Collette Vacations Engages DataArt to Modernize Tour Operator Automation System

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Collette Vacations Engages DataArt to Modernize Tour Operator Automation System

April 22, 2009

DataArt was engaged by Collette Vacations, one of the oldest tour operators in the U.S., to help modernize a corporate information system and to extend existing functionality to better support business processes and user experience.

DataArt is involved in the development of tour package management and distribution software, helping Collette Vacations to improve all aspects of day-to-day activities. The system allows purchasing services from inventory suppliers, wrapping tour components into packages, distribution over the agent network, and in-field support for Collette Vacations’ tour managers. The new system is built on Microsoft .NET, providing integrity of the corporate IT infrastructure and cost optimization.

“DataArt assists Collette Vacations’ development efforts by extending to our in-house team their skilled resources, bringing technological expertise along with in-depth knowledge of the travel industry,” said Bill Dziura, executive vice president of information technology at Collette Vacations. “I was surprised by DataArt’s business acumen and thorough knowledge of industry specifics, especially their understating of allotments, something that new developers usually take a few weeks to get a grip of.”

DataArt engineers work on enhancing features and functionalities of the existing architecture, achieving a better match of business processes and reducing required labor. DataArt also helps with building customizable tour packages suited to the needs of travelers. Such flexibility is fully supported by the upgraded tour builder and is integrated into a sales Web site, allowing to efficiently target customers' needs.

Fujitsu Engages DataArt to Develop Two-Factor Authentication System for PalmSecure™

April 02, 2009

DataArt today announced its development engagement with Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. DataArt was contracted to develop an access control solution for Fujitsu’s leading-edge palm vein authentication device, PalmSecure™.

The Fujitsu PalmSecure™ captures the hand's vein pattern using near-infrared light and is used in various security systems and log-in controls in healthcare and financial services industries. DataArt was hired to develop a two-factor authentication system which uses the combination of physical authentication (palm vein data) and a PIN to perform a sign-on. The development involved due diligence of the existing device driver stack, creation of a sophisticated middleware that helped to store and manage users’ credentials securely encrypted in Active Directory, and integration with the PalmSecure™ device, resulting in a highly reliable biometric authentication system.

“To effectively prevent unauthorized information access and fraud, organizations must move beyond authentication methods that only rely upon password,” said Jim Preasmyer, director of New Products Group, sales and business development, Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. "DataArt's knowledge of PalmSecure LOGONDIRECTOR and ability to integrate the software into a robust, multi-layered Single Sign On platform, enables Fujitsu to deliver a strong authentication solution for securing access to business-critical applications and sensitive data.”

PalmSecure™ technology is based on over 25 years of experience in the image recognition and processing technology. PalmSecure™ features industry-leading authentication accuracy with extremely low false rates, and the non-intrusive and contactless reader device provides ease of use with virtually no physiological restriction for all users.

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