TRL launches collision analysis software with cloud capabilities

Date: 25/1/2013

TRL has launched a new version of its road traffic collision data software MAAP, but with up-to-date technology using cloud computing.

MAAPcloud incorporates aspects of TRL's traditional off-the-shelf software and hosts it in the cloud instead of on an individual computer, meaning that a larger group of road safety professionals can use it through secure servers and the internet.

The new software fits with the government's commitment to greater use of cloud computing in the public sector, which helps to facilitate greater collaboration between partners.

With this in mind, MAAPcloud can be shared between organisations, such as police forces, local authorities and other road safety stakeholders.

As well as allowing them to work together, the flexible nature of MAAPcloud also helps to bring costs down and enable data sharing.

By having such a cloud-based system, users can access the analytical tools from any computer and once the latest casualty and collision figures are released onto the system they are available immediately to all users.

Road safety professionals wishing to find out more about the extensive features of MAAPcloud are invited to the Innovations in Collision Mapping and Analysis event at TRL's headquarters in Berkshire on March 19th.

The potential offered by open data sources will be explored, along with the most recent developments in analysis techniques including route analysis and residency analysis, both nationally and internationally.

As attendance is free and on a first-come, first-served basis, those interested in the event should register at www.maapcloud.co.uk, where they can also read up on the software.

MAAPcloud has been developed, designed and produced by the road safety experts at TRL, who will be collaborating with (RSA) Road Safety Analysis on its UK distribution.

RSA has much experience in supplying innovative, creative and competitive services to the road safety sector and was instrumental in the rolling out of MAST Online, the award-winning web-based road risk analysis tool used by many highway agencies across Britain.

Posted by Sarah Bailey

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