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IVU and ZF

IVU and ZF Join Forces to Enhance Public Transport with Digital Solutions

ZF Friedrichshafen AG, a global technology leader in mobility solutions, is pleased to announce its collaboration with IVU Traffic Technologies AG, which has been developing integrated IT solutions to ensure efficient and environmentally friendly public transport for over 45 years. Together, they aim to transform the landscape of public transport through innovative digital solutions.

Solutions for vehicle health

As the world of public transport adopts digitalization at an exceptional pace, the demand for advanced digital services continues to rise. Recognizing this trend, ZF and IVU are joining hands to offer comprehensive solutions for vehicle health and uptime improvement.
 
Diagram showing vehicle health overview

IVU.suite and Bus Connect Interface

IVU's integrated software solution, known as IVU.suite, offers an end-to-end solution for public transport operators, integrating planning, dispatch, fleet management, ticketing, passenger information, and accounting. This comprehensive suite now interfaces with ZF Bus Connect, which specializes in vehicle uptime-related aspects. ZF Bus Connect leverages deep knowledge of vehicle data, including remote monitoring, diagnostics, vehicle health, and predictive maintenance. As an example, the health status of vehicles derived by ZF’s intelligence will directly be visible in the applications IVU.fleet and IVU.incident for bus dispatchers or control centre staff.
Through this collaboration, public transport operators can benefit from a holistic approach to fleet management, combining the strengths of both IVU and ZF Bus Connect for optimized operational efficiency. The primary advantage lies in accessing real-time vehicle health data and making use of it in day-to-day public transport operations, which will lead to enhanced uptime performance.

Frank Felten, Head of Bus Connectivity at ZF, emphasizes, "Our system is designed with openness in mind, allowing seamless integration with other solution providers." He underscores the importance of integrating ZF Bus Connect with other providers to maximize the benefits for customers.

"With our IVU.suite products, we are already successfully supporting transport companies worldwide in optimising their processes. Thanks to the cooperation with ZF, we will be able to respond even more precisely to our customers' needs in future."
Matthias Rust, CTO of IVU Traffic Technologies AG:

This strategic collaboration between ZF and IVU offers several benefits for customers:

1. Improved Uptime: By integrating ZF's solutions with IVU's expertise, customers can improve uptime of their vehicles through integrated vehicle health information.
2. Comprehensive Solutions: Customers will have access to a comprehensive range of digital solutions covering all aspects of fleet management and operation, from ticketing and passenger information to remote diagnostics.
3. Integrated User Experience: Both companies aim to enhance the user experience by facilitating technical communication between their respective products, ensuring maximum value for customers.
By combining the expertise, both companies are prepared to deliver great value to customers, shaping the future of mobility.
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