IT 4 IR Options for Collaboration

Generalized Application “Simple” “Complex” Tools for Localized Use Variety is the spice of life Local flexibility Global compatibility Operating Rules for Scheduling Checking for Timetable compatibility Dissemination to key operating personnel Knowledge transfer to Divisional MIS to support application Simulation User friendly interface Knowledge transfer to local MIS for support IT 4 IR

Data Mining Optimization Porting of legacy systems Application Development Network solutions Complex Simulation Algorithm development Development of modules for existing software De-novo development of simulation software FOIS COIS PRS Asset Management Can evolve to an optimization application Predictive failure of stock Asset management plan (cost of ownership) Black box Cracking the code Externalizing the use of Application Generalized Application

IndustryAcademia Research projects in-sourcing research talent into LRDSS/CRIS out-sourcing research by LRDSS/CRIS Optimization Need to marry programming and algorithms at scale Outsourcing application development Difficult to develop tight specifications

IndustryAcademia Distributed Group development Common Intellectual Property Individual Marketing Opportunities Internationally Client IT 4 IR Consortium Who will sell to the Indian Railways? Should anyone? Who will maintain the systems? Technical Assistance Funding NASSCO M Software firms Market research Rail clients IIT IIM Research Institutes CRIS Railway Board 3inetwork

Action Plan Modernization plan to be shared along with presentations –Nalin to inform Form a co-ordination group to take the interaction forward –Website to host workshop and collate the IT experiences of IR, industry and academia Nalin, Rajiv, Narayan, Partha Showcasing “islands of excellence” at the next meeting in two to four months at the Railway Staff College –Tools for Localized Use Disseminate Railway success stories using the NASSCOM platform –IT Users Seminar and Award in October as one milestone NASSCOM to assist CRIS with defining specifications for procurement of IT solutions Industry to share “value-for-money” case studies with CRIS Visit by IR to industry and academia Railway (CRIS/LRDSS) can utilize M.Tech students for focused problem solving –Possibility for student funding