According to SITA, the acquisition will make it the global leader in CUTE (common use terminal equipment) and CUSS (common use self-service) solutions, with 85% of international air passengers using its biometrics products.
The acquisition represents an unprecedented acceleration of global aviation industry digitalisation, streamlining check-in, baggage handling, and security processes. Travellers can expect reduced wait times, smoother journeys, and a new era of personalised digital services, SITA said.
“As we complete these final steps, we’re looking forward to Materna IPS joining the SITA Group,” said David Lavorel, SITA CEO. “Our focus will now move to unifying our teams as we work towards combining our solutions and expertise. With the extraordinary talent and innovative solutions brought to the table by both SITA and Materna IPS, we’ll create a unique and unbeatable portfolio of solutions. With this, passengers around the world will be able to look forward to a much easier and more seamless way of travelling as we reshape the future of travel.”
This integration builds on Materna IPS’s common use check-in solutions at kiosks, counters, or online – multiple options for user-friendly self-bag drop, and more. It will make a powerful combination with SITA's portfolio of solutions, including biometrics, computer vision, digital travel, and airport operations management, the company said.
