GACship GACconnect - integration packages for seamless interfacing

GACshipGACconnect - integration packagesfor seamless interfacingAt the core of the GAC Hub Agency Centres (HACs) is the proprietary webbasedapplication GACship – a globally accessible portal for handling alloperational and financial data.Leveraging the wealth of experience gained as a pioneer in the hub concept, GAC hasdeveloped GACship – a state-of-the-art application – which optimises the processesin the HACs and Global Disbursement Centre. The hosting is maintained in-houseto allow full control and flexibility in customisation, upgrade and development ofadditional functions.Total transparency and flexibilityGACship is used by all GAC HACs and port agents around the world to accuratelyrecord and exchange operational as well as financial data. In addition, scannedoriginals of Final D/A vouchers and all other essential documents are maintained inGACship. As part of GAC’s value-added service, free access to a wealth of tailor-madefunctions GACShip functions are available to customers with any Hub agreement.Customised system integration and data transferGACship is able to interface with any software using any file format. Utilising a rangeof methods, the application already transfers and receives data from numeroussystems. GACship is able to:• receive real time data such as electronic appointments and cancellations usingXML format• transfer real-time or consolidated weekly / monthly data such as appointmentacceptance, Proforma, Final and Supplementary D/A data, SOF data, funds requestdata, using an agreed XML or flat file format• transfer data using emails or by posting the data on an agreed SSL encryptedhttps URLTo meet the unique needs of each client, the degree of system integration as well asdata transfer mode is offered as different packages under GACship – Connect.* Details on GACconnect packages at the backGlobally accessible passwordan encryption protected webapplication24/7 access to all port call relateddata by HAC teams, port agents andclients, ensuring total transparencyfor all parties involvedMulti-level data security andintegrity100% availability ensured throughredundant hardware setup in case oftechnical failure24/7 email and telephone supportCustomisation of data capture andreports to suit specific needsReal-time interfacing / integrationwith or periodic data transfer toclients’ business applicationsDedicated GACship team fordevelopment, maintenance andsupportGACship key elements

ClientRequest funfrom pr incipGACconnectSelecting the right packageSuperviseport calDepending on our customers’ requirements, GACconnect is available in three packages. As a first step, GAC’s dedicated IT ProjectManager will meet and discuss with the client’s business users and IT department to understand their systems and processes todetermine the company’s data needs. Based on which, GAC will recommend the most suitable package. In addition, the HACs’ ITProject Manager, supported by a team of in-house developers, will provide tailored guidance and technical advise with regards toadapting modifying and enhancing GACship.Basic• Bi-weekly / weekly / monthly transfer of consolidated fundsrequest details as well as broken down Proforma, Final,Supplementary disbursement details• Provide field for manually recording a unique job / call identifier(provided by customer with every appointment) in GACship• File format: flat file in *.txt or *.csv format• Provision of *.txt or *.csv file in GAC’s standard format• Transfer method: send via emailClassic• Transfer of approved and requested Proforma, Final andSupplementary D/A data in real-time• Any necessary service code / service list mapping (only neededif the customer chooses to use his own list of services asopposed to the GACship standard list of services)• Provide field for manually recording a unique job / call identifier(provided by customer with every appointment) in GACshipDynamic & Comprehensive• GACship pulls appointments / appointment cancellationsfrom customer’s system, and automatically creates / cancelsa job in GACShip• GACship provides approved and requested Proforma, Finaland Supplementary D/A data in real-time to the customersystem (https push or pull)• Any necessary D/A service codes / services list mapping (onlyneeded if the customer chooses to use their own list ofservices)• GACship provides SOF events data to the customer system(https push or pull)• Transfer method: real-time or periodic posting of XML files ona secure / encrypted URL (https URL and certificate providedby customer)• Provision of sample *.xml files / schemas (D/A & SOF), sothat customers can evaluate if our standard format can beprocessed by their system• Any necessary changes to our standard *.xml format /schemas• Any necessary SOF event codes / event list mapping (onlyneeded if the customer chooses to use a customised SOFevents list)• Transfer method: real-time or periodic posting of *.xml file ona secure / encrypted URL• Provision of sample *.xml files / schemas (D/A & SOF), so thatthe customers can evaluate if our standard format can beprocessed by their system• Any necessary changes to our standard *.xml format /schemasGAC Global Hub and Disbursement Centre c/o Gulf Agency Company LimitedP.O. Box 17041 • Jebel Ali Free Zone • Dubai • United Arab EmiratesTel: +971 4 881 8090 • Fax: +971 4 881 7037 • Email: hub.gdc@gac.com • Web: www.gac.comGustav Eriksson, IT Project Manager DID: +971 4 805 9539 Email: gustav.eriksson@gac.com