OpenJaw Technologies develops innovative technology tool for RADIUS – the global travel company
Dublin, Ireland, August 2, 2005- OpenJaw Technologies, a leading provider of XML technology solutions, today announced that it has developed the agency desktop and XML server technology powering the recently announced RADIUS Wheel for member agencies connecting to Amadeus, Sabre, Apollo, Galileo and Worldspan.
When a RADIUS agent makes a reservation, the RADIUS Wheel checks the database for available proprietary inventory that can be offered at a lower rate than the originally
booked services. These counter-offers will be displayed within seconds to the booking agent, who can then propose them at point-of-sale to the client. The alternatives can be special prices and promotions negotiated by RADIUS, the individual travel management company or the client themselves.
“RADIUS’s leadership position in the provision of advanced technology solutions to their members meant that we needed a partner that shared our technology vision, but also had extensive travel industry knowledge “, said Jay Richmond, CIO, at RADIUS.”OpenJaw’s knowledge of the industry and the OpenTravel™ Alliance XML specifications made them an ideal partner for this ground-breaking development.”
Commenting on the new development, OpenJaw’s Chief Technology Officer, John Lambe said, “The RADIUS Wheel application uses advanced XML and Web Services technologies, including the message specifications of the OpenTravel™ Alliance to provide real-time counter-offers, with inventory availability checking, direct to the agents desktop. OpenJaw is proud to have been chosen as technology partner for this project by RADIUS, which is significant in providing a highly flexible platform to deliver innovative content direct to the desktops of their member agencies.”
About RADIUS:
RADIUS – the global travel company is one of the world’s largest travel management companies with combined annual sales of over $17.3 billion (USD). RADIUS is comprised of 90+ shareholder agencies in 80+ countries around the world with over 4,600 travel agency locations and is headquartered in the United States with regional offices servicing the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific. Press releases are available at www.radiustravel.com.
About OpenJaw Technologies:
OpenJaw Technologies, an XML technology company, utilises the OpenTravel™ Alliance (OTA) specifications in its xDistributor travel distribution middleware product and xRez Internet Booking Engine. As an active OTA member, OpenJaw has contributed to the development of the OTA specifications, a set of XML messages that facilitate data communication between travel companies and distribution partners. OpenJaw is a private company with headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. Further information on OpenJaw’s products and services is available at www.openjawtech.com.
For OpenJaw enquiries please contact:
Declan McGuinness
tel: +353 (1) 8825444
fax: +353 (1) 8825496
email: [email protected]
OpenJaw Technologies
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