All Nippon Airways Overhauls Digital Backbone with Equinix

The airline, which manages roughly 280 aircraft across 200 routes, previously relied on complex, dedicated circuits that struggled to keep pace with modern hybrid multicloud demands. By transitioning to a software-defined interconnection platform, ANA can now establish secure, on-demand links to major providers like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud without installing new physical hardware.

This infrastructure upgrade serves as a cornerstone for a broader efficiency drive, with the company aiming for a 30% reduction in total cost of ownership over the next five years. Jun Nakazato, manager of ANA's IT infrastructure team, noted that the move to network-as-a-service was essential to gain the flexibility required for rapid business expansion. Beyond operational efficiency, the new hub provides a stable foundation for real-time passenger communications, reservations, and emerging digital innovations.