ITS Newsletter – 21 September 2010

e-TRANSPORT CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION

The biennial e-Transport Conference and Exhibition (Confex) is the premier ITS event to network with key decision-makers and ITS professionals and exploit business opportunities in South Africa’s booming ITS market.

The theme for the 6th e-Transport Conference and Exhibition is Sustainable Mobility: The 2010 Legacy. It takes place on 18 and 19 May 2011 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg.

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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – ITS SA WORKSHOPS

Interested parties are invited to submit abstracts for the following ITS SA Workshop.

• The challenges for ITS to make our roads safer and save lives
• February 2011 – Durban

Abstracts should be submitted by 29 October for the Durban workshop. Please forward abstracts to paul@itssa.org.

ITSSA SPECIAL MEMBERS PACKAGE – For the Middle East Parking Symposium 2010

As part of the MOU signed between ITSSA and the organisers of the Middle East Parking Symposium, MEPS, we have secured a special package for ITSSA members package. This package has been put together for members to take advantage of finding out what’s happening with parking technology and to identify other ITS business opportunities in the Gulf Region. MEPS will happen from 10 – 12 October in Abu Dhabi. Click here to find out more about this opportunity.

ITSSA members receive a 15% discount on delegate rates.

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FOCUS ON MOBILITY

Mobility is the only pro-sustainability transport magazine in South Africa, with a focus on public planning, public transport, road safety and vulnerable road users (pedestrians, universal access, cyclists) and the democratic use of road space.

Articles from the latest edition include:

• 2010 FIFA World Cup report back – what was it really like?
• Public Transport – should it be free?
• Photo Feature – ordinary South Africans on their bicycles
• Green Driving – why diesel is the new green
• Information Communication Technology (ICT) – the ultimate solution to congestion?

PLUS regulars, resources and transport trends around the world.
If you need more information, please contact Barbara Jennings at the Mobility office in Cape Town: 021 701 7150 / 1371 or email barbara@mobilitymagazine.co.za .

An online version of the mag can be viewed at Mobility E-zine
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

2nd IRF Middle East Regional Congress November 29—December 2, 2010
Interested parties are invited to submit abstracts for the 2nd IRF Middle East Regional Congress. Abstracts should include the objectives and the aim of the study, description of the techniques or methods used and a presentation of the results or conclusions in an informative and concise manner.

Deadline for submission of abstracts is 10 October 2010.
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NEW MEMBERS

Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire (Pty) Ltd

The Platinum Toll Highway consists of a 95 kilometre section of the N1 running from Pretoria northwards to the town of Bela Bela [Warmbaths] and a 290 kilometre section of the N4 running from Pretoria westwards to the Botswana border.

During the first four years of the concession, the Concessionaire was required to undertake a series of initial construction works that include the upgrading of the existing roads and the construction of two new sections of the N4. The cost of the Initial Construction Works is approximately R 2 billion.

Throughout the remainder of the concession, the Concessionaire will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Platinum Highway and for executing Upgrade Works in response to traffic growth.
For more information contact Liam Clarke on liamc@bakwena.co.za or visit the website http://www.bakwena.co.za

T- Systems SA (Pty) Ltd

Drawing on a global infrastructure of data centers and networks, T-Systems operates information and communication technology (ICT) systems for multinational corporations and public sector institutions. T-Systems provides integrated solutions for the networked future of business and society. The company’s some employees combine industry expertise and ICT innovations to add significant value to customers’ core business all over the world. T-Systems generated revenue of around EUR 8.8 billion in the 2009 financial year.

On 1st January 2010, T-Systems took over ex-parastatal arivia.kom, effectively doubling in size and taking our workforce from 1300 employees to 2700 employees. This acquisition also makes T-Systems South Africa the biggest IT and indeed also ITCO outsourcer in South Africa, as well as the biggest SAP partner in South Africa.T-Systems is uniquely positioned to be able to guarantee its customers one single contact, irrespective of whether services for IT or Telecommunications Technology are required.

For more information contact Harry van Huyssteen on harryvh@transportsig.com or visit the website http://www.t-systems.co.za

A-M CONSULTING ENGINEERS (PTY) LTD

A-M Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd is a company providing Professional Consulting and Project Management services in infrastructure developmental initiatives by private Developers or any Government Institution. It is registered as a Proprietary Limited with Mr. A Mashaba as the only shareholder. It is operating from Midrand in Gauteng as its Head Office, and has offices in Limpopo (Tzaneen) and Mpumalanga (Nelspruit).

The vision of A-M Consulting Engineers is to be the business partner of choice to Private Companies, Government and Parastatals for efficient professional engineering services for construction, development and building needs.

For more information contact Vivian Buckham on vbuckham@amce.co.za or visit the website http://www.amce.co.za

South African Road Traffic Systems

South African Road Traffic Systems is a newly formed BEE company consisting of three companies: Global Interface, Seenarmoovar & Banockburn Management. Global Interface is a Media Company with 10 Years experience in 1st field and brings it’s Business Networking skills to strengthen SARTS. Seenarmoovar is a Building Construction Company with 10 Years of Municipal Contracts Experience. It’s also a Woman owned company which has drive and energy to survive against a normally male dominated building industry. Banockburn Management is a Civil / Electrical Company with 20 Years experience in Traffic Light Installations, Electrical Reticulation, House Wiring and Light Civil Engineering on Road Surfaces. The company specialises in the supply and installations of kerbing, road signage, street lights and traffic lights.

For more information contact Richard Edwards on edcomp@iafrica.com or telephone (011) 472 4325

Traffic data company looking for distributor

A leading Italian ITS company in the field of traffic data collection, monitoring and management is looking for distributors. Beside the main activity the company realizes road weather, ice warning and environmental data collection and monitoring solutions.

The company has an annual turnover of about 4m Euros with 24 employees of which 30% are engaged in research, development and design of products and solutions. The ISO 9001:2000 and the SOA certifications, documents the quality assurance procedures activated in the company as well as the competence and capacity to execute public deliveries and works.

The actual product range realised comprises:

• STAR C-500 and STAR F-500 – microwave based above ground vehicle count, classification and flow monitoring sensors;
• MOBILTRAF 300 – microwave based mobile traffic counter & classifier;
• PSV 220 and PSV 310 – intelligent speed displays;
• MPG500 evo – multifunctional road weather and ice warning station;
• SP03 – laser based precipitation sensor (presence and type);
• SST02 – passive road sensor (road temperature and surface conditions);
• METEO 500 – multifunctional meteo station;

In 2008, the company started to build up a qualified network of worldwide distributors. It collaborates with companies in 7 countries. With the intention to extend this network all expressions of interest of qualified companies active in the ITS market to become a distributor are welcome and will be evaluated with attention.

If you are interested in a discussion with this company, please mail paul@itssa.org.