GuestLogix signs agreement to integrate its onboard store technology with digEcor’s portable in-flight entertainment system for airlines
TORONTO, ONT and SPRINGVILLE, UTAH – January 31, 2011 – GuestLogix, Inc. (GXI.T), the leading provider of onboard store technology to airlines and the passenger travel industry, and digEcor Inc., the leader in handheld in-flight entertainment, announced today an agreement to integrate GuestLogix’ OnTouch® retail technology and merchandising platform with digEcor’s digEplayer family of products. The joint effort will result in the most comprehensive onboard retail, communications and entertainment offering available for passengers.
“Our agreement with digEcor expands the access points to our onboard retail and merchandising platform, enabling us to process more transactions,” said Tom Douramakos, President and CEO of GuestLogix. “digEcor’s purpose built personal entertainment devices provide us the ability to embed our transaction processing services and travel-relevant content with in-flight entertainment systems that can be easily and quickly deployed by any airline. With digEcor’s market leading systems already in use onboard a number of North American and European airlines, and soon to be deployed on several more, this agreement positions us to augment our growth.”
Traditionally, in-flight entertainment systems have been a cost centre to airlines. GuestLogix and digEcor will help airlines develop profitable in-flight programs through a comprehensive set of offerings that includes: OnTouch merchandising, advertising, gaming, movies, TV shows, music, and device rental that produce recurring revenue streams for airlines. OnTouch merchandising delivers ground transportation, events, attractions, catalog shopping, and more. The combined offering can be selectively programmed for specific flights and classes of travel to enhance service and profitability.
"We are excited about our plans with GuestLogix to help grow ancillary revenues for our customers with a comprehensive solution that is essentially self-funding,” said Brad Heckel, President of digEcor. “With the built-in secure transaction capability and destination-based merchandising content provided by GuestLogix, we can conveniently drive more new revenues for our customers through a single sourced, globally supported offering.”
About digEcor
digEcor provides the aerospace industry a low cost, turnkey in-flight entertainment solution by specializing in content sourcing and management, personal media platforms (PMPs), and end-to-end programs. With years of experience, digEcor focuses on increasing traveler satisfaction, creating easily executed solutions, and generating revenue opportunities for clients. Founded in 2000, digEcor is based in Springville, Utah, with additional offices in Seattle, Amsterdam, and Toulouse, France. For more information, visit www.digEcor.com or call 1-801-489-2022.
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