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Virgin Australia selects Sabre as its preferred NDC IT technology provider

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Australia has selected Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, to power its future New Distribution Capability (NDC) connection. Virgin Australia will use Sabre's NDC IT capabilities, together with its Global Distribution System (GDS), to both create and distribute innovative offers and rich, customised NDC content. 

Key Points: 
  • SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Australia has selected Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, to power its future New Distribution Capability (NDC) connection.
  • Virgin Australia will use Sabre's NDC IT capabilities, together with its Global Distribution System (GDS), to both create and distribute innovative offers and rich, customised NDC content.
  • Virgin Australia will deploy Sabre technology to power its future retailing efforts across both direct and indirect channels.
  • We're pleased to be partnering with Sabre as our NDC IT technology provider, so we can take a clear step forward in our retailing and distribution evolution."

Air India selects Sabre GDS to distribute its domestic flight content to Indian travel agencies

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Monday, October 30, 2023

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, and Air India, India's leading global airline and a Star Alliance member, have signed an enhanced distribution deal that builds upon their partnership announced in April 2023.    

Key Points: 
  • Under the augmented agreement, travel agencies in India will have access to Air India's expansive domestic content through the Sabre Global Distribution System (GDS) from 1 January 2024, offering Indian travel buyers an expanded portfolio of fares and seats to better serve their customers.
  • Air India also has the added ability to distribute New Distribution Capability (NDC) content globally through Sabre's travel marketplace in the future.
  • That agreement gave travel agencies outside of India access to Air India's domestic and inter­national flight options, while agencies within India could shop international fares.
  • Bringing Air India's domestic content into our GDS reflects our dedication to empowering travel agents with rich content and enhances the value we bring to our customers."

Spain Hotel Market Report 2023: A $38.69 Billion Industry by 2030 - Industry Trends, Competitive Analysis, Growth, Share, Outlook, Impact of Inflation, Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

The "Spain Hotel Market, Size, Forecast 2023-2030, Industry Trends, Growth, Share, Outlook, Impact of Inflation, Opportunity Company Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Spain Hotel Market, Size, Forecast 2023-2030, Industry Trends, Growth, Share, Outlook, Impact of Inflation, Opportunity Company Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Spain's hotel market has emerged as an enticing investment destination, offering diverse opportunities across various market segments and geographical locations.
  • Additionally, the planned hotel openings in the forthcoming years indicate a promising pipeline for future growth and investment prospects within the Spanish hotel market.
  • Melia Hotels International, Barcelo Hotel Group, NH Hotel Group, TUI Hotels & Resorts, and Marriott International are leading companies operating in the dynamic Spain hotel industry.

Global Energy Consumption in the Network Operator Industry Analysis Report 2019-2022: New 2023 Report that Focuses on Telcos, Webscalers, and Carrier-Neutral Operators (CNNOs)

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

This brief examines energy consumption in the network operator industry, spanning telcos, webscalers, and carrier-neutral operators (CNNOs).

Key Points: 
  • This brief examines energy consumption in the network operator industry, spanning telcos, webscalers, and carrier-neutral operators (CNNOs).
  • The report assesses energy consumption trends alongside revenues and other metrics, and highlights energy efficiency tactics being implemented by key operators.
  • As such, there is a lot of well-deserved attention paid to energy consumption patterns in the network operator industry.
  • Webscale energy consumption grew the fastest in 2022, up 16% YoY, pushing up the sector's share of total energy consumption by network operators to 25.1%.

HotelREZ® powers Elegant Hotel Collection®

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

HotelREZ®, one of the world’s largest and highly-awarded hotel distribution and representation companies, has been selected to power the newly launched Elegant Hotel Collection®, a global soft brand targeting the luxury sector.

Key Points: 
  • HotelREZ®, one of the world’s largest and highly-awarded hotel distribution and representation companies, has been selected to power the newly launched Elegant Hotel Collection®, a global soft brand targeting the luxury sector.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231024243847/en/
    HotelREZ powers Elegant Hotel Collection.
  • Mark Lewis, CEO and Founder, HotelREZ®, said: “Elegant Hotel Collection® has a distinct and fresh take on the luxury hotel sector.
  • The launch comes shortly after Lewis was voted CEO of the year in the hotel sector for ‘Outstanding Leadership for Hotel Services Company of the Year’ by CEO Today.

The UK's Government Digital Service (GDS) contracts Mastek to deliver the Technical Service Desk for the One Login Programme

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Mastek (NSE: MASTEK; BSE: 523704), a trusted digital engineering and cloud transformation partner, today announced that it has been awarded a three-year contract from the UK’s Government Digital Service (GDS).

Key Points: 
  • Mastek (NSE: MASTEK; BSE: 523704), a trusted digital engineering and cloud transformation partner, today announced that it has been awarded a three-year contract from the UK’s Government Digital Service (GDS).
  • GOV.UK One Login is the UK government’s flagship digital programme, developing a single sign-on and identity checking solution for the government.
  • Mastek, in collaboration with UK GDS will design, build, and operate the GOV.UK One Login Technical Service Desk (TSD).
  • Rachel Tsang, Deputy Director for the Digital Identity Programme at GDS, said, “We are pleased to be in partnership with Mastek for a technical service desk to provide round-the-clock monitoring and technical support.

Air France-KLM and Sabre sign NDC distribution agreement

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

PARIS and SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Air France-KLM and Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced completion of a strategic multi-year NDC distribution agreement as well as the renewal of their existing EDIFACT agreement. Collaboration between the partners has been extended with New Distribution Capability (NDC) enriched offers, which will be marketed and sold alongside EDIFACT content, through Sabre's global distribution system (GDS). The Air France-KLM NDC offers will be rolled out to Sabre-connected travel agencies in a phased approach next year.

Key Points: 
  • Collaboration between the partners has been extended with New Distribution Capability (NDC) enriched offers, which will be marketed and sold alongside EDIFACT content, through Sabre's global distribution system (GDS).
  • The Air France-KLM NDC offers will be rolled out to Sabre-connected travel agencies in a phased approach next year.
  • It also enables Air France and KLM to distribute their customized NDC offers, thanks to continuous pricing and tailor-made bundles, to the global network of Sabre-connected agencies.
  • We are delighted to bring our customers EDIFACT and enhanced NDC content as we transition to a new world of Offers and Orders."

TAKING FLIGHT TODAY: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES MAKES MANAGING TRAVEL EVEN EASIER FOR MEETING AND EVENT PLANNERS

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

DALLAS, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today revealed Southwest Business Meetings, a re-designed experience created to make it easier than ever for meeting planners to manage travel on Southwest Airlines®. Industry-leading tools such as automated proposal processes, complimentary name change requests up until 24 hours before scheduled departure*, and better reporting now give meeting planners peace of mind when choosing Southwest® to get their meeting participants to and from their events.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today revealed Southwest Business Meetings, a re-designed experience created to make it easier than ever for meeting planners to manage travel on Southwest Airlines®.
  • Industry-leading tools such as automated proposal processes, complimentary name change requests up until 24 hours before scheduled departure*, and better reporting now give meeting planners peace of mind when choosing Southwest® to get their meeting participants to and from their events.
  • "Southwest Business Meetings is another step in our commitment to better serve travel programs while removing friction and bringing a new level of digital hospitality to managing meeting travel," said Dave Harvey , Chief Sales Officer and Vice President at Southwest Airlines.
  • "These new tools and features allow planners the ability to focus more on their event and less on travel while letting Southwest create unique solutions designed to provide more benefits to them and their travelers."

Elegant Hotel Collection Launches

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Catt McLeod, Vice President Brand Development, Elegant Hotel Collection said: “We are thrilled to be launching the Elegant Hotel Collection and raising the profile of these exceptional hotels.

Key Points: 
  • Catt McLeod, Vice President Brand Development, Elegant Hotel Collection said: “We are thrilled to be launching the Elegant Hotel Collection and raising the profile of these exceptional hotels.
  • “Elegant Hotel Collection offers a compelling alternative to traditional legacy brands, delivering a fresh, dynamic and comprehensive approach to luxury representation.
  • “The leadership team at Elegant Hotel Collection brings with it decades of experience in the hotel sector.
  • The Elegant Hotel Collection is represented worldwide under the HO GDS chain code powered by HotelREZ.

Imagination Optimizes PPA and Speeds the Delivery of Low-Power GPUs Using AI-Driven Cadence Cerebrus in the OnCloud Platform

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDNS) today announced that Imagination Technologies successfully utilized the AI-driven Cadence® Cerebrus™ Intelligent Chip Explorer and the complete RTL-to-GDS digital full flow to accelerate the delivery of their latest low-power 5nm GPUs.

Key Points: 
  • Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDNS) today announced that Imagination Technologies successfully utilized the AI-driven Cadence® Cerebrus™ Intelligent Chip Explorer and the complete RTL-to-GDS digital full flow to accelerate the delivery of their latest low-power 5nm GPUs.
  • By leveraging the Cadence Cerebrus generative AI capabilities in Cadence’s OnCloud platform, which enables pay-for-use flexibility and massive scalability, Imagination automatically reduced leakage power by 20% and total power by 6% while simultaneously improving area and performance.
  • “With the powerful combination of Cadence Cerebrus and the complete Cadence digital full flow, our team was able to automate processes that were previously manual, which saved us time and helped us achieve our PPA goals.”
    “The AI-driven Cadence Cerebrus and the broader Cadence digital full flow are specifically designed for complex, next-generation designs like Imagination’s low-power 5nm GPUs,” said Dr. Venkat Thanvantri, corporate vice president of AI R&D in the Digital & Signoff Group at Cadence.
  • For more information on Cadence Cerebrus and the available SaaS model, visit www.cadence.com/go/cerebrusbcpr .