Greek Airline deploys iCargo

iCargo – the industry leading cargo management solution from Technopark based IBS software, has been picked by Athens-based airline Olympic Air to manage its cargo operations. iCargo has gone live just before the commencement of the start-up airlines maiden flight. With the implementation of a new generation IT solution, Olympic Air is well placed to enhance its cargo volumes and revenue and optimize operational costs whilst improving customer service and efficiency.

Olympic Airlines has opted for the Software as a Service (SaaS) mode of usage where the solution will be hosted from IBS’ data centre in Ashburn, the US. Airlines world over are increasing opting for SaaS or hosted models of IT solutions which works on a ‘pay as you use’ basis wherein they are spared of large upfront costs for using the software.

About IBS:

IBS is a leading provider of technology products and services to the Travel, Transportation and Logistics (TTL) industry. A specialist in the domain, IBS offer a range of new-generation products that manage mission-critical operations of major airlines, airports, oil and gas companies, seaports, cruise lines and tour operators world-wide. IBS also offer services that include software development, technology consulting, application development, re-engineering & maintenance, on site software development, business intelligence, data warehousing and support services.

Along this historic journey, IBS made some significant acquisitions.

• Avient Technologies from Honeywell International which added to its portfolio of offerings to the air transportation industry
• Discovery Travel Systems, Virginia, a provider of B2B travel technology systems to the cruise, tour, and vacation travel industry.
• Hotel Booking Solutions Incorporated (HBSi), Atlanta, a leading provider of IT solutions to the hospitality industry.
• TopAir from EDS which caters to the flight operation needs of small and medium-sized airlines
• VISaer, a US based leader in aviation maintenance and engineering (M&E) software solutions