ATLANTA, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Azamara Cruises recently signed an agreement with IBS to use IBS' Ship Partner software for shipboard guest and crew management. Ship Partner was specifically designed for shipboard usage and includes:

-- Cashless on-board billing for enhanced revenue (One card system) -- Multi-segmented operations -- multiple boarding and disembarkation ports -- Ability to receive extensive data from shore side reservation system -- Check-in -- including at remote locations -- Billing, information and manifesting for guests and crew -- Interfaces -- Point of Sales Systems (Bars, Gift Shops, Internet Cafe, Arcade, Minibar, etc.), Telephone/Call Accounting, Interactive TV, Cabin Door Locks, Crew Debit Card Systems, and Credit Card approval systems -- Gangway Access Control (Security) -- Crew Management -- Crew and Vessel Safety -- Shore Excursion Sales -- AVO (Avoid Verbal Order) / Work Order System -- Passenger Requests and Amenities System -- On-line interfaces to POS, telephone, ITV (Interactive TV), cabin door locks, internet workstations, arcade, minibar, crew debit cards, credit card approval systems and security systems

"We understand that the Azamara guest will expect the highest service and we know that Ship Partner will help Azamara staff meet even the highest expectations of their guests," said Peter Krebs, COO, IBS Americas. "We've had widespread adoption of this program as Ship Partner is already in use on Celebrity Cruises ships as well as on Cunard, Seabourn, SeaDream and other leading cruise lines of the world."

About IBS Group

The IBS Group (IBS) specializes in solutions to the Travel, Transportation and Logistics industries. IBS products and services manage mission-critical operations for major airlines, airports, oil and gas companies, seaports, cruise lines and tour operators world-wide. Services include technology consulting, product development, application development, re-engineering, and maintenance. SEI CMMI Level 5 and PCMM Level 5 assessed, ISO 9001:2000 and TickIT certified, IBS operates two software development centers in India. To support customers worldwide, IBS has business operations in the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. More information about IBS is available at http://www.ibsplc.com/

About Azamara Cruises

Azamara Cruises unlocks the hidden corners of the world for those who desire to immerse themselves in the rich details of every voyage. The deluxe ships -- Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest -- offer an intimate experience, while allowing access to exotic destinations experienced travelers long to reach. For the 694 guests on each Azamara Cruises ship, every moment at sea embodies the pinnacle of luxury, and each footstep on shore accentuates the difference between visiting a place and getting a true sense of place. This year and in 2008, Azamara Cruises presents the best of South America and the Panama Canal, elite Asia, the most captivating Caribbean and enchanting Europe, with around-the-world voyages to come in 2010. For more information, travel agents are encouraged to call 1-877-222-2526. Guests are invited to call 1-877-999-9553. Or, visit http://www.azamaracruises.com/.

CONTACT: Kate Koziol of K Squared Communications, Inc., +1-773-774-7847,
kkoziol@ksqrd.com, for IBS Group

Web site: http://www.ibsplc.com/
http://www.azamaracruises.com/