Cisco Unified Wireless Network Technologies Help Create One of the World's Largest Airport WLANs for the Airport Authority Hong Kong.HONG KONG Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov. -- Robust and Highly Reliable WLAN See wireless LAN. WLAN - wireless local area network Helps Ensure Highly Efficient Flow Management of Passengers and Cargo at the Hong Kong International Airport Hong Kong International Airport (IATA: HKG, ICAO: VHHH) is the main airport in Hong Kong. It is colloquially known as Chek Lap Kok Airport, due to the fact that it was built on the island of Chek Lap Kok by land reclamation. Cisco Systems “Cisco” redirects here. For other uses, see Cisco (disambiguation). Cisco System,Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO, HKSE: 4333 ) is an American multinational corporation with 54,000 employees and annual revenue of US $28.48 billion as of 2006. (Nasdaq:CSCO CSCO Cisco Systems Incorporated (stock symbol) CSCO Chief Supply Chain Officer ) today announced that the Airport Authority Hong Kong The Airport Authority Hong Kong (abbreviated as AA or AAHK) (Traditional Chinese: 香港機場管理局 (AA) has deployed a Cisco Unified Wireless Network Solution to replace its existing installation, creating one of the world's largest airport WLANs (wireless local area network) in terms of coverage and number of access points. The WLAN helps enable the AA to achieve highly efficient flow management by ensuring timely information access and exchange, and automating cargo and passenger flow at the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA HKIA Hong Kong Institute of Architects HKIA Hong Kong International Airport ), the world's busiest international cargo and fifth busiest international passenger airport. Highly robust and equipped with industry-leading security features, the Cisco WLAN solution covers all indoor areas including the passenger terminal and the baggage sortation Identifying objects that are stamped with a bar code and routing them to the appropriate destination. Sortation is typically a high-speed process used in the transportation industry by companies such as Federal Express, UPS and others. See sort and bar code. hall, as well as all aircraft parking bays on the apron at the award-winning HKIA. It enables convenient, reliable and highly secure 'last mile' connections for all user groups. The coverage will be extended to the whole cargo apron within 2006. Cargo operators will then be able to access their systems not only in the cargo terminal but also on the outdoor apron. As a result, they can optimize their resources deployment and improve their operating efficiency using mobile applications and devices of their own choice. The WLAN has already helped the AA to increase staff productivity by allowing employees to access necessary information anytime, anywhere in the Airport. The AA's unified, airport-wide WLAN platform also provides business partners, including airlines, handling agents, retailers and aircraft maintenance engineers, with wireless enabled services to increase their operational efficiency. Multiple service providers will also offer wireless Internet access See how to access the Internet. on this platform, giving users a broad selection of services. "Airport management is about flow management of passengers, cargo, capital and information. Over 100,000 passengers pass through HKIA in some 750 aircraft movements every day and the demand is ever-increasing. The smooth flow of passengers and cargo depends on seamless coordination of a series of tasks and activities carried out by different user groups," said Joseph Lai, Chief Information Officer of the Airport Authority Hong Kong. "A reliable, high-performance wireless network platform is a critical part of the technology for managing the flow of information in the work process," added Mr. Lai. "Cisco's wireless LAN A local area network that transmits over the air typically in the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz unlicensed frequency band. It does not require line of sight between sender and receiver. Wireless base stations (access points) are wired to an Ethernet network and transmit a radio frequency over an area solution will not only help us to enhance our services for all users in this digital age, but also to maintain our leading status in deploying the most cutting-edge technology among airports worldwide." In 2004, the AA established and has since continued to extend its industry-standard WLAN platform. The AA WLAN Infrastructure now comprises over 200 Cisco 1000 Series Lightweight Access Points and eight Cisco 4100 Series Wireless LAN Controllers. By the end of this year, there will be 300 Cisco Access Points and 12 Cisco Controllers in operation. The Cisco 1000 Series Lightweight Access Point is an 802.11 a/b/g dual-band, zero-touch configuration and management access point that delivers highly secure, cost-effective wireless access with advanced WLAN services for enterprise deployment. The Cisco access point provides industry-leading RF (radio frequency) capabilities with many deployment options to maximize wireless LAN performance, security, reliability and scalability. This device meets and exceeds the performance requirements of the most demanding enterprise environments. It supports Wi-Fi Protected Access (networking, security) Wi-Fi Protected Access - (WPA) A security scheme for wireless networks, developed by the networking industry in response to the shortcomings of Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). (WPA WPA: see Work Projects Administration. WPA in full Works Progress Administration later (1939–43) Work Projects Administration U.S. work program for the unemployed. ) and 802.11i/WPA2 for enterprise-class interoperable WLAN security. The Cisco 4100 Series Wireless LAN Controllers are responsible for system-wide wireless LAN functions, such as security policies, intrusion prevention, RF management, quality of service (QoS) and mobility. They work in conjunction with Cisco 1000 Series Lightweight Access Points and the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS See Windows CardSpace. ) to support business-critical wireless applications. From voice and data services to location tracking, Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers provide the control, scalability, security and reliability that network managers need in order to build highly secure, enterprise-scale wireless networks - from branch offices to main campuses. "At Cisco, we are excited about this opportunity to work with the AA in deploying one of the world's largest airport WLANs at the HKIA, Asia's SuperHub and one of the leading airports in the world. This large-scale project is not just about providing a wireless LAN solution, but also underscores our commitment to participate in the efficiency enhancement projects of different organizations and increase customer satisfaction," remarked Fredy Cheung, managing director of South China for Cisco Systems. The Cisco WLAN has already brought enormous enhancements to customer service at the HKIA. These include the provision of the highly efficient on-demand mobile check-in service, swift and highly secure baggage tracking and reconciliation, and punctual punc·tu·al adj. 1. Acting or arriving exactly at the time appointed; prompt. 2. Paid or accomplished at or by the appointed time. 3. Precise; exact. 4. aircraft turnaround on the apron. Highly Efficient Transfer The HKIA is one of the few airports taking advantage of a robust WLAN infrastructure to expedite passenger acceptance and handling. On-demand mobile check-in is conducted immediately when passengers arrive at the airport. It particularly increases the efficiency during peak hours and for tight-connection transfer passengers. The WLAN also helps to cut queuing time for inbound passengers from some PRD PRD progressive retinal degeneration. (Pearl River Delta The Pearl River Delta Region (PRD) in China occupies the low-lying areas alongside the Pearl River estuary where the Pearl river flows into the South China Sea. Since the "Open Door Policy" was adopted by the Communist Party of China in the late 1970s, the portion of the delta in ) ports in China. During peak hours, passengers arriving by high-speed cross-boundary ferries at the HKIA's SkyPier from these PRD locations can be processed by Wireless Check-in and proceed to the passenger terminal by bonded buses for their flights, without having to go through local immigration immigration, entrance of a person (an alien) into a new country for the purpose of establishing permanent residence. Motives for immigration, like those for migration generally, are often economic, although religious or political factors may be very important. and customs formalities. Swift and Highly Secure Baggage Tracking & Reconciliation Using barcode and RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. technology, wireless dual-mode scanners track and reconcile each transfer and departure bag in the baggage sortation hall and by the aircraft side on the apron. This helps ensure the highest standards of security and delivers unparalleled customer service. Punctual Aircraft Turnaround on the Apron With wireless handheld or in-vehicle computers, staff from airlines and other service providers have timely access to critical information including schedule changes, parking bay assignments, turnaround activity progress and aircraft maintenance records. This helps to ensure punctual turnaround on the apron and thus a higher level of passenger service. By the third quarter of 2006, the AA will also extend the WLAN to the second passenger terminal and the new AA Headquarters Building, increasing the number of Access Points to 300 and Controllers to 12. This will allow more users to enjoy the benefits brought by Cisco's cutting-edge wireless technologies. "With the reliable, robust and highly secure Cisco Wireless Network Solution in place, the AA will not only be able to extend mobility and flexibility to employees, airlines, business partners and passengers to meet their diverse needs, but it also can expect to fly even higher by providing more innovative applications to ensure top quality services," said Mr. Cheung. About Airport Authority Hong Kong The Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) is a statutory body wholly owned by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region A special administrative region may be:
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