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OpenJaw Technologies develops innovative technology tool for
RADIUS - the global travel company |
Dublin, Ireland, 25th April 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
lexible 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 http://www.radiustravel.com.
About OpenJaw Technologies:
OpenJaw Technologies Ltd. (http://www.openjawtech.com) headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, develops software for travel companies based on XML and Web Services technology. OpenJaw's products include xRez Internet Booking Engine, and xDistributor, a rules based middleware platform for supplier integration, distribution channel management and dynamic packaging.
OpenJaw's customers include Galileo, Opodo, American Airlines Vacations, RADIUS - the global travel company, Gohop.com and Budget Travel.
For OpenJaw enquiries please contact:
Declan McGuinness
tel: +353 (1) 882 5444
email: declan.mcguinness@openjawtech.com
web: www.openjawtech.com
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