Google creates new ways for users to find flight information online more easily!
2010-07-06
Google announced in a Press Release 1st July 2010 that they have signed a definitive agreement for acquire ITA Software, Inc. for $700 million in cash, subject to adjustments. ITA is a flight information software company, who has developed technology for organising flight information. It makes this information on Internet more available for users through new search tools.
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"ITA's very talented team has created an impressive product to organize flight information," said Eric Schmidt, Chairman and CEO of Google. "Their technology opens exciting possibilities for us to create new ways for users to more easily find flight information online, and we're looking forward to welcoming them to Google."
"It is a privilege to work with a most skilled and dedicated team to build innovative technologies that people use every day," said Jeremy Wertheimer, CEO & President, ITA Software, Inc. "We are all looking forward to continuing and expanding our efforts as part of Google."
Founded in 1996 by a team of MIT computer scientists, ITA's technically advanced solutions for organizing flight information were hailed as a catalyst for change in the online travel industry. Its innovative algorithms and deep airline industry expertise create a customizable flight data organization tool used by both airlines and online travel agencies.
The deal will allow Google to pursue the creation of new flight search tools that will enable users to find better flight information more easily on the Internet.
Google is excited about ITA's QPX business and the opportunity to work closely with current and future customers. Google will honor all existing agreements and looks forward to adding new partners. More information about the deal is available at http://www.google.com/press/ita/.
Both companies have approved the transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions.
http://investor.google.com/releases/2010/0701.html
About ITA
ITA Software (www.itasoftware.com) creates innovative solutions for the travel industry. ITA's QPX software tool for organizing flight information is used by leading airlines and travel distributors worldwide including Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Bing, Continental Airlines, Hotwire, Kayak, Orbitz, Southwest Airlines, TripAdvisor, United Airlines, US Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airways and others. ITA is now offering a completely new airline passenger reservation system to improve the customer experience. ITA was founded by computer scientists from MIT and is headquartered in Cambridge, Mass., USA.
About Google Inc.
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people around the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.google.com.
Contacts:
Cara Kretz
ITA Corporate Communications
+1-617-714-2123
cara@itasoftware.com Andrew Pederson
Google Corporate Communications
+1-650-214-6228
andrewpederson@google.com Jane Penner
Google Investor Relations
+1-650-214-1624
jcpenner@google.com
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