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Mobilitie partners with Digital Realty to improve telecommunications connectivity throughout the San Francisco Bay Area

Mobilitie, a BAI Communications company, is partnering with Digital Realty, the largest global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center, colocation and interconnection solutions, to bring numerous data center locations on net with Mobilitie’s new high count fiber backbone installed throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Initial data center connectivity will include 365 Main St. […]

On track to achieving hyperconnected travel

When thinking about the future of travel, you imagine intelligent systems that make moving around more flexible, sustainable, and responsive to passenger needs. But that isn’t a far-fetched idea, customers are already expecting these smarter experiences now. With the new normal allowing more flexible hours and the ability to work from anywhere, people are on […]

Getting riders back on board

With public transport ridership falling by 80 percent or more in some parts of the world because of COVID-19, refilling trains and buses is a business imperative for transport authorities. It’s also essential to meeting cities’ long-term sustainability goals. According to BAI Communications’ connectivity outlook report, advanced networks play a big role in getting riders […]

Industry veteran Steve Pusey joins BAI Communications as Chair of the Board

Leading global communications infrastructure provider BAI Communications (BAI) has today announced the appointment of Steve Pusey to the position of Chair of its Board. A long-standing industry leader, Mr Pusey brings over three decades of experience working with, and leading, technology businesses across the world. Previously, Mr Pusey served as the Group Chief Technology Officer […]

The smart approach to smart lighting

Citywide lighting infrastructure gives cities and mobile network operators (MNOs) a wealth of opportunities to improve urban connectivity and build smarter communities. To seize these opportunities, it takes clear vision, good planning, and the right partnership approach. Connectivity is critical to virtually every aspect of life and business today. However, most cities’ telecommunications infrastructure isn’t […]

Why connectivity is key to levelling up

“While talent is spread evenly across our country, opportunity is not”. So said Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, when he launched the government’s long awaited White Paper last month. Alongside the commitments to rejuvenate local government, the White Paper showed a realisation that digital connectivity – the new ways of learning, working […]

Smart communities | Episode five: Smarter transport, smarter communities – part 2

Smart communities podcast Episode five: Smarter transport, smarter communities – part 2 In part two of this special two-part episode, we continue the conversation between Susan Shaheen and Brendan O’Reilly with a deeper look at the key takeaways from the connectivity outlook report. Including how connected technology can help to improve transport equity, how public […]

Smart communities | Episode six: Connectivity and smart cities – part 2

Smart communities podcast Episode six: Connectivity and smart cities – part 2 In the second part of this special two-part episode, we rejoin the conversation with Dr Amy Hochadel, Director for Global Business Growth at Connected Places Catapult and Jamie Hayes, Managing Director, Streetscape, Fibre and Private Networks at BAI Communications UK. Listen in as […]

We speak with BAI Communications board member Kathleen Abernathy this International Women’s Day

To celebrate International Women’s Day 2022, we sat down with Kathleen Abernathy, Non-Executive Director on BAI’s Board of Directors. A passionate leader with an impressive career in the telecommunications industry, Kathleen has extensive experience in both the public and private sectors. Previous roles have included her appointment to Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission in […]

Passenger rail: improving safety, meeting expectations

One positive milestone has been rather consistent across the globe as different regions continue their pandemic recoveries: Ridership on passenger rail systems is rising. We’ve seen evidence of this in the United Kingdom, Canada, Hong Kong, and the United States. For some passengers, it’s the first time in roughly two years that they’re commuting by public transportation, and they […]