IBS is the 'IT Systems Provider of the Year' for the Air Cargo Industry

Online, February 9, 2010 (Newswire.com) - The International Award for Excellence for its cargo management solution, iCargo, was based on a world wide on line poll conducted by STAT Trade Times, organizers of the event. This premier air cargo biannual conference and exhibition attracts a large number of global players from the air freight industry including leading airlines, industry consultants & experts, airports and other service providers. STAT Trade Times is considered as one of the most authoritative journal in Asia Pacific providing in-depth coverage for the Shipping, Transport, Aviation and Tourism (STAT) industries, globally.

Receiving the award, Mr. Akshay Shrivastava, Sr. VP and Global Head of Cargo Line of Business for IBS, said: "IBS has built and successfully delivered a number of next generation solutions for mission-critical business functions in the TTL industry, earning the trust of customers world over. This award is the recognition of our success in providing the air cargo industry a viable alternative to legacy systems, and in introducing a new paradigm in IT solutions for business problems that plague the industry. The award underscores our outstanding track record of delivering value to our customers, and the professionalism and commitment of our people. I am proud to receive the award on behalf of everyone at IBS who contributed to this achievement."

IBS' cargo management solution was developed four years ago in collaboration with 6 leading airlines of the world. Over 20 global cargo carriers, from industry leaders to start ups, have contracted for the solution since then. IBS has the single largest tech-functional team dedicated to serving air cargo industry anywhere in the world. "The award is an endorsement of the successes that this team has had in meeting the needs of a large spectrum of its customers. It is also a recognition of IBS' active involvement in industry initiatives and collaboration with industry bodies such as IATA, TIACT and Cargo 2000" added Akshay.