The NPC Import module will automatically reconcile data sent by the National Processing Company as part of their NPC Commission Express system.  This is very exciting, as NPC provides data for just about all of the car companies, as well as various hotel properties, cruise lines, tour companies and airlines.  Therefore, with this module, it becomes cost effective to track car bookings, as more than 90% of them can be automatically reconciled.  Also, it will allow users to delve into other areas of non-ARC commission tracking and reporting that were previously too time consuming to attempt, such as tours and cruises.  All in all, the NPC Import module will be a very valuable addition to our software.

The GlobalWare Import module will allow users of Galileo's new back-office system, named GlobalWare, to import their data into The Right Track.  In addition to the standard features found in all of our other back-office import modules, the GlobalWare Import contains one very important enhancement.  If The Right Track is installed on a computer that has direct access to GlobalWare, this module will actually gather the necessary commission tracking data directly from GlobalWare and import it into our system without user intervention.  In other words, users will not have to download the GlobalWare data, copy it into the correct area, and then import it into The Right Track.  They can just specify the requested booking dates, and The Right Track will do the rest!  This not only represents a major time savings, it also significantly reduces potential import errors as most of the work is being done automatically.

To save space on our website as well as avoid customer confusion, we have decided to take all of the DOS software and documentation off of the download area.  Therefore, if someone needs to get one of these programs or manuals, they must call the ATS Support Center and request that it be sent via e-mail.  We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause to any of our current clients.

The second feature is more of a platform enhancement.  Beginning today, the deluxe version of our software is available in a 32-bit version in addition to our 16-bit program.  The new 32-bit software was compiled using the latest version of FoxPro (Visual FoxPro 6.0), and is specifically designed to take advantage of today's latest and greatest hardware.  It can run on PC's with Windows 95 or a later operating system (i.e. Win 98, Win 2000, or Win/NT), and it is the only version that will work with our new security system on networks running Windows NT Server.  Just as with our keyless version, the primary benefits are a speed increase, and a reduction in system related errors stemming from various hardware and software conflicts.  A new section has been added to our download area where you can get the 32-bit software programs as well as 32-bit versions of our utilities..

First, our new high speed T1 internet lines will make our on-line sales and support quicker and more effective, as questions e-mailed to use will immediately be received and thus can be answered sooner. Also, important files can be sent and received far quicker than before, giving us more time to research and correct any problems that our customers may be experiencing.

Next and even more importantly, we have switched our main telephone number for both sales and support to a toll-free 800 number!  Hopefully, this will make correspondence easier and more effective, as both current and prospective customers should now be more inclined to call us.

Please make note of our new address and phone/fax numbers.

Automated Travel Solutions, Inc.
6800 Jericho Turnpike - Suite 212W
Syosset, NY 11791

Phone: (800) 736-0352
Fax:     (516) 364-4468

We will have an area in the 3rd Party Vendor Trade Show where we will give demonstrations of The Right Track as well as distribute literature about the product.  All current TS2000 users who are switching to GlobalWare should stop by to find out how we plan to provide a seamless interface between that system and The Right Track for commission tracking data.  This should alleviate the need for the export/import of data that was necessary for The Right Track to work with TS2000.   Be sure to ask about the advanced functionality of our system, such as the ability to automatically fax bills to vendors, which takes the commission tracking concept way beyond what is offered by even the most advanced back-office system.

As has been our tradition ever since debuting the software at the 1992 conference in San Francisco, we will have a booth devoted to giving demonstrations of The Right Track to all interested parties.   Please stop by to see how our software can not only organize your entire non-ARC commission tracking and reporting, but also increase your cash intake up to 45% in this area.  Be sure to ask about the revolutionary features new to our 2.00 Deluxe version of The Right Track, such as Batch Processing large commission checks, charging Service Fees on Hotel & Car bookings to your customers and agents,  and Automatically Faxing Invoices to vendors as opposed to mailing them.  We also want our current clients to stop by and let us know how you are progressing with The Right Track.   Since many of our eventual enhancements come from user requests, your comments are both invited and appreciated.

In addition to having an area where we can give live demonstrations of The Right Track, we will be sitting in on each presentation of one of the break-out sessions (probably the one about 'Survival Skills').  Here, we plan to answer any and all questions about The Right Track, including why agencies already using TravelBase can benefit tremendously from doing their commission tracking & reporting with our software.  Many of our current TravelBase clients will be on-hand, so this can be a great opportunity to ask them to illustrate the many advantages of The Right Track.  If you are a TravelBase agency who either currently uses their commission tracking module, or has chosen a different option due to its drawbacks, we urge you to attend this conference and see what The Right Track is all about.