On May 25, 2018, the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is due to take effect. Is your organization prepared? The GDPR will impact every entity that holds or uses European personal data both inside and outside of Europe. This means that nearly every website and application in the world could be affected.   It would be a huge mistake to ignore GDPR because lack of compliance could lead to hefty financial penalties. Gartner predicted that more than 50% of companies affected by GDPR will not be in full compliance with its requirements by the end of 2018.   What Is the GDPR?   The GDPR imposes new rules on companies, government agencies, and other organizations that collect or analyze data tied to EU residents. GDPR recognizes

Software as a Service (SaaS) allows users to connect to cloud-based apps on the web. SaaS is an alternative to standard, on-premise software installations where you have to build a server, install the application, and configure it in your business environment. SaaS resource booking solutions are pay-as-you-go. You’re essentially renting the use of an app for your organization. If you’ve ever used web-based email solutions like Gmail or Hotmail, then you’ve used SaaS. With web-based email, the email software is located on the provider’s network and your messages are stored there too. You can access your emails via a web browser on any Internet-connected device. For small and medium-sized businesses in particular, using SaaS can be advantageous. Add-On Products offers both Resource Central and Digital Sign Service as

At any busy office, staff members host a number of different meetings each day. In order to have successful meetings, it’s often necessary to book additional services like catering, AV equipment, table setup, and video conferencing. These services help to create an optimal meeting experience and leave a positive impression on customers and other guests who might be attending your meetings and events. A booking solution like Resource Central gives your organization complete control over the resources users have the ability to book. Anything can be a bookable resource, from AV and table setup services, to wellness and video conferencing services. Administrators can determine who is able to book the resources, where they can book them, and for how long. Resources can be booked across multiple

The old method for ordering drinks and refreshments for meetings was tedious and error prone. If meetings got canceled, service providers didn’t always receive a notification and therefore food went to waste. There wasn’t a quick way for meeting organizers to update their existing orders and send service providers their orders. With Resource Central resource booking software, meeting organizers can order exactly what they want right from their desktop computer or mobile device at the same time that they book their meeting. When they book a meeting and order an extra service like catering, they are required to complete an order form, which is then automatically sent to the service provider.   User-Friendly Ordering Features Food items can be purchased individually, or they can be

Want to take the pain out of ordering catering and other extra services for meetings from both internal and external service providers? A resource booking solution helps you manage everything: people, meeting rooms, desks, equipment, and services of all kinds. Resource booking software empowers you to plan and execute meetings and events seamlessly, all within one easy-to-use system. Furthermore, Resource Central integrates with Microsoft Outlook^® and Exchange, so you don’t have to leave the familiarity of the Outlook interface. Whether you need a resource booking tool for event planners and others who are experts in managing meetings and resources, or you need a tool that casual users will quickly adapt to, Resource Central can be as detailed and robust or as simple and streamlined as you need