Sabre partners Microsoft to expand cloud services

Sabre has sealed a long-term partnership with Microsoft to expand its cloud-based distribution and retailing solutions, weeks after it signed a similar agreement with Amazon Web Services.

The deal will see Sabre’s commercial applications migrated to Microsoft Azure. “The cloud presents an opportunity to rapidly innovate, create and deliver new business value for Sabre and our customers,” said Joe DiFonzo, Sabre CIO.

The agreement is also expected to help Sabre better harness the power of its data and apply artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics to create new services for hotel, agency and airline customers.

As Sabre continues to evolve its cloud strategy, it says its customers will be able to offer travellers more personalised and integrated experiences – especially key as it works to innovate Beyond NDC and deliver next-generation retailing and distribution solutions.

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