The Sabre(R) Marketplace, a custom procurement portal powered by Ariba Marketplace Network Edition, allows Sabre authorized travel agents to securely order products and services from Compaq Direct and other Sabre partners.
Compaq has had a long and productive business partnership with Sabre. We are pleased to have the opportunity to extend that partnership by offering Sabre’s agents the opportunity to purchase affordable technology directly from Compaq, said Jerry Earle, Compaq’s central region vice president. With Compaq’s support, Sabre has maintained its leadership position by using the Internet to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Personal Computers, Custom Portal
Compaq will offer Sabre agents a wide range of specially priced bundles, which include a Deskpro PC or Armada notebook, monitor and printer; associated options; Compaq services and warranty.
Compaq, as an Ariba-ready certified supplier, works with Sabre to provide an electronic catalog of PC products. Agents may select products from the catalog on the Sabre Marketplace and place their orders, which are fulfilled through Compaq Direct.
In keeping with our commitment to be a leading business-to-business supplier to e-marketplaces, Compaq worked with Sabre to quickly integrate an offering customized for their marketplace, said Marius Haas, vice president, Compaq Worldwide E-Business Systems. This offering gives agents direct access to the products and services they need to run their business.
Compaq’s Relationship with Sabre
Compaq has had a long-standing relationship with Sabre that has grown into a mutually successful business partnership. In the last three years, Compaq has shipped more than 150,000 desktops to Sabre and its agents to support Sabre information technology infrastructure and strategic e-commerce revenue programs.
This relationship with Compaq reinforces our commitment of providing our customers quality goods and services needed to run their business, said Tom Woods, vice president, Sabre Marketplace. As a supplier for this marketplace, Compaq will have another venue to expand their Web presence by accessing a new audience for their online business.
About Sabre
Sabre is the leading provider of technology, distribution and marketing services for the travel industry. Headquartered in Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas, the company has nearly 10,000 employees worldwide who span 45 countries. Sabre reported 2000 revenues of $2.6 billion, an increase of 7.5 percent from 1999. Sabre maintains an ownership interest of approximately 70 percent in Travelocity.com (Nasdaq: TVLY), the world’s leading online B2C travel site.
