Amadeus is unique in that it owns both the software and the infrastructure that powers its solutions. No other provider can boast this. It gives Amadeus much more control over security and resilience; benefits which it can pass on to customers. Amadeus Hotel Platform is an excellent example of a platform conceived from an Open [...]
Read moreLast week I wrote about my early experiences with Open Source in the banking industry. Nowadays, open systems and Open Source play a major role in financial institutions, but what are their relevance for the travel industry?
Read moreIt’s easy to be confused by the lingo associated with cloud computing technology as there are many related acronyms with complex meanings – IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and BPaaS – just to name a few. The relationship between open source systems and cloud computing technology – while closely connected can also lead people to thinking that [...]
Read morePosted by Stuart Brocklehurst (Group Communications Director, Amadeus IT Group) Open systems in computing and informatics refers to a class of systems which are built using Open Source Software (OSS) standards and that offer a good level of portability and independence from the hardware platforms on which they operate. They also have particular characteristics including1: [...]
Read moreThe terminology of cloud computing is littered with confusing acronyms. Here’s a simple breakdown of the four stages in cloud provision. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) – At this stage basic virtual machines, virtualised storage and network access are made available to users. Those users are responsible for providing and loading their own operating systems, [...]
Read moreLast week, Amadeus UK held its inaugural VIP Executive Forum with the launch of Amadeus IT Consulting & Solutions at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel in London, bringing together more than 60 of the industry’s movers and shakers from the online, retail and travel management sectors alongside local and regional Amadeus experts. The new Amadeus [...]
Read moreOpen Source Software has been around for the last couple of decades and its presence is now being felt across many sectors. Despite early scepticism, particularly from some corporate technologists, today open systems are making significant inroads into enterprise and critical computing systems.
Read moreThis coming Monday, 17th September, sees the launch – on this very blog – of a brand new white paper sponsored by Amadeus. But before the paper becomes available, we wanted to give you the chance to test your knowledge of open systems, so you can see how much you know about this important subject.
Read moreAt a cost of some 10 million Euros, and covering close to 1500 square metres, we are proud to formally open our new ‘energy annexe’ in Erding, Germany, on the site of our existing data centre, one of the largest civil centres in Europe. The annexe was constructed in advance of the launch of our [...]
Read moreIn this short video we examine the evolution of computer technology, explaining why over 96% of Amadeus’ technology is already based on completely open operating systems. Indeed, we look in depth at what many have called a ‘revolution in computer technology’, showing how our modular open architecture allows our customers to tailor and scale their [...]
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