A T&T conversation: what’s next with the industry’s digital transformation
4 min read - In an earlier post, IBM industry expert Chris Rospenda talked about how travel and transportation companies are returning to full operation. In part two of our discussion, he discusses what he excites him about the next few years, and offers…
A Travel & Transportation conversation: flying through the storm
6 min read - In the last 20 years, the travel and transportation industry has endured a lot of turbulence – the decline in air travel after 9-11, the 2002 SARS outbreak that crippled Asian tourism, and consumer belt-tightening during the 2008 global financial…
CAT Telecom launches COVID-19 application to track health of tourists
3 min read - The COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous economic impact on Thailand, particularly its tourism industry. In the early days of the outbreak, when Thailand first locked down and its citizens traveling abroad began to return home, the manual, paper processes…
5 ways 5G could be coming to your organization
5 min read - You’ve heard the excitement, seen the advertisements—5G cellular network technology is coming to your organization, and it’s coming soon. But how will 5G arrive, and do you need to take action to bring these new services to your company? Here…
The future of blockchain
6 min read - In March 2010, Bitcoin had a value of less than a penny. Less than a decade later, each Bitcoin had a value of almost USD 20,000 and early investors were driving Lamborghinis. And while the excitement around Bitcoin will always…
Reducing Weather Related Risks With Data-Driven Transportation Solutions
3 min read - Similar to the insurance industry, ground transportation executives rely on accurate long-range forecasts for setting rates, and advanced data to back up the decisions they make. Weather is a crucial component for understanding the pain points that the ground transportation…
How AI helps Japan Airlines personalize the travel experience
3 min read - For airlines, the sheer volume of flights and travelers can sometimes make it difficult to provide a personalized customer experience. When airports are busy and flights are full, passengers sometimes feel that the airline simply sees them as objects to…
Blockchain and IoT in commercial transportation
5 min read - The sustainability of commercial transportation companies depends heavily on their ability to adapt to consumer needs. Investing in new technologies helps increase their operational efficiency and lowers the cost of shipping. In recent years, disruptive technologies — such as the…