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Press Release
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DataGlyphics-developed FIDS Takes off at St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport
8/27/2003
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – DataGlyphics Inc. today announced the development and launch of the new flight information display system (FIDS) at the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport. Featuring an enhanced interface design, the new system populates monitors throughout the airport with flight arrival and departure information.
The DataGlyphics-developed FIDS is also integrated with the airport's existing baggage information display system (BIDS) for baggage handling. The BIDS is the control unit for the airport’s conveyor belts and baggage claim display signs that indicate which flight corresponds with which belt. The FIDS supplies flight arrival information and belt assignments to the BIDS, which in turn displays the correct baggage claim belt information.
"We needed to update our current FIDS to make it more user-friendly for our personnel, our travelers and for our Web site visitors," said John McCoy, systems administrator with the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport. "DataGlyphics successfully met our objectives by designing a complete system – one that tracks and displays flight and baggage information while simplifying system maintenance with a backend administrative portal that is very user-friendly and intuitive."
To streamline system management and maintenance, the new FIDS allows authorized users to login and add, delete or modify aircraft, airlines, cities, arrivals, departures and users. Built-in security measures ensure that airline personnel can administer only their airline's information. The system also generates automatic flight logs for all incoming and outgoing flights.
William H. Stover, Jr., CEO of DataGlyphics, said, "It is a dynamic system that is designed to make flight information management much easier. It also adds a level of sophistication by integrating with the BIDS and tracking and displaying baggage information as it moves throughout the facility."
About the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport
Centrally located between the metropolitan areas of Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Sarasota and Tampa, the St. Petersburg-Clearwater is located to provide a unique advantage. As one of the most popular travel destinations in the country, the St. Petersburg-Clearwater area attracts record-breaking visitors every year with its beautiful weather, gorgeous beaches, and excellent attractions. Plus, Orlando's world-famous theme parks are just 90 minutes away.
About DataGlyphics, Inc.
Established in 1998, St. Petersburg-based DataGlyphics develops, hosts and manages Internet applications. Services include strategic consulting, Intranet and Extranet development, application integration, custom software application development, creative direction, hosting, and managed services. Clients include: Nokia Mobile Phones, Trend Magazines, Teltronics, Florida Marine Research Institute, IBHS, SDII Global, The Poynter Insitute, Pinellas County Economic Development, RedVector.com, Lazzara Yachts, and St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport.
For More Information Contact:
727.827.3939 x 210
dsieg@datag.com
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