Hamad International Airport teams up with Dell Technologies to drive Innovation

Dell Technologies announced today that Hamad International Airport has selected its advanced server and network infrastructure solutions to deliver the best passenger experience and operational excellence as Phase B of the airport’s expansion plan continues.

Hamad International Airport, which currently serves over 170 global destinations and over 40 airline partners, selected Dell PowerEdge servers to secure and enhance the airport’s infrastructure capabilities, improve efficiencies and reduce costs, and create the ultimate destination for millions of visitors.

With computing and networking modules that can be adapted to the airport’s needs and expanded over time, Dell PowerEdge servers provide a solid foundation for the future.

As Qatar welcomed football fans from around the world in 2022, Hamad International Airport saw a year-over-year increase in passenger traffic of 101.9% and an increase in overall aircraft movement of 28.2% compared to 2021. Phase B of the airport’s expansion project, which began in January 2023, will include two new concourses, increasing the airport’s annual passenger capacity to over 70 million.

The implementation of Dell solutions contributes to providing additional support for the airport’s ambitious plans and enabling new avenues to scale and consolidate its data center to run the most complex, mission-critical workloads while remaining adaptable to future growth requirements. The PowerEdge servers have a cryptographically verified security design and an intuitive systems management process to monitor, deploy, and implement the automation of routine airport operations tasks.

Travers Nicholas, Country General Manager for Qatar, Dell Technologies said: Hamad International Airport’s contribution to facilitating global trade, raising industry benchmarks and introducing the ultimate in passenger convenience has been remarkable. As the sector continues to move upward and passengers demand enhanced travel experiences, a robust and flexible digital infrastructure supporting high-density growth will prove crucial. Dell Technologies is committed to helping the airport deliver on its growth vision. As a major player in the global aviation sector, Dell is eager to see it soar to newer heights in the coming future.

Suhail Kadri, Senior Vice President of Technology and Innovation at Hamad International Airport said: As one of the world’s busiest airports, that moves significant number of passengers and commodities on an hourly basis, access to agile technology remains critical. Working with a technology provider who understands the demands of international air travel and is well-equipped to support passengers, airlines and air cargo efficiencies is therefore paramount. Working with Dell Technologies’ via its network of channel partners, helps us meet our ambitious growth plans and introduce new digital innovations, as we continue to invest in modernizing our airport.