Innovation

💻 Post-incident forensic analysis aids businesses in learning from cyberattacks to bolster future defenses. It involves identification and containment using tools like SIEM, collection of data logs, analysis to determine intruders' methods, and detailed reporting, which can take weeks to months. Best practices include regular SOC audits, penetration testing services, leveraging AI-driven technologies like UBA, and fostering a strong cybersecurity culture. Nazy Fouladirad, President and COO of Tevora, emphasizes its importance for secure business environments.

🏠 Global Wellness Institute research shows wellness tourism rebounded from $351 billion in 2020 to significant growth rates of 36% in annual spending and 30% in trips by 2022, surpassing general tourism growth. Asia-Pacific region, renowned for its wellness traditions, sees rapid expansion in this market, with hotels leveraging tech for enhanced guest experiences. Technologies like spa management software, data analytics, and property management systems (PMS) enable personalized, local wellness experiences, benefiting guest satisfaction and hotel revenue.

🍞 Porto's Bakery & Café, established in 1976 by Rosa Porto, partners with Tillster to upgrade its digital ordering system. Serving over 2 million guests monthly across six Southern California locations, with a seventh to open in Downtown Disney Anaheim in 2025, Porto's is celebrated for Cuban treats and voted Best Bakery by the Los Angeles Times. Tillster will enhance the online experience for Porto's, which also offers nationwide shipping of its popular pastries and cakes through Porto's Bake at Home.

💰 Nashville-based Twice Daily, part of Tri Star Energy, saw a 225% sales increase after incorporating Paytronix Order and Delivery with their mobile app and loyalty program, between January 23 and December 22, 2023. Alongside, the brand experienced a 55% monthly boost in orders and a 95% rise in unique customers. Tri Star Energy, founded in 2000, operates over 200 convenience stores and 20 White Bison Coffee shops across 17 states.

💰 Twice Daily, a Nashville-based convenience store, saw a 225% sales increase after integrating Paytronix Order and Delivery into its loyalty program. Between January 23 and December 22, 2023, the company also had a 55% monthly lift in orders and a 95% increase in unique customers. The Twice Daily & White Bison Rewards app combines loyalty with online ordering. Tri Star Energy, the parent company, operates over 200 stores in 17 states and owns 20 White Bison Coffee shops in Tennessee and Alabama.

🤝 Nashville-based Twice Daily, a convenience store brand by Tri Star Energy, saw a 225% increase in sales dollars after adding Paytronix Order and Delivery and a custom app to its loyalty program. This surge occurred from January 23 to December 22, 2023, alongside a 55% monthly lift in orders and a 95% increase in unique customers. The Twice Daily & White Bison Rewards app has improved the purchasing process by integrating loyalty with online ordering. Tri Star Energy, founded in 2000, owns over 200 c-stores and supplies fuel across 17 states.

📍 Hilton announces the opening of three new hotels in Portugal for 2025 and 2026 under Canopy by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, and DoubleTree by Hilton brands. Canopy by Hilton Vilamoura Marina opens in 2026 with 155 rooms, Tapestry Collection's Santo André Beach Hotel in 2025 with 44 rooms, and DoubleTree by Hilton Lisbon Airport in 2025 with 199 rooms and 20 suites. The expansion is due to high tourism demand in Portugal and is expected to create approximately 325 jobs.

💻 Shiji CEO Kevin King, in a Forbes article, highlights the hurdles in adopting B2B technology. Emphasizing the necessity for modern systems due to risks posed by outdated infrastructure, he advises vendors to build scalable and adaptable systems, incorporate strong security measures, and consult industry professionals to meet business needs effectively. This approach aims to facilitate a smooth transition for companies upgrading their technological frameworks. ????️????????

🏨 Cloudbeds in San Diego, CA, enhances hospitality management tech with the hiring of AI experts Amit Popat and Nikhil Shah. The duo, with backgrounds from the University of Cambridge and experience in AI sectors ranging from energy to travel, aims to integrate intelligence and machine learning for hoteliers. Cloudbeds, led by CEO Adam Harris, anticipates advancements in real-time operations insights, automation, and collaboration across hotel departments. Popat previously established an AI consultancy; Shah co-founded S-Cube and contributed to high-stakes energy decisions. Together, they created Hotel Cloud in 2020.

🍺 BrewLogix users reportedly reduce draft beer inventory time by 99% with accuracy over 99%, cut draft waste by up to 20%, and increase ticket sales by up to 15%. Named among "The World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024" by Fast Company, BrewLogix provides real-time kegged inventory management and insights to bars and restaurants. Its Performance Platform aids in keg planning and workflow automation. BrewLogix's ecosystem also includes MarketMyBrewery for brewers and a consumer mobile app, BreweryDB, which lists over 9,500 craft breweries and 132,500 craft beer products.