Fujitsu helps Heathrow Terminal 2 take off
Fujitsu completes £34m Heathrow Terminal 2 network infrastructure project helping to make every journey better
London, U.K., 05 November 2014 – Fujitsu has completed its £34m network infrastructure project for Heathrow Terminal 2, The Queens Building; part of a £2.5 billion transformation project at the terminal. The four year partnership, which saw Fujitsu implement the entire terminal’s integrated network system, provides the backbone which supports the terminals key systems that collectively help towards reducing queuing time and connecting passengers and employees throughout the terminal.
The project has been beneficial to both employees and passengers. Employees can now work more collaboratively with the use of Wi-Fi helping operational staff to receive information in real time, something which wasn’t possible before. This enables better communications and improved travel services across the terminal. Meanwhile, passengers can expect to see queuing time for check-in, baggage and security fall as the new technology allows passengers to check-in at any desk, instead of a desk designated to a specific airline.
The Fujitsu implemented infrastructure will also support key systems including security, airport operation and building management systems, self-check-in and bag drop systems. “The transformation project at Heathrow has ensured we provide world class facilities,” said Neil Clark, Chief Information Officer at Heathrow. “The network is vital for our operation and through that Fujitsu played a key part in delivering a world class terminal. This partnership has worked well and as a result we are looking at working with the team closely on further projects.”
Fujitsu’s success with this project has opened the door for other contracts at Heathrow. Fujitsu was also recently awarded the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for private mobile radio (PMR) and Cellular projects across Heathrow. This means that Fujitsu will provide all radio and cellular requirements for the airport for the next two years.
“Being a part of this significant transformation project has been very exciting,” said Stewart Saunderson, Director of Delivery, Network & Telecoms, Fujitsu UK & Ireland. “Fujitsu is committed to helping businesses create a good experience and reduce pain points for their customers. Fujitsu’s role will remain positive bringing a strong, co-operative relationship between Fujitsu and Heathrow in years to come.”
About Fujitsu
Fujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company offering a full range of technology products, solutions and services. Approximately 162,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers. Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.8 trillion yen (US$46 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014. For more information, please see http://www.fujitsu.com.
Fujitsu UK & Ireland
Fujitsu UK & Ireland is a leading IT systems, services and products company employing over 12,000 people with an annual revenue of £1.67 billion. Additionally, Fujitsu’s other operations in the UK bring its total employee numbers to over 14,000 and its total revenues to £1.8 billion. Its business is in enabling its customers to realise their objectives by exploiting information technology through its integrated product and service portfolio. This includes consulting, applications, systems integration, managed services and product for customers in the private and public sectors including retail, financial services, telecoms, government, defence and consumer sectors. For more information, please see: http://uk.fujitsu.com
