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ABU DHABI, June 7 (Reuters) - IBM
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IBM will provide information technology services, allowing the airline to improve efficiency on its passenger support systems and functions, a statement from IBM said.
Under the managed services agreement, this will include assistance in encrypting the airline's data in near real-time and systems which allow different software components to communicate more effectively, the statement said.
In October 2015, IBM signed a $700 million deal with Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways for a range of IT services and infrastructure.
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Emirates, the world's fourth-largest carrier of international passengers reported a profit of $1.93 billion for the financial year to March 31, a jump of 56 percent over the year.
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(Reporting by Stanley Carvalho; Editing by Louise Heavens) ((stanley.carvalho@thomsonreuters.com; + 9712 6444431; Reuters Messaging: stanley.carvalho.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net))
IBM will provide information technology services, allowing the airline to improve efficiency on its passenger support systems and functions, a statement from IBM said.
Under the managed services agreement, this will include assistance in encrypting the airline's data in near real-time and systems which allow different software components to communicate more effectively, the statement said.
In October 2015, IBM signed a $700 million deal with Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways for a range of IT services and infrastructure.
Emirates, the world's fourth-largest carrier of international passengers reported a profit of $1.93 billion for the financial year to March 31, a jump of 56 percent over the year.
(Reporting by Stanley Carvalho; Editing by Louise Heavens) ((stanley.carvalho@thomsonreuters.com; + 9712 6444431; Reuters Messaging: stanley.carvalho.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net))
