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World's best city for WiFi speed and 5G revealed

London has emerged as the global leader for internet accessibility, topping Business Fibre's list of best cities for free WiFi and 5G availability.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2020

Hybrid & Remote Work

Twitter employees can choose to work from home forever

Twitter has announced that its employees can work from home indefinitely, stating that remote working has been a huge success.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2020

Unified Communications

Interview: How Google Meet tackles security in the remote working age

I spoke to Google Cloud's Asia Pacific and China (APAC) head of security for networking and collaboration specialists, Mark Johnston.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Mon, 4th May 2020

Supply Chain

Coronavirus: Businesses providing laptops to employees for remote working

Some businesses are also getting ready for more staff to potentially work from home by providing laptops or remote access.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2020

Unified Communications

Wellington Airport offers travellers a sneak peek of 5G

The trial will run until December 9. But the trial is far from fully-fledged – only five users can connect to the 5G device and only for five minutes at a time.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2019

Crowdsourcing

Travel photos on Flickr hint at people's global travel patterns

Millions of Flickr travel photos were analysed by Warwick Business School and the Alan Turing Institute, revealing insights into global tourism patterns.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2019

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

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

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

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

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

Cloud Services

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

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

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

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

Stories from Other Regions

Travel technologies stories

Mobility

Vodafone to launch eSIMs for devices and wearables

Vodafone is set to roll out eSIMs for devices and wearables in 2020, enhancing connectivity and paving the way for advanced 5G-enabled features.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2020

American Express

Travel opportunities abound for China-based companies despite ongoing global uncertainty

More than half of China-based companies believe the country's Belt and Road initiative is creating opportunities for business travel.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2019

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