10Meters News Report
May 29, 2001 –
Hewlett-Packard and PricewaterhouseCoopers have their eyes on the skies – and a wide wireless horizon.
In a link up announced yesterday, HP and PwC are targeting the $15 billion aviation industry with a new joint venture called the Aviation Solution Center.
The combo will combine people, products and services from PwC's aviation consulting arm and HP's computing and consulting teams. The goal: create products and services that will use Internet and wireless technologies to streamline day-to-day operations for airlines and airports.
Taking the reins, longtime HP executive Ann Livermore, currently head of HP Services.
Among the plans, said Livermore, is creating a "wireless ramp," or network of devices, that would help coordinate and speed the process of getting planes ready for passengers – including baggage handling, fueling and cleaning the aircraft.
"From HP's perspective, this is an ideal marketplace to deploy our innovative mobility and services delivery capabilities," said Livermore.
