Description: The future of the hospitality industry is here, and it’s main focus will be on personalizing the guest experience. Source: CNN Money Date: November 5, 2014 Now you can skip the front desk and go straight to your hotel room with a virtual key. Starwood CEO Frits van Paasschen tells Christine Romans why this new… Read more »
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Bad Language and Leather: Rogers-Vice Partnership Targets Millennials
Description: A marriage between Vice Media and Rogers Communications has begun with the goal being to attract more millennial customers. Source: Globe and Mail Date: October 30, 2014 When Rogers Communications Inc. revealed plans to enter into a $100-million Canadian joint venture with Vice Media, it invited reporters to a stylish event space in a downtown… Read more »
Report: Apple Pay Could Launch This Week
Description: It’s almost here- the ability to pay for items using your iPhone and fingerprints. Source: Mashable Date: October 14, 2014 Apple Pay could launch as soon as this week, a report suggests. The company is in the midst of prepping staff at its Apple retail stores for the upcoming rollout of Apple Pay, according to 9to5Mac. The… Read more »
Is 2014 the Year We Hit the Technology Tipping Point?
Description: The stats are in and showing that e-commerce is moving towards smartphone and tablet users. Source: Work Intelligent.ly Date: March 10, 2014 Earlier this year, Yahoo’s Marissa Mayer said more users would access its content on mobile devices and tablets than on personal computers. That’s the type of trigger that has her and many pundits… Read more »
Comedy Club Uses Facial Recognition to Charge by the Laugh
Description: Introducing a comedy club in Barcelona where you are only charged by what you laugh at. Source: The Verge Date: October 10, 2014 A comedy club in Barcelona is charging patrons per laugh. This is real, according to the BBC. The Teatreneu club, in partnership with ad agency The Cyranos McCann, has installed tablets on the back of each… Read more »
TekSavvy Could Be Looking Into Launching a Cable Service
Description: Teksavvy forges partnership with Hastings CableVision Source: Canada.com Date: September 16, 2014 During the CRTC’s latest “Let’s Talk TV” discussions, third-party internet provider TekSavvy announced a new partnership with Hastings CableVision company, possibly signaling that the company has plans to move into providing cable services at some point in the future. Read the full story. Questions for… Read more »
Next Generation of Robots Designed to Naturally Socialize With Humans
Description: Robots created to socially interact with guests and perform small service roles are being tested out at Aloft Hotels. Source: Globe and Mail Date: September 9, 2014 Robotic advancements are improving with the ability to socialize and interact with humans. Watch the Video. Questions for discussion: 1. What industries are at risk of losing jobs to… Read more »
U.S. Netflix In Canada Could Be History If Copyright Holders Have Their Way
Description: Here in Canada, Netflix is about to face the CRTC, adhere to Canadian broadcasting regulations, and pay into the CanCon Media fund. Source: Huffington Post Date: September 18, 2014 Major media companies are beginning to lobby Netflix and other streaming services to prevent users from accessing content available in other countries. Currently, about a third of Canadians… Read more »
Alibaba Jumpstarts Small Fashion Brand
Description: Alibaba is basically a one-stop-shop for Amazon, PayPal, Google Maps and more. They have helped this small Chinese clothing company sell more product, to more people, and a lot more faster. Source: CNN Money Date: September 19, 2014 7gege, a Chinese fashion startup, has utilized Alibaba’s online sales platforms to reach more customers, more quickly. Watch… Read more »
Is Your Profile Being Bought and Sold on Twitter?
Description: The market for buying and selling fake Twitter accounts is still on the rise, and here we find out why and how it’s done. Source: Globe&Mail Date: August 23, 2013 Technology editor Shane Dingman explains the Twitter underground economy to Hannah Sung, who was recently hacked. How does being hacked relate to the practice of buying… Read more »
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Introduction to Information Systems, 3rd Canadian Binder Ready Version Update Edition
R. Kelly Rainer, Casey G. Cegielski, Ingrid Splettstoesser-Hogeterp, Cristobal Sanchez-Rodriguez
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August 2015, © 2016
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