TPConnects Technologies recently announced the launch of its Astra B2B Portal, an IATA NDC certified travel agent booking tool, now available on AWS Marketplace. This digital catalog simplifies the process of discovering, testing, purchasing, and deploying software compatible with Amazon Web Services.

The Astra B2B Portal is designed to empower airlines by providing them with the following capabilities:

• Control of Content: Helps airlines increase revenue while minimizing distribution costs.
• Open API Architecture: Eliminates the complexities of integration.

“Enterprises across all industries want to leverage and deploy technology solutions to get to parity with digital-first companies,” said Praveen Kumar, CTO of TPConnects Technologies. Translation: “各行各业的企业都希望利用和部署技术解决方案，以期与数字优先的公司保持同等地位。”

By offering access to the Astra B2B Portal via AWS Marketplace, airlines can enhance their partnership with travel agents while maintaining control over their distribution strategy.

Key features of the Astra B2B Portal include:

• Frictionless Agency Onboarding
• Smart Sales and Servicing Capabilities
• Airline Branding Control: Customization options for airlines.
• Integrated Ancillary Sales: Manage sales of additional services and third-party content.

With both basic and enterprise versions available, the Astra B2B Portal caters to diverse airline needs and implementation timelines.