The entertainment industry, comprising museums, movie theaters, and amusement parks has had a difficult time bouncing back from the ravages of the coronavirus pandemic. Many people got used to COVID-based guidelines that restricted access to parks, stores, and theaters and were loathe to return. Attendance has plateaued at some venues, while movie chain giants like Regal Theaters continue to shut down venues due to lack of attendance. And, while theme park attendance is rallying somewhat, it is still down compared to pre-pandemic levels.
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#Museums,
Entertainment,
Wide format printers,
movie theaters,
amusement parks,
wide format printers in entertainment
Before the pandemic, many businesses were looking at digital transformations that included cloud migration. After the pandemic hit, 48% of businesses surveyed are fast-tracking their cloud migration and more than a third are looking at digitizing more processes using cloud-based technology. In general terms, the switch to cloud technology was predicated on the need for better security and collaboration to support remote and hybrid workplaces and to deal with disruptions in both business and consumer demands.
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Managed IT,
#cybersecurity,
Hackers,
Cyberattack,
Cyberthreat,
Entertainment
Hackers are getting more sophisticated, and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has given them the space they need to launch new and more impactful attacks. Recently, it was reported that last year broke the record for the number of sophisticated cyber assaults called zero-day attacks — and that number is climbing. Now, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) along with the National Security Agency (NSA) have warned businesses to expect an increase in cybercrime stemming from Russian hacking groups exploiting wartime disruption to perpetrate increased malicious activity.
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Managed IT,
#cybersecurity,
Cyberthreat,
Entertainment,
#cyberthreats
Last year was a tough year for gamblers — and casino owners — as social distancing, mask mandates, and other health and safety precautions took their toll. In fact, revenues in the gaming industry dropped a whopping 25.2% in an incredible decline from 2019 to 2020.
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#managedIT,
#Casinos,
Entertainment,
hospitality,
digitaltechnology,
digital,
gaming,
contactless
Events and entertainment venues have an uphill struggle as they begin to recover from the disruption caused the recent pandemic. Not only are people leery of attending heavily populated events, but they also have less disposable income to spend on leisure activities. This shift in consumer behavior means venues must compete for a shrinking market — and attendee experience is at the crux of success.
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MFPs,
#printers,
Large Format printer,
Wide Format printer,
In-house printer,
Multifunction printer,
Production printer,
MFDs,
MFP,
MFD,
Entertainment,
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Events and entertainment venues
