Vanuatu appoints TRL to implement climate-resilient iROADS Road Asset Management software
The Government of Vanuatu has selected TRL to implement and roll out its iROADS Road Asset Management system to strengthen the country’s transport network. This initiative marks an important step towards building a more climate-resilient, sustainable, and well-maintained road system, helping Vanuatu plan, manage, and protect its infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions. […]
GM announces eyes-off driving, conversational AI and unified software platform
General Motors has showcased how manufacturing scale, software expertise and AI are converging to transform the car from a mode of transportation into an intelligent assistant. At its GM Forward media event in New York, Chair and CEO Mary Barra and other senior leaders unveiled advancements across AI, robotics, energy, and autonomy, showing how the […]
The digital roadblock: Software contracts are costing our highways millions, says Triopsis CEO
The impact that restrictive contracts are having on the highways sector is a controversial topic. Andy Hutt, CEO of Triopsis, argues that long term contracts that restrict innovation are one of the main causes for spiraling costs and deteriorating road quality. “Imagine this scenario: a local highways authority is struggling with pothole repairs after a harsh […]
Re-flow: The business case for civils and highways operations software
If you’re considering upgrading your company’s field management processes – for example with better software – a well-put argument in favour of change might just help persuade those making the financial decisions. It’s a route to a more modern way of working that grants full visibility of remote projects, develops KPIs, generates data insights, and […]
TRL and World Bank announce HDM-5 to ‘revolutionise global road infrastructure planning’
TRL, in partnership with the World Bank, has announced the release of the next-generation Highway Development and Management Model (HDM-5), a vital upgrade to the world’s most widely adopted tool for road transport planning and investment evaluation. Since its inception in 1968, HDM has been a cornerstone analytical framework, supporting over 1,500 organisations across 100 […]
Journeo wins Danish public transport ITS project
Leicestershire-based Journeo, provider of information systems and technical services to transport operators and local authorities, has announced in a statement to the London Stock Exchange,that its Danish subsidiary, Journeo AS, has been awarded a contract worth a minimum of £1.2 million with Umove, Denmark’s largest privately owned public transport operator. Under this contract Journeo will deliver […]
Ford cuts 350 vehicle software jobs ‘to boost efficiency’
Ford Motor Co. is cutting nearly 350 connected-vehicle software jobs in its effort to improve efficiency. The 350 people work in the United States and Canada, but it is unclear how many are located at the company’s headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. The affected employees, who made up about 5% of the connected-software team, were notified […]
Ford ditches FNV4 software project after reported $10 billion in losses
Ford has abruptly cancelled its flagship software architecture project, known as FNV4, which executives once described as “vital” to competing with electric vehicle (EV) leaders like Tesla. The decision, revealed to select employees last week, ends a multi-year effort to modernize the digital foundation of Ford’s vehicle lineup and streamline costly software systems. According the CBT […]
TRL Software launches latest version of Junctions
TRL Software has launched the latest version of its market-leading Junctions software, Junctions 11. This progressive update reaffirms TRL Software’s commitment to delivering state-of-the-art tools for traffic engineering and transportation planning professionals worldwide. The new version of Junctions software builds on the existing range of advanced features and enhancements designed to streamline traffic modelling, optimise […]
Flow Labs announces partnership with Altitude Signal
Flow Labs, a transportation software technology leader specializing in Artificial Intelligence (AI) that makes roads cleaner, clearer, and safer, today announced a new distribution partnership with Altitude Signal, a distributor of traffic signal management technologies and systems integrator. This collaboration will significantly extend the reach of Flow Labs’ advanced traffic management solutions across the Mountain […]