Airport tech infra push: Noida International Airport partners Tech Mahindra for network; integrated centre to anchor operations

Noida International Airport (NIA) has tied up with IT services firm Tech Mahindra to establish and operate an integrated Network and Security Operations Centre (NOC-SOC), placing cybersecurity and digital resilience at the core of the airport’s operations from the outset, PTI reported.Under the partnership, Tech Mahindra will deliver 24×7 monitoring and management of network and security operations for the airport’s critical IT infrastructure. This will include oversight of applications, databases, networks, servers, storage systems and associated digital platforms, according to a joint statement issued on Tuesday.The integrated NOC-SOC is designed to enable proactive detection, analysis and response to network and cybersecurity incidents, with the aim of ensuring high availability, operational resilience and robust security across airport operations.“As a greenfield airport, we have the unique opportunity to embed resilience, security and operational excellence into our digital ecosystem from day one,” Christoph Schnellmann, chief executive officer of Noida International Airport, said. “Our partnership with Tech Mahindra is a critical step in building a robust, future-ready network and cybersecurity framework that supports safe, reliable and seamless airport operations.”Noida International Airport is coming up at Jewar under a public-private partnership model and is being developed by Yamuna International Airport Private Limited, a subsidiary of Zurich Airport International AG. The first phase of the project spans about 1,300 hectares and includes one runway and a terminal building.Once completed across four phases, the airport will cover nearly 5,000 hectares, making it India’s largest airport in terms of area. Airport operations are expected to begin soon, PTI reported.