Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 18 | Page 47

FEATURE: HYBRID CLOUD HUAWEI AND HAMAD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SIGNED A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Huawei and Hamad International Airport signed a Memorandum of Understanding, formalising a strategic partnership to enable the airport’s digital transformation. The MoU provides a broad framework for collaboration between Hamad International Airport and Huawei for co-creation of innovative concepts, prototypes and solutions using cutting-edge technologies, particularly in the areas of IoT and autonomous machines, to address real business www.intelligentcio.com challenges and opportunities. The objective is to accelerate digital transformation at Hamad International Airport and to share the solutions with the community for wider benefit of the air transport industry. Through this cooperation, Hamad International Airport aims to improve the passenger experience, enhance security and communication, and increase operational efficiency. Hamad International Airport, located in Doha, Qatar, recently joined the exclusive ranks of global airports awarded the prestigious 5-Star Airport designation by Skytrax, the London-based aviation institute and the gold standard for conveying the passenger’s voice in airport and airline rankings. This makes Hamad International Airport the first airport in the Middle East to earn this acclaimed title and the 6th airport globally to be rewarded that accreditation. Also, Hamad International Airport won the West Asia-Best Airport INTELLIGENTCIO 47