July 20166 Editor-in-ChiefManaging EditorEditorial StaffSales Mailing AddressTo subscribe to APACCIOOutlookVisualizersAPACCIOOutlook44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538Visit www.apacciooutlook.comShravan KashyapStephen ThomasLarry KohenRachi V SharmaCopyright © 2016 ValleyMedia Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.July 1 2016, Volume 2 SE 34 Published by ValleyMedia Inc.Madhurima RoyVanessa StewartRandy GomesDean AmbrosAshwani KumarRaksha ThimmaiahDave Barcodave@apacciooutlook.com852.8199.9166 EditorialAviation, one of the most critical industries that fuel the global economy has always been one of the most technically advanced industries. The fiercely competitive landscape of the aviation sector demands that the players stay at the top of their game to maintain profitability and the highest standards of efficiency. The biggest concern for aviation CIOs today is to maintain safety, guarantee superlative passenger experience, create an environmentally and financially sustainable business and better operational efficiency. In the recent past, the aviation industry has been able to reduce costs and improve operations by using advanced aircraft engine technology, IT solutions, and mobile technology. Like any other industry, the aviation sector is also on the lookout for solutions and tools that can help companies become more efficient and come closer to their customers. Social CRM tools have been gaining popularity in the industry and the trend is only going to look upwards in the upcoming months. Social media being the double edged sword that it is, needs to be tackled with caution. Big data analytics and digital documentation are the other two technologies that are all set to gain momentum in the months to come. Adoption of digital documentation can help the airline industry become faster, more flexible, and more transparent. With technology evolving at a lightening pace, the future of the aviation industry depends on the tools and solutions developed by technology vendors across the globe. But one thing is certain; there are interesting times ahead. Do let us know your thoughts.Rachi V SharmaManaging Editoreditor@apacciooutlook.comTechnology Trends to Massively Impact the Aviation Industry
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