Press release from Business Wire India
Source: IDS Softwares Pvt. Ltd.
Tuesday, October 04, 2011 12:30 PM IST (07:00 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, People; Business: Business services, Hospitality, Information technology; Technology
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IDS NEXT Partners with TTI Technologies to Launch Passport Scanners in India
Hotel Property Management Systems can now be integrated with'Scan2PMS' scanner for enhanced hotel security
Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Tuesday, October 04, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- IDS NEXT, global leader in providing ERP and total technology solutions for the hospitality and leisure industries, today announced that it has integrated its Property Management Systems (PMS) with TTI Technologies' Scan2PMS passport scanner. Through this integration, IDS NEXTs' customers will now be able to efficiently capture guest information and automatically update their hotel's database thereby enhancing security measures within the property.
IDS NEXT and TTI Technologies align to form a the strategic partnership for Scan2PMS in APAC and MENA regions. The passport scanner will be customisable as per hotelier preferences and has provisions for Photo extraction as well which would assist hoteliers to reduce guest check-in time and also decrease paperwork associated with maintenance of guest history and records. The scanning device is compact and portable and can be used in a front-office setting without any interference.
"We are excited about the association with TTI to bring Scan2PMS to the hospitality industry," said Mr. Solomon James, Vice President, IDS Networks Group, a division of IDS NEXT. Sharing insights on the benefits of the passport scanner, he further added, "Manpower optimization, streamlining operations and security are a major concern for hotels world-wide and the passport scanner will help to address some of those concerns. Scan2PMS is compatible with IDS NEXT's most comprehensive Property Management System - IDS FortuneNEXT designed for high growth hotels and hospitality businesses. For a solution that empowers hotel managers with data integration, the Scan2PMS was a strategic fit and brings evident enhancements in the guest check-in process." Interestingly, the TTI passport scanner is also compatible with other widely deployed Property Management Systems .
Explaining the technology behind the scanner, Mr. Alex Lerner, Chief Technology Officer for TTI Technologies said, "When integrated with a robust property management system, Scan2PMS helps hotels establish customer's proof of stay at the property by maintaining accurate guest details on file. OCR (Optical Character Recognition) used by the scanner will help to automatically update the information in the PMS and reduces errors and time associated with manual data entry." Commenting on the association with IDS NEXT, he further added, "The partnership with IDS is definitely something we are excited about, their expertise in hospitality property management systems has enabled smooth integration of the Scan2PMS and we are looking forward to helping hotels in India streamline their operations with advanced security technology."
Scan2PMS also offers options of two-sided driver's license scanning and combination driver's license/passport scanning. Captured guest images can also be easily retrieved later for verification purposes.
About TTI Technologies International
TTI has been delivering innovative solutions since 1991 serving hotels, resorts, hostels, airports and retailers. TTI's technology includes ID Scanners, Self-Service Business Centers and Concierge Kiosks, Luggage Storage Solutions, ATMs, and more. With an international headquarters in New York City and satellite offices in Phoenix, San Francisco, Seattle, Boston, Ft. Lauderdale, and Mumbai, TTI is well equipped to anticipate and deliver exceptional service.
For more information, visit www.ttitel.com.
About IDS NEXT
IDS Softwares Pvt. Ltd. "IDS NEXT", is a global leader in providing ERP and total technology solutions for the Hospitality and Leisure industries. With a track record that spans over 24 years, it has earned the trust of over 2800 customers globally with a strong presence in 40 countries across South Asia, Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa. In India, the company is the premier leader in hospitality technology solutions and has the largest installed software with over 1700 installations. IDS solutions are also part of the curriculum of India's premier hotel management schools creating the highest number of skilled users in the country. IDS NEXT's portfolio of capabilities include Strategic Consulting, Business Outcome Services, Custom Design and Development, Total Technology Solutions and a range of next generation software products that addresses the hospitality industry.
IDS Networks Group is a provider of turnkey, vendor-neutral IT Infrastructure and technology solutions across a wide technology spectrum including networks, software, communication, audio video, digital signage, POS and unified communication systems. IDS Networks Group maintains and manages IDS Softwares Fortune Suite of Products and allied IT related products under a single umbrella. This enables hotels to access a 360 degree view of their enterprise and leverage a single location for all their IT related requirements.
For further information please visit http://idsnext.com/
CONTACT DETAILS
Priscilla May D'Souza, Gutenberg Communications, +91 (80) 41133277, priscilla@gutenbergpr.com
KEYWORDS
CONSUMER, PEOPLE, BUSINESS SERVICES, HOSPITALITY, TECHNOLOGY
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