HONG KONG—SITA, an air transport technology company in Geneva, and Cathay Pacific in Hong Kong have announced an agreement supporting substantial increases in network bandwidth at its airports. Cathay Pacific was an adopter of the original SITA Connect solution, and this renewed agreement moves the airline to the newly launched SITA Connect Go service.
This new collaboration will provide Cathay Pacific with enhanced network connectivity across 51 global airports and 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 is designed to improve efficiency and connectivity while maintaining cost controls. The system includes three gateways to support legacy applications, ensuring continued functionality.
"This agreement with Cathay Pacific is a true testament of how we are able to help airlines maximize their network infrastructures which are key for their ongoing operations. 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," said Sumesh Patel, SITA Asia President Asia Pacific.
Rajeev Nair, General Manager – IT Infrastructure and Security at Cathay Pacific added, "Airlines across the world have a clear need for strong and robust airport infrastructure so that we can center our attention on providing the optimal passenger experience. 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."
