Weatherford International Ltd, one of the world's largest diversified upstream oilfield service companies, was the first HRG client in North America to implement HRG i-Suite. Having been impressed with the portal's flexible capabilities, Weatherford will now be migrating its 3,500 corporate travelers across to the new solution and incorporating the latest look, feel and functionality. The cost effective and fully integrated secure interface will offer a "one stop shop" web-based corporate travel solution, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from any location worldwide.
Ted Brooks, Executive Vice President Technology, HRG North America, commented: "HRG i-Suite was created to simplify transactions and provide convenience for the traveler, travel booker and travel manager."
"It has been inspired, developed and driven by customer experiences and needs to help them manage their business travel and expenses in an efficient and accurate way. Log-in is quick, simple and secure, providing travelers with a host of valuable information relating to their company, its travel policy and their business trip, while procurement professionals benefit from detailed spend and data analysis information."
He continued: "All of HRG's own solutions benefit from continuous improvement and development to meet the changing requirements of our clients and the rapidly evolving industry. The latest version of HRG i-Suite provides full integration to HRG Online, HRG Reporting, HRG Expense Management and HRG Travel Watch to provide comprehensive content and result in better informed decision making."
In addition, as HRG i-Suite has been developed using HRG's own cutting edge technology platform, HRG Universal Super PlatformTM, customization and flexibility are key characteristics. Its design and functionality can be tailored to meet corporate requirements, while the advanced connectivity capabilities ensure that it is able to integrate with existing or preferred solutions.
HRG OnlineTM
HRG's proprietary self service reservation tool is a simple to use, highly intuitive solution that meets the rapidly changing requirements of corporate clients worldwide and provides a wealth of information to help in the booking process. In addition to an improved "look and feel" with easier to use site navigation, the latest HRG online developments include full Sabre GDS (global distribution system) compatibility.
HRG ReportingTM
Using HRG Reporting, clients can produce online, customized reports at any time of the day or night. The tool offers access to post trip data by individual market or region or on a global basis (for those clients who require global data consolidation). It provides "on demand" information at both summary level and by individual transaction, all delivered quickly, simply and effectively.
HRG Expense ManagementTM
HRG Expense Management can be integrated into companies" existing financial systems to efficiently track travel and purchases from a variety of sources including corporate credit cards, travel and entertainment cards, personal cash claims, mobile and office phones, fuel and car charges and travel data.
HRG Travel WatchTM
HRG Travel Watch is a highly intelligent, web enabled, reporting tool that is designed to quickly locate travelers at any time, anywhere in the world. As well as being an invaluable security tool, HRG Travel Watch can also be used to monitor and demonstrate compliance to a particular supplier. All the results can be viewed graphically, with interactive maps, pie charts and graphs, to provide "at a glance" summary reports.
For further information or a demonstration of HRG's latest value-added solutions, visit booth 1801 at NBTA from July 27-30, 2008
Hogg Robinson Group (HRG) is the award-winning international corporate travel services company. Founded in 1845 by a wine merchant and an insurance broker, HRG has over 60 years' specific corporate travel expertise. Its corporate service interests include owned or controlled corporate travel operations in 25 of the key driver and growth markets throughout Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Supported by contracted partners, the HRG worldwide network extends to over 100 countries.
Totally committed to a value offering for clients, HRG offers a comprehensive range of corporate travel services including Corporate Travel Management, Consulting, Events & Meetings Management and Sports as well as Expense Management through its Spendvision operation.
Hogg Robinson Group (HRG) is the award-winning international corporate travel services company. Founded in 1845 by a wine merchant and an insurance broker, HRG has over 60 years' specific corporate travel expertise. Its corporate service interests include owned or controlled corporate travel operations in 25 of the key driver and growth markets throughout Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Supported by contracted partners, the HRG worldwide network extends to over 100 countries.
Totally committed to a value offering for clients, HRG offers a comprehensive range of corporate travel services including Corporate Travel Management, Consulting, Events & Meetings Management and Sports as well as Expense Management through its Spendvision operation.
Tania Charalambous
