Julian Wheatland, CEO, Progility Technologies
Progility Technologies, the leading provider of unified communication & collaboration (UC&C) and IT infrastructure solutions as a whole, has been awarded a contract by Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) for deploying flight information AV solution as well as a centralized content management system at the airport.
This strategic project is designed to transform CIAL as one of India’s most advanced airports – providing passengers with an elevated travel experience, and to ground crew a streamlined airport operations. The solution would establish a critical communication infrastructure at the airport.
Julian Wheatland, CEO, Progility Technologies, says, “Cochin International Airport has been a valued customer of ours. We’ve worked with them for over the last eight years on various projects. We’re delighted to have won this prestigious project. This is a testament to our determination to provide the highest levels of customer satisfaction.”
“We’re proud to be part of the next phase of CIAL’s digital transformation. This technology represents the future of air travel, by seamlessly delivering an enhanced passenger experience, stronger operational efficiency and new revenue opportunities,” elaborates Wheatland.
Cochin International Airport
Santhosh S, GM and Head of IT & Communication at CIAL, comments, “Building on the success of our previous association with Progility Technologies in UC (unified communication) area, we’re are upgrading Terminal-3 with state-of-the-art flight information displays and a robust content management system for commercial displays.”
“This initiative will not only boost operational efficiency and elevate the passenger experience but also reflects our team’s commitment to delivering the highest technology standards for our passengers,” adds Santhosh.
Key Features of the Project:
• Flight Information Display System (FIDS)
The state-of-the-art flight information display system will provide real-time flight status updates, including arrivals, departures, gate changes, delays, and baggage claim information. This system is designed to improve passenger experience by ensuring timely, accurate, and easily accessible flight information throughout the airport.
• Centralized Content Management System (CMS)
The centralized content management system will manage and distribute real-time content (about flight schedules, security waiting times, local amenities, and any emergency alerts) across all digital displays, ensuring passengers are kept informed all the details UpToDate. The system will enable CIAL to update all screens from a single platform in real-time, facilitating smooth communication and improved operational efficiency.
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