Siemens Mobility announced Dec. 5 that it will continue its efforts to “future-proof legacy rail networks across the country” by partnering with mission-critical wireless data network developer Ondas Networks to upgrade Metra’s legacy 900 MHz communications network with Siemens Mobility’s Airlink wireless networking equipment.
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) taps Steven Parker and LaShanda Dawkins as interim Chief of Staff and interim Chief Administrative Officer, respectively. Also, HDR elevates Brad Carter to Georgia Transportation Manager; Transdev U.S. appoints Joanna Cornell as Vice President of Safety and Security; and Markus Nottelmann joins Ondas Holdings as Senior Advisor.
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Duos Technologies achieves a 100% renewal rate of its recurring revenue contracts throughout 2022. Also, Ondas Networks lands a development order from Siemens Mobility on behalf of MxV Rail; and Canada’s Xpert Rail Consulting acquires Standard Rail Corporation’s Railcar Repair and Maintenance operations.
Ondas Holdings Inc. (Ondas), a developer of proprietary, software-based wireless broadband technology, has acquired American Robotics, Inc., a developer of highly automated commercial drone systems and the first company approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate its drones beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) without an on-site human operator.
The newest Siemens Mobility-branded wireless radio communication system from Ondas Networks has been shipped to a Class I railroad, reports Ondas, a developer of proprietary, software-based wireless broadband technology for industrial markets.
Siemens Mobility has entered into an exclusive partnership with Ondas Networks, a developer of private-licensed wireless data networks for mission-critical industrial markets, to bring a Siemens-branded portfolio of its wireless radio communication systems to the North American Rail Market.
