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Heymax & Visa launch sustainable travel rewards campaign

Heymax and Visa launch a campaign promoting sustainable travel in Singapore, offering 2 million miles for MRT and bus rides, aiming to boost green practices.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024

Global Stories

Airlines stories

DevOps

To avoid the next major outage, we need continuous testing

Following the recent CrowdStrike/Microsoft outage, experts stress the need for continuous testing to prevent future software catastrophes costing over USD $5 billion.

By Clark Whitty • 6 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

Unified Communications

Snowflake introduces AI Data Cloud tailored for travel industry

Snowflake launches AI Data Cloud tailored for travel and hospitality, aiming to enhance operations and customer experiences through advanced data and AI integration.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024

Crypto

IATA & Outpayce partner to enable global account payments

IATA and Outpayce have partnered to enable airlines to accept account-to-account payments globally, reducing processing costs and enhancing transaction security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024

Risk & Compliance

Outpayce & Etraveli Group team up to combat travel fraud

Outpayce and Etraveli Group have joined forces to tackle travel fraud, integrating Etraveli's advanced Precision risk management into Outpayce's payment platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024

Microsoft

Global IT outage disrupts key sectors, spurs calls for reform

A major global IT outage has disrupted airlines, media, and banking sectors, exposing reliance vulnerabilities on shared cloud-based platforms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024

Digital Transformation

IFS acquires EmpowerMX to enhance aviation maintenance AI

IFS acquires EmpowerMX, enhancing AI-driven aviation MRO solutions for major airlines. This merger promises bolstered capabilities, innovation, and industry leadership.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Lufthansa Systems launches AI assistant for improved airline operations

Lufthansa Systems launches AI-powered assistant, NetLine/Ops ++ aiOCC, aiding airline operation controllers with real-time suggestions and boosting operational efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024

Customer Experience

Lufthansa extends New Distribution Capability deal with Accelya

Accelya and Lufthansa Group solidify long-term New Distribution Capability (NDC) extension to further increase NDC processing volume, fortifying Accelya as a global leader in NDC transactions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024

Unified Communications

Aryaka seals deal with Cathay for global SASE deployment

Cathay partners with Aryaka for a global SASE deployment, enhancing security and performance across its global sites.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023

Customers

Virgin Australia uses New Relic to enhance online services

Virgin Australia has deepened its partnership with New Relic to enhance the delivery of online services to its customers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2023

Network Infrastructure

SITA and Versa Networks partner on new SD-WAN solution

Together, the companies have developed SITA Connect Go, a software-based solution that further enables multiple airlines, ground handlers, and other tenants.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2022

Stories from Other Regions

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Payment Technologies

CellPoint Digital secures $30m investment for global expansion

CellPoint Digital has raised USD $30 million in investment to enhance its global expansion and boost payment orchestration solutions in the travel sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Data Analytics

TCS aids Air France-KLM in cloud data transformation deal

Tata Consultancy Services has struck a multi-year deal with Air France-KLM to transition the airline's data to the cloud for enhanced operational efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024

Customer Experience

Virgin Australia partners with Sabre on new retail platform

Virgin Australia partners with Sabre to lead in modern airline retailing. The airline will integrate SabreMosaic to transform guest experiences and optimise offers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024

Marketing Technologies

IndiGo partners with Amadeus to enhance booking technology

Amadeus and IndiGo team up to integrate NDC content, enhancing booking efficiency and personalisation. IndiGo aims to revolutionise air travel in India and beyond.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024

Firewalls

Heathrow enhances efficiency & security with Genetec solutions

Heathrow increases efficiency and security by quadrupling its Genetec deployment, now monitoring over 150 km of baggage belts and 150,000 vehicles daily.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024

Generative AI

EU Parliament advances on groundbreaking AI Act

European Parliament's core groups ratified a landmark AI Act, potentially forming the world's first legislation on artificial intelligence technology usage, ahead of April's vote.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024