Tag Archives: SSFC

Addressing the rural digital divide

The wide-open roads of Australia are a gateway to the vast expanse of the country’s natural beauty. But as regional communities know all too well; this big country abounds with connectivity black spots. Solving geographic challenges facing telecommunications provides a roadmap not only for the development of smart communities in Australia, but for rural or […]

From the frontline: keeping services on-air during devastating Lismore floods

Throughout March 2022, the Northern Rivers region, located in North-Eastern New South Wales (NSW) experienced unimaginable chaos and damage from flooding. As parts of the Australian East coast received more than triple the normal amount of rain, the floodwaters in Lismore peaked two metres above the previous record flood. While the widespread flooding captured the […]

Connectivity in regional Australia: challenges and solutions

Connectivity is critical for economic growth and social sustainability. It is becoming increasingly significant in our everyday lives and is an enabler that has profoundly changed how we live, work and stay connected with family and friends. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, including mandated isolation and social distancing, the shift of essential services such as health, […]

Improving operational efficiencies during COVID-19

Giving transit operators greater line of sight with Wi-Fi data In 2019, BAI Communications (BAI) developed a solution with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to monitor station occupancy using anonymized Wi-Fi association data. That technology found an unexpected new purpose with the outbreak of COVID-19, when large crowds suddenly became a public health issue. This […]

The answer is automation

Head of data analytics at BAI Communications in Canada, Jeremy Foran, believes that although automation and machine learning have been the cornerstone of business optimisation, many organisations still underestimate its importance. Read on to understand the business imperative of driving better business operations through automation. It was 2012 in Australia and the stakes were high: […]

Improving efficiency, resource optimization and public safety with real-time transit Wi-Fi data

Advanced mobile networks and smart technology will be critical for renewing confidence in the post-pandemic world. Transport systems are data-rich environments, and people understand the benefits this can offer to enhance transport services in terms of reliability and safety. According to the Connectivity outlook report, four in five rail users (81%) are at least somewhat […]

Charting a course for COVID-19 public transit recovery

Across the globe, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a waterfall of impacts including social/economic disruption, loss of life, and lifestyle shifts (e.g., telecommuting, e-commerce, homeschooling, etc.). The pandemic has led to dramatic effects on transportation and public transit use. Virus transmission concerns have reduced ridership and farebox revenues, along with routes and scheduling. Public transit […]