Piecemeal tech is out; interconnected infrastructure is in
Todd Johnstone, Allbridge
Apr 25, 2024 9:00am
Security is on everyone’s agenda—no person, company or industry is immune from the threat of a security breach, which is evidenced by the increased resources being placed to mitigate against it. Gartner anticipates that in 2024, $215 billion will be spent to help organizations keep hackers at bay—a 14 percent increase from 2023.
Hotel operators are on high alert. After all, they’re in the business of customer safety and trust, which used to be defined by tangible items involving guests and their property but now includes their digital identities, too. Unfortunately, many operators face stiff headwinds in staying a step ahead of bad actors who view their properties and guests’ data opportunistically. Navigating a path for reliable security, through the bifurcated technology infrastructure that many rely on, is tricky.