Smart airline seating set for Euro lift-off

Developers of aviation’s first working ‘smart seating’ technology are set for a Europe wide lift-off despite the UK’s Brexit from the EU. FliteTrak – which has an innovation hub in Hampshire and its head office Buckinghamshire – is leading the way with its cutting-edge ViatorAero which streams live information from airline seating and cabins directly into the hands of attendants … Read More

‘Smart’ seating to transform air travel

Intelligent passenger seating secured interest from two major European airlines when it was launched at a global trade show. FliteTrak’s ViatorAero – based on award-winning remote condition monitoring technology – was unveiled at the Hamburg Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Germany. Using low power sensors, the cutting-edge system can monitor individual seats for temperature, movement and seatbelt closure as well … Read More

Our nation of innovation

We’re a nation of entrepreneurs, of can-do attitudes. Ron Wain, the managing director of Deep South Media, which works for 50 companies and organisations across many sectors, from engineering to professional services, praises your animal spirits.

Every journey should have an appy ending

Yellow Buses is so ahead of schedule that it is revolutionising bus travel with a major update to its mobile app. Called ‘Move’, the app now allows passengers to instantly buy tickets for 30 days, alongside the popular seven day, three day and single day options. And shortly the app will be updated so each day will cover a 24 … Read More

Hi-tech firm’s lift-off for air ambulance

  A technology firm in Bristol is helping to keep a publicly-funded life-saving air ambulance going. ITEC, based in Whitchurch in the city, is now providing IT support for Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust (CAAT) following a rigorous tendering process. The essential back-up ensures vital computer communications remain robust, enabling the charitable trust to raise the money to fund the helicopter’s … Read More

IT firm helps drive Formula One team towards chequered flag

An international motor racing team has put Bristol-based business technology provider ITEC in pole position for managed print and document solutions, having appointed the firm ‘official document technology supplier’. The Sahara Force India Formula 1™ team, successfully led by drivers Sergio Perez and Nico Hulkenberg, is using ITEC’s managed print and document solutions to revolutionise its back office operations. ITEC … Read More