3 Reasons to Visit PERCIPIA at TribalNet 2015!

We're only 3 DAYS away from one our our favorite conferences we look forward to every year: TribalNet!

So in honor of our anticipation for the event, we're giving you three reasons to visit Percipia at TribalNet next week!

1) S.T.A.R.
We're beyond excited to show off S.T.A.R. It's our newest product, and, simply put, it's a easy-to-use solution-based software that makes property management simple. You can learn all about S.T.A.R. here.

2) Meet the team
We have a great team of hospitality technology experts coming to Austin for TribalNet. Our team boasts a cumulative 30 years in industry experience!

3) Experience our products in action
We can tell you all about how great our products are, but trust us, you'll want to see them in action! We'll be showcasing S.T.A.R., Latitude and our other great products at booth #5, so stop by and check them our for yourself!

BONUS item:
4) Visit us and win!
We're also giving away a $100 Amazon gift card at our booth. Visit us at the conference to find out how you can win!

For more information on TribalNet, read our last blog post here!

TribalNet 2015!

Percipia is happy to announce it's attending the 16th Annual TribalNet Conference next month in Austin, TX!

The event is a great opportunity to make new connections in the tribal gaming industry!

Percipia has been attending TribalNet since 2011, and we've met some people through the conference. It truly is a great experience, and we're happy to keep going back every year!

Check out TribalNet's website to learn more about the conference's history!

If you're also coming to TribalNet, be sure to visit us at booth #5!

Thanks for having us TribalNet, we can't wait for November!

Welcome to the team, Cari!

Please welcome our newest employee, Cari C. to the team!

It is always nerve-racking coming into a new company and trying to break the ice. Ensuring that new employees feel comfortable is crucial to building a positive transition within a company. We thought it would be fun to ask Cari a few questions to get to know him a little better.

Q: What is your official work title?

A: Systems Support Specialist

Q: Can you tell us more about your professional experience/ history?

A: Immediately after finishing High School I began working in Webhosting Tech Support, wherein I advanced from Jr. Linux Admin, to Dedicated-Server Support, to Datacenter Ops, to midrange Linux Admin, to where I am now. I also practiced pro-bono English Instruction/Tutoring, freelance Graphic Design, and Child Care for Executives.

Q: What do you like to do outside of work?

A: Staying creative, making video games, comics, visual art. I also tend a small community garden I started (called The Hero of Thyme), and like to practice RC Aviation. I’d eventually like to obtain a Private Pilot’s license.

Q: What are your greatest travel experience?

A: I moved to Argentina to live with my boyfriend (whom I recently married).

Q: Favorite movie?

A: Howl’s Moving Castle

Q: Guilty pleasure music artist?

A: The Pillows

Q: What is something that inspires you?

A: Other peoples’ success stories and seeing the fruits of their labors. Being able to admire the superb craftsmanship of someone’s project is encouraging evidence that anyone could make something impressive if they’re dedicated to the task. It’s easy to get discouraged by your own failures, but knowing by example that it’s possible to make something work can help oneself to get back in the game.

Q: What would you say your professional goal would be now that you are employed at Percipia?

A: Making use of both my IT background and my creative drive, with tasks such as software development.

Global Gaming Expo

Today we want to give a special shout out to one of our favorite events: the Global Gaming Expo (G2E).

Source: @G2Eshows, Twitter

G2E is a casino gaming event held every year in Las Vegas.

Source: lvcva.com

Tens of thousands of professionals across the world gather for the event. G2E says it is "the largest gathering of exhibitors, solutions-based seminar sessions, exciting special events and more."

And they're not kidding; G2E sees more than 600 exhibitors and more than 100 seminars each year!

Source: Global Gaming Expo (G2E), Facebook

Percipia is a proud to have previously attended G2E in the past, and we look forward to attending future events too!

It really is a great opportunity to connect and network with others the gaming-entertainment industry!

This year's G2E is being held at the Sands Expo & Convention Center.

If you're in Las Vegas, be sure to check it out!

The event continues until tomorrow, Oct. 1.

For more information, check out G2E's website here!

MEET S.T.A.R.!

Percipia is proud to introduce its new hotel management solution: S.T.A.R.

S.T.A.R. is a  Service Tracking And Response software comprised of five parts: star-Link, star-Attendant, star-Engineer, star-Rescue and star-Concierge.

star-Link manages guest requests & inter-department work orders through a web-based platform that sends jobs to all types of devices.

star-Attendant simplifies housekeeping operations.

star-Engineer streamlines management and maintenance operations.

star-Rescue replaces traditional log book systems with a comprehensive incident report application.

star-Concierge uses real-time data to support daily concierge functions & processes.

Each component of S.T.A.R. works together to seamlessly make your property more efficient.

Discover more about what S.T.A.R. can do for your property by visiting our website!

5 things to do in Chicago this fall

It's hard to believe summer has already come and gone! But with fall right around the corner, be sure to take advantage of some of these great opportunities before winter arrives!

1. Apple picking

There are plenty great apple picking places all around the Chicagoland area. The only question you'll have to answer is which one to visit! Check out this article from TimeOut to find the one you want to visit!

2. Museum Week

Chicago is hosting its first ever Museum Week this October! It's a great chance to explore all the awesome museums across town like The Art Institute, The Adler Planitarium and The Shedd Aquarium. Check out more information here.

3. Mac & Cheese Fest

You heard us right. Chicago's most delicious food fest is back for a second go around on October 24! Be sure to get tickets for this all-you-can eat goodness soon though! More information here.

4. Pumpkin Patches

What's fall without carving your own jack-o-lantern? Head out to one of the Chicagoland area's best pumpkin patches and pick the perfect pumpkin for you!

5. Pumpkin Spice Lattes

Yeah, we're going there. It's not fall unless you indulge in at least one Pumpkin Spice Latte! Or if that doesn't float your boat, Chicago Magazine came up with the perfect alternatives to get you in the fall mood.

Well there you have it! Five great ideas for you to consider this fall! Which ones sound the most exciting to you? Got any better suggestions? Let us know!

Until next time,

Jared

Meet Kris!

Please welcome Kris W. to our Chicago team!

You may have seen Kris's face around and on our social media already: he's been working part-time for Percipia this summer, but now he's sticking around, so we thought it'd be fun to ask him some questions to get to know him a little better!

Q: What is your official work title?
A: Inside Sales Representative

Q: Can you tell us more about your professional experience/ history?
A: I was accepted into a top 10 U.S. internship program for Northwestern Mutual as a life and disability insurance agent after my first year of college. From there, I left to pursue my dream of playing on the PGA Tour and competed professionally in golf tournaments up and down the East Coast of the U.S.

Q: What do you like to do outside of work?
A: I love to be outdoors. You can always find me playing golf, working out, running, at a concert or just out trying new restaurants!

Q: What are your greatest travel experience?
A: I’ve been to at least 5 islands in the Caribbean and I would have to say my favorite place I’ve been is Jamaica. Never been to Europe or Asia, but I will definitely try to get there ASAP.

Q: Favorite movie?
A: Can’t pick one…Wedding Crashers, The Big Lebowski, Forrest Gump

Q: Guilty pleasure music artist?
A: John

Q: What is something that inspires you?
A: My fear of mediocrity, I’ve always been someone who wants more and will stop at nothing to achieve that.

Q: What would you say your professional goal would be now that you are employed at Percipia?
A: To corner the Chicago hotel and hotel development market. I want Percipia’s name in every hotel.

Welcome to the team, Kris! We're excited to have you!