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An essential companion for business travellers, the smartphone and the mobile applications it contains are designed to make business travel smoother and more intuitive. Being alerted by your airline or its agency business trips in the event of unforeseen circumstances, or change hotel or flight bookings on the way to a meeting. meeting have become the norm. Just as the videoconferencing or the event hybrid… (see more)

A regular update on the latest innovations in smartphones, PCs and other video-conferencing tools, to keep you up to date with the tools of business travel 2.0.

A new mobile offering for business travellers: HRG On...

HRG is adapting its mobile offering to meet the needs of frequent travellers and businesses with "HRG On Track", a two-part package offering two levels of service.

Google and Samsung attack the iPhone 4S

On Wednesday evening in Hong Kong, Google and Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Nexus, designed to compete with Apple and its new iPhone 4S. A tall order, even if the new smartphone has given itself the means to achieve its ambitions.

Record debut for iPhone 4S... while awaiting version 5

The iPhone 4S broke sales records in a matter of days, with over 4 million units sold. But the arrival of the new Apple-branded product has not calmed the rumours surrounding the iPhone 5.

Amadeus study: mobile phones take off in travel...

A new report from Amadeus identifies the next challenges for mobile technologies in business air travel, including the distribution of additional services and payment for services.

Survey: iPad a must for half of business travellers

Digital tablets have taken a leading role in business travel, as confirmed by a recent USA Today survey.

A new 2.0 business card for business travellers

Buzcard is launching a new format of business cards that can be updated at will using a QR code that can be accessed from any smartphone.

Accor changes its look for frequent travellers' mobile phones

Accor has launched a new version of its website dedicated to mobile phones, to simplify navigation and bookings for business travellers. 

Amadeus joins forces with Cornerstone for Travel Managers

Amadeus and Cornerstone have formalised a new partnership aimed at helping corporate travel agencies and travel managers improve their operations.

iPhone 5: Apple takes fans by surprise

Apple unveiled the new version of the iPhone on 4 October. Fans of the smartphone, who had high expectations of the iPhone 5, will have to make do with a 4S version, with a number of improvements. The new model is due to go on sale in France from 14 October.

A new ACTE index for business travel

The world of business travel is getting a major new statistical tool, with the launch of the ACTE index at three days of conferences running until Tuesday in Paris. The aim is to understand, forecast and add a new dimension to business travel.

Eurostar business travel connected to wi-fi in 2013

Eurostar has just announced that it has signed a contract with specialist company NOMAD Digital Ltd, which will enable the rail company to offer wi-fi access on board its trains from 2013.

Amazon shows off its tablets to compete with the iPad

On Wednesday, Amazon unveiled its new multimedia tablet, the Kindle Fire, designed to compete with the iPad in the mass market.

Android takes to the skies with Boeing

Boeing has chosen Android to equip the in-flight entertainment system on board its new 787 Dreamliners. The system developed by Google is taking its place in the air among its direct competitors: Apple and Samsung.

The new Thalys awaits business travellers on the Web

Thalys has launched a new version of its website, Thalys.com. The company's new online showcase gives pride of place to...

Evernote-Expensify integration for simplified expense reports

A new service is now available to make it easier to manage expense reports during business trips. You can now link your Evernote and Expensify accounts for better expense management.

iPhone 5: rumours become clearer for 4 October

New information unveiled by a specialist US site predicts that the iPhone 5 will be presented on 4 October in San Francisco.

Amadeus improves access to 9 airlines

Amadeus has signed 9 contracts with low-cost or hybrid airlines, and now distributes content for around 70 low-cost carriers.

Google launches its virtual wallet

It's official: Google is launching its new product, Google Wallet, which lets you pay for purchases using your smartphone.

Hotel.info extends its mobile offering

The Hotel.info website has extended its range of offers to smartphones, with the launch of dedicated applications for Android and Blackberry users.

Expedia hotels lands on the mobile of frequent travellers

The new application developed by Expedia is available on Apple and Android: Expedia Hotels allows business travellers to choose the establishment best suited to their needs, location and budget.