Focus on: Cloud transformation in public transport
Public transport companies in Germany are under enormous pressure: every day, millions of passengers must be transported reliably, safely, and on time – and this amid rising costs, scarce resources, and high expectations for sustainability and digitalization.
Fragmented IT landscapes slow down progress
Yet the reality in many companies is quite different: IT infrastructure has grown historically, is often decentralized, and distributed across various service providers. Systems for distribution planning, workshop control, resource planning, ticket billing, and passenger information operate in isolation from one another – sometimes even in different technological generations. This makes data exchange costly, operational control prone to errors, and prevents synergy effects within the transport association. This is particularly evident at the interfaces with neighboring companies or supra-regional partners: digital fragmentation costs time, money, and trust – both internally and among passengers.
From our practice: References, use cases, and industry feedback
Learn more about how PROTOS is already supporting public transport in Germany.
- Blog: Digitalization in public transport requires IT infrastructure – otherwise, it will remain patchwork
- Use Case: Generative AI securely at work: automated ticket analysis in AWS Cloud
- Reference: Migration and optimization of a travel platform for the DB Regio Bus
Achieve system integration through a networked and orchestrated system landscape
A future-proof IT infrastructure for public transport is not characterized by a single new system or tool. It consists of a networked, holistically designed system network in which existing applications are harmonized, new technologies are integrated, and all relevant areas of operation are orchestrated – from planning and implementation to analysis and further development.
Dispatching systems, workshops, passenger apps, billing systems, and external partners must not only communicate with each other, but also be able to learn, grow, and adapt together. Only in this way can IT in public transport become a real driver of innovation – rather than a hindrance to daily operations.
„Using public cloud technologies and cloud-native principles, we connect existing solutions and develop them further in service-oriented architectures. Our projects show that when systems communicate with each other, digital solutions suddenly become scalable, secure, and cost-efficient“, Sebastian Ullrich, CEO at PROTOS.
PROTOS as a partner for future-proof public transport infrastructures
For over ten years, PROTOS Technologie GmbH has been supporting transport companies and their IT service providers on their journey toward high-performance, secure, and future-proof IT structures. As a technical enabler, we create cloud environments that modernize individual system landscapes in a cost-efficient manner, scale flexibly, and at the same time meet the highest requirements for operational reliability and data protection.
Our approach is holistic: we analyze existing systems and operational processes, advise on modernization options, develop needs-based interfaces and microservices, orchestrate new and existing applications, and provide guidance on secure operation.
Our goal: IT infrastructures in public transport that not only work today, but also shape tomorrow – for transport companies, their partners, and above all for the people who trust public transport every day. Feel free to take a look at our service portfolio.
Do you develop smart software for public transport? PROTOS as a technology partner for software providers and digital service provider
Many public transport software service providers already rely on cloud technologies today – but sustainable integration into complex operating environments requires more than just hosting expertise. PROTOS has over ten years of experience in the holistic development, integration, and scaling of IT systems in public transport. As your technology partner, we support you in seamlessly embedding your solutions into existing IT landscapes of transport companies, designing robust APIs, and jointly creating new added value. This not only results in a stable product, but also in genuine platform capability that strengthens your market position in the long term.
„If you are a provider of smart public transport solutions and want to make your systems fit for cloud operation – or want to think cloud-native right from the start – let us support you with the technical implementation. Because a partnership in which expertise complements each other creates real added value – for transport companies, for passengers, and also for you“, Karsten Quellec, CTO & certified Trainer at PROTOS.
