Airports have zero tolerance for downtime — but they’re also packed with aging infrastructure, tight security requirements, and nonstop passenger pressure. In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw sits down with Deepak Nayyar, Executive Vice President and CIO of Pittsburgh International Airport, to break down how a major airport modernizes without disrupting travelers.
You’ll hear how PIT rebuilt its technology foundation — from network and Wi-Fi upgrades to segmented security architecture — and why the airport is betting on predictive analytics to keep systems running smoothly. Nayyar also shares how PIT uses vision AI and historical data to forecast security line peaks, how real-time wait times help travelers plan smarter, and what it takes to prepare for major surge events like the 2026 NFL Draft.
Topics include:
* Building a modern airport tech platform for the next decade
* Predictive maintenance for baggage systems and operations
* Vision AI for forecasting security line demand (without storing faces or PII)
* Network segmentation, failover planning, and cybersecurity priorities
* Passenger-facing upgrades like smart parking and real-time wait times
* PIT’s xBridge innovation hub and partnerships with local robotics startups
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