Aviation and airport tech firm SITA signed a five-year network infrastructure extension with London Heathrow Airport.
Through the agreement, SITA will provide various network, telecommunications, and connectivity services
It will also introduce varied new solutions to businesses operating at Heathrow.
The airport has been working with SITA since 2011, with SITA strengthening the airport’s infrastructure as it became the busiest airport in Europe.
As part of the new agreement, SITA will continue to strengthen Heathrow’s digital infrastructure, managing its network and improve its IT infrastructure.
This includes supporting thousands of network access switches and wireless access points, and thousands more analogue and internet phone lines.
Also, the SITA on-site team at Heathrow will deliver new projects and ongoing support around the network telecoms infrastructure, cyber-security, radio and operational technology.
SITA will also enhance the commercial telecoms offering for Heathrow’s B2B customers, including airlines, ground handlers and retailers.
Helen Elsby, Chief Solutions Officer, Heathrow Airport, said: “We are delighted to extend our partnership as enhancing our IT infrastructure is critical.”
