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Lonely Planet partners with Acquia to enhance the travel experience
Travel apps

Lonely Planet partners with Acquia to enhance the travel experience

Lonely Planet partners with Acquia to enhance its digital platforms, providing users with a seamless and personalised travel experience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019
'Visual hacking' a privacy risk to business travellers
Data Privacy

'Visual hacking' a privacy risk to business travellers

'Visual hacking' is a growing threat to business travellers, with many displaying sensitive info in public places like cafes and transport, a 3M study reveals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2019
Xero announces new partnerships with Uber and Adobe
Document Management

Xero announces new partnerships with Uber and Adobe

Xero forges new alliances with Uber for Business and Adobe Sign to streamline admin tasks and boost productivity for small businesses and advisors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019
EU to roll out digital lie detectors at border security checkpoints
Physical Security

EU to roll out digital lie detectors at border security checkpoints

Travellers through Hungary, Greece and Latvia may soon encounter a lie detector when they try to cross the border.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Nov 2018
Best mileage reporting practices for businesses
SAP

Best mileage reporting practices for businesses

When it comes to business travel expenses, some still have to be done the manual way and they often rely on employee estimates.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2018
Two reasons to digitalise travel and expense data
Migration

Two reasons to digitalise travel and expense data

Digitalising travel and expense data cuts paperwork and saves money, says SAP Concur, offering real-time visibility and automation for smoother business trips.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Sep 2018
Using technology to inspire customers
Customer Relationship Management

Using technology to inspire customers

Harnessing AI, machine learning, and VR, the travel industry seeks to predict and inspire consumer behaviour, making choices more personalised and engaging.

By Marion Mesnage • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Sep 2018
Electronic lock vulnerabilities can lead attackers directly to your hotel room
Physical Security

Electronic lock vulnerabilities can lead attackers directly to your hotel room

Next time you stay at a hotel as part of a business or personal trip, you may want to ask if the hotel's locking systems are up-to-date.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018
SAP brings MasterCard, HERE and Postmates to connected vehicle marketplace
Marketing Technologies

SAP brings MasterCard, HERE and Postmates to connected vehicle marketplace

SAP Vehicles Network connects vehicles to intelligent, automated services for parking, fueling, food, navigation and payment.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2018
How to mitigate cyber risks while travelling
Wireless Networks

How to mitigate cyber risks while travelling

Over the past year, compromises of payment card data, network intrusions, and cyberattacks using hotel Wi-Fi have plagued the hospitality industry.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018
Hands-on Review: Oppo R11, the perfect iPhone for Android lovers
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Oppo R11, the perfect iPhone for Android lovers

Oppo R11 dazzles with features rivalling iPhone, making it a win for Android devotees seeking Apple's flair at mid-range cost.

By Greig Strafford • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2017
Jabra: Work from anywhere with your mobile office
Unified Communications

Jabra: Work from anywhere with your mobile office

Advances in technology are providing modern workers with greater opportunities to perform their jobs from any location.

By David Piggott • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017
Extending Wi-Fi connectivity in today's hotels for tomorrow
Network Infrastructure

Extending Wi-Fi connectivity in today's hotels for tomorrow

Although some hotels can afford to offer unlimited amenities, it is key that they provide what all travellers are looking for - reliable Wi-Fi.

By Jason Baden • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017
Expensify and Airplus announce partnership for travel booking automation
Partner Programmes

Expensify and Airplus announce partnership for travel booking automation

The new Expensify-AirPlus partnership offers business travellers and travel managers an enhanced booking experience with complete automation.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Travel technologies stories

Digital detox akin to smoking and drinking withdrawal
Google

Digital detox akin to smoking and drinking withdrawal

Research from AUT reveals tourists on tech-free holidays experience withdrawal symptoms similar to quitting smoking or drinking, but gain valuable life skills.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2019
Aussie workers struggling to switch off while on holiday
Insurance

Aussie workers struggling to switch off while on holiday

A recent survey by Snow Software reveals that 71% of Australian workers always bring their work laptops on vacation, struggling to disconnect.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2019
Riding the frictionless wave with cloud-based apps – Talend
Digital Transformation

Riding the frictionless wave with cloud-based apps – Talend

The term has been co-opted in recent years to describe the phenomenon of commercial processes which appear to work smoothly and effortlessly.

By Steve Singer • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2019
Travellers rejoice, Aussies launch 'pop-up' check-in service
Tablets

Travellers rejoice, Aussies launch 'pop-up' check-in service

Amadeus and OACIS have teamed up to reinvent the airport check-in experience, allowing travellers to check-in and drop off their bags away from the airport.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017