Monday, June 24, 2024 Megaport and Lufthansa Systems partner to accelerate digital transformation in aviation, enhancing security, performance, and connectivity for over 350 airlines worldwide. Megaport Limited, a top-tier provider of Network as a Service (NaaS), has announced a strategic collaboration with Lufthansa Systems, a prominent aviation IT solutions provider. This partnership is set to fast-track the aviation sector’s digital transformation.
Under this new alliance, Lufthansa Systems will utilize Megaport’s expansive Software Defined Network (SDN) to transition the global aviation cloud from a single cloud setup to a multi-cloud environment, by shifting core routing from cloud to Megaport. Additionally, Megaport will create a secure landing zone for aviation customers, facilitating seamless data exchange and peering among airlines. Lufthansa Systems delivers IT solutions to more than 350 airlines globally.
Its Global Aviation Cloud initiative is focused on virtualizing essential airline applications and migrating them to the cloud. By leveraging Megaport’s private connectivity through robust data centers, virtual firewalls, and virtual routing, Lufthansa Systems can ensure secure and reliable connections for airline clients to its cloud-based applications. The partnership offers significant advantages, including lower network costs, enhanced performance, improved security, and the ability to quickly provision virtual network services through Megaport’s API, .
