Why IBM for travel and transportation
Smarter transportation means better systems for rail, air, public transit and freight. These systems can improve our cities, our economy and our daily lives.
IBM Software offers marketing, operations, and management solutions to strengthen your brand; optimize the traveler experience and improve performance—while reducing costs.
What we offer
Travel & Transportation Solutions
Reservation System Modernization (US)
Increase revenue per seat, cabin or hotel room by modernizing your reservation systems.
Asset Optimization (US)
Use IT cost management, governance and visibility of your assets to manage asset lifecycle, maintenance and support.
Operations control systems (US)
Improve operational effectiveness and reduce environmental impact.
Safety, security and surveillance (US)
Integrate data from video and other monitoring devices, and apply advanced analytics to improve security.
Multi-channel sales and service (US)
Extend your check-in capabilities across kiosk, web and mobile channels. Reduce costs and build passenger loyalty.
Key travel and transportation products from IBM
IBM has proven enterprise software products which are used by rail, air, public transit and freight companies worldwide:
Cognos solutions for travel and transportation (US)
Gain customer insight, improve service, build more efficient operations, control costs and improve supply chain management.
IBM Enterprise Content Management for Transportation (US)
Meet challenges such as globalization, consolidation, the need for more flexible supply chains and improved security and compliance.
IBM ILOG optimization solutions for travel and transportation (US)
Simplify scheduling resources by computing every available schedule or route.
IBM InfoSphere Software for Travel (US)
Gain a better understanding of the traveler and provide more consistent customer service.
Other key travel and transportation solutions
IBM Information Agenda for travel and transportation (US)
Enhance profit through probability planning.
IBM Maximo for Transportation (US)
Maximize asset reliability and availability, and enhance return on investment while reducing costs.
Tivoli solutions for travel and transportation (US)
Providing the visibility, control and automation needed to deliver quality service, risk management and compliance, and accelerate business growth.
Featured solution briefs
Learn how the IBM Travel and Transportation Framework can help airlines address the business challenges of the airline industry.
Read how the IBM Travel and Transportation Framework can help railroads deliver on the promise of a more efficient, safe and secure freight and traveler experience.
Learn how external factors have created an increase in transportation demand that is outstripping current capacity, and requiring a need for a smarter transportation system.
Featured white papers
Industry analyst Frost & Sullivan: A Smarter transportation system for the 21ST Century
Trends and issues transport industries face from an enterprise asset management perspective.
Featured video
See how demands on transportation providers will increase over time, driving the need for new intelligence and insight, greater connectivity and transparency, and improved customer service.
Contact IBM
Virtual Briefing Center
Explore new ideas and creative approaches that will help city and business leaders implement transportation solutions that predict demand, improve the customer experience, enhance operational efficiency, and assure safety and security.
Smarter Transportation
Research, analysis and perspectives explore the most relevant travel and transportation industry issues.