Public transport

Conduent Transportation Selected to Implement New Transit Ticketing System in Victoria, Australia

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J., May 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Conduent Transportation, a global provider of smart mobility technology solutions and business unit of Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), today announced its subsidiary, a partnership of Conduent and Convergint, was selected by the State of Victoria, Australia, to provide the next generation of the state’s public transport ticketing system, called myki. The companies will implement an advanced, contactless payment account-based transit ticketing system that will modernize the state’s existing smartcard solution and offer riders an enhanced user experience.

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  • The companies will implement an advanced, contactless payment account-based transit ticketing system that will modernize the state’s existing smartcard solution and offer riders an enhanced user experience.
  • Under the contract, management of the existing system will begin in December 2023, and trials of the first phase of the new system are expected to start in 2024.
  • The system will be designed to reach travelers in and beyond the greater Melbourne region and throughout Victoria.
  • “Victoria will now join major cities and regions around the world supported by Conduent Transportation’s transit ticketing systems, including Paris, South Australia, Flanders, Dubai, Montreal and New Jersey,” said Lou Keyes, President of Transportation Solutions at Conduent.

Socket Mobile Announces CIPURSE Support for SocketScan S550

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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Now, Socket Mobile's SocketScan S550 NFC Mobile Wallet Reader meets the ISO 14443 Type A and ISO 14443 Type B requirements under the CIPURSE standards.

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  • Now, Socket Mobile's SocketScan S550 NFC Mobile Wallet Reader meets the ISO 14443 Type A and ISO 14443 Type B requirements under the CIPURSE standards.
  • Gaining CIPURSE certification for the SocketScan S550 has ensured a new level of quality and simplified support for our developers creating contactless applications," said Dave Holmes, Chief Business Officer at Socket Mobile.
  • Socket Mobile's S550 underwent a series of tests conducted by the OSPT Alliance Lab to ensure it meets the CIPURSE standard.
  • With the OSPT Alliance's testing and support, Socket Mobile's S550 has been certified under CIPURSE's open international security standards.

Zetron and Nokia to Provide New Mission Critical Command and Control Communications System for the Public Transport Authority of Western Australia (PTA)

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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The agreement calls for Zetron to deploy 52 console positions across eight PTA command centres.

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  • The agreement calls for Zetron to deploy 52 console positions across eight PTA command centres.
  • Once implemented, the ACOM system with Nokia 4.9G/5G private wireless solutions will provide PTA operators with integrated communications across a far wider data spectrum than the current analogue system allows, enabling mission critical voice, data and video services.
  • The next generation railway communications system at PTA will be powered by Nokia’s private wireless and mission critical IP/MPLS technologies.
  • “So we’re extremely excited to work with Nokia to build what will be a transformative solution for centralized and distributed mission critical communications for PTA operations personnel wherever and whenever needed.”

Teleste to supply passenger information system to Verkehrsregion-Nahverkehr Ems-Jade in Germany

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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The delivered system will include 179 LED displays for the VEJ bus stops and management software that takes care of the delivery of realtime passenger information to the displays.

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  • The delivered system will include 179 LED displays for the VEJ bus stops and management software that takes care of the delivery of realtime passenger information to the displays.
  • In addition to this, Teleste will be responsible for installation work and user training during the system implementation in 2023.
  • Teleste's passenger information system gives transport operators excellent tools to achieve this goal: the central software, iqu Hub, allows feeding the network with real-time information and other content while the displays present the information clearly and brightly at bus stops.
  • Please visit our website to learn more about the software and our passenger information system.

Infrastructure Engineering Inc. and Affiliates (IEI) Welcomes Paul Ajegba, PE, as Senior Vice President

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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We are honored that he has joined the IEI team and excited for the future of our firm under his leadership."

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  • We are honored that he has joined the IEI team and excited for the future of our firm under his leadership."
  • Paul's illustrious engineering career started in the private sector of the infrastructure industry and was followed by more than 32 years with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).
  • In that short time, the firm has demonstrated their capacity for solving engineering challenges and their commitment to supporting the growth of Michigan's vital infrastructure.
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    Both nationally, and locally, Paul is active in many professional organizations that demonstrate his dedication to the civil engineering profession and his commitment to creating impactful infrastructure.

Ed Fleischmann, CEO and Managing Director of Edenred USA, has been named to Bloomberg Línea's Top 100 Most Influential Latinos List

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Friday, January 6, 2023
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BOSTON, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Edenred USA is pleased to announce that Ed Fleischmann, CEO and Managing Director of Edenred USA, has been named to Bloomberg Línea's Top 100 Most Influential Latinos list, where the most notable leaders in the Latino community across the globe are recognized for their accomplishments and contributions as well as the driving force for creating wealth and cultural trends.

Key Points: 
  • Ed Fleischmann is a notable leader in the Latino community recognized for his accomplishments and contributions.
  • "Being part of this exclusive list provides me with the opportunity to continue promoting the values of our culture.
  • As the CEO and Managing Director of Edenred USA, Mr. Fleischmann has overseen the 2020 US launch of Ticket Restaurant®, a prepaid meal card benefit and an Edenred global flagship solution.
  • Mr. Fleischmann has been in his current position as CEO and Managing Director of Edenred USA since 2019.

Stratio Announces ITxPT TiGR Industry Standards Certification to Extend Interoperability of its Predictive Maintenance Solution for Public Transport

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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LISBON, Portugal, Dec. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stratio , the leading provider of predictive maintenance for transport operators, today announces that the Stratio Platform for Public Transport is now certified by ITxPT as compliant to the Telediagnostic for Intelligent Garage in Real-time protocol standards (TiGR).

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  • LISBON, Portugal, Dec. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stratio , the leading provider of predictive maintenance for transport operators, today announces that the Stratio Platform for Public Transport is now certified by ITxPT as compliant to the Telediagnostic for Intelligent Garage in Real-time protocol standards (TiGR).
  • This facilitates the interoperability of the platform, enabling a fully integrated ecosystem that facilitates seamless maintenance operations, stock management, and reporting.
  • “We are excited to be able to offer a TiGR certified solution,” said Ricardo Margalho, co-founder and CEO of Stratio.
  • The Stratio Predictive Maintenance Platform for fleets enables zero downtime, saves costs, and allows transport operators to serve more people, better.

EQS-News: PSI with strong industrial business in the third quarter

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Friday, October 28, 2022
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Despite the withdrawal in Russia and weak orders in the municipal utilities business, new orders at 205 million euros were 4.6% higher than in the prior-year quarter (30 Sept. 2021: 196 million euros).

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  • Despite the withdrawal in Russia and weak orders in the municipal utilities business, new orders at 205 million euros were 4.6% higher than in the prior-year quarter (30 Sept. 2021: 196 million euros).
  • With the introduction of this technology, the electricity grid business is also to become partner-capable - pilot orders have been received.
  • In the first quarter of 2022, the risk situation of the business activities in Russia was reassessed.
  • PSI decided in the second quarter of 2022 to discontinue the business activities combined in the segment and to report them separately accordingly.

JAZZ AVIATION WINS AT CANADA'S SAFEST EMPLOYERS AWARDS

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Friday, October 21, 2022
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HALIFAX, NS, Oct. 21, 2022 /CNW/ - Chorus Aviation Inc. ('Chorus') (TSX: CHR) is proud to announce that subsidiary Jazz Aviation LP ('Jazz') was named among Canada's Safest Employers 2022, winning the Public Transportation category.

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  • HALIFAX, NS, Oct. 21, 2022 /CNW/ - Chorus Aviation Inc. ('Chorus') (TSX: CHR) is proud to announce that subsidiary Jazz Aviation LP ('Jazz') was named among Canada's Safest Employers 2022, winning the Public Transportation category.
  • Canada's Safest Employers awards were announced at a gala event in Toronto last evening.
  • Launched in 2011, Canada's Safest Employers awards recognize companies from across Canada with outstanding accomplishments in promoting the health and safety of their employees.
  • Jazz Aviation LP has a strong history in Canadian aviation with its roots going back to the 1930s.

Decarbonisation, Public Transportation and Urban Air Mobility, key topics at Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress 2022

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Friday, October 7, 2022
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The sessions will tackle key mobility challenges including putting Public Transportation as a global priority in a context of rising energy prices, using low-emission-zones, electrification and micromobility to achieve carbon neutrality, and safely developing Urban Air Mobility (UAM).

Key Points: 
  • The sessions will tackle key mobility challenges including putting Public Transportation as a global priority in a context of rising energy prices, using low-emission-zones, electrification and micromobility to achieve carbon neutrality, and safely developing Urban Air Mobility (UAM).
  • Other key topics covered include Mobility as a Service, micromobility, Last Mile Logistics, Future and Digital Transportation, Transport Infrastructure, and Energy Transition & Efficiency.
  • TMWC will be jointly held with Smart City Expo World Congress and PUZZLE X, establishing an unparalleled combination of events.
  • Frontier and advanced materials, include quantum materials, low dimensional materials, 2D materials like graphene, advanced materials, and intelligent composites, among others.