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Connected Intelligence

The infrastructure that enables digital connectivity within and between places as well as the technology and intelligence that enables data-rich insights, modelling and analysis.

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News

AI transport tech innovators selected for business case funding

Three start-up companies with solutions for improving rail and bus performance will be supported to develop their business cases
Article

Unlocking the UK drone market

Analysis explores the potential of aerial devices for business good.
News

Rail Maintenance AI Tech Developed in the UK Goes Global

Technology that enables real-time infrastructure monitoring and predictive maintenance has been commercialised by Hitachi Rail following UK-led research and development.

Projects, opportunities & Case Studies

View of the Tyne Bridge and Swing Bridge over the River Tyne at dusk, with traffic lights forming trails and city lights illuminating the buildings on either side.
Case Study

Large scale agent-based modelling to support shared mobility – the DeMAND project

Multimodality and attitudes towards sharing will transform how people travel in the future. Demand modelling  must move away from the traditional division of transport modes.
People shopping at a busy market stall with hanging cured meats, cheeses, and various products on display.
Project

UK and São Paulo team up to tackle climate change

As civic leaders begin the daunting task of decarbonisation our cities, transport, and energy systems, it is vital that cities around the world explore new partnerships for learning and collaboration.
A drone is flying while carrying a white container labeled "Food Delivery" against a clear blue sky.
Project

ATOMICUS drone project takes off

The safe and efficient use of cargo drones in UK airspace to transport items such as medical supplies or aircraft spare parts is a huge opportunity. But the use of commercial drones at airports alongside traditional passenger aircraft is not without its risks.
Silhouetted airport control tower against a gradient of purple to orange sky during sunset.
Project
A man in a white shirt and headset monitors data on multiple screens in a control room, focusing on radar displays. Another person in the background works at a similar station.
Project

Getting ready for the Airspace of the Future

Much is being done across the UK to integrate drone services within the wider transport ecosystem to ensure safety, efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Six airplanes flying in formation, leaving white contrails against a backdrop of clouds and blue sky.
Project

The tech leaders shaping the future of airspace

The time is ripe for the aerospace and technology sectors to collaborate towards a more integrated approach to alternative transportation and fuel options. And it’s an ideal opportunity to position the UK as a world leader in new aviation technology.