SABRE Net Platform (Remote and Individual User)

Sabre Net Platform-RI provides individual, remote, and at-home travel agents an exciting, low cost way to access the world's leading travel reservation system.

Sabre Net Platform utilizes a TCP/IP network, like the Internet, to bridge the gap between the user and the Sabre host. An encrypted data stream authenticates and protects user communication, providing optimum security for Sabre Net Platform users. With this structure, as long as an agent has access to the Internet, the agent can access Professional Sabre and the other features of Sabre Net Platform.

Sabre Net Platform's interface software is stored centrally giving subscribers constant access to the latest version. This means that software updates will no longer require media distribution and changes can be implemented quickly. While currently only an emulator is provided, in the future, graphical applications will be integrated into Sabre Net Platform.

Because Sabre Net Platform uses non-proprietary software to gain access to Sabre host, Sabre Net Platform is easy to install.


Benefts:

*Flat rate price means the same price every month.
*Month-to-month agreement provides optimum flexibility.
*Centralized software gives constant access to the latest software updates.
*Easy purchase and integration of new applications.
*Users can sign-in from any PC that meets minimum platform requirements.
*Simultaneous access to the Internet and e-mail.
*Access from anywhere in the United States or Canada where Internet can be reached.
*Segments for RI pricing customers are credited to the host location for use in PBA calculations.
*Accessible by a local phone call when using a Global Intemet service provider that provides local access from anywhere in the country. Other ISPs can be used from anywhere, but must be connected using a long dstance call when outside the local calling area.


Product Constraints

*Access to Sabre requires several additional steps that do not exist today for Sabre access:
*Must dial into the Internet
*Must access Sabre Net Platform home page through the Sabre supplied Netscape Navigator browser
*Must be authenticated by Sabre Net Platform firewall in addition to standard Sabre sineins
*Sabre sessions will time out after 20 minutes of inactivity. This is controlled at the front end and not by the Sabre Net Platform Emulator
*Response time is limited by the Internet and modem speed
*Dedicated ISP connections such as T1 lines are not supported
*Non-standard dial-up solutions such as ISDN, ADSL and cable modems are not supported
*Professional Sabre is the only interface available
*Graphical User interfaces not yet available
*PF Keys and Quick Keys not portable to or from other Sabre emulators
*Requires minimum Netscape Navigator 4.04 with JDK 1.1 for Windows 95
*Workstation must have a CD-ROM to install software
*Local ticket printing not available with RI pricing option
*A host agency is required. No local ticket printing allowed with SNP-RI
*Sabre Net Platform-RI is a single CRT solution only (no CRTs sharing the same modem)
*No local back office functionality


Monthly Charges

Monthly Charges (USD) per User with/Bargain Finder Plus $45


One-Time and Other Charges

Order new agency* $195



Platform Requirements


Connection

TCP/IP network connection (i.e. an ISP acoount).

Sabre Net Platform is only certified to work for standard, dial-up ISP
connections. Dedicated Internet connections such as T1,128k, or 64k
lines are neither certified nor supported. Cable modems are not supported.

Software

Windows 95/98 operating system

Netscape Navigator 4.5 or higher (on Sabre Net Platform CD)

Checkpoint Firewall-1 SecuRemote client (on Sabre Net Platform CD)

Microsoft Dial-up Networking 1.3 (on Sabre Net Platform CD) with TCP/IP

Hardware

Sabre Net Platform RI users must provide their own hardware.
Customers that require Sabre hardware must use SNP-SA.