--- title: Hospitality, Healthcare, & Technology Insights Allbridge | Allbridge Support (9) description: https://allbridge.com/contact-us/ (9) --- [![AllbridgeLogo-Horiz](https://info.allbridge.com/hubfs/AllbridgeLogo-Horiz.svg "AllbridgeLogo-Horiz")](https://allbridge.com/) # The Converged Blog ### Blog Categories - [Hotel (66)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/hotel) - [Senior Living (55)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/senior-living) - [Data (41)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/data) - [Hospitality (37)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/hospitality) - [Wi-Fi Networks & Equipment (36)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/wi-fi-networks-equipment) - [Video (35)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/video) - [Full PropTech Solutions (30)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/full-proptech-solutions) - [Voice (22)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/voice) - [Property Technology (18)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/property-technology) - [HD, 4K & OTT Content (15)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/hd-4k-ott-content) - [In-Room Entertainment (14)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/in-room-entertainment) - [Bandwidth (12)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/bandwidth) - [Student Housing (12)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/student-housing) - [Higher Education (10)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/higher-education) - [IoT (10)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/iot) - [Technology Planning (9)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/technology-planning) - [Hosted Voice (8)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/hosted-voice) - [Multifamily (8)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/multifamily) - [Premise Voice (7)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/premise-voice) - [Brand Approvals (5)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/brand-approvals) - [Commercial TVs (4)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/commercial-tvs) - [Digital Security (3)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/digital-security) - [GPNS (3)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/gpns) - [New Builds (3)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/new-builds) - [New Construction (3)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/new-construction) - [Cyber Security (2)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/cyber-security) - [Events (2)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/events) - [Insider (2)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/insider) - [Security (2)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/security) - [Strategy (2)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/strategy) - [casting (2)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/casting) - [IPTV (1)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/iptv) - [Smart Living (1)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/smart-living) - [Trends (1)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/trends) - [Webinar (1)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/webinar) - [healthcare (1)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/tag/healthcare) [Subscribe for Updates](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/author/allbridge-support/page/9#subscribe) ## Recent Posts by Allbridge Support   https://allbridge.com/contact-us/ [![](https://info.allbridge.com/hubfs/Allbridge%20and%20NEC%20Deliver%20Best-in-Class%20Voice%20Solutions%20for%20Hospitality%20and%20Healthcare.jpeg)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/gm/karis-law-ray-baums-act) ### [What You Need to Know About Kari's Law & Ray Baum's Act](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/gm/karis-law-ray-baums-act) on December 7, 2020 | By [Allbridge Support](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/author/allbridge-support) The Ray Baum's Act, which expands upon Kari’s Law, was [signed](https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2018/3/president-signs-mobile-now-act-other-key-technology-bills-into-law) into law on March 6, 2018 and goes into effect on January 6, 2021. This act requires a “dispatchable location” be transmitted when a 911 call is initiated, including calls from multi-line telephone systems. Properties like hotels and senior living communities must ensure their phone systems are up to date, or they can be subject to fines of up to $10,000. [Read More](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/gm/karis-law-ray-baums-act) [![](https://info.allbridge.com/hubfs/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3791664%20(1).jpeg)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/connected-communities) ### [Connected Communities are the New Normal](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/connected-communities) on October 12, 2020 | By [Allbridge Support](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/author/allbridge-support) It is clear that a multitude of industries have been turned on their heads this year. According to [Stanford research](https://news.stanford.edu/2020/06/29/snapshot-new-working-home-economy/), 42 percent of the U.S. labor force is now working from home full-time. In fact, another 33 percent are not working, leaving only 26 percent, mostly essential service workers, working on site. In addition to telecommuting, many are using virtual means to stay safely connected to friends and family as well. This historic shift to working and socializing from home was critical to prioritize health and safety, and led to a technological boom – with people from all walks of life learning to use tools like Zoom for the first time, from 8 years old to 80 years old. [Read More](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/connected-communities) [![](https://info.allbridge.com/hubfs/SKywayThumbnail.jpeg)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/data-network-control-analytics) ### [Data Network Control Analytics, Boost Guest Satisfaction](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/data-network-control-analytics) on August 27, 2020 | By [Allbridge Support](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/author/allbridge-support) Organizations across all industries are increasingly running analytics to accomplish a number of tasks, including informing decision-making, improving the customer experience, and figuring out which products to bring to market. [Read More](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/data-network-control-analytics) [![](https://info.allbridge.com/hubfs/GettyImages-1213437805-web-1.jpg)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/resident-engagement-during-covid) ### [Boosting Resident Engagement During COVID](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/resident-engagement-during-covid) on July 29, 2020 | By [Allbridge Support](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/author/allbridge-support) Many U.S. states have started to relax coronavirus restrictions, but older adults are advised to continue sheltering in place, as they are some of the most vulnerable to the virus. While some senior living communities have chosen to allow visitors, the vast majority continue with strict no-visitor rules. While this is the best way to keep residents safe, the loneliness has taken a toll on many. [Read More](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/resident-engagement-during-covid) [![A High-Level Overview of Wi-Fi Implementation at a Senior Living Community](https://info.allbridge.com/hubfs/Allbridge%20Blog/Blog%20Images/A%20High-Level%20Overview%20of%20Wi-Fi%20Implementation%20at%20a%20Senior%20Living%20Community.jpg)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/a-high-level-overview-of-wi-fi-implementation-at-a-senior-living-community) ### [A High-Level Overview of Senior Living Wi-Fi Implementation](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/a-high-level-overview-of-wi-fi-implementation-at-a-senior-living-community) on June 11, 2020 | By [Allbridge Support](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/author/allbridge-support) Not too long ago, a high-speed Internet connection wasn’t a top priority for senior living communities. Fast-forward to today, and senior living communities are seeing reliable Internet become more important than ever. As COVID-19 continues to be a concern for seniors, staying virtually connected to loved ones is a necessity. Additionally, communities are seeing more move-ins from Baby Boomers and members of Generation X—and these groups are much more technologically inclined. [Read More](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/a-high-level-overview-of-wi-fi-implementation-at-a-senior-living-community) [![](https://info.allbridge.com/hubfs/Next-Hotel-Stay.jpeg)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/next-hotel-stay) ### [What Will Your Next Hotel Stay Look Like?](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/next-hotel-stay) on May 27, 2020 | By [Allbridge Support](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/author/allbridge-support) The Hospitality industry has spent the past two months in a state of uncertainty. With travel restrictions and social distancing measures in full force, hotels watched occupancy levels decline – with many hotels closing entirely. Some [repurposed](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/hospitality-industry-covid) their space to house the homeless or frontline workers, and [others](https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/kearny-mesa-hotel-turned-into-quarantine-site-to-support-covid-19-individuals/2288521/) became quarantine sites. [Read More](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/next-hotel-stay) [![](https://info.allbridge.com/hubfs/Infographic-Adults-50-Featured.jpeg)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/technology-trends-adults-50) ### [\[Infographic\] Technology Trends of 50+ Adults](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/technology-trends-adults-50) on May 13, 2020 | By [Allbridge Support](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/author/allbridge-support) Technology usage is growing among older adults, and has certainly had a [big impact](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/do-the-math-sl-wifi) on senior living operations and its residents. The outbreak of COVID-19 this year shows just how important it is for seniors to have the ability to stay virtually connected to loved ones. Solutions such as television systems and building-wide managed Wi-Fi can’t be overlooked, as they deliver much needed entertainment and connectivity for residents. The evolution of the Internet of Things (IoT) has also brought us voice recognition solutions, safety sensors, and smart home technology for security cameras and thermostats. These applications can provide users with more freedom and a higher quality of life, making the senior living environment better for both residents and operators. Additionally, older adults are continuing to [adopt more devices](https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2017/05/17/technology-use-among-seniors/) like smartphones and smart speakers. Many healthcare IT leaders are also looking ahead to increasing numbers of Baby Boomers retiring and seeking to prepare to match their expectations for a connected technology experience.  Based off [recent research](https://www.aarp.org/research/topics/technology/info-2019/2020-technology-trends-older-americans.html) completed by [AARP](https://www.aarp.org/), we've put together this comprehensive infographic on growing technology trends for adults 50+. [Read More](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/technology-trends-adults-50) [![](https://info.allbridge.com/hubfs/blog-mask.png)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/hospitality-industry-covid) ### [How The Hospitality Industry Is Responding to COVID-19](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/hospitality-industry-covid) on April 15, 2020 | By [Allbridge Support](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/author/allbridge-support) Life in the United States has changed dramatically since the outbreak of the novel COVID-19. The first [reported case](https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-woman-infects-husband-with-coronavirus-first-human-to-human-spread-in-us/) in the U.S. was in Washington state on January 21st, 2020, which affected a U.S. citizen who had recently flown home from Wuhan. On January 30th, the Word Health Organization (WHO) named COVID-19 an international public health emergency, and on Friday, March 13th, President Trump declared the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States a [national emergency](https://trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-declaring-national-emergency-concerning-novel-coronavirus-disease-covid-19-outbreak/). State officials began announcing school closures, while many workers, including Allbridge employees, were directed to begin social distancing practices by working remotely from home. [Read More](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/hospitality-industry-covid) [![](https://info.allbridge.com/hubfs/24094.jpg)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/senior-living-connect-residents) ### [Senior Living Communities Find New Ways to Connect Residents During the COVID-19 Outbreak](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/senior-living-connect-residents) on March 31, 2020 | By [Allbridge Support](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/author/allbridge-support) One of the most impacted during the COVID-19 crisis is the Healthcare industry. As the effects spread in the U.S., hospitals nationwide are becoming overwhelmed, with shortages of space, necessary equipment, and supplies. Senior Living communities, on the other hand, are doing as much as possible to limit interaction with the public, as their residents are some of the most vulnerable to the life-threatening virus. [Read More](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/senior-living-connect-residents) [![Not Every Hotel Television Solution Is Made Equal: Keep These Differences in Mind](https://info.allbridge.com/hubfs/Allbridge%20Blog/Blog%20Images/Not%20Every%20Hotel%20Television%20Solution%20Is%20Made%20Equal-%20Keep%20These%20Differences%20in%20Mind.jpg)](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/not-every-hotel-television-solution-is-made-equal-keep-these-differences-in-mind) ### [Not Every Hotel Television Solution Is Made Equal: Keep These Differences in Mind](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/not-every-hotel-television-solution-is-made-equal-keep-these-differences-in-mind) on March 17, 2020 | By [Allbridge Support](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/author/allbridge-support) Television is still very relevant in the Hospitality industry for a simple reason: You need video services to make your guests feel comfortable. Even if that content isn’t delivered over traditional cable wires, guests still enjoy television programming—even as over-the-top (OTT) disruptors like Netflix have shaken up the industry. That said, not every hotel television solution is alike. [Read More](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/not-every-hotel-television-solution-is-made-equal-keep-these-differences-in-mind) [Prev Page](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/author/allbridge-support/page/8) [Next Page](https://info.allbridge.com/blog/author/allbridge-support/page/10) ### Subscribe Here! 6880 Perry Creek Road, Raleigh, NC 27616 [888-918-9544](tel:888-918-9544) [info@allbridge.com](mailto:info@allbridge.com)