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Google's Schmidt on enterprise software disruption [VIDEO]
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Google's Schmidt on enterprise software disruption [VIDEO]
By Sean O'Neil | October 8, 2013
[video_popup width="805" height="454" video_link="http://www.youtube.com/embed/LFS3cKY1ge4" video_image_link="https://www.tnooz.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/enterprise-google.jpg"] Google's execu Read More
Has Big Data made us less concerned about privacy?
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Has Big Data made us less concerned about privacy?
By PhocusWire | October 8, 2013
Watching the legal system deal with the internet is like watching somebody trying to drive a car by looking only in the rear-view mirror. Read More
Google gains EU thumbs up to latest search proposals
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Google gains EU thumbs up to latest search proposals
By Linda Fox | October 2, 2013
Google could be nearer a resolution of some of its EU antitrust wranglings as its latest proposals have been met favourably by the European Commission. In a speech to the European Parliament yester Read More
In travel marketing it's all about optimising for search and last clicks
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In travel marketing it's all about optimising for search and last clicks
By Viewpoints | September 27, 2013
Without getting too deep into the problem of attribution, I want to put something out there for consideration... NB: This is a viewpoint from Nicholas Ward, president at Koddi Your attribution m Read More
Why the most prolific travel bloggers need to refocus
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Why the most prolific travel bloggers need to refocus
By Viewpoints | September 26, 2013
While the "digital nomad" dream still holds a profound appeal for young travellers, the top echelon of travel bloggers have done more than anyone to dispel the fantasy of a carefree life in exotic pla Read More
Survey reveals half of users do not trust travel review websites
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Survey reveals half of users do not trust travel review websites
By Karthick Prabu | September 23, 2013
Content is STILL proving to be the king. About 60% of review website users pay more attention to customer comments rather than to the numerical or star ratings reviewers provided. But there is a fl Read More
Hoteliers: wake up - something from Google for free
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Hoteliers: wake up - something from Google for free
By Viewpoints | September 19, 2013
NB: This is a viewpoint from Pedro Colaco, president and CEO of GuestCentric. The vast majority of hoteliers agrees that even though daily duties comprise a diversity of tasks, your ultimate goal i Read More
Ignore the rapid rise of mobile at your peril [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Ignore the rapid rise of mobile at your peril [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | September 12, 2013
Believe or not, there are still quite a few figures dotted around the industry who remain sceptical about how influential mobiles and tablets will be on travel. Read More
Let the games begin: Google Glass used for the first time in destination marketing
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Let the games begin: Google Glass used for the first time in destination marketing
By Nick Vivion | September 12, 2013
It was only a matter of time: Google Glass has been used for the first time in a destination marketing campaign. Read More
Travel DEVICES - Product news, launches and more - September 2013
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Travel DEVICES - Product news, launches and more - September 2013
By PhocusWire | September 11, 2013
GuestStream has rolled out a mobile app, the "Welcome App." Read More
Seven must-knows about mobile for travel industry decision makers
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Seven must-knows about mobile for travel industry decision makers
By Viewpoints | September 10, 2013
To say that mobile needs to be an essential part of any travel firm’s armour is, well, stating the obvious. Read More
What is the future of wearable technology in the travel industry?
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What is the future of wearable technology in the travel industry?
By Nick Vivion | September 6, 2013
Between Google Glass and the recent announcement of Samsung's Galaxy Gear smartwatch, wearable technology is on a vicious march towards omnipresence. Read More
Listen up: There is a major job still to be done in mobile travel
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Listen up: There is a major job still to be done in mobile travel
By Glenn Gruber | September 3, 2013
Mobile is transforming many industries, travel probably as much as any. The out-of-home, often in unfamiliar places, nature of travel has made it almost a perfect fit for mobile as a technology. Read More
Microsoft to buy Nokia handset division for $7.2 billion
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Microsoft to buy Nokia handset division for $7.2 billion
By PhocusWire | September 2, 2013
Microsoft is to buy Nokia Oyj's phone business and license its patents for Euro 5.44 billion ($7.2 billion), making its boldest foray yet into mobile devices. Read More
Google tightens grip on future of the travel industry - also puts startups in a tough spot
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Google tightens grip on future of the travel industry - also puts startups in a tough spot
By Alex Bainbridge | September 2, 2013
As entrepreneurs tasked with delivering the future, we need a simple model that we can use to evaluate opportunities and determine where we should be building technologies and functionality. Read More
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