New Frontiers Papers
Real insight for the air transport industry
Do you know which advances in technology will have the strongest bearing on air travel in the future? Digital travellers, connected aircraft and intelligent airports? Or mobility, virtualization and cloud computing? How can IT professionals embrace the trends and developments that will make the biggest impact on the industry in the next three to five years? SITA's New Frontiers Papers might not provide all the answers, but with the strategic insights and advice they offer, they'll always keep you well ahead of the curve.
Cloud computing: an opportunity for blue sky thinking
June 2011
The buzz around cloud computing is considerable, but the good part is that it is real, and starting to deliver what is claimed.
The Intelligent Airport - unleashing the potential
June 2011
What needs to be done to unleash the potential of airports? What barriers still exist, and what are the practicalities and the lessons learned both within and beyond air transport?
Five steps of air travel that smartphones will change by 2020
November 2010
While many disagree on what the mobile world in 2020 will look like, there is also a large degree of consensus.
The digital aircraft - heralding a new generation of aircraft operations
June 2010
A critical game-changer for the air transport industry.
Border management: Keeping passengers moving
June 2010
Establishing the right balance between facilitation and security.
Server virtualization: Solving real air transport issues
April 2010
Within five years server virtualization will be the mainstay of data centre design.
Is zero downtime achievable?
November 2009
Continuous availability of IT infrastructure should be an essential component of business continuity plans.
Transforming airline operations at airports using handheld devices
March 2009
By 2012 mobile devices will be as commonplace at the airport as email is today.
Ten technology advances that will change air travel
February 2009
Innovation will transform operational efficiencies and simplify the passenger journey.
How digital information will transform aircraft management
October 2008
Aircraft operations are becoming more IT demanding.
How mobile technology will enhance passenger travel
May 2008
Can mobile-based services meet the hype?