Absolute Secure Access Helps Get Fraport’s 45-Minute Aircraft Turnaround Initiative off the Ground

In a push for efficiency, Fraport launched an initiative to reduce turnaround times to 45 minutes per aircraft. But first, the company needed to overcome brittle Wi-Fi and cellular connections causing devices to switch to private cellular networks that workers’ mission-critical applications couldn’t handle. This compromised worker safety, as many tried to fix connections while driving. Dropped connections also posed security risks, making it difficult to monitor the 5,000-acre property.

Provide Seamless Roaming Between Networks

Fraport deployed Absolute Secure Access for 700 of its employees using Panasonic® CF31 Toughbooks and G1 Toughpads, giving its workers rock-solid transitions between Wi-Fi access points and cellular networks throughout the large facility. Workers can now roam between networks without issues, allowing them to completely focus on their duties. Drivers now access more accurate pick-up information, baggage handlers receive more complete cargo routing plans and optimal loading instructions, and security staff can now scan personnel badges more efficiently.

Optimized Reporting Allows for Improved Diagnostics

Fraport now uses the solution’s network roaming reports to enable data-driven decision-making and give them an advantage when communicating with their mobile data provider. If, for instance, they see a high incidence of roaming to the Wi-Fi network at a specific time, staff can infer that a problem may exist with the cellular network. Fraport also uses Absolute Secure Access to implement traffic-friendly policies such as assigning large anti-virus updates to download only via Wi-Fi or prioritizing core applications over other traffic.