Transport stories

Account-based Ticketing (ABT) – the continued deep dive
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ticketing platform
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transport
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public transport
New forms of travel media like biometrics and ultra-wideband will be easier to adopt without drastically altering the back office.

How legacy tech can mitigate supply chain issues and foster sustainable IT
Wed, 30th Nov 2022
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it infrastructure
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transport
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legacy hardware
Global supply chains, which have run smoothly for decades, have suddenly faced several connected systemic issues: a global shortage of semiconductor chips; an energy-supply crisis; transport disruption; and labour shortages.

Zoom2u acquires Talcasoft to expand Locate2u’s functionality
Fri, 11th Nov 2022
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paas
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Zoom2u, a provider of real-time tracking delivery solutions, has acquired Talcasoft transport management software to expand the functionality of Locate2u.

Peacock Bros helps Direct Freight improve its operations
Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
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driving
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connectivity
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transport
Peacock Bros has worked with Direct Freight to enhance its logistics operations for more accurate deliveries, greater efficiency and improved connectivity with drivers.

FedEx Express announces WhatsApp integration in AMEA region
Thu, 27th Oct 2022
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whatsapp
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transport
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ecommerce
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., is enhancing its services with delivery notifications and personalised options now available on WhatsApp.

Game review: Sweet Transit (PC Steam early access)
Tue, 16th Aug 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
Team 17’s Sweet Transit invites players to build a thriving colony in a world whereby trains are the only form of transport.

NTT DATA and SAP APJ collaborate on improving supply chains
Tue, 12th Jul 2022
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inventory management systems
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insurance
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sap
The solution, Connected Product, is a jointly developed offering that extends the strategic alliance between NTT and SAP SE, formed in 2020.

Third-party automotive apps bear significant privacy risks
Fri, 27th May 2022
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privacy
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kaspersky
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transport
Mobile applications for connected cars provide various features to make life easier for motorists, but they can also be a source of risk.

Getac and Optalert expand partnership to promote industrial safety
Mon, 23rd May 2022
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safety
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transport
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rugged
Getac’s ZX70 Android tablets will be used to support Optalert’s Eagle Industrial early-warning drowsiness detection system for use in mining and transportation.

CES selects SYSPRO to address business inefficiencies
Wed, 9th Mar 2022
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inventory management systems
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cartech
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erp
Caravan Electrical Solutions (CES) has chosen SYSPRO to aid in its handling of business inefficiencies as the company experiences rapid growth.

Masabi receives Accel-KKR investment for better ticketing commerce solutions
Fri, 4th Mar 2022
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finance, leasing & rental
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business
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ticketing platform
The funding is set to allow the company to provide further innovation within the Fare Payments-as-a-Service market.

FedEx Express teams up with SaaS eCommerce platform
Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
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saas
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delivery-as-a-service
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transport
FedEx reports that BigCommerce merchants in Australia and New Zealand are signing up for the FedEx-BigCommerce alliance program.

Sydney Trains advances cloud-first strategy with Tricentis
Thu, 17th Feb 2022
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cloud services
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sydney
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transport
"We look at transport as a whole. We want to get you all the way from your home to wherever you want to go and ensure your travels are as seamless as possible.”

FedEx Express launches new priority service for international market
Mon, 10th Jan 2022
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inventory management systems
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international
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transport
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., has announced the launch of FedEx International Priority® Express (IPE), which offers customers who ship internationally the flexibility to schedule delivery by 10:30 am or noon to select destinations worldwide.

Great expectations: Kiwi consumers may be let down over Christmas
Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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inventory management systems
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research
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online shopping
New research has revealed Kiwis have expectations of quick, cheap and free delivery in the age of online shopping, but expected delays over the Christmas period may cause a change in generally positive attitudes.

AI to predict future of transport
Wed, 26th May 2021
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ai
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university of melbourne
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transport
A new project plans to use artificial intelligence to predict traffic congestion in a bid to optimise traffic in larger cities and improve road safety.

New study looks at tech disruption and skills gap in Australia's transport sector
Thu, 22nd Oct 2020
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disruption
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rmit
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transport
The iMOVE Cooperative Research Centre and RMIT University will undertake a study to map emerging skills gaps and training needs in the sector that has been highly disrupted by technology.

Location tech crucial for the future of transport and logistics, research finds
Thu, 6th Aug 2020
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inventory management systems
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abi research
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transport
The transport and logistics sector has been hard hit by recent events, however location technologies are paving the way for post COVID-19 growth and, as a result, commercial telematics system revenue in Asia-Pacific is set to hit US$14 billion by 2025.

Veovo launches solution to empower train operators following COVID-19
Fri, 29th May 2020
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transport
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covid-19
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veovo
Veovo has released its Passenger Density Management solution, designed to assist rail and metro operators to measure, understand and manage crowd density, to support social distancing.

Research: Transportation analytics market set to boom
Mon, 25th May 2020
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big data
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smart cities
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bi
According to a new report, it is set to hit US$21.8 Billion by 2027 driven by urbanisation, the growth of big data and smart city initiatives.

New e-scooters arrive in Auckland after death of Lime, Wave
Mon, 13th Jan 2020
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auckland council
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auckland
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transport
Neuron Mobility is one of four e-scooter companies with a licence to deploy across Auckland, bringing 880 bright orange scooters to the streets.

Five ways the UK plans to embrace a driverless future
Wed, 4th Sep 2019
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cartech
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autonomous vehicle
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transport
The UK plans to have self-driving vehicles up and running on roads by 2030. In the 11 years leading up to that goal, there’s a careful approach to the rollout.

Newcastle smart city initiatives win two IDC awards
Thu, 11th Jul 2019
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iot
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smart cities
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wi-fi
The City of Newcastle won awards for two of the 14 categories in the IDC Smart City Asia Pacific Awards 2019.

NZ owned e-scooter service rolls into Wellington
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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apps
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wellington city council
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transport
Following a growing global trend, New Zealand-owned electric scooter share company Flamingo is launching in the capital June 18.