Day 2 - 11 March
Session: Technology, Systems Integration, IT & ICT

11:05 - 11:30 - Reducing IT system implementation cost and complexity in airport construction
Synopsis: In the next 10 years, over US$600bn is planned in building airport infrastructure. IT systems represent a significant part of the investment. They are increasingly complex and are one of the last major packages to go in before a terminal goes live. Rather than procuring, implementing and integrating systems, construction companies and airport operators should contemplate hiring a Master Systems Integrator as general contractor for IT. This reduces the cost and time to have an integrated airport up and running on time.

Audience will learn:

• The key systems in an airport and the integration required
• Where IT fits in the overall construction project
• How Master System Integration (MSI) saves time and reduces risk of delay
• Synergies and cost reductions achieved though MSI
• Getting stakeholders, airport operator, construction and IT to work together to optimise implementation