Articles tagged “verizon”

Business Travel

Verizon Refocuses Its Virtual Meetings Platform on In-Person Events

The telco giant's BlueJeans video platform division is banking on the continued resurgence in conferences, conventions and hybrid work, but with a wide range of hardware and software launches, it could be sending mixed signals.

Matthew Parsons | 1 year ago

Verizon Refocuses Its Virtual Meetings Platform on In-Person Events

Airlines

5G Upgrade Delays Could Disrupt U.S. Airline Summer Schedules

The International Air Transport Association is concerned many airlines won't be able to retrofit their planes to handle new 5G wireless technology in time for the peak summer travel season. The amount of revenue at risk should be incentive enough to speed things up.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 1 year ago

5G Upgrade Delays Could Disrupt U.S. Airline Summer Schedules
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Travel Technology

What Travel Will Look Like in the 5G Era, According to a Verizon Executive

5G connectivity will shape the ways airports, aircrafts, hotels, transportation, and other elements of the travel journey can deliver better guest experiences and more seamlessly operate behind the scenes. A Verizon executive spoke to SkiftX about what they expect the transformation could look like.

Verizon + Skift | 2 years ago

What Travel Will Look Like in the 5G Era, According to a Verizon Executive
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Airlines

5 Ways 5G Will Transform the Air Travel Experience

5G has the potential to significantly impact the air travel experience and enable numerous process improvements. Enhanced connectivity will benefit both travelers and employees by improving everything from passenger processing and security to baggage management and retail operations.

Verizon + Skift | 2 years ago

5 Ways 5G Will Transform the Air Travel Experience
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Hotels

5 Ways 5G Will Transform the Hospitality Industry

5G is set to help reshape the travel and hospitality industry, equipping businesses and consumers with the fastest and most responsive digital connectivity that will impact both guest engagement and hotel operations.

Verizon + Skift | 3 years ago

5 Ways 5G Will Transform the Hospitality Industry

Online Travel

Expedia Trims Business Units, Sees a Trio of Executive Departures

Does the reorganization and leadership shuffle make Expedia Group a proverbial lean, mean fighting machine to better compete? As with all these things, it will all depend on the execution.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 3 years ago

Expedia Trims Business Units, Sees a Trio of Executive Departures

EventMB

Is Verizon’s Purchase of BlueJeans the Beginning of the End for Zoom’s Supremacy?

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Is Verizon’s Purchase of BlueJeans the Beginning of the End for Zoom’s Supremacy?

Online Travel

For Mobile Device Service at Airports, Verizon and AT&T Get the Highest Marks

Considering that so many travelers count on getting work done on their devices during airport waits, switching to a better provider could make a big difference for the locations looking to recruit more flyers from nearby airports.

Eliza Ronalds-Hannon, Skift | 11 years ago

For Mobile Device Service at Airports, Verizon and AT&T Get the Highest Marks

Cruises

Verizon makes it difficult to check email onboard cruise ships

According to this frequent cruiser, Verizon blocks users’ data services while on the ocean. He advises finding another mobile carrier if you're hoping to get work done on your next vacation.

Skift | 12 years ago