The hotel sector as a whole has taken a fresh approach to technology. As a result of manpower shortages and other factors, more property managers rely on technology to run their properties more efficiently. Yet, as digitalizing operations becomes more prevalent, more and more hotels are becoming aware of the limitations of their property-management system and how dependent they are on better service from their providers. Several of the most significant digital features need a PMS that can connect with many departments and can be accessed remotely via mobile devices. Older systems are just inadequate. These constraints have compelled hoteliers throughout the sector to make an extraordinarily difficult choice: overhauling their IT stack and purchasing a new PMS. read more

The need for interoperable devices drives the smart indoor lighting market

New York, United States, March 14 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to a comprehensive report by Market Research Future (MRFR), titled “Smart Indoor Lighting Market Research Report: By Component, By Communication Technology, By Light Source, and By Application – Forecast Till 2030,” the market is anticipated to reach a value of approximately USD 38,976,2 Million by the end of 2030. Moreover, the findings forecast that the market would expand at a robust CAGR of over 21.7% over the assessment period. read more

Introduction:

A Surgical Instrument Tracking System is a device that allows for the tracking of surgical instruments in real time during a surgical procedure. Using tracking devices and software, medical professionals may monitor the whereabouts of surgical tools to ensure that they are accounted for during the surgery. This technology has various advantages, such as greater patient safety, decreased expenses, and increased efficiency, making it a worthwhile investment for healthcare providers.

In recent years, surgical tool monitoring systems have gained popularity due to the multiple advantages they provide. These technologies enable the real-time tracking of surgical tools, therefore enhancing patient safety, reducing expenses, and boosting productivity. Nonetheless, creating such a system might bring a number of obstacles. This article will discuss the advantages and difficulties of deploying a surgical tool-tracking system in a hospital context. read more

The most recent 13F filing provided by Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Co to the Securities and Exchange Commission shows that the business boosted its holdings in Micron Technologies, INC (NASDAQ: MU) by 16.5% during the third quarter of 2018.

The institutional investor now owns 18,598 shares of the business after acquiring 2,630 more shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock during the period.

This raises their total holdings of shares to 18,598.

In its most recent disclosure to the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Co indicated that the value of the company’s Micron Technology holdings was $932,000. read more

Which of the trendiest retail innovations, such as free shops, speedy delivery services, the metaverse and non-fungible tokens, automation and robots, and blockchain technology, stands out to you, and why?

Self-service (facilitated by automation and AI) is dominating our engagements with customers and prospects.

Self-service tools enable retailers to offer services that were previously only available in-store.

Common use cases include product configuration (changing materials and finishes), room planning for complicated product categories such as furniture, kitchen, and bath, and augmented reality, in which consumers evaluate whether a product would fit in their area.

Which retail technology trend, in your opinion, is overrated?

BB: Conversations on the metaverse have cooled tremendously, despite the fact that it had a brief period of popularity and sparked a great deal of curiosity. The majority of implementations we observed on the market were more focused on marketing and public relations than on sustainable use cases. read more

From tap-to-pay debit and credit cards to mobile smartphone wallets, contactless technologies have propelled new waves of innovation in payments post-pandemic, spurred by a rising consumer desire for flexible, quick, and touchless transactions.

Biometric payment cards, which Michel Roig refers to as contactless 2.0, are expected to improve the card user experience by allowing users to confirm any payment transaction with a single finger touch.

Roig, head of payment and access at the Swedish biometrics business Fingerprint Cards, stated that the ability to eliminate payment transaction limits and standardize payment criteria regardless of a user’s location is fundamental to biometrics’ attractiveness. read more