Extreme Networks Brings New Momentum to Global Airport Operations

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In 2024, worldwide air travel smashed records and continued a pattern of acceleration.

Reporting from the TSA shows the government organization screened 904 million passengers in 2024, a five percent increase over 2023. And with leading airports in target destinations like Paris, France, welcoming huge numbers of travelers for events like the 2024 Summer Olympics, this past year marked an ideal time for major airports to reassess and address their lagging networks.

When travel times hit their peak and pressure is high, it’s easy to assume that complex or costly solutions are the only thing that will fit the bill.

The truth? Sometimes, simplicity and flexibility really are the name of the game. That’s why Extreme Networks has been able to shine in these high-traffic, high-density destinations.

AI-Powered Networking Builds Airport Technology Resilience

Paris Charles De Gaulle (CDG), Charlotte Douglas, Philadelphia, Harry Reid, and Paris Orly (ORY)—these are just a few of the recognizable global air travel names that have entrusted their network operations to Extreme Networks solutions. But why?

Extreme Networks is a proven leader in networking, capable of delivering the uninterrupted network performance passengers want. But just as importantly, Extreme is providing the connectivity and analytics solutions that help airports and airlines operate more efficiently.

Airports that work with Extreme Networks are feeling the benefits of our solutions—things like:

  • Extreme Wi-Fi, Analytics, Fabric, and switching working to enable efficient flight management and smoother coordination among staff
  • Better overall operations for things like ticketing, retail kiosks, flight boards, security cameras, and baggage tracking
  • Better visibility into foot traffic and dwell times
  • Identifying passenger retail preferences and enabling better allocation of staffing during peak travel times

With Extreme Fabric, airports are gaining a faster, more efficient network capable of handling large data traffic—and ready to separate passenger Wi-Fi from critical operations like staff communications.

With resilient, reliable Wi-Fi technology like this, you’d think Extreme customers are ready to shout their great experiences from the rooftops. Well, you’re not wrong.

Networking Power to Support the Busiest Airport Systems

Some of the world’s most recognizable names in air travel are touting the benefits they’ve experienced courtesy of working with Extreme Networks.

“We’re automating more and more tasks and empowering teams working onsite,” said Nicolas Apchie, Head of Infrastructure and IT Operations for Groupe ADP. Groupe ADP is the managing group behind the hustle and bustle of both CDG and ORY, the two largest airports in France.

For Groupe ADP and their CDG and ORY transportation hubs, solutions harnessed included Fabric, ExtremeCloud™ IQ, and Universal hardware to simplify daily operations and deliver seamless connectivity for passengers and airrline staff alike. The network refresh, taking place across 700 technical locations, was completed with zero interruptions to the 24/7 operations on both airport sites. What’s more, bandwidth on this new network infrastructure has increased by 10-25 times!

Airport Networks Hit New Speeds

Across the pond in North America, Harry Reid International (LAS) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) have both experienced operational improvements working with Extreme.

LAS trusts Extreme Fabric to help support guest Wi-Fi as well as digital amenities like luggage tag tracking and kiosk services. Extreme Fabric has enabled LAS IT teams to easily extend connectivity for maintenance tasks while delivering a connected passenger experience.

And in The City of Brotherly Love, PHL is a large airport with 17,000 employees and 30 million passengers annually—so it needs an agile network to support ongoing upgrades and construction projects. Extreme Fabric and switching provides core routing services and secure automations to help the PHL network team support connectivity for millions of passengers while upgrading terminals and technology in real time.

Gearing Up to Take Service to New Altitudes

“Airports strive to offer every passenger a seamless, safe experience, with reliable connectivity at the heart of it all—powering everything from ticketing and baggage tracking to essential systems like kiosks, mobile apps, and digital signage,” said Norman Rice, Chief Commercial Officer at Extreme Networks. With solutions like Extreme Fabric and Network Security revolutionizing the way airports and IT teams address crucial technology upgrades while also expanding airport terminals and technology offerings to meet the needs of today’s air traveler, it’s no wonder more airports are leaning on Extreme.

Learn more about how Extreme Networks is revolutionizing the traveler experience.

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