New Pittsburgh Airport Transformation: s4nets CEO Speaks at FTE World Innovation Summit
At the Future Travel Experience (FTE) World Innovation Summit, solutions4networks CEO Michele McGough outlined how her team partnered with the Allegheny County Airport Authority to modernize Pittsburgh International Airport’s infrastructure.
As a lead technology partner in the Terminal Modernization Program (TMP), s4nets built the secure, scalable network foundation driving PIT’s new operations and passenger innovations. The project establishes the new Pittsburgh airport as a national model for advancing aviation through intelligent infrastructure.
Speaking of the experience, McGough shared:
“We are proud to help the Pittsburgh International Airport enhance customer experience through advanced IT, OT, and communication solutions. PIT is going to be an amazing experience for everyone, and such a great enhancement to our region.”
Three Decades of Airport Technology Evolution
From the 1990s to today, PIT’s technology journey reflects three decades of continuous advancement—from landline phones and VHS cameras to private cellular networks and mobile-enabled passenger systems. Throughout this evolution, s4nets has modernized critical systems to keep each upgrade secure, integrated, and future-ready.
Highlights include:
- Communications: Landlines → VoIP → Private cellular networks
- Security Systems: VHS cameras → Digital video → Analytics-driven surveillance
- Baggage Handling: Manual → Semi-automated → Intelligent, automated systems
- Ticketing: Paper tickets → Online booking → Mobile e-tickets with real-time updates
- Passenger Experience: Static signage → Guest Wi-Fi → Dynamic displays and mobile integration
Upgrading PIT’s Network Infrastructure, Security, & Operational Intelligence
The modernization advanced through a series of deliberate phases, each guided by principles of cybersecurity, resiliency, and operational intelligence. Following industry and TSA best practices, s4nets designed PIT’s infrastructure to deliver:
- Segmented, secure network zones
- Continuous monitoring for threats
- Integrated IT, OT, and communication systems
- Smart building analytics for energy, safety, and comfort
These upgrades now provide a unified foundation for data sharing and coordination across a connected, intelligent airport ecosystem—from baggage handling and building operations to security and passenger information.
The PIT Airport Renovation Enhances Passenger Journeys
While much of the transformation took place behind the scenes, travelers experience the results every day. The upgraded systems deliver:
- Seamless, high-speed Wi-Fi
- Real-time flight and service updates
- Smarter, safer building operations
- Security that protects without slowing the journey
For s4nets, success means building systems that create a safer, more reliable, and enjoyable experience for travelers.
What’s Next: Airport Technology Trends Shaping PIT’s Future
PIT’s transformation sets a new benchmark for airports nationwide, demonstrating how modern infrastructure, evolving security, and customer-centered design advance aviation together.
For organizations aiming to strengthen IT/OT integration, enhance cybersecurity, or modernize operations, s4nets delivers the experience and commitment to make it happen.
Ready to modernize your infrastructure? Contact s4nets today.