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Data keeps rail transport secure

Below is an excerpt from an article on Asmag.com that talks about data integration and IoT as important parts of a safe transportation plan. The article includes a quote from Vidsys Founder & CEO, James Chong.

Rail is one of the most important forms of transportation. Yet, with the threat of terrorism and other criminal activities on the rise, they increasingly rely on technology to protect people and assets.

“Since September 11, and more specifically following the Madrid and London rail attacks, there has been an increased awareness of terrorist threats on mass transit and the particular vulnerabilities of this transport mode. And we’ve recently seen an increase in ‘lone-wolf’ style attacks on the rail networks in Europe,” said James I. Chong, Founder and CEO of Vidsys. “When looking at threats in this environment, and with less tools in place to prevent attacks, managers need to leverage technology to help identify threats and prevent attacks before they happen.”

Read the full article on Asmag.com here.

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