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Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 1, 2023

IBM Touts Transit Cybersecurity During NFL Spot

The commercial highlights how IBM is protecting enterprises everywhere, from major transit systems to international energy companies, “because the evolving threat landscape shouldn't take your focus away from your evolving business.”

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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2017

Texas A&M studies AI to improve transport for riders with mobility challenges

The effort examined how to integrate IBM Watson’s natural language interface with the Texas A&M Engineering Program’s autonomous shuttle.

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Newsby StaffJuly 6, 2017

Study finds compatibility key to ridesharing success

The University of Waterloo research used social media analytics, algorithms, and computer simulation to match would-be carpoolers with people driving to work.

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Newsby StaffApril 18, 2017

Autonomous shuttle to use 'cool tech' to serve people with disabilities

Future capabilities may include directing direct visually impaired passengers to empty seats or training the vehicle to recognize sign language.

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Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2017

DDS Wireless International names new CEO

Scott Hardy served as president of the company's StrataGen division since joining DDS in April 2016 and succeeds the Founder and original CEO Vari Ghai.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2017

Local Motors, Stantec partner to deliver, test self-driving shuttles

Will provide a full suite of services in the delivery of Local Motors' Olli, a self-driving, cognitive shuttle targeted for use by various markets, including transit agencies, universities and hospitals.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2016

Self-driving vehicle integrating IBM Watson tech debuts

The electric vehicle, dubbed "Olli," which can carry up to 12 people, will be used on public roads in Washington, D.C., and late in 2016 in Miami-Dade County and Las Vegas.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2013

IBM report targets areas for Nashville transportation growth

The Transit Alliance commissioned IBM to analyze transportation networks across the region and identify initiatives that could reduce congestion and stress on Middle Tennessee’s current infrastructure.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2012

IBM to help with Ottawa light rail project

The City of Ottawa was awarded the assistance of seven consultants whose work would have cost about $400,000 as part of winning IBM’s 2012 Smarter Cities Challenge.

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Newsby StaffOctober 6, 2010

Report: Smart tech can improve transportation across the board

The new report was released in conjunction with the IBM Smarter Transportation Virtual Forum, which brought together experts from across the public sector, private industry and academia to discuss urban mobility and the growing need for technology solutions to the nation's transportation, economic and environmental challenges.

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