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Qatar Airways Completes Global SD‑WAN Deployment With SITA

The shift to software‑driven networking targets faster performance, stronger zero‑trust security, and smoother digital services for travelers.

Overview

  • The rollout is live across more than 350 international outstations and multiple data centres, replacing legacy WAN infrastructure.
  • Real‑time traffic steering now selects optimal paths across MPLS, broadband, dedicated internet and LTE/5G to keep mission‑critical applications performing.
  • Cyber protections add a zero‑trust framework with secure channels and strict access controls to reduce exposure to attacks.
  • SITA characterises the programme as its first large‑scale implementation of this technology for a major global airline.
  • Qatar Airways says the upgraded backbone supports operations spanning 172 destinations and a fleet of roughly 250 aircraft to underpin growth.