Digital Transformation: What type of technology does Southwest use?

Cloud computing has been a key component of Southwest Airlines' digital transformation plans. In 2022, Southwest Airlines was projected to spend $1.1 billion annually on ICT. The purchase of software, hardware, networks, and communications from vendor’s accounts for a significant portion of this expenditure. Southwest Airlines offers passengers top-notch airline services. In contrast to hub and communication services, the airline offers nonstop routes through their point-to-point flight services.

• Total ICT Spending 2022: $1.1 billion

• Technology Theme Focus: Big Data, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Payments. 
• ICT Spend by Channel: Technology Vendors (Direct), Telcos, Local Resellers, Internal Development and Maintenance, Specialist Outsources, ICT Services Providers/Consulting Firms, and System Integrations. 
• ICT Spend by Function: Network, Data Center, End-User Computing, Service Desk, Communications, and Management. 
• External ICT Spend by Segment: Network and Communications, ICT Services, Consulting, Hardware (including Cloud lass), Software (including Cloud SaaS), and Others. 

The Southwest Airlines Digital Transformation Strategies report helps the airline understand the digital strategies of. It provides insights into the digital preparedness of the company compared to its competitors. The information in these reports, such as presentations, press releases, the company's annual report, etc., is sourced directly from a combination of Southwest's internal database and credible secondary research sources. The reports focus on digital transformation strategies, technology introduction, technology focus areas, technology initiatives, and ICT spending across different segments.

Digital Transformation Strategies

Southwest Airlines is planning to borrow cloud technology to modernize and upgrade its operations using the digital strategy. AWS Security Hub, a cloud security posture management solution that offers a thorough overview of security alerts and security posture across AWS accounts, was used by Southwest. With the advancement of the latest technology, the airline aims to attain higher visibility into its security operations and can easily manage both cloud-native and third-party operations. This will ultimately enhance the experience of the passengers on their website and make the use of services easy and smooth for them.

Southwest Airlines Technology Theme Focus

Southwest Airlines is introducing a number of various technology that features big data, payments, robotics, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing to overall increase the efficiency of the website and its services, which will ultimately lead to the comfort of the passengers and improve their experience.

Southwest Airlines Technology Initiatives

Over the past few years, Southwest Airlines has participated in a number of key technological partnerships, collaborations, rollouts, and advancements. For example, in order to maximize operational performance by ensuring aircraft availability and dependability, Southwest teamed up with IFS, a worldwide cloud business applications firm, to implement IFS as its enterprise maintenance management standard.

Scope

This report Provides:

• You will gain insights into Southwest Airlines technology and its recent activities in this area. 
• The report will take you through the innovation program transformation strategies and technology center. 
• Get an overview of technology projects that include partnerships and new product launches.  
• Get an update on various technology initiatives, such as objectives, benefits, and technology themes.
• The report contains the details of the estimated ICT contracts and ICT budgets.  

Reasons to Buy:

• Learn more about how Southwest Airlines uses technology.
• Learn about its innovative projects and technological strategy.
• Learn more about the technology-related topics it focuses on.
• Learn about its relationships and different product launches.

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How much did Southwest Airlines spend overall on ICT in 2022?

In 2022, Southwest Airlines was projected to spend $1.1 billion annually on ICT.

Which was Southwest Airlines' top ICT spending category by function?

In 2022, Southwest Airlines' top ICT spending category by function was the data center.

Which major technological themes are Southwest Airlines concentrating on?

For Southwest Airlines, artificial intelligence, big data, cloud computing, payments, and robotics are the main technical themes.