Intelligent CIO North America Issue 54 | Page 12

NEWS

Indra to deploy innovative traffic and tolling tech on Atlanta ’ s SR 400 Express Lanes

Indra will be the technological partner of the SR 400 Peach Partners consortium selected by the Georgia Department of Transportation ( GDOT ) and the Georgia State Road and Tollway Authority ( SRTA ) to design , build , finance , operate and maintain the project in Atlanta over the next 55 years .

Indra ’ s technology will support the management of traffic and implement an advanced dynamically priced ORT managed lanes system along more than 16 miles of highway .
High Occupancy Vehicle ( HOV ) detection and LiDAR and connected vehicle technologies – a project for which it received the IBTTA Toll Excellence Award .
Indra is also deploying some of its most innovative solutions on the I-485 in North Carolina and the I-95 , I-495 and I-395 interstates in northern Virginia .
Indra ’ s solution will be deployed in the cloud and incorporate advanced technologies to make traffic predictions , enhance vehicle classification , improve efficiency and reduce maintenance costs .
“ The technology that we will deploy in SR 400 Express Lanes will create a new era of sustainable mobility . The new express lanes will be optional and facilitate advanced and flexible mobility solutions , reducing congestion and emissions and enabling travelers to enjoy excellent service and absolute safety ,” said Raúl Ripio , Managing Director of Mobility & Technology , Indra .
SR 400 Express Lanes isn ’ t Indra ’ s first mobility project in the United States . For instance , the company has also equipped the I-66 Outside the Beltway express lanes in Virginia with ORT system , automatic

Amentum secures $ 279m US Air Force contract to deliver critical airfield management solutions

Amentum has been awarded a $ 279m contract by the US Air

Force to provide aviation operations solutions across the Ninth Air Force ( Air Forces Central ).
The contract underscores Amentum ’ s commitment to enhancing the US military ’ s mission readiness and operational success worldwide .
“ Amentum ’ s proven expertise in delivering large-scale , complex operations in challenging environments makes us the best partner for the US Air Force on this critical mission ,” said Dr . Karl Spinnenweber , President , Mission Solutions Business Group , Amentum .
As the global landscape evolves , Amentum will ensure the United States Air Force is equipped with the infrastructure and operational excellence necessary to support their complex and dynamic mission .” Amentum will deliver cutting-edge solutions for airfield management , air traffic control , and critical maintenance services .
Additionally , the company will provide its industry-leading solutions at vital military installations across Bahrain , Iraq , Jordan , Kuwait , Saudi Arabia , Qatar and the United Arab Emirates .
Domestically , Amentum will deliver solutions at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina and Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia , showcasing Amentum ’ s capability to seamlessly operate both abroad and within the United States .
“ This program leverages Amentum ’ s ability to integrate our advanced technologies into maintenance and operations systems to modernize and enhance key solutions for the Air Force ,” said Joe Kelly , SVP , Sustainment and Analytics Business Line , Amentum .
The contract includes a one-year base period and six one-year option periods , extending the potential period of performance through October 2031 .
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