Telematics

Transport operators in the UK lack confidence when implementing new technology, Fujitsu survey shows

Four-in-ten (40%) UK transport operators don’t feel confident that their services are fully prepared for change over the next five years, with almost half (43%) admitting they can’t predict what their passengers want from their services in the future.

Road monitoring device developed by UK’s TRL to speed up maintenance and repair initiatives

The UK’-based Transport Research Laboratory, a global centre for innovation in transport and mobility, has developed a new road condition monitoring device, that is said to be both cost-effective and easy to use.

Struggling with Digital Transformation? Meet the experts at ‘The Evolving Enterprise’

Experienced executives in many sectors will tell you that today they face their toughest business challenges ever. Even leaders in successful and well-established enterprises are concerned at what the third decade of the millennium holds for them. Lean new competitors are entering the market, they enjoy lower operating expenses and are using disruptive technologies to tear up the rule books.

New ISO approved drone safety standards announced

New drone standards, that are said to be the world’s first to be ISO approved, have been announced by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO). This follows a 12-month period of consultation with drone professionals, academics, businesses and the general public.

Velodyne Lidar supports next generation of AV developers in formula student competitions

Octo acquires Nebula Systems and enhances in intelligent vehicle diagnostics

Octo Telematics, the global provider in transforming an IoT Big Data set into actionable intelligence, has acquired the entire share capital of Nebula Systems Ltd.

First commercial 5G magnetic levitation network test claimed to be completed by ZTE and China Telecom

ZTE Corporation announced that with China Telecom it has claimed to jointly launched the world’s first commercial 5G maglev (magnetic levitation) high-speed network test in Shanghai, China.

The installed base of fleet management systems in Europe will reach 17.6mn by 2023

The number of active fleet management systems deployed in commercial vehicle fleets in Europe was 9.1 million in Q4-2018, according to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.1%, this number is expected to reach 17.6 million by 2023.

Voice activation for iMessage and Siri are integrated in RingGo parking app as PWC finds growing use of the tech

Amadeus and Sigfox partner to transform the travel industry’s tracking capabilities