GDS is a numbering plan for the global video and voice over IP network test bed, developed by ViDeNet. It resembles the international telephone system numbering plan, with some exceptions. With the GDS, you can number each participating videoconferencing endpoint, MCU conference and gateway. GDS provides easy, uniform dialling throughout the world . Each basic number consists of four parts: International Access CodeCountry CodeOrganizational PrefixEndpoint Number. More information on the GDS and the Numerical Addressing Space Management (NASM) working group overseeing its development can be found at: http://www.wvn.ac.uk/support/h323address.htm and http://www.vide.net/workgroups/nasm/index.shtml.
Global Distribution System - worldwide booking system such as Sabre or Galileo [Submitted by pixuk
Global Data Synchronisation. The process of continuous harmonisation of information between trading partners within the supply chain using common data standards.
Global Distribution System. Any of several proprietary computer systems that contain inventory databases and enable real-time access to airfares, schedules, and seating availability; offering the capability of booking flights and hotels; and the ability to generate tickets. The four major GDS's include Apollo, Galileo, Sabre, and Worldspan. Also known as Computerized Reservation System (CRS).
Generalized Data Stream. The name of the LU 6.2 data stream. LU 6.2 data packets must include GDS headers (see GDS header).
Global Data Synchronization
A global local-to-worldwide namespace service based on the CCITT X.500/ISO 9594 standard.
Global Distribution System. An interactive electronic system linking individual travel agencies to a central, airline-owned computer, allowing agents to make availability inquiries and travel reservations.
Global Directory Service. (Advanced Security Administrator's Guide)
Formerly used as international reservation system of the airline industry in collaboration with travel agencies. Besides flights, nowadays also hotels, rental cars or train tickets can be booked via the GDSs. The market is shared among 4 main suppliers: Amadeus, Galileo (Apollo), Sabre and Worldspan. All licensed travel agencies have access to the GDSs through computer terminals. Key users of this technology are the travel agency consortia. The GDSs distribute rates to 3rd party websites; so called GDS powered sited.
Global Directory Service. GDS locates the object outside the cell.
See Global Directory Service (GDS)
Global Directory Service. GDS is the DCE directory service that acts as an agent between DCE CDS and any X.500 directory service. Both GDS and CDS are obsolete; they are only used by DCE.
Global distribution system. An international computer reservation system that accesses many databases of suppliers, airlines, etc. in different countries, such as Sabre.
Generalized data stream. An SNA data stream format used by CICS support of APPC. In DCE, a Global Directory Service.