Bangalore International Airport Limited Partners with IBM for Digital and IT Transformation

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IBM has entered a ten-year agreement with Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) to develop an "Airport in a Box" platform aimed at enhancing passenger travel experiences at Kempegowda International Airport. This initiative will leverage IBM's hybrid cloud solutions and Kyndryl's infrastructure capabilities to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and boost employee productivity. The platform will also utilize AI-driven insights for better inventory management. BIAL, recognized for its commitment to sustainability, aims to transform its operations with this innovative technology.

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• Long-term partnership with BIAL enhances IBM's position in the aviation sector.
• Development of AI-powered insights for optimizing inventory management.
• Commitment to sustainability aligns with growing market trends.

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ARMONK, N.Y. and BENGALURU, India, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) -- operator of Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (KIAB/BLR Airport) -- today announced a ten-year agreement under which IBM and Kyndryl will provide best of breed IT solutions to create a new "Airport in a Box" platform that will support transforming the end-to-end travel experience for passengers at BLR Airport.

As one of the fastest-growing airports in the world, BLR Airport needed a nimble, scalable and cost-competitive technology and operations environment that can increase its agility and operational flexibility to handle future growth in passenger traffic. To achieve this goal, BIAL has selected IBM Global Business Services, IBM hybrid cloud capabilities and Kyndryl, the new, independent company that will be created following the separation of IBM's Managed Infrastructure Services business, to design and implement a next generation architecture with robust and dynamic delivery model. One that is highly efficient, secure, and will enable a seamless travel experience for its passengers. The new platform will also enable BIAL to improve employee productivity, better utilization of IT assets, reduce costs through streamlined inventory control and improved incident management.

The state-of-the-art platform IBM is developing to support BIAL's business growth will be enabled by a comprehensive set of IBM technology and services, enabled by an open hybrid cloud approach from IBM and supported Red Hat Ansible Automation. The platform also will generate AI-powered insights from IBM Maximo enterprise asset management technology to optimize inventory management and total cost of ownership.

IBM and BIAL will work to ensure that the platform supports BIAL's commitment to sustainability and the community at large. BIAL recently achieved its goal of net energy neutral status in the financial year 2020-21, consuming energy from renewable sources. 

Once the platform is fully operational and enhancing the travel experience for millions of airport passengers, IBM and BIAL plan to explore opportunities to advance the "Airport in a Box" platform as a cornerstone of innovation and transformation for the global travel and transportation industry.

"We are excited to partner with IBM as part of our vision to make BLR Airport the Smart Airport-- a digitalized, seamlessly connected, intuitive airport," said Mr. Hari Marar, MD & CEO, BIAL. "BLR Airport is a pioneer and leader of change in the Indian aviation industry. Our aim is to introduce more digitally advanced, innovative services and products at BIAL to ensure that the passengers and partners have the advantage of future forward technologies, in a seamless operating environment," Mr. Marar added.

"This long-term project capitalizes on our proven ability to deliver a combination of advanced technologies and services that enable the world's leading travel and transportation companies to innovate and transform their businesses," said Mark Foster, Senior Vice President, IBM Services and IBM Global Business Services. "IBM Global Business Services and Kyndryl will apply our expertise in hybrid cloud and building business platforms to help BIAL innovate, improve its operational efficiency and deliver exceptional experiences to its growing passenger base."

IBM works with more than 150 airports globally and has a long history of helping airports, airlines and the aviation industry worldwide to innovate and transform and was named the World's Leading Airport Travel Technology Provider 2020.

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FAQ

What is the recent partnership between IBM and BIAL about?

IBM has formed a ten-year partnership with BIAL to create an "Airport in a Box" platform aimed at enhancing the passenger travel experience.

What technologies will IBM provide to BIAL?

IBM will deliver hybrid cloud capabilities, AI-powered insights, and advanced IT solutions to improve operations at Kempegowda International Airport.

How will the partnership impact operational efficiency at BLR Airport?

The partnership is expected to enhance operational efficiency through better inventory management, reduced costs, and improved employee productivity.

What is the duration of the agreement between IBM and BIAL?

The agreement between IBM and BIAL is set for ten years.

How does this partnership align with sustainability efforts?

BIAL's commitment to sustainability, including achieving net energy neutral status, aligns with IBM's initiative to create environmentally friendly technology solutions.