ZiFF Technologies: Deploying Intelligent Network Connectivity for Better Citizen Service

Seamless communication is one of the essential features of a smart city. It becomes indispensable in order to realize other integral services pertaining to advanced city amenities. In an urban space, Internet plays an important role in connecting multiple facets of city together: people, places and things. However, uninterrupted and constant connectivity in a city infrastructure comes with its own distinct challenges of network, speed and cost. ZiFF Technologies, a smart city solution provider, is helping with intelligent network connectivity to enhance the overall experience of smart city dwellers. ZiFF is a growing information technology service provider and OEM in India. Farooq Ahmed Khan, Chief Technology Architect of the company says, “Our smart city solutions provide connectivity aimed at improving daily services for people, enhancing mobility, connectivity, safety and security.”

ZiFF solutions are designed based on open architecture. The solutions are based on a customer centric approach to increase return on investment. The company is building cost efficient and easy deployable solutions. “Our products are aimed at bringing new revenue models for businesses. It also saves the cost on IT resources. Incorporating innovative and advanced technologies brings ease and convenience for our customers,” emphasizes Farooq Khan. With its positioning in the urban space development, the company offers wide range of solutions facilitating Wi-Fi in Bus connectivity for multiple city amenities. ZiFF IoT and Smart City Solution technologies include Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi in Train, Wi-Fi in Ship, Smart Parking, Smart Metering Solutions, Intelligent Transport, Smart ATM Machine and Wireless Networking for banks.

The ZiFF Wi-Fi in Car solution is a connected vehicle solution that enables and converts car into Wi-Fi internet car or Wi-Fi on wheels. This solution is used across many other disciplines like healthcare (Ambulances), Transportation (Online Taxis and Cabs), Law Enforcement Vehicles (Police Cars, Fire Fighting Jeeps). The ZiFF Wi-Fi in Bus supports 45 to 50 users, and provides local streaming of entertainment and news for the passenger. Farooq Khan comments, “We bring new business models for these transport companies where they can offer High Speed Seamless 4G internet Connectivity to their clients.”

The ZiFF Intelligent Transport Solution deploys 4G Wi-Fi surveillance system for bus operators for better security and accountability for public property and life. “The ZiFF Intelligent Transport Solution provides local surveillance recording and storage of data. It syncs the recorded data on cloud through 4G connectivity. ZiFF also provides customizable Wi-Fi Support for bus passenger on the same device. This helps in improving operational efficiency for bus operators. Additionally, it also supports different vendor CCTV and IP Cameras,” elaborates Farooq Khan. ZiFF has designed solutions aimed at providing connectivity for banks in rural space of India, solving the existing issues in MPLS links and broadband availability.

ZiFF’s solution is providing ATM machine connectivity to their banks on 4G links to help banks ensure continuous delivery of services. Signing off, Farooq Khan sheds light on the company’s upcoming plans. He says, “We are working on critical projects like Weather Station Solutions for Automatic weather updates, WiFi on Wheels Projects for leading Fortune 500 companies. We are now expanding our business in Middle East countries as Collaborated OEM Partner and Technology Service Provider.”