Can you, and should you, accept Apple Pay?

Balancing the benefits and the costs of new or upgraded point of sale equipment are key considerations when deciding whether Apple Pay is a good move for your…

EarthLink launches managed security monitoring service

February 24, 2015

Managed network and cloud solutions provider EarthLink Holdings Corp. has unveiled a new Managed Security Monitoring Service designed to actively monitor…

Oracle launches hospitality business unit

February 19, 2015

The addition of the unit builds on Oracle's MICROS business, which it acquired in 2014.

Why operators need to know about patent trolls

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Patent trolls could cost restaurants money and slow innovation. Here's what operators need to know about patent trolls.

Ingenico, Beamm team up to launch EMV-certified tablet POS

January 21, 2015

The smart tabletPOS combines an Ingenico iCT terminal, Beamm’s smart iPad POS application and management tools, a tablet stand, and cash drawer to provide a…

ShopKeep launches mobile app for iOS

January 14, 2015

The app works with ShopKeep Register, the company’s point of sale application, and offers users the ability to monitor business operations via their mobile…

PAR announces rollout of SureCheck Advantage device

January 13, 2015

Users can perform checklists and access unlimited compliance data and reports using the SureCheck Advantage.

McDonald's rolls out charging mats across UK

January 12, 2015

The chain signed a deal with Aircharge to install 600 charging spots.

Chick-fil-A epicenter of latest credit card breach scare

December 31, 2014

The possible breach may involve as many as 9,000 cards, more than the number involved in the Target breach.

What to consider when implementing a restaurant kiosk

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

A majority -- 88 percent -- of restaurant patrons indicate a preference for self-service technology at their table, while 12 percent indicated a preference for…

Mobivity adds former Papa John's exec to management team

December 30, 2014

Mobivity Holdings Corp., a provider of smart receipt marketing solutions and mobile marketing technologies, has appointed Donna Mitchell as its SVP of…

Uncle Maddio's new IT strategy includes loyalty, ordering and security

December 22, 2014

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint will launch a new IT strategy in Q1 aimed at improving customer engagement and franchisee satisfaction.

Agreement enables Paytronix Rewards, NCR Aloha POS integration

December 17, 2014

The new Cloud Connect integration will enable Paytronix to integrate, maintain and deploy its solution across NCR’s install base of more than 100,00…

Healthy Dining adds tech execs to support growth

December 17, 2014

California-based Healthy Dining has added two information technology professionals to help the company's growth.

Researchers use text-mining software to predict success, failure of DC restaurants

December 16, 2014

The computer-assisted text analysis was more accurate at predicting restaurants' demise than ratings alone (although it is most powerful when used in…

SafetyChain providing ROI calculation to promote food safety platform

December 12, 2014

SafetyChain Software announced it is offering a complimentary Return on Investment calculator report for food and beverage companies looking to build a…

Competition for talent among hot trends for employers in 2015

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

The upswing in the economy means competition for talent will heat up in 2015. That means employers need to up their game when it comes to attracting and…

Edible Arrangements' founder launches technology company

December 10, 2014

Tariq Farid, founder and CEO of Edible Arrangements, announced the launch of a new technology company, Naranga. According to a news release, Naranga offers…

ShopKeep launches new ecommerce site

December 10, 2014

ShopKeep, a cloud-based small business technology provider, today unveiled its new ecommerce site, shop.shopkeep.com. To celebrate the launch, ShopKeep is…

Datum Corporation now offering 24/7 support in SoCal

December 3, 2014

Datum's IT help desk initiative allows restaurants to support multiple vendors, with one point of contact for all system-wide support issues.