Synoptic Deliver Robust, Diverse IP Infrastructure for CDB Aviation’s Dublin Headquarters.
Synoptic is proud to announce the successful deployment of a high-resiliency, diverse IP infrastructure for CDB Aviation, a leading global aircraft leasing company based in Dublin.
CDB Aviation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd., specializes in providing innovative aircraft fleet financing solutions to airlines worldwide. With a portfolio of 521 owned and committed aircraft and a client base spanning 85 lessees across 41 countries, CDB Aviation holds a strong position among the industry's top-tier global leasing companies. Their competitive financing solutions, underpinned by the guaranteed availability of capital, firmly establish them as a leader among Chinese lessors on the international stage.
L-R David O’Farrell – Chief Technology Officer, Synoptic, Eric Reid, Infrastructure Director, Information & Communication Technology at CDB Aviation, Rod Walsh – Chief Revenue Officer, Synoptic.
Meeting the Demands of a Growing Sector
David O’Farrell, Chief Technology Officer at Synoptic, shared insights into the project:
“With extensive experience delivering solutions to several major aircraft leasing companies in Dublin, we understood the high standards of IP connectivity and resilience expected in this dynamic sector.
When we engaged with CDB Aviation's IT management at their stunning penthouse offices in 1GQ, Georges Dock, we immediately recognized an opportunity to build a highly resilient infrastructure. The office’s two comms rooms — one located in the north and one in the south — allowed us to design a truly redundant solution.
We installed two diverse fibre circuits, each routed independently to separate comms rooms, complete with individual fibre termination devices and dedicated IP addressing ranges. This design ensures not only significant operational resilience but also allows for scalable expansion to support CDB Aviation’s future growth.”
Strengthening Infrastructure for the Future
From the client’s perspective, the enhancements were crucial. Eric Reid, Infrastructure Director, Information & Communication Technology at CDB Aviation, commented:
“We had been operating with bandwidth that no longer met the demands of our cloud first IT systems. Our existing WAN connectivity was no longer ft for purpose, so upgrading our IP infrastructure became a top priority — we needed higher bandwidth and stronger resilience.
Synoptic's team took the time to understand our requirements thoroughly. During their initial site visit, they carried out a full survey of our office layout and were able to quickly formulate a clear and practical deployment plan.
Their proposed solution significantly increased our bandwidth capacity while reducing our annual costs — a win-win situation. From project inception to completion, Synoptic delivered a seamless, highly professional experience.
Thanks to their expertise, we now have a future-proofed, scalable IP infrastructure that fully supports our business operations today and into the future.”