@com implementation will create a highly integrated back office platform to drive substantial cost efficiencies and functionality improvements

Anite Travel, the leading provider of reservation and e-commerce solutions to the leisure travel industry, today announces that it has signed a multi-year contract with Neilson Active Holidays for its @com reservation system including Mobile Contracting (MCS), Brochure Pricing (BPS) and full managed services.

Privately owned Neilson Active Holidays is a multi-million turnover business and one of the UK's leading specialist, activity-based tour operators.

The contract includes a total service provision of both SaaS (software as a service) and additional PaaS (platform as a service). The system will run from Anite's own data centres in Slough and Fleet and will provide full disaster recovery.

Selection of the Anite @com system is a key element of Neilson's change programme as they adopt new business systems following their recent separation from the Thomas Cook Group. Upgrading their reservation system will enable much greater flexibility, allowing customers to choose from traditional package holidays alongside more tailored options, in addition to a considerably enhanced on-line offering. The @com implementation will also create a highly integrated back office platform to drive substantial cost efficiencies and functionality improvements.

On signing the contract, David Taylor, Finance and Commercial Director of Neilson, said "We are looking forward to working with the Anite team as they help us to rapidly rationalise our system environment and support our growth strategy. The proven performance of Anite's systems and service, coupled with their real business partner focus, made the selection of Anite an obvious one. We look forward to working with an effective and reliable IT partner who can help us deliver our goals."

Mike Kingswood, MD at Anite Travel, commented: "We are delighted to welcome Neilson Active Holidays as a new customer.  @com is the only proven large scale reservation system on the market and provides a one-stop-shop for leisure travel companies looking to grow their business."

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