Posted By:	DataGlyphics		Contact:	David Sieg
Phone:	727-827-3939		Email:	dsieg@datag.com

DataGlyphics-developed FIDS Takes off at
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport

– DataGlyphics created a new flight information display system that
presents flight and baggage claim information on monitors throughout the airport –


ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – DataGlyphics Inc. today announced the development and launch of the new flight information display system (FIDS) at the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport. Featuring an enhanced interface design, the new system populates monitors throughout the airport with flight arrival and departure information.

The DataGlyphics-developed FIDS is also integrated with the airport’s existing baggage information display system (BIDS) for baggage handling. The BIDS is the control unit for the airport’s conveyor belts and baggage claim display signs that indicate which flight corresponds with which belt. The FIDS supplies flight arrival information and belt assignments to the BIDS, which in turn displays the correct baggage claim belt information.

“We needed to update our current FIDS to make it more user-friendly for our personnel and our travelers,” said John McCoy, systems administrator with the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport. “DataGlyphics successfully met our objectives by designing a complete system – one that tracks and displays flight and baggage information while simplifying system maintenance with a backend administrative portal that is very user-friendly and intuitive.”

To streamline system management and maintenance, the new FIDS allows authorized users to login and add, delete or modify aircraft, airlines, cities, arrivals, departures and users. Built-in security measures ensure that airline personnel can administer only their airline’s information. The system also generates automatic flight logs for all incoming and outgoing flights.

William H. Stover, Jr., CEO of DataGlyphics, said, “It is a dynamic system that is designed to make flight information management much easier. It also adds a level of sophistication by integrating with the BIDS and tracking and displaying baggage information as it moves throughout the facility.”

About the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport
Centrally located between the metropolitan areas of Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Sarasota and Tampa, the St. Petersburg-Clearwater is located to provide a unique advantage. As one of the most popular travel destinations in the country, the St. Petersburg-Clearwater area attracts record-breaking visitors every year with its beautiful weather, gorgeous beaches, and excellent attractions. Plus, Orlando’s world-famous theme parks are just 90 minutes away.

About DataGlyphics
Established in 1998, DataGlyphics develops, hosts and manages corporate Internet applications. Services include strategic consulting, Web site creative, intranet and extranet development, database integration, custom software application development, site hosting and ongoing management. Clients include: Trend Magazines, Nokia Mobile Phones, Florida Marine Research Institute, Pinellas County Economic Development, RedVector.com, Teltronics, Lazzara Yachts and St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport. For more information visit www.datag.com, email info@datag.com or call 727.827.3939.