Ben Franklin Transit’s Dial‑A‑Ride ADA paratransit service is transitioning its technology platform from Trapeze to RideCo in summer 2026. This indicates that a vendor selection decision has already been made for RideCo to provide the software and potentially related implementation services for demand‑response scheduling and operations. While the core contract is already awarded, this transition creates downstream needs for integration with BFT’s broader technology stack (CAD/AVL, passenger information, fare systems) and change management, training, and support for staff and riders. Competitors gain incumbent intelligence, and ecosystem vendors (e.g., CAD/AVL, payment, trip‑planning providers) can target integration, data-sharing, and analytics opportunities as RideCo goes live and as BFT continues technology modernization through its 2026–2032 plan.
Dial‑A‑Ride mirrors fixed‑route hours and is a key ADA paratransit service; The Arc of Tri‑Cities al...
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Ben Franklin Transit’s 2026–2032 capital plan includes investments in technology such as CAD/AVL systems, passenger information tools, and fare technology. These upgrades support the agency’s goals to improve service quality, regional connectivity, and equity as it expands express, microtransit, and paratransit offerings. The executive summary does not specify current platforms or selected vendors for these systems, indicating that the scope and procurement strategy may still be under development. Transit technology providers can engage with BFT on system modernization, integration with RideCo and microtransit services, and fare policy objectives to help shape future RFPs and funding applications.
Technology improvements are intended to support real‑time operations, passenger communications, and ...
The Library Division Director’s report for July 9, 2026 includes “New Patron Laptops and Laptop Kiosk,” indicating that the library has recently acquired or is in the process of deploying new laptops and a kiosk system for public use. While the agenda does not name the hardware or software vendor, the framing as “new” suggests that a purchase decision has already been made or is underway rather than just being contemplated. This represents an IT implementation and may create follow-on needs such as device management, printing integration, security, maintenance, and future refresh cycles. IT vendors can use this as incumbent intelligence to identify what solutions might now be in place, and to offer complementary services such as support contracts, cybersecurity hardening, reservation/checkout software, or planning for eventual expansion and lifecycle replacement of the laptop fleet and kiosk system.
Primary purchase decision appears to be made; opportunities more likely in support, integration, and...
In May 2026, the SIU School of Medicine issued a 148060.06 purchase order to CDW Government LLC for Epic hardware merchandise and equipment to be sold to departments through the IT store. This procurement is tied to Epic, the clinical EHR platform, and indicates ongoing investment in EHR‑related endpoint and peripheral hardware across clinical and academic units. Although the specific purchase is awarded, it confirms Epic as the core clinical system and points to a centralized internal resale model for Epic‑certified hardware. Vendors in clinical devices, secure endpoint management, and Epic integrations can leverage this insight to explore complementary solutions, manage lifecycle, and plan for future hardware refreshes aligned with Epic upgrades.
Funded via non‑appropriated funds; equipment is held by the IT store and sold to departments, indica...
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