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Have you ever waited for a bus only to have it mysteriously not turn up? If so..you've encountered a Ghost Bus. In this article with Australian Bus and Coach, NEC's Mark Messenger delves into how technology can create more frequent and reliable public transport for Australians

This week NEC attended The Customer Show this week alongside our esteemed colleague from CIVICA. NEC's Chrissikos The experience allowed us to gain significant insights, particularly on the importance of implementing a robust cloud-based CX solution to maintain consistent customer service. Additionally, we learned how establishing partnerships with trusted entities can facilitate customers in crafting a strategic roadmap for future growth. We eagerly anticipate the continued progression of our collaboration."

The newest recruit to NEC's Smart Transport team is Renaldo Catanzariti! With 15 years experience as a transport and tech professional in Europe Renaldo, joins us as Business Development Manager. When asked what future transport trend excites Renaldo most, he quotes multi-modal travel and the integration of data for the betterment of environment and society as some of his key passion points.

Renaldo will be at next week's ITS Australia Mobility 2024 Conference along with NEC's Mark Messenger, Kylie Gorham, John Tsatsos and Mark Barmby joining industry leaders coming together to discuss more of the trends Shaping Future Transport in Australia.

To efficiently and securely transform your network, embrace self-healing AI.
In this article, NEC National Portfolio Manager, Pankit Mehta discusses how you could make the networks that underpin the hybrid-everything environment self-healing, using artificial intelligence and machine learning.

https://www.nec.com.au/download_file/8907/0?&utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social-organic&utm_campaign=secure-networks&utm_term=download&utm_content=article

Drivers struggling to memorise their routes? Onboarding, training and retraining proving costly and inefficient? Need a smarter way to get your buses from A to B?
NEC’s Turn by Turn Bus Navigation system will revolutionise your bus operations and improve driver, and customer satisfaction.
Built for buses, coaches and the unique roads they navigate. Find out more here: https://www.nec.com.au/industries/transportation/bus-solutions/turn-turn-bus-navigation-system?&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-organic&utm_campaign=smart-transport&utm_term=nurture&utm_content=article

We were delighted to participate in the annual Queensland Bus Industry Conference this past weekend, joining organisations like the Australian Army, the National Transport Research Organisation and The Hon Bart Mellish, Minister for Transport and Main Roads and Minister for Digital Services. It was pleasing to see discussions around the use of , , Technology to create operational efficiencies and safer work environments on the agenda, as well as Government commitments to better running buses.

Through the constant chatter about evolution in tech and it's important to keep in mind the reasons why humans have been striving for thousands of years to innovate. Ultimately it's about solving problems and to create better working systems, communities and environments to thrive in.
Tomorrow, NEC's Simon Ryley will present at the ITS Roads and Tolling Conference sharing how NEC and Kumurie's technology is creating safer roads, more efficient workforces and better communities through utilising to identify crack and line deterioration in roads, highways and runways. We'll be sharing more of his thought leadership post event!

Take a listen and find out why the Smart Transportation industry is talking about Women Who Move Nations. An inspiring and thought provoking series with a stellar line up of transportation enthusiasts experts and self proclaimed nerds!

Mind the (gender) gap! Podcast celebrates extraordinary women moving populations worldwide This is the sort of podcast series that we like to hear about on International Women’s Day: Women Who Move Nations

A transformative approach that's reshaping how we connect: Hybrid everything. Secure everywhere. For everyone. 🌍✨

In today's fast-paced world, the ability for users to connect securely, when and where it suits them, is not just an advantage; it's a necessity. We're stepping into an era where the boundaries between physical and digital spaces are blurring, demanding a hybrid model that caters to every aspect of our lives - work, learning, and personal growth.

This vision is about creating a seamless, integrated experience that prioritises security at every touchpoint. It's about ensuring that no matter where you are or what device you're using, your connection is safe, reliable, and tailored to your needs.

Why is this important? Because in a world that's increasingly interconnected, our freedom to connect shouldn't be limited by concerns over security or accessibility. We're championing a future where everyone can enjoy the full potential of digital connectivity, without compromise.

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Secure Networks - NEC Australia Solving the confusion of choiceIf you’ve looked into securing your network, you’ll see a deluge of information. With so many toolsets, how can you be sure yo...

Did you know that the Melbourne metropolitan bus network currently carries the lowest number of passengers of all forms of public transport, despite buses offering over 5 times more scheduled service kilometres than the city’s tram or train networks.*

So, what’s stopping Melburnians from hopping on and off our city’s buses? According to the Infrastructure Victoria: Fast, Frequent, Fair Report, one answer could lie in a lack of real-time information and access to quality stop infrastructure.
Put simply..real-time information placed in the hands of the traveler = more frequent usage of bus services.

NEC has been working with a number of innovative transport operators across government and enterprise to offer data solutions that improve independent travel options for citizens. Discover our case studies on global best practice innovation being delivered for Tassielink Transit here: https://ow.ly/5uMW50Qy7J9

Looking forward to being a part of the Essendon Football Club's Family Day tomorrow at the NEC Hangar! We love how our partnership with Essendon Football Club not only enables us support their team's high performance goals but to also contribute to fostering a love of sport in children. Bring it on!

We often hear comments from those responsible for their company's cloud strategy such as, "I'm not confident that all my workloads and applications are monitored.” This concern highlights a significant issue in today's digital business environment - the lack of complete visibility over workloads and applications.

A well-monitored cloud environment is the cornerstone of a successful, future-proof organisation. Adopting modern cloud operations is akin to securing a safety net for your digital framework.

Read more about how you can embrace this innovative change here

https://www.nec.com.au/insights/blog/embracing-modern-cloud-operations-ensuring-complete-application-cloud-workload-visibility-observability-for-your-business

We are proud to announce our platinum sponsorship of the Quantum Australia Conference and Careers Fair. Collaborating with D-Wave we look forward to giving our thoughts to the conference theme ‘Accelerating Impact: From Research to Commercialisation, and Developing Quantum Technology Markets’. If you haven't already, grab your tickets and join us for three-days of future-focussed thinking and networking.
https://quantum-australia.com/quantum-australia

Wishing all a Happy New Year from NEC Australia! We'll be continuing to in 2024! 🎇

Congrats to Michael Gill, Senior Network and Infrastructure Architect at RACV, for winning our LEGO Chewbacca contest at Cisco Live last week in Melbourne! 👏

Everyone who wore an NEC tag on their bag or lanyard was in the draw and despite "chewing" over it for a while we landed on a winner. Congrats again Michael! 😜

Victor Dominello's experience highlights the need for accurate information to be available to people as they travel, including how much they are paying for trips, are they travelling with a valid ticket and do they have sufficient funds? A well designed ticketing system can make all this available regardless of the fare media.

Have just been issued with a transport warning 🤦🏻‍♂️

There were significant train delays this morning due to mechanical problems. I was catching train to airport.

After I tapped on - I thought it might be faster getting a taxi so I wouldn’t miss my flight. So I tapped off. There were also understandable knock-on delays in getting a taxi. So I rushed back to catch the train. I thought I tapped back on but I wasn’t sure if it registered as I was in a rush - so I tapped again.

Whilst on train an inspector was nearby. I approached the inspector - explained the above - he then checked my account and said that I essentially cancelled my ticket.

He issued me with a warning.

The inspector was incredibly nice and courteous and was doing his job 🙏

🔴 HOWEVER - there are many times when people forget to tap off - or in my case - in multiple journeys - had inadvertently double tapped.

There is no clear way of seeing this data. But wait on … the inspectors can see my data in real time - then why can’t I ?

Please transport 🙏 - allow us passengers access to our own real time data - most of us want to do the right thing - and some of us would appreciate a reminder as to whether we have tapped off - so we are not surcharged.

ps - thanks to the passenger behind me who offered to take the photo 🙏

It was our pleasure to attend this event in support of Invictus Australia welcoming Taira to the country. It's moments like this that truly showcase the real impact behind Invictus and its work with the rehabilitation of veterans and NEC couldn't be more proud to partner with such a brilliant organisation.

Rising interest rates, the housing crisis and food insecurity are some of the most serious issues facing Australians.

Foodbank Australia is Australia’s largest food relief organisation. It operates on a scale that makes it crucial to the work of the frontline charities who are feeding vulnerable Australians. Foodbank provides more than 70% of the food rescued for food relief organisations nation-wide.

Along with six colleagues, we fulfilled 25 orders for various community agencies which in total would provide 26,037 meals.

There’s increased demand on frontline charities and Foodbank warmly welcomes volunteers. So if you have the opportunity to volunteer, don’t hesitate to pitch in.

A pleasure to watch the Essendon Football Club’s AFLW team smash their way into the finals! We’re behind them every step of the way! 🙌

The Bombers are set to take on Geelong this Sunday, November 12. Let’s get hyped! 👏👏

It’s R U OK? Day. The day when we at NEC, like many others, encourage all to check in with those around you and ask - are you ok?

Take some time to prioritise your well-being and the well-being of others by taking some time to offer support. Listen. Encourage. Check In. 💛

Invictus Australia has been on show at the Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023 this week! Claiming medals in Indoor Rowing, Wheelchair Rugby, IF5 shot put, IF8 shot put and women's IT7 100m and 200m so far!

It's been fantastic for us to see such extraordinary individuals showcase their talents on the world stage, overcoming adversity by connecting through the power of sport. NEC is proud to partner with such an inspiring organisation.