For all the pain they cause, economic downturns tend to get companies very focused on how to operate and grow more efficiently. Adversity has a way of getting us back to the basics and spurring creativity and innovation. Companies look for a competitive advantage that will accelerate their growth when the economy rebounds . . . for ways to leverage technology to serve customers in an uncertain environment . . . and for solutions to protect their revenue.
It’s certainly true here at Travelport. In the midst of a global downturn in travel, we’re looking at both the internal challenge (how to improve our own efficiency) and the external challenges (how to help our customers operate more efficiently as well as retain and attract customers).
Among other things, we’re in the final stages of consolidating our two data centers into a single data center. This will enable us to save money, increase energy efficiency and provide higher service levels for our customers. That’s important in any economic environment, but it’s especially important right now. Read more »
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