Intelligent CIO Kuwait Issue 3 | Page 32

////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// FEATURE: CLOUD With Kuwait’s aviation sector playing a vital role in the development of the country’s economy, Kuwait International Airport has been undergoing a remarkable transformation. The adoption of the latest cloud technology has resulted in its ability to analyse airport data and transform it into business intelligence that can make a real difference. K uwait International Airport, an entity managed by the government’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has announced that it has adopted Microsoft Azure cloud solutions to streamline the airport’s operations. The move enables DGCA to drive Digital Transformation in every facet – engage passengers, empower employees, optimise operations and transform airport services. Located 10 miles south of the city, Kuwait International Airport is home to a traffic of 13.7 million passengers annually, up by 17% since 2016. The growing operations called for DGCA to modernise the airport into a new state-of- the-art facility that can handle 25 million passengers a year and provide a remarkable customer experience. To address these needs, DGCA decided to partner with Microsoft and bring technology at the heart Kuwait International Airport drives Digital Transformation with cloud technology 32 INTELLIGENTCIO www.intelligentcio.com