The solution for digital mobility
We're moving towards more efficient, reliable and economical public transport backed by DIGITALIZATION. A unique opportunity to turn challenges into business outcomes.
Just think of a single unit of transport:
- In its decades-long life cycle, it will travel millions of kilometres. Every 32 milliseconds, its sensors will create around 25,000 datapoints. More than 10 times a Formula 1 racing car!
- It will generate 100 TB of data. That’s the equivalent of a stack of books nearly 2,000 times as high as the Empire State Building!
The train will give advance notice when any of its components need adjustment or replacement… but never too early. Sudden peaks in demand won't overload the network. It will stop when it detects a human or obstacle in its path... And that is only the train, the possibilities of data combined with other data sources is limitless.
CAF´s commitment with digital capabilities for smart mobility
At CAF we are committed to use the lastest cutting Edge technologies (aquí salen los logos de: IoT, 5G, Cloud, Data & Analytics, AI, Artificial Vision) with great purpose behind. We strongly believe on digital mobility as a change engine for fleet availability, efficiency and reliability.
Impeccable data management at the service of the mobility business and its stakeholders. This is a manifestation of our commitment to transforming complex data and digital challenges into tangible business outcomes. Highest performance under the máximum levels of cybersecurity.
Data management
One of the most relevant asset on digital mobility is DATA MANAGEMENT. From where we acquire the data, how we work it and how it is at the service of the user, makes the real difference on making useful for the business.
At CAF we have developed a strong structure to get the data from different sources with the highest quality. Full data journey under control: from data generation to the register, its transmission, generation of data lake with an appropriate governance until reaching the data applications that gives added value to users. In terms of data sources:
- We collect data from both our human team and our machinery throughout the entire life cycle of the equipment.
- We do the same with everything that happens in our vehicles and their components from a single point, like a black box.
- We monitor not only the vehicle, but everything that supports its correct function, its punctuality and its safety.
- And we also collect data from all the agents around us that bring intelligence to mobility.
The all that is processed in a common data lake appropriately governed ensuring data quality to be able to create the data applications. We have three main data streams:
- Real-Time: for monitoring what happens as soon as it happens.
- Batch: For historical analysis and AI training / automatization / decision making.
- Remote: For remote management of some digital assets from ground.
In any case, what makes the real difference is the way we put the information to work for the user via the Data Applications.
Application of the technology
We have got the data, and what now? Using our Digital Platform, CAF is committed to adding value through technology by designing applications that benefit the entire life cycle.
Our applications, which are made by the experts in the matter to obtain value, can vary with the aim of increasing our efficiency as well as increasing the availability and reliability of the fleets, making them safer and more punctual while at the same time reducing maintenance costs and energy consumption.
We use the latest Artificial Intelligence models to enrich our data as well as improving our data applications, automatizing tasks and providing a guidance on decision making.
Cibersecurity
Digitalization is bringing substantial benefits in Transportation operational efficiency as well as better passenger experience and comfort. It also inevitably increases the vulnerability to cyber-threats. The digital
Platform consider cybersecurity in two ways:
- Cybersecurity norm applications, working towards compliance IEC-62443 and ISO 27001 standards.
- We adapt to any digital circumstances of our customers or partners in order to ensure cybersecurity.
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In CAF we achieved a technological competitive advantage as we record everything when and as it happens. This system is already proven in production as more than 1000 fleets in 20+ countries around the entire world (all continents) are in place.
Talent - People
We have talked a lot about technology, but this is made possible by people. Engineers and data scientists working with Business experts on the cutting edge of capture, computing and analytics. A dedicated team with a clear vision: contributing to the business through technology.
Everything has been developed at CAF, with the work of technology experts on Centres of Excelence alongside business experts. This work allowed the creation of its own exclusive digital business line to provide all the expertise to the clients via Leadmind.
New technological additions are ready to see the light. And while time flies, we ask ourselves, what will the future be? How will technology continue to influence our lives and mobility? At least, what we clearly know is that we will continue to seek the value of technology at the service of the fleet and committed to a sustainable future.