IT solution provider IBS Software has set up a test factory for Lufthansa Cargo to ensure that all of its application software is fit for purpose and meets Lufthansa’s own quality standards.

Lufthansa Cargo will be able to draw from IBS’ expertise in IT systems for the air cargo industry and experience of building, testing and implementing software for a large number of airlines.

“With the IBS test factory, we have enhanced our strategic partnership with IBS on a next level,” said Jochen Göttelmann, chief information officer of Lufthansa Cargo. “Bundling product development, project implementation and the important quality assurance for our core IT platform, we have succeeded to reduce the IT complexity and to streamline our provider relationships. With IBS as a trusted partner, we get these business-critical services now out of one hand only, ensuring smooth transition of projects into operations.”

IBS is now a strategic IT partner of the German carrier and will be responsible for managing end-to-end testing of all applications under the core IT platform to ensure the smooth roll out of product upgrades, new services and innovations.

“Our independent verification and validation team has played a key role in the IT programme of Lufthansa Cargo and we take pride in the fact that we have been able to meet the expectations and needs of a leading cargo airline who is known for its highest quality standards in the industry,” said Akshay Shrivastava, senior VP and global head of the services business at IBS. “Our success has been made possible by the extraordinary collaboration, professionalism and commitment demonstrated by both Lufthansa Cargo and IBS teams throughout this engagement. We are pleased that we have taken the relationship to the next level by setting up this test factory, which will contribute to the successful implementation of Lufthansa Cargo’s IT strategy. We look forward to being a part of a continued Lufthansa Cargo success story in which technology will play an increasingly important role in coming years.”