Smart devices, mobile phones and tablets are becoming the control hub for the myriad of connected devices and the Internet of Things (IoT) – as are bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies in many organizations today. But this is creating unique and heightened security risks for IT professionals, such as higher exposure to data breaches, malware and compliance violations. BYOD is no longer an industry trend; it’s a fact of life for enterprise-wide operations and the IT organizations that must support them.
Ticketing and fare collection systems have always been an integral part of public transportation, but operating with outdated ticket-reading hardware can negatively impact the profitability and efficiency of transit operations — not to mention the passenger experience.
Modern ticket readers and validators need to offer contactless fare payment alternatives (in addition to the other fare payment methods passengers prefer) that are reliable enough to facilitate swift boarding times and are flexible enough to work with numerous payment service providers.
