ACIS and Cityspace partner up for real-time delivery
27 February 2006
Partnership represents a milestone in the delivery of passenger transport services
London, 27 February 2006 - Advanced Communications and Information Systems Ltd (ACIS), the leading provider of Real-Time Passenger Information (RTPI) systems and Cityspace, the UK's leading provider of urban digital networks today announce a reciprocal agreement to deliver real-time services to transport authorities.
This agreement provides for ACIS real-time services to be delivered across the Cityspace network of on-street digital terminals and screens throughout the UK in addition to the dedicated transport information displays provided by ACIS as part of its BusNet systems, and underpins the key goals of both companies of making public transport easier to use and improving the passenger experience.
For the first time, transport authorities will be able to purchase complete networks of Cityspace on-street terminals and screens with fully integrated ACIS real-time services and support from either company under a single contract.
"The commitment by ACIS to offer Cityspace terminals as an option in its packages as well as full engineering support to integrate RTPI into Cityspace systems is a major event in bringing Real-Time Passenger Information to new and existing digital transport networks," comments Guy Wolfenden, Transport Director, Cityspace.
Cityspace specialises in the development and deployment of on-street terminals that provide the travelling public with free access to digital travel information and wireless networks that provide cost effective communications links for the delivery of digital services as well as CCTV, traffic lights and wireless broadband for out of home users.
"As ACIS has by far the greatest RTPI coverage in terms of number of buses equipped and geographical coverage it made sense for us to partner with a company of similar profile. Cityspace currently has the largest number of on-street digital terminals, which allows us to bring the benefits of RTPI to the widest audience as quickly as possible," comments Guy Wolfenden, Transport Director, Cityspace.
"Working in partnership with Cityspace broadens our delivery options and enables ACIS' real time services to be deployed through a sophisticated, established urban digital network in the UK." says Keith Tompson (commercial Director), ACIS.
The demand for Real-Time Passenger Information systems for public transport is growing significantly as the pressure for modern, attractive and accessible bus and rail services increases.
"This agreement represents a real commitment to the public and local authorities by bringing together expertise from two leading companies to simplify the delivery and support of Real-Time Passenger Information services throughout the UK," concludes Tompson.
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Sophia Henri
Cityspace PR
Tel: +44 (0)20 7313 8428
Email: - About Cityspace
Cityspace is a UK-based technology company, which provides urban digital networks in partnership with local authorities. It is the market leader in outdoor communication and information networks through its pioneering product and service portfolio of iPlus Points, wireless broadband city networks and intelligent transport systems.
The company's flagship product, iPlus Points, are now in some of the UK's landmark cities, featuring compelling content, such as Freemail and BBC News, adding value to the council's free information and communication service.
Cityspace delivers wireless outdoor broadband 'hotzones' through its StreetNet operation and last year implemented the UK's largest Wi-Fi hotzone, stretching across three square kilometres of Bristol city centre.
Also last year, the company launched its 'world first' intelligent transport system in Portsmouth, in collaboration with the City Council and technology partners and has since established a dedicated travel services division.
Cityspace has developed urban digital networks across a number of London boroughs, UK city councils and international implementations in Moscow, Sweden and Brussels, among others. Visit the Cityspace website for information, testimonials and press reviews.
- About ACIS
Since its creation almost 10 years ago, ACIS' innovative and dynamic forward thinking has turned it into one of Europe's leading suppliers of real time passenger information (RTPI) and Bus Operator fleet management. Dedicated to the improvement of public transport through technology, it is also the UK's biggest provider of traffic signal priority systems for the public transport and traffic control sectors, using both General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) and Private Mobile Radio (PMR) technologies.
ACIS is able to offer a complete package of IT solutions, systems design and configuration, high-end engineering assembly and installation, project management and delivery, as well as a dedicated customer services team and the vital ongoing maintenance and software support staff.
The UK-based company employs over 120 people to design, develop, supply and maintain RTPI systems to Public Transport Operators, Local Governing Authorities, vehicle manufacturers and passengers. With over 33 major systems across the UK , Holland and Scandinavia , ACIS tracks over 8000 vehicles and delivers information to over 30,000 information points, both on and off route.
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