September 20, 2017: The merged entity of Accelya and Mercator will now be known under the name Accelya. A leading provider of financial and commercial solutions to the airline industry, Accelya and Mercator, a global provider of product-enabled solutions to the travel and transport industry has announced its combination plans in March 2017.

The combined company now will be a leading global technology-enabled solutions provider to airlines, travel agents and shippers.

The combined company, Accelya, has a broadened product portfolio to include financial, commercial, cargo and analytics solutions. Accelya harnesses the power of technology, data, and industry expertise to propel organisations forward. Their insights, solutions and services enable airlines, travel agents and shippers to anticipate, adapt and accelerate to stay at the leading edge of change.

With a global footprint of more than 400 clients worldwide, including 350 airlines, the company provides the mission-critical solutions that account for and manage more than 5 billion financial transactions and 75 million tonnes of cargo annually.

Earlier this year, following the completion of the merger, Warburg Pincus, the global private equity firm focused on growth investing, had announced its decision to become the majority shareholder in the combined company.

Adarsh Sarma, managing director of Warburg Pincus, said, “Our focus will remain on providing the best possible products and services to our customers. Together, the combined group will continue to invest significantly in new product innovation and development.”