YVR Chosen as Beta Site for New InterSystems Applications
June 5, 2001, Denver, Colorado, USA, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) was chosen as the first beta site worldwide for several of InterSystems new applications including InterSystems unique solution for dynamic advertising in the airport, RapidADS. InterSystems suite of modular applications, RapidAIMS-Airport Information Management Solution, will be installed including the new version of RapidFIDS, RapidGATE (together with TPG) and RapidADS.
"InterSystems is proud to have the opportunity to partner with one of the world's leading global airport operators. We have worked together with YVR since 1996 and fully appreciate their efforts to strive for excellence and be innovative in their industry," said Yami Tarsi, CEO and President, InterSystems. "YVR is our partner in this Beta Site and has always been open to our leading edge solutions."
In 2000, YVR welcomed approximately 16 million passengers and was rated the number one airport in North America and fourth in the world by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). On a global basis, YVR ranked 4th in the world for overall customer satisfaction among international passengers, behind only Copenhagen, Singapore and Helsinki.
"We are always looking for innovative solutions and partners to improve the performance of our systems while upholding our very high standards of safety, security and efficiency," said Kevin Molloy, VP Information Technology, YVR. "We have partnered with InterSystems for many years and we are looking forward to working with them on the upcoming Beta Site Installation of the new solutions.
"InterSystems first installed an earlier version of RapidAIMS and RapidFIDS with an interface to TPG's Gate module in 1996 along with 450 Sony VGA monitors. In light of YVR's extensive refurbishing of the Domestic Terminal, YVR recently purchased from InterSystems an additional extension of the current FIDS including a software upgrade to support HTML and multimedia displays, 220 Monitors, 40 Plasma Screens and 2 large multimedia LED signs.
InterSystems designs, produces and installs airport information management systems, airport operational database and display solutions. These state-of-the-art software and hardware products are tailored to increase efficiency, maximize airport business potential and generate new revenue opportunities. With over 25 years of experience in the airport industry, InterSystems is now offering the fourth generation of products to its many customers worldwide. InterSystems has installations in over 45 airports worldwide and has offices in the U.S, Asia Pacific and Europe. http://www.intersystemsww.com
InterSystems is a subsidiary of the Formula Group (NASDAQ:FORTY), a cutting-edge Information Technology (IT) company, which employs more than 3,000 software professionals and serves clients in 50 countries. As the parent company, Formula provides valuable financial and technical support, facilitating growth and the on-going development of future-driven solutions. http://www.formulasystems.com
The Vancouver International Airport Authority is a locally controlled, not-for-profit company which has developed and managed the airport since 1992, when it took over from the federal government. http://www.yvr.ca
For more information please contact: Ms. Nancy Shapira
Director of Communications and Marketing,InterSystems
e-mail: nshapira@intersystemsww.com
Tel: +972-3-6502654
http://www.intersystemsww.com
or
Ali Hounsell
Manager, Media Relations
Vancouver International Airport Authority
e:mail - alexandra_hounsell@yvr.ca
Tel:+1- 604-276-6130
http://www.yvr.ca
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