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Aptech Announces Next Version to its Execuvue Business Intelligence Solution

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Aptech, the industry standard for hospitality financial management, has released the next version of its Execuvue business intelligence solution. The web-based hospitality application gathers and coordinates data from a wide variety of corporate systems, including Smith Travel Research, into accessible, easily understood information with familiar browser commands. The NEW Execuvue features a completely redesigned user interface, making the customized reporting and data gathering tool even more intuitive.

«Hoteliers are reliant on data more than ever to help them navigate the future,» said Aptech Vice President Cam Troutman. «Execuvue helps operators make smarter business decisions and answer questions on the fly using AI-powered analytics. The enhanced solution features a new and improved ‘Dashboard’ tool delivering stunning images of financial and operational data to deliver actionable insights. It’s a drag-and-drop environment with predictive analytics that creates the best visualizations based on the data entered. For instance, if a user drags and drops occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR data onto the canvas, along with a list of properties and a separate list of dates, Execuvue will automatically make the association, link the data elements, and display the information in the most visually compelling way.

«Another key enhancement to Execuvue is the system’s self-service capability,» he said. «Now clients can upload their own data into the application (without needing Aptech’s assistance), create custom reports/dashboards, and view the findings in a whole new way. With limited staff and leaner budgets, Aptech is helping operators do a lot more with a lot less. The scalability, flexibility, and integration capabilities of today’s Execuvue will truly set Aptech apart from other providers of hospitality business intelligence.»

The latest version of Execuvue will be rolled out to new customers immediately. Existing Execuvue users can migrate to the enhanced BI tool on request. Onboarding of the application and training will be provided.

To get more information about the new Execuvue or request a demo, click here.

About Aptech Computer Systems Inc.
Aptech Computer Systems, Inc., based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is the only provider of a fully integrated enterprise accounting, business intelligence and planning ecosystem to the hospitality industry. All clients are companies like yours, which own or manage hotels. Its solutions help customers at both the corporate and property levels understand their financial and operational data for faster goal achievement.

The company is renowned for introducing business intelligence into the hotel industry and offers a solid resource of hospitality professionals. Aptech is an IBM Software Value Plus partner and Premier Solution Provider, as well as a Prophix Premier Business Partner. Incorporated in 1970, Aptech’s state-of-the-art back office, true business intelligence and enterprise planning solutions are 100% hotel specific. Solutions include PVNG, Execuvue® and Targetvue. Clients comprise over 3,500 properties – including large chains, multiple-property management companies and single-site hotels. Execuvue is registered to Aptech Computer Systems Inc. All other trademarks are owned by their respective holders. For more information please visit http://www.aptech-inc.com.

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Marcha de la Vida lanza una iniciativa global interreligiosa para conmemorar Kristallnacht: #LetThereBeLight

NEW YORK, 20 de octubre de 2020 /PRNewswire/ — El 9 de noviembre de 1938, se llevó a cabo un Pogrom de dos días en el cual los Nazis quemaron más de 1,400 sinagogas e instituciones judías en Alemania y Austria la noche de los cristales rotos «Kristallnacht», un momento crítico en la cadena de eventos que llevaron al inicio del Holocausto.

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El 9 de noviembre, 2020, Marcha de la vida marcará Kristallnacht con un mensaje de unidad y esperanza, a través de una campaña única a nivel internacional titulada «Let There Be Light«, Marcha de la Vida invita a individuos, instituciones y lugares de culto alrededor del mundo a mantener sus luces encendidas la noche del 9 de noviembre, como un símbolo de solidaridad y compromiso mutuo en la batalla en contra del antisemitismo, racismo, odio e intolerancia.

Como parte de esta histórica iniciativa virtual, gente de todo el mundo podrá sumar su voz a la campaña. Individuos de todas las religiones están invitados a escribir su mensaje de esperanza en sus propias palabras en la siguiente página: www.motl.org/let-there-be-light

La sinagoga principal de Frankfurt (una de las pocas que no se destruyó en Kristallnacht) estará iluminada al igual que otros lugares de importancia espiritual y religiosos alrededor del mundo.

Mensajes personales y plegarias de esta campaña virtual se proyectarán en las murallas de la Ciudad vieja de Jerusalén. De esta manera, en contra del contexto del aumento de antisemitismo y racismo, la sombra del Covid-19, estas expresiones individuales de optimismo y unidad ayudarán a iluminar al mundo en contra de la oscuridad y el odio.

Los presidentes de Marcha de la Vida Internacional, Phyllis Greenberg Heideman & Dr. Shmuel Rosenman: «Debemos usar nuestra voz para decirle al mundo que ataques contra judíos y no judíos, ya sea por su religión, raza, color o credo son inexcusables. En los tiempos en que sinagogas y lugares sagrados de diferentes religiones son atacados alrededor del mundo como si fuera normal, es nuestro deber manifestarnos de forma clara y con fuerza».

El líder de la Comunidad judía de Frankfurt am Main, Profesor Dr. Salomon Korn: «El antisemitismo y el racismo amenazan a nuestra sociedad como un todo, ponen en peligro nuestros valores y nuestra democracia. Juntos queremos mandar una señal en contra del antisemitismo y el discurso de odio alrededor del mundo. Queremos hacer conciencia en contra de la creciente discriminación e intolerancia y hacer brillar una luz en la humanidad en estos tiempos difíciles».

John Farmer, director del Instituto de Política Eagleton, del Miller Center: «Kristallnacht marcó un punto de inflexión fundamental en el movimiento cultural basado en un antisemitismo del Estado a un genocidio sancionado por el Estado. En noviembre 9 de 1938, la propaganda antisemita de la que eran sujetos los judíos se transformó en una violencia abierta, sancionada por el Estado. Conmemorar este oscuro día en la historia de la humanidad es particularmente importante hoy en día, ya que el odio se ha incrementado en las redes sociales y ha comenzado a haber una erupción de violencia en contra del judaísmo y otras religiones. Es imperativo que esta oscuridad sea refutada por la luz: La luz que brillará en centros de culto en todo el mundo esta noche, y la luz de la verdad que avergonzará a todas las formas de odio».

Marcha de la Vida es el programa anual educativo del Holocausto más grande del mundo. Este evento anual es considerado una parte muy importante de las conmemoraciones de Yom Hashoá. Al día de hoy, más de 300,000 participantes de Marcha de la Vida, de 52 países han caminado la ruta de la marcha, los 3.2 kilómetros de vías de tren de Auschwitz a Birkenau.

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Marcha de la Vida lanza una iniciativa global interreligiosa para conmemorar Kristallnacht: #LetThereBeLight

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La sinagoga principal de Frankfurt (una de las pocas que no se destruyó en Kristallnacht) estará iluminada al igual que otros lugares de importancia espiritual y religiosos alrededor del mundo.

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Spectrm lanza las soluciones de mensajería para marcas de Instagram

Spectrm ha lanzado hoy las soluciones de mensajería para Instagram, que permiten a las marcas hacer crecer la mensajería de escala de uno a uno con los 1.000 millones de usuarios de Instagram

NUEVA YORK, 20 de octubre de 2020 /PRNewswire/ — La demanda de los consumidores en relación a los negocios de mensajería está creciendo de forma rápida, acelerada por el crecimiento del e-commerce debido a la COVID-19. En la primera mitad del año 2020, el gasto online en Estados Unidos creció en un 30,1% hasta llegar a los 347.260 millones de dólares. La adopción del e-commerce aumentó frente a los compradores online poco frecuentes en un 160%¹. Con el 75% de los consumidores prefiriendo dirigirse a las marcas en canales de mensajería privados frente a los canales tradicionales, las plataformas de marketing de conversación, como Spectrm, están siendo testigos de una rápida adopción por parte de las marcas de consumo.

«Estamos muy contentos de que Spectrm haya lanzado Instagram Messaging Solutions. Los negocios y la gente se envían mensajes entre ellos con una frecuencia cada vez mayor, e Instagram es un canal importante para conectar con los clientes y construir relaciones», explicó Konstantinos Papamiltiadis, vicepresidente de la plataforma de asociaciones de Messenger. «La compatibilidad con Messenger API para Instagram indica que los negocios y desarrolladores podrán gestionar sus comunicaciones con los clientes en Instagram a escala».

Las Instagram Messaging Solutions de Spectrm ayudan a los comerciantes a identificar y convertir los mensajes pre-comprados de forma automática en Instagram, respondiendo a las preguntas frecuentes y haciendo frente a las solicitudes de servicio al cliente para prestar apoyo a los agentes en directo en la aplicación.

«Estamos emocionados por el hecho de añadir a Instagram a la lista creciente de canales de mensajería para nuestra plataforma de marketing de conversación con la que se integra», explicó Max Koziolek, consejero delegado de Spectrm. «La mensajería privada es la forma más popular de comunicación social en la actualidad. Cada vez son más las personas que desean dirigirse a las marcas. La mensajería ofrece a los clientes la conexión personalizada e instantánea para las marcas que desean. Para las marcas, permite a los comerciantes identificar las preferencias y dirigirse a los viajes a escala de los clientes en tiempo real. ¿Cuál es el resultado de esto? Mejores experiencias para los clientes que generan más ingresos y construyen relaciones con los clientes más fuertes y a largo plazo. Hace que sea más sencillo para las personas y las marcas conectarse con la mensajería de Instagram, lo que supone un gran paso para la industria».

Si desea más detalles visite https://spectrm.io/growth-solutions/instagram-messaging-automation/. Para consultas de prensa contacte con ben@spectrm.io.

ACERCA DE SPECTRM.IO

Spectrm es la plataforma de marketing de conversación de las marcas de nivel mundial. Como revolucionarios dentro de las compañías de la lista de Fortune 100, los equipos se basan en las soluciones de automatización de marketing de Spectrm, AI de conversación y éxito para los clientes en los chatbots de marketing de lanzamiento de una de las mayores plataformas de mensajería del mundo.


¹ Consulte: https://spectrm.io/insights/whitepapers/industry-report-the-effects-of-covid-on-retail-the-shift-to-ecommerce/

Hotels.com Is Letting You and Five Friends Host Friendsgiving on a Private Island

DALLAS, Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — 2020 has really made us cherish the little things, like hanging out with friends IRL. This holiday season, Hotels.com^® is giving your quaran-team something to be extra thankful for with the ultimate Friendsgiving upgrade.

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Imagine this: You and your five besties can escape to a vacation home bubble on «Friendsgiving Island» — an entirely private island off the coast of Florida — for a week of fun in the sun. Hotels.com is making it happen.

The seven-night stay (Nov. 14–21) is a much-deserved upgrade to your annual Friendsgiving festivities. On this private island sits a 3-bed, 2-bath, 5,000-square-foot vacation home with a veranda, boat dock, and helicopter launch pad (in case you own one of those). The stay comes equipped with a boat for your personal use throughout the week, kayaks and paddleboards. Your 2019 Friendsgiving could never.

Oh, and did we mention Hotels.com is taking care of Thanksgiving dinner? The reservation comes with a one-night private chef who will cook the ultimate Friendsgiving meal, so you can eat, drink and be thankful without having to worry about who will cook the turkey!

«We’ve been inspired by how people have adapted their travel plans throughout the pandemic, taking trips closer to home and staying at our vacation rental properties,» said Josh Belkin, vice president, global brand Hotels.com. «Spending time with family and friends over the holidays may look a little different this year, which is why Hotels.com is letting you reserve an entire private island to keep those yearly traditions like Friendsgiving.»

Reserving just one night on this private island would typically run you $1,400. Hotels.com is offering this seven-night stay for a mega-discounted rate of less than $50 per person a night for your group of 6!* It’s 2020. You deserve it!

You’re probably thinking … «Hotels.com has private islands?!» The answer is YES, and it doesn’t stop there! There are currently more than 250,000 vacation homes listed on Hotels.com, with hundreds of thousands more being added this year. From caves, apartments and cottages, to beach villas and woodland bungalows, no matter your needs, Hotels.com has you covered. Plus, your stay will also earn you stamps in your Hotels.com Rewards account, getting you closer to a reward night that can be redeemed on a future booking.

By now you probably have the group chat started and your credit card in hand. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. ET and visit Hotels.com/FriendsgivingIsland, because this experience is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information about Friendsgiving Island, follow Hotels.com on Instagram and Twitter.

*Terms and conditions: Reservations are for seven nights, check in on Nov. 14 and check out Nov. 21, the individual making the reservation must be 21 years or older. Total cost of the seven-night stay is $2,000 + tax.

About Hotels.com® (or Hotels.com™) Hotels.com is the most rewarding way to book a place to stay. We really love travel and we know you do too. That’s why we make it really easy to book with us. With hundreds of thousands of places to stay around the world and 90 local websites in 41 languages, Hotels.com has it all. So, whether you’re looking for value in Vegas, treehouses in Thailand or villas with views, it’s all just a click away. And with our «Reward-winning» loyalty program you earn free* nights while you sleep…what could be better? Booking just got smarter too. With over 25 million real guest reviews and an app so easy to use that it’s been downloaded 70 million times, you can be sure to find the perfect place for you.
*Exclusions apply. Reward night worth average price of previous 10. Taxes/fees payable on each Reward Night redeemed. A $5 fee is charged on each Reward Night redeemed, unless redeemed on the app. See T&Cs https://www.hotels.com/customer_care/terms_conditions.html?pos=HCOM_US&locale=en_US
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Alaska Airlines partners with Surfline to bring back ‘Swell Deals’

SEATTLE, Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — After the popularity of its first «Swell Deals» fare sale in 2019, Alaska Airlines’ data-driven deals are back, giving surfers everywhere one more reason to wish for bigger waves.

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Starting today, the airline is using dynamic ocean data to generate discounts for adventure seekers by partnering with global surf forecasting site Surfline. Based on the height of ocean waves in Hawaii and northern and southern California, Alaska will discount flights up to 30% off for travel to premier surfing destinations through Feb. 10, 2021. The bigger the waves, the bigger the discount.

«Our guests love the outdoors and staying active despite the pandemic, so we’re harnessing the power of data to support their passions – and make it even more affordable to visit top surfing spots for 2020,» said Natalie Bowman, Alaska Airlines’ managing director of brand and marketing communications. «Surfing is a sport that you can participate in safely and at a distance, so we believe this is the perfect sale to align with how and why people are traveling these days.»

Surfline will pull data from five different locations that monitor minute-by-minute forecasts around the Hawaiian Islands. The subregions for data tracking, recommended by Surfline as having the highest surf during this ticketing window, include: San Francisco; Oahu, North Shore; North Orange County, California; Oahu, South Shore; and Santa Cruz, California.

For flights booked between Oct. 20 and Oct. 23, for travel starting on Oct. 20, Alaska will discount fares based on the following max swell heights tracked by Surfline:

0-3 feet = 10% off
4-6 feet = 15% off
7-12 feet = 20% off
13+ feet = 30% off

This data will then be used for fare sales to these locations:

The Hawaiian Islands
California, including Santa Rosa (STS), Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC), Monterey (MRY), San Luis Obispo (SBP), Santa Barbara (SBA), Burbank (BUR), Los Angeles (LAX), Ontario (ONT), Santa Ana (SNA) and San Diego (SAN).

To purchase tickets or find more information on terms and conditions, visit alaskaair.com/swell.

The discount will change daily at approximately noon and 5 p.m. PDT as Alaska gets the latest forecast information from Surfline. Throughout the course of the promotion, the discount level will never drop and can only increase as swells grow.

«We see surfers exercising their passions more than ever this year, as a way to de-stress and get outdoors,» said Surfline President Ross Garrett. «This partnership with Alaska Airlines opens doors for surfers to experience some of the best waves in the U.S., using our trusted surf reports and through an airline committed to getting them to their destinations safely. We’re sure they’re going to be excited about these fares.»

Like waves? How about waivers. To make travel easier, Alaska also waives oversize and overweight fees for sports equipment so guests can fly with their surfboards for just $30 (the price of a regular checked bag). For MVP Gold 75K, MVP Gold, MVP, First Class and Alaska Airlines Visa Signature Card holders, this equipment counts toward their free checked baggage allowance.

For guests traveling to Hawaii, Alaska Airlines is partnering with Bartell Drugs and Carbon Health to offer discounted COVID-19 testing at its clinics across the West Coast, including in Seattle. Out-of-state travelers can enjoy the islands without a 14-day quarantine when they test negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of their final leg of departure to Hawaii. More information, including how to schedule an appointment, is available at www.alaskaair.com/hawaii-bound.

In addition to Alaska’s current twice-daily flights to the Hawaiian Islands from Seattle, on Nov. 1, nonstop service to Hawaii will resume from Portland, Oregon; San Jose, California; and San Diego, California. Hawaii service will begin from Anchorage, Alaska, and Los Angeles on Nov. 20. Carbon Health is planning additional pop-up and full-service clinics for rapid COVID-19 testing in those Lower 48 cities in the coming weeks. For travelers outside Seattle, testing is now currently available through Vault Health (at-home test), CityHealth Urgent Care (at the Oakland airport), AFC Urgent Care (Oregon) and more. Find more testing options here.

With a focus on helping guests travel safely when they feel comfortable, Alaska has implemented more than 100 safety measures as part of the airline’s commitment to Next-Level Care. The airline emphasizes a layered approach to safety, which starts with the requirement that all employees and guests wear a face mask or covering through the airport and on board, with no exceptions. Flyers must also enter into a health agreement at check-in to confirm that they are not experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and will adhere to the mask policy. Alaska has also extended physical distancing on board by limiting the number of guests and blocking middle seats through Nov. 30, 2020.

Alaska Airlines and its regional partners serve more than 115 destinations across the United States and North America, providing essential air service for our guests along with moving crucial cargo shipments, such as food, medicine, mail and e-commerce deliveries. With hubs in Seattle; San Francisco; Los Angeles; Portland, Oregon; and Anchorage, Alaska, the airline is known for low fares, award-winning customer service and sustainability efforts. With Alaska and its Global Partners, guests can earn and redeem miles on flights to more than 800 destinations worldwide. Learn about Alaska’s award-winning service at newsroom.alaskaair.com and blog.alaskaair.com. Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).

Swell Deal terms and conditions
Discount is valid between Alaska Airlines cities in the US and Canada (excluding Prudhoe Bay) and Burbank (BUR), Honolulu (HNL), Kauai (LIH), Kona (KOA), Los Angeles (LAX), Maui (OGG), Monterey (MRY), Oakland (OAK), Ontario (ONT), Orange County (SNA), San Diego (SAN), San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC), San Luis Obispo (SBP), Santa Barbara (SBA), or Santa Rosa (STS). Discount does not apply to government imposed taxes and airport fees. Cannot be combined with other promotions. Valid for up to 6 travelers on the same reservation. Travel is valid from October 20, 2020, through February 10, 2021. Blackout Dates of Nov 21, 24-25, 28-29, 18-20, Dec 23, 26-27, 2020, and Jan 1-4, 2021, apply. Travel on these dates will receive a 10% discount. Valid for new ticket purchases only. Discount code must be applied towards purchase of ticket by 11:59pm (PT) on October 23, 2020. Not applicable to Mileage Plan Award Reservations, Alaska Airlines Vacation packages, tour or contract fares. Discount Codes may not be sold, bought, bartered, auctioned or collected in bulk. Passenger is responsible for all applicable taxes, fees, and surcharges, including checked baggage fees. View complete terms and conditions here.

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Mighty Welcomes Cavenaugh Auto Group to Franchise System

NORCROSS, Ga., Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Mighty Distributing System is proud to announce that Cavenaugh Auto Group is the latest car dealership operation to add a Mighty Auto Parts franchise. The new portfolio company, doing business as Mighty of NEA (Northeast Arkansas), will be based in Jonesboro and serve as the exclusive distributor of Mighty automotive products for 25 counties in northeast <span…

The Cavenaugh Auto Group began in 1978 when Don Cavenaugh and his father, Charles, acquired a Ford dealership in Black Rock, AR (30 miles NW of Jonesboro). Today, Don and his two sons, Matt and Donny, operate eight new and three used automobile dealerships in Arkansas. Nameplates include Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Ford, Lincoln, Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis.

Cavenaugh’s newest vertical, Mighty of NEA, allows them to centrally distribute Mighty’s preventive maintenance products, detailing products, equipment, and shop supplies to their own dealerships. It also presents an opportunity to add profits with B2B product sales to their wholesale customers and other non-affiliated automotive businesses in their exclusive territory.

Matt Cavenaugh said, «The Cavenaugh team is very excited to partner with Mighty. We feel the Mighty product line is a natural complement to our existing dealerships and repair facilities, allowing us to capture more profit margin internally and keep more cash in-house. Also, through the efforts of our talented Mighty of NEA team, we are excited to grow the existing robust market that we have inherited. We look forward to a long and successful partnership.»

Josh D’Agostino, Mighty’s President said, «Matt and Donny approached us at the National Automobile Dealers Association show earlier this year and immediately understood the value of vertically integrating a Mighty operation. The Cavenaugh Auto Group is an impressive organization with a strong leadership team. Despite the pandemic, they actively moved forward and we’re thankful to have them join the Mighty System.»

About Mighty Distributing System

Mighty is headquartered in Peachtree Corners, GA and supports 100 franchised distributors in 44 U.S. states and five international markets. The Mighty System features local service, inventory management expertise, and training in conjunction with extensive offerings of OE quality underhood and undercar parts, chemical products, lubricants and shop supplies. The Mighty business model attracts independent repair shops, quick lubes, tire centers and new car dealerships across the nation and abroad. Mighty’s unique approach of dealing directly and exclusively with automotive professionals began in 1963.

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Seamless Air Alliance avanza en la conectividad en vuelo con su nuevo lanzamiento

Está previsto que la última publicación revolucione las industrias de las aerolíneas y las redes móviles al permitir a las aerolíneas desplegar sistemas abiertos para la itinerancia de los vuelos

FREMONT, California, 20 de octubre de 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Tras la publicación del estándar de la primera conectividad en vuelo (IFC) a nivel mundial a principios de este año, <a target="_blank"…

FREMONT, California, 20 de octubre de 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Tras la publicación del estándar de la primera conectividad en vuelo (IFC) a nivel mundial a principios de este año, Seamless Air Alliance, comunidad mundial de aerolíneas y líderes de tecnología que impulsan las soluciones para avanzar en la conectividad en vuelo, anunciaron la finalización hoy de Seamless Release 2.0.

Este último lanzamiento, disponible para los miembros de la Seamless Air Alliance, define la información proporcionada por cada uno de los componentes de la red, permitiendo a los proveedores diseñar y construir productos OpenIFC utilizando la arquitectura modular y las interfaces abiertas desde su primer lanzamiento. Desarrollado por medio de expertos de la industria de las aerolíneas, OpenIFC está previsto se convierta en la elección de preferencia para cada aerolínea que va en avance.

«Seamless Release 2.0 completa la huella necesitada para que la industria crezca en el despliegue de sistemas OpenIFC a prueba de futuro», afirmó Jack Mandala, consejero delegado de Seamless Air Alliance. «Esta innovación permitirá a las aerolíneas adquirir los mejores componentes de su clase en un ecosistema para múltiples vendedores, mejorando la eficacia del despliegue, funcionando y manteniendo los sistemas en vuelo – algo especialmente importante tal y como han mostrado los eventos recientes en el papel vital de la conectividad».

La itinerancia integral representa una oportunidad de monetización destacada para los operadores de redes móviles. Como preparación para el lanzamiento oficial, GSMA invitó a Mandala a compartir algunos de las visiones exclusivas en la reunión de hoy de GSMA Wholesale Agreements and Solutions Group.

«La conectividad es una prioridad para los países de todo el mundo, y creemos que los operadores móviles presentan un papel importante para suministrar una conectividad integral y de coste contenido en todas partes. La itinerancia integral va a permitir a los operadores cumplir con una expectativa muy superior a la que los viajeros cuentan con acceso destacado a la conexión en vuelo de forma adecuada», explicó Hidebumi Kitahara, vicepresidente y responsable mundial de la división de estrategia, y tecnología de SoftBank Corp.

Seamless Air Alliance ha crecido de forma considerable en su membrecía en los últimos meses, dando la bienvenida a varias organizaciones con nombres como American Airlines, Deutsche Telekom, International Airlines Group (IAG), SES, Telesat y Thales Group.

Intelsat, uno de los miembros primarios de la Seamless Air Alliance, anunció recientemente un acuerdo definitivo para adquirir los negocios de la aviación comercial de Gogo, el principal proveedor mundial de conectividad en vuelo. Mark Richman, director de productos aéreos de Intelsat, destacó: «Tenemos la oportunidad de redefinir el ecosistema IFC y la experiencia de los pasajeros. Nuestra red de arquitectura abierta proporciona un valor único en la redundancia y resiliencia necesarios para escalar en el servicio de Internet premium para cada pasajero, de puerta a puerta. Seguimos estando completamente comprometidos con Seamless Air Alliance y su misión de desarrollar estándares excepcionales para la industria comercial aérea».

Acerca de Seamless Air Alliance

La Seamless Air Alliance es pionera en una nueva era de conectividad en vuelo, y reúne a industrias y tecnologías para hacer que la conectividad sea sencilla de acceder y fácil de utilizar. Junto a las principales aerolíneas y proveedores se definen los estándares abiertos para conectar a los pasajeros de una forma sencilla, proporcionando a las aerolíneas sistemas flexibles y una innovación acelerada y crecimiento rápido dentro de la industria.

Si desea conocer más visite www.SeamlessAlliance.com.

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Seamless Air Alliance avanza en la conectividad en vuelo con su nuevo lanzamiento

Acerca de Seamless Air Alliance

Si desea conocer más visite www.SeamlessAlliance.com.

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Seamless Air Alliance advances inflight connectivity innovation with new Release

The latest Release is set to revolutionize the airline and mobile network industries by enabling airlines to deploy open systems for inflight roaming

FREMONT, California, Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Following its publication of the world’s first inflight connectivity (IFC) standard earlier this year,

The latest Release is set to revolutionize the airline and mobile network industries by enabling airlines to deploy open systems for inflight roaming

FREMONT, California, Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Following its publication of the world’s first inflight connectivity (IFC) standard earlier this year, Seamless Air Alliance, a global community of airlines and technology leaders driving solutions to advance inflight connectivity, today announced the completion of Seamless Release 2.0.

This latest Release, available to Seamless Air Alliance members, defines the information provided by each network component, enabling suppliers to design and build OpenIFC products using the modular architecture and open interfaces from its first release. Developed by airline industry experts, OpenIFC is set to become the preferred choice for every airline going forward.

«Seamless Release 2.0 completes the blueprint needed for the industry to scale the deployment of future-proof, OpenIFC systems,» said Jack Mandala, CEO of Seamless Air Alliance. «This breakthrough will allow airlines to purchase best-of-breed components in a multi-vendor ecosystem, improving the efficiency of deploying, operating, and maintaining inflight systems – which is especially important as recent events have highlighted the critical role of connectivity.»

Seamless roaming presents a major monetization opportunity for Mobile Network Operators. In preparation for the official launch, Mandala was invited by GSMA to share some exclusive insight at today’s GSMA Wholesale Agreements and Solutions Group meeting.

«Connectivity is a priority for countries around the world and we believe that mobile operators have an important role to provide seamless, cost-effective connectivity everywhere. Seamless roaming will allow operators to meet a far greater expectation that travelers now have for accessing robust inflight connectivity in a convenient manner,» said Hidebumi Kitahara, Vice President, Head of Global Business Strategy Division, Technology Unit, SoftBank Corp.

Seamless Air Alliance has grown its membership significantly in recent months, welcoming several name organizations including American Airlines, Deutsche Telekom, International Airlines Group (IAG), SES, Telesat and Thales Group.

Intelsat, an early member of the Seamless Air Alliance, recently announced a definitive agreement to acquire the commercial aviation business of Gogo, the largest global provider of inflight connectivity. Mark Richman, Intelsat’s Director of Aero Products, said: «We have the opportunity to redefine the IFC ecosystem and passenger experience. Our open architecture network delivers unique value with the redundancy and resiliency needed to scale a premium internet service to every passenger, from gate to gate. We remain fully committed to the Seamless Air Alliance and its mission to develop exceptional standards for the commercial aero industry.»

About Seamless Air Alliance

The Seamless Air Alliance is pioneering a new era of inflight connectivity bringing industries and technologies together to make connectivity simple to access and delightful to use. Together the leading airlines and suppliers are defining open standards to connect passengers in a simple manner, provide airlines with flexible systems, and accelerate innovation and rapid upscaling within the industry.

To learn more visit www.SeamlessAlliance.com.

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