Cruise and Ferry Review - Summer/Spring 2020

1 6 2 FEATURE Software development company Bora Systems launched BORA in 2019, offering it as a new cover- all system for booking, ticketing, port operations and administration designed exclusively for passenger shipping companies. The system includes more than 15 modules for delivering flawless journeys for customers. They are built on the same platform and use common software components to provide a consistent administrator and user experience. The company uses modern cloud architectural solutions: microservices, independent deployment, asynchronous communication. This allows BORA to be a scalable and extraordinary high- performance system. Its customers only pay for the functionality they need. A flawless journey BORA’s cover-all system makes booking, ticketing, port operations and administration tasks easier Moment’s specifically designed digital entertainment and connectivity platform for the cruise industry allows operators to offer an unprecedent digital onboard experience. “Our wireless solutions, quick to install and compatible with all ship servers, enable passengers to stream high-quality content and access personalised services directly on their personal mobile devices, via a local wi-fi network,” says Yves Laffiché, business development director at Moment. Simplicity of use and diversity of services make Moment’s solutions an essential travel tool for passengers looking for entertainment and information. For cruise operators, Moment’s platforms enhance customer journeys and create additional revenue, while ensuring operational efficiency. Connectivity at sea Moment’s wireless solutions enable passengers to stream high-quality content and access personalised services Sourcetoad builds innovative passenger-facing software that makes cruise ship operations easier for staff by solving complex functionality issues. Cruise Director, Sourcetoad’s modular digital fleet-management suite, was designed to allow for rapid development of new tools, prioritise shoreside management, improve a clients’ long-term return on investment, and free partners from vendor lock-in. The suite creates a universal onboard API that organises every device or system connected on a cruise ship, helping to deliver a great technological experience to passengers. Solving functionality issues Sourcetoad’s fleet-management suite allows partners to rapidly develop new tools