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What is information technology and innovation?
Information technology (IT) is the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and computer hardware. IT deals with the use of electronic computers and computer software to convert, store, protect, process, transmit and retrieve information data. This includes the field of electronic communication (ICT).
Innovation is the successful exploitation of new ideas in general and the process of making improvements by introducing something newin particular.
What are the fields of application of IT in public transport?
- Electronic Ticketing / Automatic Fare Collection
- Fleet and Traffic Management
- Administration and Back Offices
- Dynamic Passenger Information
- Customer Services
- Security and Safety
- Maintenance
- Multimedia and Internet Access
- Computer Aided Design and Simulation
Who are the key players?
- Train, metro, bus and other transport operators
- Councils and local transport authorities
- Suppliers of equipment and services
- Consultants and engineering firms
- Politicians and government officials
What are the benefits of IT?
- Integrated systems for intermodal transport, inter-operator fare collection
- Improved safety
- Reduced travel times
- Optimised passenger throughput
- Lower maintenance costs
- Proven reduction in error, theft and fraud
- Technologies to reduce cash handling, transferring and securing
