Kochi's airport gears up for digital takeoff with CIAL 2.0
The project, which will be inaugurated by Chief Minister and CIAL chairman Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday (May 19), at the CIAL Trade Fair and Exhibition Centre, has been developed at a cost of Rs 200 crore.
According to CIAL managing director S Suhas, IAS, the transformation is part of a broader effort to modernise the airport's digital backbone. It includes upgrades in cybersecurity, operational efficiency, and the use of AI-driven systems to make passenger journeys smoother and more secure.
One of the standout features of the upgrade is the Cyber Defence Operations Centre (CDOC), the first full-scale, on-premise server facility of its kind at an Indian airport. Set up with support from CDAC, the centre is designed to provide real-time threat intelligence, 24/7 monitoring, and quick response to any digital risks.
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