The choice of software for an airport FIDS solution is an important one. The software must be modular, flexible and easily integrated with other systems within the airport.

InterSystems FIDS solution, known as RapidFIDS, has been specifically designed to meet the increasing information demands of the modern airport, providing management, control and automated display of flight information to the general public, airport tenants, airport management and airport operational staff.

RapidFIDS is the latest in computer technology, combining the convenience of a Windows operating environment, with the high-speed processing power of UNIX or LINUX servers. Built on the RapidAIMS software foundation and AODB, RapidFIDS RapidFIDS consists of a fault-tolerant server configuration, any number of PC workstations and a network of display devices. The system provides high-quality graphical display capabilities and operates a variety of display technologies including LED, LCD, plasma, split-flap and monitor displays. The complete FIDS solution - flexible and future-proof.

RapidFIDS for Wayfinding, Security, Advertising and Airport Information
InterSystems' RapidFIDS can be used to provide supplementary dynamic wayfinding, security and advertising information throughout the airport. Entire displays can be dedicated to this information, or a FIDS/GIDS/BIDS displays can combine flight and check-in information with the wayfinding/security/advertising content.

• Wayfinding displays provide animated directional information so that passengers can more easily locate their check-in area and gate.
• Security displays provide multi-lingual information for passengers throughout the airport, and in particular, at security screening areas.
• Advertising can include simple graphics, or dynamic highly-animated video or Flash content.
• Information displays provide general information to the passengers, such as airport services.