DIAL announces the launch of "GMR DELHI AIRPORT" application on Windows 8 platform in collaboration with Microsoft

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  • (1888PressRelease) October 30, 2012 - NEW DELHI - In continuation with the philosophy of being the first and to be a leader, Delhi International Airport (P) Limited (DIAL), the operator of the countries busiest and the second best airport in world in its category announces the launch of "GMR DELHI AIRPORT" application on Windows 8 platform in collaboration with Microsoft.

    Windows 8 is said to be a game changer in computing. DIAL which proved to be a game changer in India's aviation sector with its world's second best airport wants to catch the whiff of fresh air expected from the Windows 8.

    This is good news for all the people who intend to fly to Delhi, Delhi Airport passengers and Windows 8 users. The application has hosts of utility features such as real-time flight information, live weather information, access to all passengers' facilities available at the airport. This application can be downloaded at absolutely free of cost from Windows Store website.

    Commenting on the development, Mr. I Prabhakara Rao, CEO, DIAL, said, "DIAL has a tradition of providing high-quality services to its passengers. We are excited to partner with Microsoft to bring this truly valuable new service to travellers. Smart phones and tablets usage is growing phenomenally as the primary means of information with passenger's expectation of having instant access to real-time, relevant and reliable information when on the move, this new application on windows 8 platform will serve the purpose allowing us to deliver that experience seamlessly on mobile devices and pads."

    We marked our presence on facebook and twitter platform almost a year ago to transform the airport experience. While our facebook (http://www.facebook.com/DelhiAirport) and twitter (http://www.twitter.com/Delhi_Airport) application have been liked by thousands of users, our partnership with Microsoft will take things to the next level. Our adaptation to these technological changes also signifies that we are dynamic and continuously evolving and following best practices so as to provide the quality services available at ease to all the passengers", added Mr Rao.

    It is pertinent to note that recently, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has got ISO 20000 certification for eliminating and controlling IT related threats on its IT service management system making it the sixth airport in the world to get the certification.

    About DIAL
    Delhi International Airport (P) Ltd (DIAL) is a joint venture company; comprising the GMR Group, Airports Authority of India, Fraport and Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad. The project being developed by DIAL under Public Private Partnership has been given the mandate to finance, design, build, operate and maintain the Delhi Airport for 30 years with an option to extend it by another 30 years.

    For further details, please contact:
    Arun Bhagat
    EVP & Group Head - Corporate Communications
    Email - arun.bhagat ( @ ) gmrgroup dot in
    Saptarshi Sanyal
    Head - Corporate Communications
    Email - saptarshi.sanyal ( @ ) gmrgroup dot in

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