BIA enhances capacity with state-of-the-art Data Centre

Manama : Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), inaugurated a next-generation Containerised Data Centre (CDC). 

Containerised Data Centre or CDC is a portable and inherently scalable facility to host critical airport information systems that can be placed in any location where data capacity is needed. 

The move forms part of the Airport Modernisation Programme (AMP) currently underway at BIA. 

The CDC, designed, supplied and implemented by Gulf Business Machines (GBM), was inaugurated by Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah, Chief Executive Officer of BAC at an event held under the patronage of Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, Kamal Ahmed. Commenting on the launch, Al Binfalah said: “The Airport Modernisation Programme is much more than just an expansion of the airport passenger capacity. It is a complete modernisation of its operations, facilities and critical infrastructure, aimed at increasing the airport’s contributions to the growth of our local economy. This makes the Containerised Data Centre an essential component of the ICT infrastructure and disaster recovery plans.”

Abdulla Ishaq, Bahrain General Manager, GBM said: “The completed project delivers a state-of-the-art solution built to the highest standards and recognised worldwide. 

This is crucial as the CDC hosts critical airport operations systems and we are confident that this site will be a showcase to both regional and international communities.”