The Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) continues its effort to become a Smart Port with the implementation of Europe's first 'smartROAD', which aims to improve resource management, traffic flow, infrastructure condition and environmental management, using an Internet of Everything approach with real time data and analytics. Insights from the proof of concept will help enable Cisco, HPA and ecosystem partners to make a decision on a broader deployment of these solutions in the Port of Hamburg.
SmartROAD solutions are focused on the four areas traffic management, structural sensors, environmental sensors and smart lighting. All sensors and systems are connected by a highly secure network infrastructure. Data is processed by analytics software, and findings are made available via a centralised, integrated dashboard.
Cisco also put in place a comprehensive security framework for the whole installation that gives visibility into safety and security and enables the port management to take actions in real time. Since cameras are used for traffic monitoring, anonymisation of data is mandatory. Together with Kiwi, Cisco has implemented software that runs on the cameras and blurs people and car plates. This level of information is discarded by the cameras and does not even enter the network.
