New Delhi, November 30, 2011: IBM is all set to make Indian airports smarter and user friendly. The company has launched its first Airport Solutions Lab for the Asia Pacific region in New Delhi. The lab is co-located with IBM's Research and India Industry Solutions labs and will serve as a centre to showcase IBM's technology innovations and solutions for airports and airlines to its customers. As a regional hub, the lab will cater to airports across the entire Asia Pacific region.
The Airport Solutions Lab has technical and subject matter experts to help customers get a demonstration of the various airport solutions offered by IBM. The lab will enable customers to have access to solutions on areas like energy management, asset management, space management, airport operations management and security management, etc.
Addressing a press meet at New Delhi, Daniel O'Connell, Vice President, Distribution Sector, IBM Growth Markets said, "Indian market is growing and it makes sense to pay attention here."
"Airports are fast becoming multi-modal transportation hubs and centres for economic vitality across the globe. It is important that airports embrace new technologies and infuse intelligence into their systems to create a more responsive and agile operating and commercial environment. IBM has put together its software, services, and research and development capabilities to develop these novel solutions."
IBM is working with several Indian airports to help build sophisticated IT environments, improve public services and enhance operational efficiency of the airports and airlines. "Our solutions are meant to prepare airports and airlines to meet the passenger growth, which is estimated to be seven billion by 2020. Airports need smarter solutions to enhance customer services, reduce costs, and increase revenue," P. Indira Rani, Vice President, Distribution Sector, IBM India/South Asia.
"The establishment of the lab demonstrates IBM's continued commitment to offer world-class technologies to airports and airlines in the country and the entire region. These solutions, along with IBM's proven industry knowledge and implementation capabilities, will help airports get unmatched value in their efforts to enhance operational efficiency and customer services."
On being asked about NextGen security scanners, Connel said that such solutions will take time. Keeping the Indian market and the limitations in mind, the company is providing customised solutions at metro airports as well as airports in smaller cities. "Our engagements with airport operators are both for short- and long-term, depending on the need and demand of our customers. With the launch of this lab, we will be able to demonstrate the solutions to the customers," said Rani.
IBM Solutions on Offer
Airport Operations Management Solution: IBM has pioneered to setup a state-of-the-art multi airport operations management solution, which would help clients who own or manage multiple airports to monitor and manage multiple airports from a single location. Smart Airport Enabler: IBM's solution leverages Service Oriented Architecture, along with WebSphere integration stacks and provides airport specific content for greater efficiency. Intelligent Operations Centre (IOC): As airports tend to have multiple operation control centres, IOC ensures collaboration across various centres, provides an integrated view of the entire operation, and helps take preventive action. IBM Intelligent Building Management System (IIBMS): IIBMS uses sophisticated analytics on data derived from building management systems and helps make airport operations smarter. Copyright 2011 SP Aviation, distributed by Contify.comAll Rights Reserved
