Cathay Pacific and SITA – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – have reached an agreement to deliver network connectivity across 51 airports, optimising access to Cloud technology.
Cathay Pacific was an early adopter of the original SITA Connect solution, and this renewed agreement demonstrates its confidence in SITA as it moves to the newly launched SITA Connect Go service. This new collaboration will provide Cathay Pacific with enhanced network connectivity across 51 global airports through the SITA Connect Go at Airports product, which will combine dual internet connectivity to provide bandwidth ranging up to 300 Mbps. The new contract includes a planned 12-month design, build, test, and implementation period to cover all airports involved in the project.
SITA Connect Go will facilitate a substantial bandwidth increase of up to five times the current capacity. This improvement will ensure enhanced efficiency and connectivity while maintaining cost optimisation. Using the new SITA airport infrastructure will allow Cathay Pacific to continue its smooth transition to Cloud applications, enhancing overall operational efficiency and scalability.
Connect Go also includes three gateways specifically designed to ensure optimal performance for legacy applications, facilitating the continued use of existing systems while achieving improved performance and connectivity globally.
“Airlines across the world have a clear need for strong and robust airport infrastructure so that we can centre our attention on providing the optimal passenger experience,” said Rajeev Nair, General Manager – IT Infrastructure and Security, Cathay Pacific. “SITA Connect has been helping us deliver efficient operations at airports for several years and we are confident that this renewed partnership with SITA will allow us to significantly increase the network capacity of our existing network in the most cost-effective way, enabling us to further enhance our operational efficiency and allowing us to continue focusing all our efforts on our customers.”
SITA Connect Go has an ultra-rapid deployment thanks to SITA’s pre-connected and resilient APH-V infrastructure. This will allow swift implementation of necessary infrastructure and connectivity across Cathay Pacific’s network, reducing downtime and disruption. It also offers flexible packaging and customisable options, allowing Cathay Pacific to tailor its connectivity requirements based on specific needs, optimising network services while maintaining cost efficiency.
“This agreement with Cathay Pacific is a true testament of how we are able to help airlines maximise their network infrastructures which are key for their ongoing operations,” said Sumesh Patel, President Asia Pacific, SITA. “The fact that Cathay Pacific was one of our first clients for SITA Connect and is now one of the first adopters of SITA Connect Go is a clear sign that our technology is delivering valuable results. Airlines and airport networks in APAC are facing challenges with legacy network infrastructure. SITA Connect Go offers a robust, scalable, and secure SD-WAN platform to meet the need for the growing bandwidth demand and helps airlines shift their focus towards their customers.”
The implementation phase is expected to be completed in early Q2 2025 and become fully operational across 51 airports on the same date.
