Parking emerging as the “software-defined vehicle’s everyday experience,” says consultant
As the automotive industry accelerates towards Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs), much of the conversation continues to revolve around centralised compute, vehicle operating systems, AI models and higher levels of automated driving. Yet one of the clearest demonstrations of SDV maturity may emerge somewhere far less glamorous: the parking lot, says SBD Automotive consultant Varun Krishna […]
US bans Chinese connected car software
The software that connects American cars to the internet has heavily relied on Chinese coding, but now that hidden dependency is forcing one of the auto industry’s most complex overhauls in decades. Beginning on 17 March, automakers selling connected vehicles in the US must certify that their systems are free of Chinese software – a […]
Re-flow: The hidden ROI of job scheduling software – faster decisions, accurate planning and fewer delays
Across UK infrastructure, scheduling is often treated as a routine task – a necessary part of keeping projects moving – without ever being given the strategic importance it deserves. Yet when it falters, the impacts are felt everywhere: • Crews wait for instructions.• Supervisors chase updates and paperwork.• Managers firefight last-minute changes. The result: a risk of […]
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 […]