, and what are the technologies to watch over the next 12 months? Ross Bentley asks the experts
Posted: 31 January 2008 | 00:00

Friday Wrap: A round-up of the week's hospitality news

Chris DruceCaterer this week kicked off its drink and drugs awareness campaign to highlight the true cost of dependency within the industry.
Posted: 07 December 2007 | 14:45

Wetherspoons offers free Wi-Fi to patrons

John HutsonJD Wetherspoon is to offer unlimited wireless internet access to its customers following hot on the heels of an identical offer from rival high street pub operator Regent Inns.
Posted: 27 November 2007 | 14:34

The future is out there

Technology plays a vital role in any successful operation, argues Tony O'Shaughnessy, chief executive of software firm ABS
Posted: 22 November 2007 | 00:00

Is going Wi-Fi putting our customers' health at risk?

In the race to roll out Wi-Fi networks in hospitality venues, are we in danger of putting our customers' health at risk? Ross Bentley reports on a scientific debate that refuses to go away
Posted: 22 November 2007 | 00:00

New easy-to-use search facility launched on Caterersearch

Searching for articles on Caterersearch will now be a simpler process thanks to changes made following user feedback.
Posted: 31 October 2007 | 17:55

Online recruitment only can lead to age discrimination

man and laptopHotels who hire staff using online application forms could be found guilty of age discrimination, as using the internet alone excludes older age groups who are computer illiterate.
Posted: 19 October 2007 | 16:01

Thistle implements e-procurement system to save costs

Thistle Hotels logoThistle Hotels has implemented an order processing system for its food, beverage and housekeeping supplies that is expected to save the company more than £150,000 a year.
Posted: 28 August 2007 | 11:05

Online ordering systems - case studies

Pub operator Greene King has a new online ordering system to make life easier for its landlords. Ross Bentley reports on how it works
Posted: 02 August 2007 | 00:00

Web 2.0: Making net networking work

The internet has moved into an interactive phase, known as Web 2.0, where gossip is global and its weight constantly monitored. So it pays to keep tabs on what is being said about your business. Ross Bentley explains
Posted: 02 August 2007 | 00:00

Firms warned over credit card rules

Many hospitality businesses that handle credit card payments are risking fines because they have not made their IT systems compliant with new security standards, experts have warned.
Posted: 26 July 2007 | 00:00

Technology: Cooking by numbers?

Experienced chefs know all about the importance of gross profit margins and the like, but now there are computer programs that let you analyse every tiny detail of a menu and the way meals are prepared. Ross Bentley reports
Posted: 21 June 2007 | 00:00

Sanctuary signs up to new e-system

Care home provider Sanctuary Care hopes to cut costs and improve the efficiency of its catering purchasing after signing up to a new e-procurement system from contract catering veteran and Host boss Jerry Brand.
Posted: 31 May 2007 | 12:30

Domino's Pizza increases online security at outlets

Domino's Pizza - online orderingDomino's Pizza is attempting to combat threats to system security from staff by controlling the use of mobile devices.
Posted: 02 May 2007 | 12:07

Taking your business online the way forward

Paul Sault, revenue director at Apex HotelsPaul Sault, revenue director at Apex Hotels, explains why the company is stumping up £100,000 to double its online business
Posted: 24 April 2007 | 15:30

Deadline looms for credit card security standard

paying by credit card in restaurantTime is running out for hotels, restaurants and other organisations that handle credit card payments to make their IT systems compliant with a new security standard, experts have warned.
Posted: 19 April 2007 | 17:45

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