Air Niugini will integrate SITA Connect Go Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platform into its digital infrastructure. Credit: Ryan Fletcher/Shutterstock.

Air Niugini, the flag carrier of Papua New Guinea, has joined forces with aviation technology specialist SITA to upgrade its digital infrastructure. 

The carrier will integrate SITA Connect Go Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platform, which is claimed to be the only integrated networking and security solution designed for the air transport sector. 

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This solution will integrate six of Air Niugini’s international airport and sales offices with its main office in Port Moresby and its cloud-hosted applications.  

According to the technology vendor, this solution provides secure connectivity for the airline’s global workforce, enhancing productivity and flexibility while increasing bandwidth by nearly forty-fold. 

SITA APAC president Sumesh Patel said: “This new partnership with Air Niugini is a big step for us in the region as we look to continue offering solutions that cater to our customers’ needs.  

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“Our end-to-end secure network solutions are a great way for airlines to stop worrying about their network capabilities and concentrate on other important priorities across their operations. By offering them robust security, increased bandwidth, and a higher flexibility for their staff, we can help them do just that.” 

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This collaboration represents the first deployment of SITA Connect Go SASE in the Asia-Pacific region.  

Several other airlines are also in final talks to adopt the technology, stated SITA. 

Air Niugini CEO Gary Seddon said: “This solution will significantly enhance the connectivity and security of our operations, allowing us to better serve our passengers, improve productivity across our international offices, and future-proof our infrastructure as we continue to expand. We are proud to be the first airline in the APAC region to adopt this cutting-edge technology, reinforcing our commitment to operational excellence and innovation.”