The 83-year-old airline’s landmark project to modernize is expected to be completed in several years’ time
To upgrade its network and security infrastructure as it forges ahead with digital innovation and transformation plans, Philippine Airlines (w) will embark on next-generation technologies across their Philippine-based sites and branches.
Founded in 1941 and being the oldest operating commercial airline in Asia, the national carrier of the Philippines will also leverage a managed service framework to ensure optimum service levels vital to ensuring seamless operation in the country.
The strategic enhancements are aimed at improving network performance and business resilience, to form a robust foundation for the airline’s digital transformation and continued innovation. Details of the transformations announced on 27 June 2024 include:
- Consolidating network and security operations to benefit from enhanced visibility, control, and security. This will enable PAL’s IT teams to focus on core business operations and high-value strategic initiatives, while being assured of consistent threat protection.
- The integrated and simplified architecture will deliver tangible cost advantages across IT and network operations. By leveraging managed services, the airline foresees benefits from aggregated cost savings, minimal downtime with carrier redundancy, and expedited issue resolution.
- The multi-year project entails embracing a cloud-based secure-by-design infrastructure to boost business agility and continuity.
Said PAL’s Chief Information Officer, Aurea Vidal: “Whenever possible, we will seek a tailored approach for (our) IT needs… By embracing a cloud-based infrastructure that is secure by design, we can amplify collaboration, enable business agility, and ensure business continuity.”
According to Vignesa Moorthy, CEO, ViewQwest, the Singapore telco chosen to provide the consultancy and managed security services: “We take great pride in supporting Philippine Airlines in their network and security transformation journey (and) their strategic foresight to construct a network that prioritizes security from the ground up (and) embraces managed services — freeing their teams to concentrate on driving business growth rather than managing infrastructure.”
