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Providing an unprecedented depth of air cargo information, Pathfinder-CD combines the speed and flexibility of a flight schedule disc with the breadth and power of the Web.
Portland, Ore., February 4, 2004 - Conducive Technology Corp., a leader in advanced Web Services-based flight information and decision support tools for the logistics industry, has taken air cargo information to the next level with the release of Pathfinder-CD. Combining the best attributes of a traditional data disc with real-time information available over the Web, Pathfinder-CD provides:
Faster, more frequent flight schedule updates. Pathfinder-CD enables users to electronically update their flight schedules database on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis, addressing the problem of outdated schedules data.
Expanded, real-time information. Pathfinder-CD delivers much more than flight schedules, including real-time information such as dynamic routing, flight status, track & trace, airport delays, weather information and more.
Enhanced usability. Pathfinder-CD is an easy to install and use single source for information. The disc loads easily onto a local computer with Web-enabled applications built directly into the tool. User interfaces are clean and intuitive, and deliver lightning-fast results.
Adoption of powerful new technology. Pathfinder-CD has been implemented using Microsoft's .NET framework, enabling Pathfinder-CD to combine the best attributes of a disc-based product with the real-time advantages of the Web. By installing software and data to a local computer, users gain significant advantages in performance and reliability. By integrating Web-enabled applications using our proprietary Pathfinder platform and Pathfinder-XML API, users gain the advantages of real-time information and updates.
"Weíve found that our customers appreciate the speed, ease-of-use and reliability of a disc-based product, but they need real-time information to do their job effectively," said Jeff Kennedy, CEO of Conducive Technology. "With the release of Pathfinder-CD, weíve expanded the delivery methods available to users while simplifying and improving the process of finding critical air cargo flight information. By enabling our customers to combine the advantages of a disc with the real-time information of the Web, we help improve service, reduce costs and mitigate risks."
At the core of Pathfinder-CD are locally installed applications that provide fast, easy methods for finding the best flight:
The Direct Schedules application can be used to quickly identify direct flights, while users can manually build multi-leg routes using the Route Builder.
Raw flight schedules as published by the airlines can also be viewed, using the Time Tables application.
Advanced Dynamic Routing, which accesses the online power of the Pathfinder Routing Engine, can be used to build complex routes in real time.
The flight schedules database includes worldwide passenger, cargo and road feeder service (RFS) schedules, and users can search and filter based on factors such as carrier, equipment, code shares, minimum connection times (MCT), airport and more.
Embracing Microsoft's .NET framework, Pathfinder-CD has embedded a number of real-time information services, such as flight status, track & trace, airport delays, weather information and more, using our proprietary Pathfinder platform and Pathfinder-XML API.
The Pathfinder air cargo information delivery platform serves as a single-source for flight schedules, flight status, track & trace, airport delay status, weather, event notification and more. Pathfinder's information can be accessed via a disc-based product (Pathfinder-CD), a Web-based hosted service that requires no installation or integration (Pathfinder-Web), and a Web Services API that enables integration into existing software systems (Pathfinder-XML). Customers can choose any one offering or adopt a hybrid approach that employs elements of all methods.
Pricing and Availability
Pricing for Pathfinder-CD is based on an affordable per-seat model that scales based on the number of users within an organization. Pathfinder-CD is available now, and if you would like to use or evaluate the product, contact our sales office at 503-445-4274 and we will send the latest version of the disc to you for installation.
About Conducive Technology
Conducive Technology Corp. is a software development and information services firm focused on providing innovative products to the transportation and logistics industries. The proprietary Conducive Technology data platform is the first system to offer fully integrated data from multiple sources impacting air transportation and logistics. This aggregated data is the foundation for pioneering software applications such as Pathfinder- the most complete solution for identifying and managing air cargo scheduling risks; and FlightStats, the only complete, real-time, objective airline performance history and flight status application. Conducive Technology has broad experience in the airline and travel industries, including development of high-volume e-commerce web sites and web infrastructure for several major airlines. The privately held company is based in Portland, Oregon. For more information, visit the Conducive Technology website at www.conducivetech.com.
Editorial Contact:
Meara McLaughlin
Conducive Technology Corp.
503-445-4244
pr@conducivetech.com
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© 2004 Conducive Technology, Corp. All rights reserved.
Source: Conducive Technology Corp.
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