Thiruvananthapuram, May 26 (IANS) Kerala-based software firm, IBS Software Services, has inked a deal with Cargoitalia, an Italian airline, for implementing its cargo management solution, iCargo.

The implementation is set to be completed by July. The solution will then manage the entire freight movement of this all-cargo carrier including core cargo operations from quotes and bookings through capacity and revenue management, track and trace, accounting and proof of deliveries.

"A state of the art IT system is fundamental to our continuing success, and the selection of iCargo follows a lengthy and detailed study and evaluation. We are very excited about the benefits that the new system will bring to our business", said Roberto Gilardoni, Commercial Director, Cargoitalia.

Available both in licensed and SaaS (Software as a Service) modes, iCargo has become one of the most definitive cargo management solutions in the global air freight industry with an impressive list of customers across six continents including names like All Nippon Airways (ANA), Jet Blue, Kingfisher Airlines, Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) and Qantas.

"Moving to the iCargo platform will help Cargoitalia streamline processes, enhance efficiencies and productivity, and enable it to manage growth profitably. This contract strengthens our cargo presence in Europe, and underscores the value iCargo offers in terms of superior features and integration of functionality", said Murray Kidd, VP and Head of Global Sales, Airline Cargo Services, IBS.

Headquartered at India's first technology park, Technopark, IBS is a leading global provider of new generation IT solutions to the travel, transportation and logistics industries.

IBS operates from 10 global business centres in the US, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa.