Buscom Selects Solid FlowEngine Software for Its Traffic Information Management System.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 2001 Solid's Distributed Data Management (protocol, database) Distributed Data Management - (DDM) An IBM data protocol architecture for data management services across distributed systems in an SNA environment. DDM provides a common data management language for data interchange among different IBM system platforms. Software to Enable Wireless Data Transfer and Synchronization (1) See synchronous and synchronous transmission. (2) Ensuring that two sets of data are always the same. See data synchronization. (3) Keeping time-of-day clocks in two devices set to the same time. See NTP. Between Buses and Traffic Operation Centers Solid, pioneering the software that makes networks flow, today announced that Finnish-based Buscom Oy has selected Solid FlowEngine(TM) software as the data management solution for its traffic information management systems, enabling wireless data transfer and synchronization between buses and traffic operation centers. Buscom's electronic fare collection system is based on proximity card Proximity card is a generic name for contactless integrated circuit devices used for security access or payment systems. It can refer to the older 125 kHz devices or the newer 13.56 MHz contactless RFID cards, most commonly known as contactless smartcards. technology, a credit-card-sized "contactless smart card A smart card that uses radio frequencies to provide a wireless connection to the reader. The transmission range is only a couple of inches, but allows the card to be quickly passed by a reader in applications such as secured entrances. See smart card and UltraCard. " that is able to quickly transfer and exchange data without physical contact. Solid FlowEngine provides the Buscom traffic management system with the data management and synchronization capabilities for collecting and reconciling fare transactions in near-real time. Solid software also allows traffic operation centers to more accurately monitor information such as passenger flow to more efficiently plan route schedules. Buscom's system is used in 70 public transportation installations throughout northern and central Europe Central Europe is the region lying between the variously and vaguely defined areas of Eastern and Western Europe. In addition, Northern, Southern and Southeastern Europe may variously delimit or overlap into Central Europe. , including Helsinki. "Our public transportation customers' future information systems will rely on real-time network architecture, and Solid's software provides an innovative, on-target solution for our demanding environment," said Kauko Suhonen, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Buscom Oy. "Using Solid software gives our customers a reliable data management solution for tracking fare transactions in a mobile environment. It also makes it easier for customers to add innovative functionalities for passengers, including wireless access to route schedules, and payment card `reloading' via mobile phones and Internet terminals." Solid FlowEngine helps information infrastructure companies resolve the challenges of seamless information flow by enabling data and application code to be simultaneously stored, managed and synchronized syn·chro·nize v. syn·chro·nized, syn·chro·niz·ing, syn·chro·niz·es v.intr. 1. To occur at the same time; be simultaneous. 2. To operate in unison. v.tr. 1. throughout all network elements. In turn, network infrastructures are easier to provision, configure and manage. Information also becomes more personalized, immediate and spontaneous, allowing data to be available anywhere, anytime and on any device. Solid FlowEngine uses Solid SmartFlow(TM) technology, which uniquely combines SQL-compliant, fully transactional, relational data management with innovative, multi-point, bi-directional synchronization, to distribute intelligence throughout the network. The software also features patented Solid Intelligent Transaction(TM) technology for ensuring data integrity and reliability network-wide, in addition to API support (including ODBC (Open DataBase Connectivity) A database programming interface from Microsoft that provides a common language for Windows applications to access databases on a network. and JDBC drivers) and platform-independence to simplify integration and customization. And with new options such as HotStandby, Accelerator and Diskless, Solid FlowEngine now can support increased levels of fault tolerance See fault tolerant. (architecture) fault tolerance - 1. The ability of a system or component to continue normal operation despite the presence of hardware or software faults. This often involves some degree of redundancy. 2. , scalability and performance. "Buscom's use of Solid's software in its traffic management system is a perfect example of why our technology is the critical foundation for building massively distributed next-gen networks," said Jussi Harvela, president and COO of Solid. "Not only does FlowEngine allow information to be synchronized across all network components, it also ensures the integrity of the data. We look forward to working with Buscom and other companies to bring network intelligence to vehicles and transportation systems around the globe." About Solid Solid pioneered the software that allows information to flow seamlessly throughout massively distributed, highly dynamic and increasingly mobile next-generation networks. A unique combination of relational data management and advanced synchronization, the Solid technology can be embedded into any network element -- from today's wireless terminals and optical routers to tomorrow's smart vehicles See automotive systems. and smart appliances. By enabling these network devices to intelligently store, manage and synchronize See synchronization. data, Solid makes networks flow. Leading companies such as Hewlett Packard, Nokia and Nortel use Solid in their products, applications and services to build scalable, fault tolerant The ability to continue non-stop when a hardware failure occurs. A fault-tolerant system is designed from the ground up for reliability by building multiples of all critical components, such as CPUs, memories, disks and power supplies into the same computer. and high performance solutions that are shaping the future of networking. Solid is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. founded in Helsinki, Finland in 1992. Its world headquarters are in Mountain View, Calif., USA, with additional offices in Europe, North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. and Asia. For product and worldwide sales information, visit the Solid Web site at www.solidtech.com. About Buscom Oy Buscom Oy was the first company in the world to launch a fare collection system based on contactless smart card technology in 1991. Buscom's competitive edge is based on comprehensive knowledge of the public transportation branch and extensive skills in contactless smart card technology. Buscom system is currently used in over 70 locations in Europe. Today Buscom is broadening the scope of supply to traffic information management systems for public transportation since the fare collection system alone cannot meet the new needs of public transport operators. There are new requirements in this application - bigger volume of data, higher reliability of systems, real-time data Real-time data denotes information that is delivered immediately after collection. There is no delay in the timeliness of the information provided. Some uses of this term confuse it with the term dynamic data. processing in a mobile environment and new mobile services to passengers. To these needs Buscom Oy offers a clear and understandable solution using the most advanced technology. Based on long-term experience, constant R&D and detailed customer analysis, Buscom Oy has produced a wide family of products, which responds to the needs of the public transport operators of today and tomorrow. With Buscom Palette, the new Traffic Information Management System, Buscom Oy is a leading company in the world to offer public transport operators much more than just the traditional smart card based fare collection. Buscom Oy is located in the Technology Park of Oulu, Finland. For further information please visit our web-sides www.buscom.fi. Note to Editors: Solid FlowEngine, Solid SmartFlow technology and Solid Intelligent Transaction are trademarks of Solid. All other products, services, companies and publications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. |
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