Air2Web and Travel Inc. Announce First Customer of Wireless Airport Security Alerts and Travel Itineraries.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 3, 2003 Travel Incorporated, the 23rd largest travel management company in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , is announcing the launch of its new wireless application, m-Itinerary(TM)," powered by wireless platform provider, Air2Web. The first customer of the service is Ormandy Inc. CFO See Chief Financial Officer. Judith Kale kale, borecole (bôr`kōl), and collards, common names for nonheading, hardy types of cabbage (var. . The m-Itinerary(TM) service is one of the country's first wireless applications to provide corporate travelers with their full travel itinerary, as well as airport security warnings, reservation changes, and weather delays, via alerts to web-enabled phones, text messaging Sending short messages to a smartphone, pager, PDA or other handheld device. Text messaging implies sending short messages generally no more than a couple of hundred characters in length. phones, or personal device assistants (PDAs). Travel Inc. is offering two levels of service. m-Itinerary(TM) is for customers who want to receive their travel arrangements via text messages. Customers will receive their air, car and hotel reservations as text alerts to their phone. m-Itinerary(TM) Plus is for customers who would like to receive their travel arrangements in WAP (1) (Wireless Access Point) See access point. (2) (Wireless Application Protocol) A standard for providing cellular phones, pagers and other handheld devices with secure access to e-mail and text-based Web pages. format, as well as text alerts, via their web enabled phone or PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). . The WAP format includes their air, car and hotel reservations, plus imbedded links giving hotel directions, nearby restaurants, etc. With both m-Itinerary(TM) and m-Itinerary Plus, if any changes such as plane delays or airport closings occur after travel has commenced, an alert is sent to the client's device with the phone number of the reservation agent so that the client can contact the agent directly. Travel Inc.'s clients also receive their full itineraries via email in an eItinerary(TM) (a customized itinerary which provides flight, car rental, and hotel information, as well as imbedded links giving hotel directions, nearby restaurants, etc). "I am very excited about the new wireless itinerary service from Travel Incorporated," said Judith Kale, CFO of Ormandy Software Inc. "I just began receiving my travel itineraries via text messaging on my cell phone, and I know this technology is going to be very beneficial to many corporate travelers." "It is especially meaningful to me, as a woman who travels alone extensively," continued Kale. "I now have my itinerary at a touch of a button no matter where I am. Previously, when I would make or change travel plans while in route, I had to rely on my office staff to ensure that they booked the correct itinerary and that I wrote down the right flights. Now, I only need to contact my travel agent at Travel Incorporated and the flights are confirmed to my cell phone. Additionally, in today's world where security is upper most in everyone's minds, I can be secure that my travel plans are completed and that I have the most up-to-date data about my travel." "Recent world events have demonstrated the need for travelers to have the up-to-the-minute information available at all times," according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Mike Brown, President of Travel Incorporated. "With the maturation of our wide-ranging suite of Web-based products, branching out into wireless service delivery was the next logical step. We are greatly excited about the potential for further applications development in this area as wireless technologies continue to advance." "As a frequent business traveler, having my itinerary at my fingertips "Fingertips" is a 1963 number-one hit single recorded live by "Little" Stevie Wonder for Motown's Tamla label. Wonder's first hit single, "Fingertips" was the first live, non-studio recording to reach number-one on the Billboard Pop Singles chart in the United States. and being alerted to changes or delays via my wireless device, is invaluable," said Sanjoy Malik, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Air2Web. "Travel Inc. has taken Air2Web's wireless solution and created a service which will enhance their customers' travel experience and save them countless hours now lost in airports, and this is priceless to the business executive." Pricing for the services is $24.95 per year for m-Itinerary(TM) and $34.95 per year for m-Itinerary Plus(TM). A credit card number is all that is required when the customer is going through the m-Itinerary(TM) setup and provisioning process. For more information go to www.travelinc.com. About Air2Web, Inc. Air2Web's wireless technology mobilizes email, instant messaging Exchanging text messages in real time between two or more people logged into a particular instant messaging (IM) service. Instant messaging is more interactive than e-mail because messages are sent immediately, whereas e-mail messages can be queued up in a mail server for seconds or systems, corporate applications and multimedia content to employees and consumers. Air2Web solutions generate new revenue streams through mobile marketing and cost-saving productivity gains for both carriers and enterprises. To date, Air2Web powers close to 100 wireless applications in 30 countries and 27 languages for blue-chip companies Blue-chip company Used in the context of general equities. Large and creditworthy company. Company renowned for the quality and wide acceptance of its products or services, and for its ability to make money and pay dividends. Gilt-edged security. such as UPS, ABN AMRO ABN AMRO Algemene Bank Nederland-Amsterdam Roterdam Bank (Dutch bank) , Hoover's, eBay, and The Weather Channel(R). About Travel Incorporated Travel Incorporated is a privately held travel management company founded in 1979. By concentrating on service and investing in technological innovation, Travel Incorporated has grown to be one of the largest travel management companies in the United States. With travel associates and corporate on-site personnel, Travel Incorporated serves both the corporate and leisure traveler with the most advanced travel technology solutions, 24-hour assistance, the latest in management reporting technology and cost savings management programs, Web-based travel booking tools, and comprehensive travel management consulting Noun 1. management consulting - a service industry that provides advice to those in charge of running a business service industry - an industry that provides services rather than tangible objects . |
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