Technology Magazine May 2020 | Page 113

requirements and offer a robust cloud and mobile-first asset management solution is something that is exciting for us and our data-driven approach . We ’ re able to find new innovative ways to capture operational data and augment it with data we collect from assets . That data turns into information ; that information into actionable insights that is accessible across management dashboards . We can leverage data science to predict future scenarios , prevent unexpected downtime and plan ahead to deliver in line with our expected service levels .”

Applying that paradigm across all functions and modes will enable and enhance the vision of MaaS , on-demand transport and the eventual introduction of autonomous vehicles ( AVs ) to all

— Peter Orlowski , CIO , Transdev modes resulting in more convenience and choice for clients .

The IT team at Orlowski ’ s disposal is not huge at some 40 people serving a large dispersed user base , but by involving external partners that capacity is multiplied . A robust telecoms infrastructure is vital to connect the communities together . “ Thus far , Telstra has been a great partner , taking over 90 % of the data traffic involved ,” explains Orlowski . “ However , it ’ s an aggressively competitive telecom environment and Transdev is open to any innovation such as 5G roll outs , LiFi or alike inviting companies to be creative .”

Most of the operations cover the regional areas around the principal cities , he adds . They will always look for what works best in any particular location whether it ’ s telecoms or another technology . “ To realise MaaS aspirations our assets all have to be telco enabled as we have IoT devices that collect a lot of data as they move about . We need that capability and also the ability to be able to plug into the different devices like people counters , door sensors , TV cameras ,

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