Platform-based Network Access for ASKY

Service Portfolio

• Global CRS Application & Distribution Network Services
• Applications Platform Migration Support Services

Industry Vertical

• Airline

Executive Summary

“Think Global, Act Local” was the key motto for AVIANET in supporting ASKY, an African start-up airline, since its launch in 2009. AVIANET helped ASKY develop a secure, single platform-based network access to its selected CRS platform (SABRE). Until mid-2011, AVIANET provided secure and fully monitored CRS platform access through the AVIANET Global IP-VPN Network, along with full application support up to the end-user equipment across 40+ offices in Africa.

In 2011, AVIANET supported ASKY in migrating from the SABRE platform to another CRS platform and deployed the new platform across all customer offices. AVIANET also provided full application roll-out support for all end-user equipment. As a result, ASKY completed the migration plans and application rollouts within the planned project time frames.

About Customer

ASKY is a fast-growing airline in West and Central Africa, founded in 2009. The airline plans to cover all of West and Central Africa and expand its network to South Africa, Europe, America, and some Asian countries. With the launch of Malabo on February 19, 2012, ASKY continues to expand rapidly.

Customer’s Needs

As a new start-up in 2009, ASKY’s management sought a service partner to support their ambitious growth plans with a flexible service delivery model and pricing structure, understanding the “pay as per growth” model.

How AVIANET Helped

AVIANET offered a fully flexible service contract in 2009, enabling ASKY to focus on achieving commercial targets while AVIANET managed IT requirements. AVIANET developed a stable network for crucial platforms like CRS access and ticketing facilities, rapidly deploying across various locations, including own offices, GSA offices, and airport counters in challenging African regions.

Customer Benefits

AVIANET’s work provided ASKY with the following benefits:

• Smooth Platform Adaptation: Seamless deployment of new CRS and applications platforms with minimal impact on business continuity.
• Swift Global Access: Rapid provision of CRS and applications access at any global location.
• Comprehensive Application Support: Worry-free distribution, support, security, and troubleshooting of critical applications across all global offices.
• Simplified Technology: Streamlined back-end technology.
• Cost Control: Known and controlled costs for critical operational services.