SITA, a world-renowned technology provider for the air transport industry, has unveiled a groundbreaking collaboration with ITA Airways aimed at revolutionizing the airline’s global network infrastructure. This strategic partnership will see ITA Airways transition from its legacy Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) network to SITA’s cutting-edge SITA Connect Go SASE platform, marking the inaugural deployment of this comprehensive network solution. Tailored specifically for the air transport industry, SITA Connect Go seamlessly integrates software-defined networking (SDN) and secure service edge (SSE) technologies to enhance network performance across bandwidth, resilience, security, and automation, all while maintaining cost-effectiveness. This transformative initiative is expected to reduce costs for ITA Airways by approximately 20% worldwide, alongside introducing a suite of new capabilities. Sergio Colella, President of SITA Europe, emphasized the growing need for efficient and cost-effective solutions to overcome the limitations of legacy wide-area network (WAN) networks. He expressed his confidence in SITA’s ability to adapt to the evolving demands of the sector and support the ongoing digital transformation of the air transport industry. Francesco Presicce, ITA Chief Technology Officer and Accountable Manager, highlighted ITA Airways’ commitment to embracing the latest technologies to optimize its network operations and drive future growth. He emphasized the company’s focus on technological evolution, from migrating its data center to the cloud to transforming its entire network with advanced, secure, and cutting-edge solutions. This not only represents significant cost savings but also positions ITA Airways to leverage emerging technologies such as mobility, IoT, and cloud computing in the years to come.
SITA Unveils Collaboration with ITA Airways to Revolutionize Global Network Infrastructure
