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🤖 Nearly 80% of companies use generative AI, but 80% report no significant earnings impact. Gen AI, valued at $11-$18 trillion, requires a shift from horizontal to vertical use cases, with only 10% of the latter scaling beyond pilot. AI agents could change this by automating complex processes. AI has potential to add $2.6-$4.4 trillion in value. Organizations must reimagine workflows, with CEOs driving AI transformation for economic gains.

💻 March 11, MURTEC: Elizabeth Hawes, recognized with the Rising Star Award, highlights AI's potential to improve restaurant efficiency and sustainability through data-driven operations. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship and collaboration in her career, thanking her mentors and allies. Hawes envisions customizable, flexible POS systems for the future. The Top Women in Restaurant Technology Awards, sponsored by Milagro, will open nominations for the 2026 awards on December 1.

📅 Groups360 launched GroupSync Connect, integrating its hotel marketplace capabilities into third-party event platforms. On June 2025, Canapii, an event management platform, became the first integrator, enhancing hotel booking for users globally. GroupSync Connect provides real-time access to hotel rates and availability, eliminating external tools and RFPs. This initiative aims to streamline event planning, offering immediate value and expanding accessibility to instant group bookings. Future rollouts plan to transform traditional hotel sourcing.

📱 Groups360 has launched GroupSync Connect, enabling direct access to real-time hotel booking from third-party event platforms. On June 2025, Canapii became the first to integrate this solution, enhancing planner efficiency and the attendee experience. This integration allows Canapii customers streamlined access to thousands of global hotels with real-time group rates and availability. Groups360 aims to transform traditional hotel sourcing by embedding GroupSync into existing event tools, improving the booking process for diverse events.

🥞 Keke’s Breakfast Cafe, acquired by Denny’s in 2022, is modernizing with PAR Technology's POS and payment systems. With 73 locations and over 140 more in development, Keke’s is enhancing operational efficiency and guest experiences. The integration of mobile tablets aims to reduce wait times and improve service without losing personal interaction. This tech upgrade supports a broader transformation, including new store designs and menu changes, positioning Keke's as a leader in the breakfast sector.