News this month has been over-shadowed by the terrorism alerts of August 10 although the events did highlight one key online issue – that of the robustness of websites. It’s hardly surprising that airport websites fell over with the increased volume. But it demonstrates two things – first that website technology must be able to cope with massive surges in demand and secondly, that there is always a place for people.
The remainder of the technology news has focused on website improvement, development and new online tricks emphasising how seriously companies are taking their web presence and the race to create customer loyalty through personalisation.
See also Q&Q with Fiona Canavan, head of marketing for website design and development company Netizen.
August 30:
Oneworld unveils new website
August 29:
Internet sales director appointed by Holiday Extras
August 23:
Hitwise figures on the impact of terror alerts on website searches
August 14:
Websites grounded over terror alert
August 9:
Teletext introduces interactive virtual assistant
August 8:
Thomas Cook in £20 million booking system investment
July 31:
Internet and budget airlines fuel package holiday decline
