GLG News by Experts in the Leisure & Lodging Council and Automotive Council

John WatersPresidentWaters & Associates, Inc.

Thoughts on GM Volt's recent "rapid thermal expansion" incident

December 6, 2011

Analysis of:Reference: Volt fire investigation Is it more than Smoke? | blog.rmi.org

General Motors is on its way to becoming the premier player in all technology related to electric vehicle safety and reliability. The recent reporting and follow-up investigation of a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) event involving a Chevy Volt (a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) is the ideal catalyst for driving EV technology forward and advancing global understanding of safety, reliability and cost in advanced vehicles.

Christopher BrownSuperintendent of SchoolsWEST GENESEE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Race to the Top education initiative offers an economic angle

September 28, 2011

Race to the Top is a Federal education initiative that will eventually replace No Child Left Behind.  Focused on increasing student achievement through the use of data, RTTT will offer opportunities for companies that provide products in this space.

Chicke FitzgeraldChief Executive OfficerSOLUTIONZ HOLDINGS

AA/AMR and Sabre Holdings extend their deal "well into 2012" until the legal claims are resolved

August 30, 2011

Analysis of:American Airlines: US investigating GDSs on antitrust issues | www.tnooz.com

AMR’s American Airlines and Global Distribution System (GDS) company Sabre Holdings have been entangled in a contractual and legal battle that was to have originally come to a head in the Texas District courts on September 1st.  It has now been extended “well into 2012”.  In addition to the Texas courts, the battle also extends to the Department of Justice.

Roberto DolciChief Information Officer & Director Customer CareSYSTEM SPA

HP buy Autonomy: what's next ?

August 19, 2011

Analysis of:HP Plans PC Spinoff, $10 Billion Autonomy Buy | www.cio.com

In a day where most stocks collapsed, HP confirmed rumors it is to dispose of the PC operation and acquire Autonomy at a premium.Autonomy is a well respected provider of semantic and Bayesian based tools to extract useful information from non-structured data, mainly text based.This news suggest semantic search and extraction of intelligence from natural language and pictures/drawings has become hot topic.I can witness the use of such tools for the bottom line.

Chicke FitzgeraldChief Executive OfficerSOLUTIONZ HOLDINGS

Moody downgrades Travelport Debt

August 17, 2011

Analysis of:Moody's lowers Travelport's CFR to Caa1; outlook remains negative | www.moodys.com

Moody's has lowered the corporate family rating (CFR) and probability of default rating (PDR) of Travelport LLC (Travelport) to Caa1 from B3.   Approx USD $3.2b in rated debt instruments affected The senior secured, senior unsecured and the subordinated instrument ratings have also been lowered to B1 from Ba3, to Caa2 from Caa1, and to Caa3 from Caa2, respectively. The outlook remains negative.

Chicke FitzgeraldChief Executive OfficerSOLUTIONZ HOLDINGS

Airline cutbacks are projected - GDS and OTAs need a backup plan

August 16, 2011

Analysis of:Airlines risk deeper cuts amid US wealth destruction | distribution-solutionz.blogspot.com

Bloomberg reports that U.S. airlines may have to cut back on flying as the slowing economy erodes their ability to boost fares while they struggle with higher costs for jet fuel.  This translates into cutbacks in frequency and capacity.Add to this the airlines' propensity to push for direct distribution to consumers, cutting out the higher yield GDS-driven travel agency/travel management company channel, and you have a recipe for financial disaster.

Roberto DolciChief Information Officer & Director Customer CareSYSTEM SPA

When Smart-phones and IT Consumerization make you happy

August 12, 2011

Analysis of:Future Smartphones: How They Will Look, What They Will Do | www.cio.com

The latest Smart-phones do provide big improvements in users' productivity, making them a useful tool for business people.With screen sizes moving to 4-5" and possibly higher, and qwerty keyboards that can be handled even by adults at normal speeds, the latest products have the gear required.On top of that, the applications to chose from or the ability to create ad hoc ones, make the smart-phone a perfect companion for every professional not sitting at the office.

Terrell AlgerRetail & Restaurant ConsultantTerry Alger Consultancy

El Pollo Loco Says "Feel The Mexcellence"

August 4, 2011

With sagging year over end sales, El Pollo Loco looks to the male consumer from the ages of 25-49.They are getting ready to advertise on TV, the web, radio, and within their own four walls.

Terrell AlgerRetail & Restaurant ConsultantTerry Alger Consultancy

Ruby Tuesday's Marketing Strategies Are Not Increasing Sales

August 4, 2011

Ruby's Tuesday's disappointing results over the last 5 years continue to be very disturbing even though they increased slightly over 2010 this past quarter.I think instead of expanding on different concepts, they should focus solely on their cash cow which is Ruby Tuesdays.

Terrell AlgerRetail & Restaurant ConsultantTerry Alger Consultancy

Restaurant Facts At A Glance

August 4, 2011

2011 Restaurant Industry Overview Sales: $604 billionLocations: 960,000Employees: 12.8 million — one of the largest private-sector employersRestaurant-industry share of the food dollar: 49%

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