(24/11/23) SITA recently partnered with Versa Networks to launch SITA Connect Go, a
multi-tenant edge Secure SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area
Network) solution designed specifically for the air transport
industry.
The partnership combines the best of both
companies into a single solution. SITA has its roots in providing
connectivity to airlines and airports, whilst Versa Networks has
rapidly emerged as a market leader in secure access service edge
(SASE) and Secure SD-WAN technology.
Together, the companies have developed SITA
Connect Go, a software-based solution that allows multiple
airlines, ground handlers, and other tenants to securely access
the same virtualized infrastructure at airports and in the cloud,
delivering more scalable and agile connectivity.
Planes at LHR on 13/10/23. Picture by Steven Howard of TravelNewsAsia.com
“We are delighted to partner with SITA to meet the
connectivity needs of today’s air transport industry,” said Hector
Avalos, VP MSP EMEA of Versa Networks. “With today’s
shifting travel landscape, industry stakeholders need greater
connectivity, agility, unprecedented reliability, and airtight
network security. We have tailored the new solution to meet these
requirements and power the future of air travel.”
The new Versa-powered solution will enhance SITA’s extensive
network connectivity, which bridges over 600 airports and more
than 750 destinations worldwide, providing airlines with superior connectivity performance and quick, secure access to airport
applications and systems through the AirportHub shared platform.
SITA Connect Go enables
airlines to make rapid route changes and use shared airport
infrastructure without a huge upfront investment.
Martin Smillie, Senior Vice President, SITA
Communications & Data Exchange, said, “As a longstanding industry
partner trusted with bridging more than 60% of the air transport
community’s data exchange, we are proud to introduce the next
generation of SDN technology. The current volatile economic
environment requires that airlines adjust to passenger peaks and
troughs, wherever they want to fly. In Versa, we have found a
tried-and-tested partner with market-leading technology to support
the complex requirements specific to the air transport industry.
We look forward to helping our customers reap the benefits.”
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