Agile and scalable SD-WAN already introduced at
more than 60 airports globally
SITA and Orange Business Services have implemented a
multi-tenant edge SD-WAN platform at more than 60 airports globally
through SITA’s shared connectivity platform AirportHub.
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SITA Connect SDN allows multiple
airlines, ground handlers, and other tenants to access the same
virtualized infrastructure in the cloud, delivering more scalable
and agile connectivity. (Photo: Business Wire)
Leveraging Orange Business Services’ Flexible SD-WAN portfolio,
SITA Connect SDN allows multiple airlines, ground handlers, and
other tenants to access the same virtualized infrastructure in the
cloud, delivering more scalable and agile connectivity. This drives
greater cost efficiencies and supports the airline industry’s drive
to migrate applications to the cloud.
Unique in its conception, SITA Connect SDN leverages the
existing AirportHub, SITA’s pre-connected connectivity platform
already deployed in almost 600 airports worldwide and available to
airlines globally. Sydney International Airport, Taiwan Taoyuan
International Airport, and Zurich Airport are among the 60 airports
that have already been upgraded to the ultra-fast SD-WAN network
that is currently being rolled out to cover the vast majority of
all airline destinations.
This solution’s agility and scalability also address
unpredictable passenger and aircraft traffic volumes amidst the
COVID-19 pandemic in a cost-effective, more flexible way. Through
SITA Connect SDN, SITA can provide on-demand bandwidth while
optimizing costs by utilizing multiple transport technologies in an
application-driven network, with real-time visibility and control
over the network.
SITA Connect SDN further reduces the cost of running a global
network environment by making dedicated hardware platforms
redundant while leveraging internet connectivity. Capital
expenditure is reduced by cutting down on expensive network
hardware upgrades with technological advances largely confined to
software upgrades.
David Lavorel, CEO SITA AT AIRPORTS & BORDERS, said: “SITA
Connect SDN is a technological innovation, leveraging
state-of-the-art, future proof technology to serve our industry
needs. In addition to the cost-optimization and scalability that
are so important to airlines in the current market, we expect with
this new technology, airport and airline applications will move to
the cloud en masse while increasing automation.”
Anne-Marie Thiollet, Vice President, Connectivity Solutions,
Orange Business Services, said: “Through our long-standing
partnership with SITA, we have delivered technologies and
innovation to the air transport industry since 2001. When we
started this project at the end of 2019, we could not imagine just
how critical flexibility and connectivity would become in the
industry. We are confident that this evolution – leveraging the
full potential of SDN technologies – has come at the right
time.”
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About SITA
SITA is the IT provider for the air transport industry. Today,
SITA does business with nearly every airline and airport in the
world. It also provides border management solutions to more than 40
governments. It is 100% owned by the industry and driven by its
needs. Working with all the stakeholders, SITA drives collaborative
development and innovation across the air transport community. It
helps the industry achieve operational efficiencies and deliver a
seamless passenger journey.
SITA is one of the most internationally diverse companies and
serves over 200 countries and territories. With a strong local
presence and offices spanning the globe, SITA’s service staff are
on the ground at more than 1,000 airports providing support.
In 2018, SITA had consolidated revenues of US$1.7 billion.
SITA’s subsidiaries and joint ventures include SITAONAIR, CHAMP
Cargosystems, and Aviareto.
For further information, go to www.sita.aero.
About Orange Business Services
Orange Business Services is a network-native digital services
company and the global enterprise division of the Orange Group. It
connects, protects and innovates for enterprises around the world
to support sustainable business growth. Leveraging its connectivity
and system integration expertise throughout the digital value
chain, Orange Business Services is well placed to support global
businesses in areas such as software-defined networks, multi-cloud
services, Data and AI, smart mobility services, and cybersecurity.
It securely accompanies enterprises across every stage of the data
lifecycle end-to-end, from collection, transport, storage and
processing to analysis and sharing.
With companies thriving on innovation, Orange Business Services
places its customers at the heart of an open collaborative
ecosystem. This includes its 27,000 employees, the assets and
expertise of the Orange Group, its technology and business
partners, and a pool of finely selected start-ups. More than 3,000
multinational enterprises, as well as two million professionals,
companies and local communities in France, put their trust in
Orange Business Services.
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Orange is one of the world's leading telecommunications
operators with revenues of 42 billion euros in 2019 and 257 million
customers worldwide at 30 September 2020. Orange is listed on the
Euronext Paris (ORA) and on the New York Stock Exchange (ORAN). In
December 2019, Orange presented its new "Engage 2025" strategic
plan, guided by social and environmental accountability. While
accelerating in growth areas, such as B-to-B services and placing
data and AI at the heart of innovation, the entire Orange Group
will be an attractive and responsible employer.
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