Galileo SolutionsUpdate
Galileo SolutionsUpdate
Scott HemphillSenior Manager
North American Product Planning
Scott HemphillSenior Manager
North American Product Planning
AgendaAgenda
• Viewpoint 3.0–New Features–Customization
• Focalpoint Relay 3.3 • Scriptwriter Plus and JavaScript• Focalpoint Print Manager
• Viewpoint 3.0–New Features–Customization
• Focalpoint Relay 3.3 • Scriptwriter Plus and JavaScript• Focalpoint Print Manager
AgendaAgenda
• GlobalFares Next Generation• Misc.–Automated MCO’s–LAN Integration–Windows XP
• Technology Platform Review• Q & A
• GlobalFares Next Generation• Misc.–Automated MCO’s–LAN Integration–Windows XP
• Technology Platform Review• Q & A
Viewpoint™ 3.0 FeaturesViewpoint™ 3.0 Features
• General–Command Windows–Local Data Utility (Galileo e-
Agent™)–View Work Area–Programmable Keys
• Air–Flight Frequency Display–Enhanced City Finder
• General–Command Windows–Local Data Utility (Galileo e-
Agent™)–View Work Area–Programmable Keys
• Air–Flight Frequency Display–Enhanced City Finder
Viewpoint™ 3.0 FeaturesViewpoint™ 3.0 Features
• Fare/Tariff Display–Calendar Shopping Tool
enhanced–Quick Quote for Fare and
Schedule Display–Fare Quote Planner–Currency Conversion
• Customized Toolbar
• Fare/Tariff Display–Calendar Shopping Tool
enhanced–Quick Quote for Fare and
Schedule Display–Fare Quote Planner–Currency Conversion
• Customized Toolbar
Viewpoint™ 3.0 FeaturesViewpoint™ 3.0 Features
• Hotel–Default Negotiated Rate codes–All Brands–Re-engineered screens–Hotel Descriptions
• Hotel–Default Negotiated Rate codes–All Brands–Re-engineered screens–Hotel Descriptions
Scriptwriter Plus Launch PointsScriptwriter Plus Launch Points
Why move to Viewpoint?Why move to Viewpoint?
• Exclusive features–Structured data vs. terminal
emulation• Native format requirement
significantly reduced• Works with TravelScreen and
CustomCheck
• Integration with scripts• Platform of future
• Exclusive features–Structured data vs. terminal
emulation• Native format requirement
significantly reduced• Works with TravelScreen and
CustomCheck
• Integration with scripts• Platform of future
Customization -- MyViewpointCustomization -- MyViewpoint
New Toolbar
CustomizationCustomization
• Allow agencies to optimize their business process by customizing the Viewpoint interface or integrating external applications
• Someone with computer standard industry knowledge of HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, cascading stylesheets, XML, and XSL
• Allow agencies to optimize their business process by customizing the Viewpoint interface or integrating external applications
• Someone with computer standard industry knowledge of HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, cascading stylesheets, XML, and XSL
CustomizationCustomization• Customization for Viewpoint 3.0 will be
divided into the following categories:–Connection Point Events–COM Interface•Access to Data Store for third party
scripts•Ability to launch Scriptwriter Plus
scripts• Launch 3rd party applications
• Customization for Viewpoint 3.0 will be divided into the following categories:–Connection Point Events–COM Interface•Access to Data Store for third party
scripts•Ability to launch Scriptwriter Plus
scripts• Launch 3rd party applications
CustomizationCustomization
• Customization for Viewpoint 3.0 will be divided into the following categories:–MyViewpoint - facilitates the
integration of external applications and content–Style sheet customization - PNR
display and E-mail –Customizable Toolbar
• Customization for Viewpoint 3.0 will be divided into the following categories:–MyViewpoint - facilitates the
integration of external applications and content–Style sheet customization - PNR
display and E-mail –Customizable Toolbar
Focalpoint Relay 3.3Focalpoint Relay 3.3
• Upgraded Ticket Exchange tool• Compatibility with Windows 2000/ME
and Windows XP • Miscellaneous fixes • Beta January 28 through February 8• Deployment mail-out late February
through March
• Upgraded Ticket Exchange tool• Compatibility with Windows 2000/ME
and Windows XP • Miscellaneous fixes • Beta January 28 through February 8• Deployment mail-out late February
through March
New Scripting EnvironmentNew Scripting Environment
• Industry standard tools like JavaScript, VB, C++
• Read and write from external databases
• Launch an application• Tie applications together• “Focus” stays in Viewpoint (no
toggle)• Script the business process
• Industry standard tools like JavaScript, VB, C++
• Read and write from external databases
• Launch an application• Tie applications together• “Focus” stays in Viewpoint (no
toggle)• Script the business process
Focalpoint Print ManagerFocalpoint Print Manager
Focalpoint Print ManagerFocalpoint Print Manager
• First released with FocalpointNet in early 1999
• Now available for dedicated TCP/IP sites
• Allows customer-owned itinerary printer (i.e., LaserJet, etc.)–ETREA coupons–Printability
• MIR-to-disk with GlobalWare 3.2
• First released with FocalpointNet in early 1999
• Now available for dedicated TCP/IP sites
• Allows customer-owned itinerary printer (i.e., LaserJet, etc.)–ETREA coupons–Printability
• MIR-to-disk with GlobalWare 3.2
Focalpoint Print ManagerFocalpoint Print Manager
• No dedicated hardware required• Allows customer-owned itinerary
printer (i.e., LaserJet)–ETREA coupons–Printability
• MIR-to-disk support (requires GlobalWare 3.2 or higher)
• No dedicated hardware required• Allows customer-owned itinerary
printer (i.e., LaserJet)–ETREA coupons–Printability
• MIR-to-disk support (requires GlobalWare 3.2 or higher)
Next Generation GlobalFaresNext Generation GlobalFares
• North American Fare Quote in phase 1
• Currently in deployment with a targeted end date of March
• International Fare Quote in phase 2 (target early 2003)
• North American Fare Quote in phase 1
• Currently in deployment with a targeted end date of March
• International Fare Quote in phase 2 (target early 2003)
Next Generation GlobalFares -Architecture-Next Generation GlobalFares -Architecture-
• New Environment–No offline processing of data
required–Initial update schedule is the
same –Significantly reduced time to
market –One system for all fare entries
• New Environment–No offline processing of data
required–Initial update schedule is the
same –Significantly reduced time to
market –One system for all fare entries
Next Generation GlobalFares-Data-Next Generation GlobalFares-Data-
• New Environment–All Tariff data, including Routings
and Rules will be automated via data filings–Use of industry agreed processing
logic –Improved timeliness and accuracy
• New Environment–All Tariff data, including Routings
and Rules will be automated via data filings–Use of industry agreed processing
logic –Improved timeliness and accuracy
Next Generation GlobalFares-Data-Next Generation GlobalFares-Data-
• New Environment - Key category updates–Surcharges (cat 12)–Fare by rule (cat 25)–Net fare pricing / ticketing (cat 35)
–Increase endorsement messages
(cat 18)
• New Environment - Key category updates–Surcharges (cat 12)–Fare by rule (cat 25)–Net fare pricing / ticketing (cat 35)
–Increase endorsement messages
(cat 18)
Next Generation GlobalFares
-Private Fares-
Next Generation GlobalFares
-Private Fares-• New Environment - Cat 25 (Fare by
Rule)–Enhances dynamic fare creation
with rule waivers / overrides
• New Environment - Cat 25 (Fare by Rule)–Enhances dynamic fare creation
with rule waivers / overrides
Next Generation GlobalFares -Private Fares-Next Generation GlobalFares -Private Fares-
• New Environment - Cat 35 (Net fare pricing and ticketing)–Ensure correct amounts are placed
on ticket, auditor coupon, invoice and BSP reporting (post phase 1)–Variable commission by fare –Increased security (display, quote,
ticket)
• New Environment - Cat 35 (Net fare pricing and ticketing)–Ensure correct amounts are placed
on ticket, auditor coupon, invoice and BSP reporting (post phase 1)–Variable commission by fare –Increased security (display, quote,
ticket)
Next Generation GlobalFares Next Generation GlobalFares
1. New fares data available for sale much faster, keeping customers on the competitive edge
2. Significantly improves time to market for GlobalFares enhancements and improves timeliness and accuracy of data
1. New fares data available for sale much faster, keeping customers on the competitive edge
2. Significantly improves time to market for GlobalFares enhancements and improves timeliness and accuracy of data
Automated MCO’s / ATB2 Automated MCO’s / ATB2
Automated MCO’sAutomated MCO’s
• New fill-in format screen• New MIR fields• GlobalWare 3.2 required with
3.21.00 patch• New front room process needed
• New fill-in format screen• New MIR fields• GlobalWare 3.2 required with
3.21.00 patch• New front room process needed
MCO Fill-in Format ScreenMCO Fill-in Format Screen
LAN IntegrationLAN Integration
• MIR to Disk–Documentation effort underway–Support from ACSC targeted in Feb.
• Front/back integration–Turnkey support from BancTec
targeted for March–SE documentation and support from
ACSC targeted for March
• MIR to Disk–Documentation effort underway–Support from ACSC targeted in Feb.
• Front/back integration–Turnkey support from BancTec
targeted for March–SE documentation and support from
ACSC targeted for March
Windows XP SupportWindows XP Support
• Project team in place–Need Viewpoint 3.0 and Relay 3.3
versions to be deployed• Targeting TURNKEY sites early 2Q• SE customer support to follow• GlobalWare certification will be part
of project• Full deployment--2nd half of 2001
• Project team in place–Need Viewpoint 3.0 and Relay 3.3
versions to be deployed• Targeting TURNKEY sites early 2Q• SE customer support to follow• GlobalWare certification will be part
of project• Full deployment--2nd half of 2001
Platform TimelinePlatform Timeline1995 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
TCP / IP Network
Scriptwriter
Focalpoint 3.5 (FocalpointNet)
Scriptwriter Plus (Focalpoint 3.0 or 3.5)
Focalpoint 3.5 (Scriptwriter Plus only)
Focalpoint 3.0 TCP/IP
JavaScript
Viewpoint 3.0 (FP 3.5)Viewpoint 1.0 to 2.5
Q & AQ & A