Switching on


ScotRail begins free Wi-Fi rollout S


cottish train operating company ScotRail is equipping its new Class 380 fl eet with wireless connectivity installed


by Nomad Digital. Nomad Digital director, Haydn Abbott,


claims that the ScotRail Class 380 Wi-Fi rollout is starting at an ideal time for its passengers: “We’re delighted to help connect yet another UK transport company with on- board Wi-Fi connectivity – especially ahead of such an exciting year when the eyes of the world will be on Scotland.” T e rollout across the 38-strong fl eet is scheduled for completion by March 2014,


ahead of major sporting events including the Commonwealth Games and Ryder Cup and has been funded with assistance from the Scottish Government as part of its long-term ambition for the provision of Wi-Fi across Scotland’s entire rail network. Steve Montgomery, ScotRail managing


director, said: “It is exciting that people will be able to enjoy free Wi-Fi on board our larg- est fl eet of electric trains. We are confi dent that the expansion of Wi-Fi will be warmly welcomed by our customers, who increasingly want to stay connected during their journeys, whether for business or to chat with friends.”


All 38 of ScotRail’s Class 380 fl eet will be equipped with wireless connectivity by March 2014, thanks to Scottish Government funding


RAC signs deal with telematics experts


Mark Johnson (left), commercial director at Risk Technology with Kerry Michael, commercial director of the RAC


Britvic Soft Drinks has chosen the Nokia Lumia 720 smartphone


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ritvic Soft Drinks, one of the UK’s leading soft drinks companies, is replacing its existing pool of business phones for employees and is currently halfway through a rollout of 800 Nokia Lumia 720 smartphones. A key factor in Britvic’s switch


to Lumia was the Windows Phone 8 platform and its easy synchronisation with the company’s existing Microsoft systems, including Microsoft Exchange email and Microsoft SharePoint. The phone also enables staff to access and edit


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Microsoft Offi ce documents even when they are out of the offi ce. “We were looking for a


business smartphone that could easily integrate with our existing Microsoft infrastructure”, said John Armstrong, head of IT shared services at Britvic. Nokia Lumia also offers HERE


Drive turn-by-turn navigation to help Britvic’s sales teams fi nd the best route to their next meeting, as well as HERE Maps with LiveSight to identify other potential outlets in the neighbourhood.


ehicle telematics company, Risk Technology, has signed an exclusive partnership agreement to work with the RAC for the launch of


RAC Advance, a new product for motorists that incorporates advanced crash detection technology, fuel saving, driver scoring and remote vehicle diagnostics and prognostics. The RAC Advance solution incorporates the company’s leading-


edge vehicle telematics technology in a range of solutions that include fl eet, insurance and breakdown applications. Under the terms of the agreement, the RAC will also become Risk Technology’s UK delivery partner to increase the service available to their existing clients. Risk Technology’s IP is embedded inside the matchbox-sized


devices. In addition the company is providing a full software solution and administration portal that integrates with the RAC’s system and processes as well as those of its partners. RAC members will be able to remotely communicate with base to


provide diagnostic information that could potentially identify certain vehicle faults before they result in a stressful or inconvenient breakdown. In addition members will be able to check multiple levels of performance and key information via an app on the driver’s phone or tablet. “The RAC chose Risk Technology due to its innovative IP position, its


expertise across a wide range of tracking disciplines and its ability to deliver”, said Kerry Michael, RAC commercial director. Risk Technology has been granted approval to use the ‘powered by RAC’ brand worldwide.


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