Cisco Cisco 3350 Mobility Services Engine Information Guide
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Challenge
Frankfurt Airport is the busiest airport in Germany. Owned by Fraport AG, an
international venture with partnership interests in 13 other airports worldwide, Frankfurt
earns the majority share of annual group revenues, which exceed €2.5 billion. In 2012,
this modern, popular hub handled more than 57 million passengers and close to half-
a-million flights.
international venture with partnership interests in 13 other airports worldwide, Frankfurt
earns the majority share of annual group revenues, which exceed €2.5 billion. In 2012,
this modern, popular hub handled more than 57 million passengers and close to half-
a-million flights.
Fraport provides systems and services for airlines and concessionaires, which include
seven hotels, 230 shops, and 90 food and drink outlets. It also works closely with
partners to create new commercial opportunities. When the company decided to build
a new corporate headquarters, it turned to its long-term technology partner, Cisco.
seven hotels, 230 shops, and 90 food and drink outlets. It also works closely with
partners to create new commercial opportunities. When the company decided to build
a new corporate headquarters, it turned to its long-term technology partner, Cisco.
The Fraport core IP network, routing and switching, firewalls, and videoconferencing
and WebEx collaboration solutions are all based on Cisco technology. In addition,
the airport had already seen the operational benefits of a Cisco® wireless local area
network (WLAN) across its ramp and terminal areas, so Cisco was a valid choice for
the new project.
and WebEx collaboration solutions are all based on Cisco technology. In addition,
the airport had already seen the operational benefits of a Cisco® wireless local area
network (WLAN) across its ramp and terminal areas, so Cisco was a valid choice for
the new project.
“We wanted the new headquarters building to welcome employees, customers,
and guests with wireless services that were simple to use and easy to manage,” says
Rudolf Marquet, vice president ICT infrastructure for Fraport AG.
and guests with wireless services that were simple to use and easy to manage,” says
Rudolf Marquet, vice president ICT infrastructure for Fraport AG.
Situated between two terminals, close to the airport’s operational center, the building’s
open design features two eight-story blocks linked by walkways. With 23,000m
open design features two eight-story blocks linked by walkways. With 23,000m
2
of
space and underground parking, it was intended to reflect the company’s commitment
to sustainability.
to sustainability.
Customer Case Study
Frankfurt Airport transforms workplace efficiency and lays foundation for further improved
passenger experience at its new headquarters
Customer Name:
Fraport AG
Industry:
Transport
Location:
Germany
Number of Employees:
20,700
Challenge
• Equip new headquarters with flexible and
collaborative working environment
• Provide robust wireless platform for
future growth and commercial innovation
Solution
• Cisco Unified Wireless solution
• Cisco Mobility Services Engine for
• Cisco Mobility Services Engine for
delivery of location-based services
Results
• Wireless-only implementation enabled
initial cost saving of €800,000
• Productivity and collaboration enhanced
for 650 employees
• Innovative Wi-Fi services forecast to
deliver up to 40 percent revenue uplift
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