National Highways has agreed the terms of a new contract with CGI to support the delivery of its data architecture and engineering programme. The agreement, says UK Auuthority, will run for five years and will involve strengthening the agency’s digital platform to meet the changing needs of its frontline teams, stakeholders and road users.
CGI said it will work with National Highways to strengthen the organisation’s data foundations, which includes sharing real time information on road closures and incidents through navigation platforms such as Google Maps and Waze.
Adam Locker, head of data architecture and engineering at National Highways, said:
“Our data is one of our most valuable assets and plays a crucial role in how we operate and improve the network. “This next phase will help us use our operational data in a more meaningful and timely way, supporting better decision making and helping us share useful information with drivers.
“Ultimately, we want to make journeys easier and ensure our network continues to meet the needs of road users.”
The data assets collated by National Highways are valued at more than £60 billion.
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