Microsoft Exchange 2000 Implemented: Feb. 2000 Cost: $300,000 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe Description: E-mail server Benefit: No specific cost savings cited; part of standardization on Microsoft products Dash GROUP Maintenance System Implemented: Oct. 1999 Cost: $120,000 Description: Software to log all airplane parts and their time cycles Benefit: Electronic system for tracking parts; trims manual tracking costs Best Software HR/Payroll Software Implemented: Nov. 1999 Cost: $150,000 Description: Enterprise human resources software Benefit: Consolidates several JetBlue pay schedules into one system Bornemann Associates Flight Planning System Implemented: Dec. 1999 Cost: $120,000/year Description: Software that handles all flight planning for JetBlue Benefit: Drives down costs; makes operations more efficient Aviation Training Management System Implemented: Dec. 1999 Cost: $90,000 plus $45,000 for customization Description: Database tracks employee training records Benefit: Electronic record-keeping cuts costs and improves efficiency JetBlue.com Website Implemented: Jan. 2000 Cost: $450,000 plus internal development costs Description: Public website Benefit: Online sales expected to top $400 million in 2002 Open Skies Reservation System Implemented: Jan. 2000 Cost: Approximately $100,000/month B>Description: Airline reservation and accounting system Benefit: Important for customer service and sales tracking Paperless Cockpit Implemented: Jan. 2000 Cost: $100,000 (internal development) Description: Pilot laptops Benefit: Keeps pilot manuals updated (FAA regulated) while saving hundreds of thousands on printing costs Intranet Implemented: Oct. 2000 Cost: $200,000 (internal development) Description: Intranet Benefit: Connects 2,100 employees Microsoft SharePoint Portal Implemented: Nov. 2000 Cost: Acquired via Microsoft development partners program and $250,000 in enhancements Description: Portal for flight manual updates; supports paperless cockpit Benefit: Allows electronic changes to flight manuals every few days Related content opinion Why all IT talent should be irreplaceable Forget the conventional wisdom about firing irreplaceable employees. Because if your employees aren’t irreplaceable, you’re doing something wrong. By Bob Lewis Oct 03, 2023 5 mins Hiring IT Skills Staff Management case study ConocoPhillips goes global with digital twins Initial forays into using digital twins across its major fields has inspired the multinational hydrocarbon exploration and production company to further adopt the technology across its entire portfolio. By Thor Olavsrud Oct 03, 2023 8 mins CIO Mining, Oil, and Gas Digital Transformation brandpost ST Engineering showcases applications of new technologies to stay ahead of disruption By Jane Chan Oct 03, 2023 7 mins Generative AI Digital Transformation Innovation news Nominations extended for CIO100 ASEAN Awards 2023 By Shirin Robert Oct 02, 2023 2 mins IDG Events IT Leadership Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe