Besides technology support and access to technology networks, our technology alliances guarantee faster technical support for installation. Plus, helps you deal with other problems faced in the course of resolving your specific needs. IBS’ business alliances are strategically important since they support two of our multi-million dollar initiatives in product development.

We have alliances with the following organizations:

• Microsoft Gold Certified Partner
• OpenTravel
• IBM PartnerWorld
• Core Group of Influence (CGI) Forum

IBS becomes Microsoft Gold Certified Partner
IBS is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with competencies in Custom Development Solutions and Data Management Solutions. IBS has also achieved the Small Business Specialist Community Competency. As a Gold Certified Partner of Microsoft, IBS has demonstrated its expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customer needs.

OpenTravel
As member of the OpenTravel IBS will be an active participant in developing travel industry e-business specifications to support information exchange among all segments of the travel industry. Membership in the OpenTravel gives IBS the opportunity to share information, network with business and technology leaders across the travel industry, and participate in the OpenTravel workgroups and sub-committees dedicated to the Airline, Cruise, Rail, Travel Integration and Hospitality industries.

The OpenTravel is a not-for-profit trade association, founded in 1999 by travel companies, with a primary focus on the creation of electronic message structures to facilitate communication between the disparate systems in the global travel industry.
More information about OpenTravel at www.opentravel.org


IBS has achieved the ISV Premier Business Partner level within IBM PartnerWorld
IBS is a member of IBM’s ISV Advantage for Industries initiative, a program that provides independent solution vendors (ISVs), with technical and marketing support for specific needs related to travel and transportation companies.

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IBS, GulfAir, Air New Zealand Cargo, South African Airways Cargo, Qantas Freight and Australian air Express
We have formed a Core Group of Influence (CGI) Forum together with Air New Zealand Cargo, Gulf Air, South African Airways Cargo, Qantas Freight and Australian air Express. The purpose is to develop iCargo into a next generation air cargo and logistics management system.

The CGI aims to influence and validate the processes and functionality of iCargo to address the current and future requirements of the industry. Air New Zealand Cargo, Gulf Air, South African Airways Cargo, Qantas Freight and Australian air Express are important members of the CGI Forum because of their innovative thinking and leadership within the air cargo industry and their global positioning.