Airport Authority of India - Hyderabad (Aviation)

Customer Profile

The Airport Authority of India (AAI) Hyderabad operates as a vital entity within India's civil aviation infrastructure, overseen by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India. Located in Hyderabad, a bustling tech-savvy city, AAI Hyderabad serves as a pivotal air travel hub symbolizing modernity and dynamism. Managing and maintaining 137 airports across the nation, including international and domestic hubs, AAI plays a multifaceted role beyond aviation management. At the Hyderabad site, it oversees essential facilities such as hostels and guest houses, catering to the needs of travelers and personnel. This dynamic environment demands robust connectivity solutions to facilitate seamless communication and operations across various stakeholders.

• Vertical: Aviation
• Location: Hyderabad, India
• Type: Airport Authority
• Size: Large-scale airport facility serving millions of passengers annually

Challenge

The Airport Authority of India in Hyderabad faced challenges in upgrading its network infrastructure across hostels and guest houses within the airport premises. These challenges included pervasive connectivity issues disrupting operations, security concerns regarding sensitive information, scalability requirements to accommodate a growing user base, bandwidth limitations affecting user experience, and the need for streamlined network administration.

Results

The solution implementation resulted in significant connectivity improvements, enhanced user experience, and streamlined operations. With strategically positioned Wi-Fi 6 Access Points, dead zones were eliminated, ensuring continuous coverage. The deployment of 24-Port PoE switches optimized power delivery to the Access Points, reducing installation complexity and enhancing the overall reliability of the network infrastructure. A unified SSID simplified access, while the Cloud Controller streamlined network administration. Scalability was demonstrated by accommodating growing user numbers without performance compromise, leading to faster internet speeds and increased satisfaction. Streamlined day-to-day operations within the hostels and guest houses further contributed to enhanced efficiency.