Case Study: Neos Airlines achieves secure, resilient wireless access and reduced downtime with Brocade Mobility

Wireless Network Creates Opportunities for a Company on the Go

Neos Airlines, a Milan-based carrier with growing operations and staff at headquarters and Malpensa airport, needed reliable, secure mobile access to mission-critical applications for crews, maintenance teams, and office staff. The airline faced strict aviation security regulations and the high cost of downtime (up to $15,000 per aircraft per hour), so it required a resilient wireless platform that would support mobility, regulatory compliance, and business continuity.

Neos deployed Brocade Mobility (RFS6000 Controller and Mobility Access Points) with secure WLAN zones, RADIUS certificates and WPA2 encryption to segregate sensitive data and extend network access across headquarters and airport sites. The rollout improved productivity and training flexibility, enabled 60% of applications to be delivered over wireless, increased resiliency as a wired-network backup, ensured regulatory compliance, and delivered an expected full ROI within 12 months.

Neos Airlines

Eugenio Brusa

IT Manager