With technology, there is "what it does"—the functionality—and then there's "how it does it," as in how fast, how accurate, what the interface looks like, and so forth. Functionality is that by which we decide we need a technology—a new POS, PMS, CRM—and so the "how it does it" becomes a secondary consideration. The way a technology does what it does gains weight as you move through the evaluation process. When you are presented with competing technologies—those that seem to do the same thing on the surface—the differences start to become clear and the "how" takes on a new magnitude of importance. For instance, legacy property management systems can take months to set up, a typical cloud-based PMS can take weeks, and one with self-service set-up (hint hint: apaleo) alows a property to be set up in minutes. That's right, minutes!

Springer-Miller Systems (SMS), the leading provider of guest-centric hospitality and spa management systems, announces that the latest update to their SMS|Host Property Management System, v.22.1, is now available and includes new functionality to conform to GDPR regulations.

RMS - The Hospitality Cloud, a global software company at the forefront of cloud-based property management and booking solutions for the hospitality industry, is proud to announce that Marine Corps Community Services will be implementing the RMS solution at their branded Temporary Lodging Facilities, the Inns of the Corps and select Recreational Lodging locations in the United States, Hawaii, and Japan.

Springer-Miller Systems (SMS), the leading provider of guest-centric hospitality and spa management systems is proud to announce the launch of their newest product and Point-of-Sale (POS) solution, Teres POS.

dormakaba, the provider of Saflok™ and Ilco™ electronic door locks, brings a total hospitality access solution suite to HITEC booth 2401 in Houston, TX. dormakaba solutions include the new Saffire LX and Quantum Pixel electronic locks, Ambiance access management software, Messenger LENS wireless network with Data Analytics capabilities. Visit dormakaba at HITEC Houston, June 18 - 21, 2018 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX.

As a part of its mission to promote digital leadership in hospitality, Deutsche Hospitality, which brings together four hotel brands with 130 properties spanning three continents, has selected Munich-based dailypoint as its platform to manage its guest data in one centralized platform.

Otrum's digital signage solutions provide you with powerful communication throughout your property. Now installed in over 600 properties in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

RMS The Hospitality Cloud, a global software company at the forefront of cloud-based management and booking solutions, is proud to announce a partnership with IDeaS Revenue Solutions (IDeaS), the world's leading provider of revenue management technology.

KEYPR®, the technology company whose enterprise cloud platform is the leader in guest experience and hospitality management, announced today that they have partnered with Häfele, globally-renowned specialists in hospitality hardware, cabinet fittings, and smart architectural systems. As part of a larger tech initiative for Häfele, this integration will allow end users to utilize advanced digital key and in-room technologies such as lighting, audio, and other guest room functionality via the KEYPR platform, ultimately touching all aspects of the guest-facing experience. This partnership will also extend to Intelity on the heels of yesterday's merger announcement to combine both entities to form the largest, most richly integrated company in hospitality.

Infor, a leading provider of industry-specific cloud applications, today announced it is supporting the independent European hotel group, Vienna House, in pursuing its digitization strategy. The company is deploying Infor Hospitality Management Solution (HMS) at its 35 properties to automate front office processes, and to provide perfect service to guests. Infor HMS is a hotel property management system that exists as a fully integrated service hub. The addition of this product marks the third Infor solution to be implemented by Vienna House: the company currently utilizes Infor d/EPM for business analytics and Infor EzRMS for revenue optimization and yield management.