Ultra Electronics, Airport Systems Implements Canada's First CUPPS with St. John's International Airport

The system, UltraCUSE Enterprise, uses the latest VMware research and thin client devices at the desks to replace conventional PCs and is the first of its kind in Canada, serving 46 check-in and gate positions at the airport. Ultra's innovation is integrated with SJIAA's existing virtualized server environment to enable the flexible provisioning of gates and check-in positions so they can be shared among the airlines.

"Ultra's virtualization research and use of thin customers is a good match for our environment," stated Frank Wyse, SJIAA's Director of Information & Communications Innovation. "We look forward to a long and beneficial relationship that will enhance the travel experience of millions of air passengers in Canada, and beyond."

"We have provided a CUPPS solution that is exactly tailored to the SJIAA environment," said Dale Kirby, Vice President and General Manager of Ultra Electronics, Airport Systems Americas. "Our approach to this project is in complete alignment with other innovation initiatives at St. John's, just as a virtualized server infrastructure, deployment of thin-customers and integration with a new VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) telephone system to provide a unified communications platform. We are most grateful for their support of this project and based on our experiences around the world, St. John's will be in a position to compete and provision world class services to its clients for many years to come."

Ultra Electronics, Airport Systems is one of the leading providers of Airport Information solutions, serving more than 100 airports worldwide. Ultra's comprehensive suite of offerings in Airport Operational Systems, Passenger Processing Systems and Ground Handling/Baggage Systems, which can be delivered as integrated solutions or managed services, meet the key business drivers of airports, airlines and ground handling agents. These offerings help our worldwide customer base to meet their common objectives of improving customer service, increasing efficiency and reducing costs. www.ultra-as.com

Ultra Electronics, Airport SystemsJim Houghton, 443-254-0102Director of Business Development, Americasjim.houghton@ultra-as.comorShonagh Woods, 816-810-6099Marketing & PRmarketing-emea@ultra-as.comwww.ultra-as.com

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