In his 2001 bestseller, Good to Great, Jim Collins wrote why some companies made the leap to great, while many did not. Among others, Collins argued using technology as a primary enabler to accelerate growth. We have come a long way from 2001 and the opportunity
Technology today is mostly about software; sometimes the software is “wrapped in hardware” such as a smartphone or moisture sensor, and sometimes it’s a software product such as a reservation system, but it’s useful to think of all this technology as software. Why has computer
Imagine being able to spot bottlenecks on the course before they begin to affect pace of play, and immediately message the slow group to pick up the pace—all from the comfort of the pro shop. Today, golf cars can stream information about your fleet, such
Q: We seem to be having trouble making greater use of technology to run our club and communicate with the membership. What might the club do to address the opportunities technology can present? A: With the exception of all but the largest clubs, many clubs
If you have not initiated a vigilant effort to enhance your club’s cyber security systems, it’s time to take action. It has never been more critical to proactively protect your club. Cino Companies has had the opportunity to audit and assess many IT environments over
In light of the numerous highly publicized data breaches in recent years, security has rightfully taken on a larger priority for businesses. A data breach can result in significant legal, financial and reputational consequences. So, what should clubs be doing to better secure their network?
What are the latest and greatest technology trends likely to impact private clubs today and tomorrow? Well, it depends on whom you ask. NCA invited several leading industry-affiliated organizations to tell us what technology trends to watch in 2014 in the areas of fitness, food
INTRODUCTION BY STEPHEN READY, VCT Five of the club industry’s leading technology CEOs presented their views on the future of club technology at the National Club Conference in Boca Raton, Fla., on April 29, 2013. What follows is a more in-depth presentation presentation of their
Club management software systems are an integral part of club operations. If the club management system has been in use for at least five years, it may have become obsolete—and could be costing the club time and money. Even if the club management system has
A typical private club is no stranger to audits—we audit this, we audit that; we audit annually, we count and check monthly. We inventory pro-shop merchandise, golf course chemicals and fertilizer, and take food and beverage inventory very seriously—even counting how much food is thrown