Cloud a place for airports

29 May 2014  2037 | Business & Trade Fairs

Airports are identifying the need to switch to next generation cloud systems in order to improve operational efficiencies, according to an insight paper launched by Amadeus released Tuesday.
IT makes sense to share: making the case for the cloud in Common Use airport technology reflects the viewpoints of over 20 senior IT leaders from the airport industry to investigate the business case for adopting cloud based Common Use systems at airports.
Rising business pressures from stakeholders and competitors mean airports must make the most efficient use of IT resources to operate effectively and work more collaboratively with airlines.
The paper recommends that Common Use systems are a strong option to alleviate challenges, while claiming the airports are ready to adopt next generation Common Use solutions.
However, some airports still have doubts stemming from concerns about resilience, privacy, security, and risk although the report suggests attitudes to these issues are gradually changing.
London Gatwick Airport CIO, Michael Ibbitson, commented: “Today’s setup is reliant on outdated technology. Each airline using our CUPPS[1] system needs to build integration locally, on-site. The aviation industry has tried to address the problem with the development of CUTE[2] and CUPPS standards but, in doing so, seems to have reinforced the existing structure rather than instigate change. It is time to embrace technology as quickly as possible, and develop a fundamental shift in aviation IT.”
Some of the insight paper’s key findings include:
Common Use technology has evolved little since CUTE was created in 1984, which is still more popular than the much newer CUPPS, formed in 2009. Interviewed airports find these platforms to be outdated. Clearly, there is room for improvement.
Cloud-enabling technology has developed rapidly in recent years. Since CUPPS was first implemented in 2009, new technologies such as application virtualisation[4], vastly improved networks and new mobile devices have made viable to make the switch to the cloud.
Cloud technology has the potential to revolutionise airport systems. Benefits include reduced hardware and maintenance costs, saved physical space as a result of removing servers, streamlined certification and location flexibility to process passenger check-in and boarding, helping airports and airlines improve passenger service as a result.
Many airports still have doubts and hesitations concerning the cloud. The majority of these, such as resilience, privacy, security, and risk have been overcome as cloud providers have made addressing these issues a top priority.
To download a copy of the insight paper please visit the Amadeus airport solutions LinkedIn page here or visit the blog here .

Sourced: ttrweekly

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