Digital transformation in transportation is evolving at a significant pace, driven by the rapid advancement of technology and growing consumer demands for sustainability. Rail, automotive, and aviation companies face numerous challenges that could disrupt operations and affect profitability.
Key issues include the need to reduce emissions to meet net-zero targets, requiring significant investment and changes to infrastructure. Congestion in urban areas continues to cause delays and pollution, while ageing infrastructure needs constant maintenance to remain operational. The sector is also grappling with a shortage of skilled workers which is impacting the reliability of critical services.
Advanced technologies like cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) can help tackle these challenges. Purpose-built solutions can optimise traffic management, reducing congestion and improving traffic flow. Digital engineering and data analytics can make electric vehicles (EVs) more efficient by optimising battery use and predicting maintenance needs. The same can be used to detect infrastructure issues before they become critical, cutting down on downtime and costs.
By harnessing advanced technologies and IT solutions for transportation, transport businesses can ensure sustainability, efficiency, and reliability in their operations. These exciting developments offer great potential but integrating these technologies into current systems is challenging. It's proving difficult for any business to manage a complex network of suppliers, data streams, and IT systems to keep operations running smoothly.
Partnering with a team of seasoned experts will simplify your adoption of cloud, security, and AI solutions. With a variety of tailored approaches, we’ll help you make customer journeys smoother while streamlining the procurement of next generation services.
David Wing
Sales Director at Nasstar
"Understanding the dynamic transportation landscape, we see the challenges it faces. Managing fleets, ensuring customer satisfaction, and keeping costs down are no easy feat. By using advanced cloud computing and data analytics, we help businesses improve efficiency, cut costs, and make customers happier. Our tailored solutions provide real business value and flexibility, helping transportation companies thrive in change."
How we support the transport sector
With over 25 years of experience, Nasstar leads the way in leveraging emerging technologies that add value to the transport sector. We offer scalable and flexible end-to-end transportation IT solutions that adapt to market shifts.
Our services ensure that transport businesses can manage their assets effectively, connect with passengers, and respond to the sector's evolving needs.
Our partnerships with organisations like Rail Delivery Group, Eurostar, and Jaguar Land Rover have provided us with incredible insights. We’re well-positioned to address your unique needs too.
Transport data management
Use the data generated from your vehicles to pinpoint efficiencies, issues, and areas for improvement.
Digital engineering
Our experts will review your current workflows and help you adopt the most appropriate software development best practices.
Cloud optimisation
Our data-driven approach will help us reconfigure your infrastructure and identify opportunities for cost savings.
Cloud management
Our monitoring capabilities provide real-time visibility, proactive issue identification, and data-driven insights.
Application modernisation
Remove risk, improve flexibility, enhance efficiency, cost, performance, and future-proof your digital platforms.
Identity and access management
Improve security and productivity with security features like secure single sign-on (SSO) and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
Our success stories
We’ve partnered with a range of transport businesses to design, build, migrate, and manage their transportation IT solutions.
Tim Martin
Rail Delivery Group
"Nasstar are a key partner for our innovation. We’ve thrown a lot of challenging projects at them over the years, but they’ve repeatedly proven their ability to deliver success."
Rail Delivery Group Case Study
FAQs
Digital transformation in transportation can be hugely beneficial for organisations by enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving customer satisfaction. IoT devices provide real-time data on vehicle locations, traffic, and cargo status, optimising routes and reducing fuel consumption. AI analyses data to predict maintenance needs, reducing downtime and extending vehicle lifespan.
Additionally, autonomous vehicles reduce labour costs and minimise human errors. Sustainability initiatives driven by digital technologies help reduce carbon footprints by optimising energy usage and promoting electric vehicles. Overall, digital transformation for transportation makes organisations more agile, resilient, and competitive.
Thanks to the public cloud, many transport businesses now benefit from real-time data access, improved fleet management, route optimisation, and seamless supply chain communication. Advanced technologies and cloud-based transportation management solutions are even allowing some organisations to automate routine tasks and improve decision-making with advanced analytics.
Absolutely. Public cloud solutions will help you cut costs by eliminating the need for physical IT infrastructure and maintenance. Adopting the cloud also makes it easier to manage IT resources with a pay-as-you-go procurement structure.
Yes, Nasstar offers IT solutions for transportation that are tailored to your specific challenges and requirements. From bespoke cloud deployments to cyber security solutions designed to meet the specific requirements of your organisation, we can help. At Nasstar, we pride ourselves on acting as your trusted advisor as well as an extension of your IT team. Get in touch and talk to one of our transport specialists today!
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