Hyderabad: A delegation from Google India visited the Telangana State Police Integrated Command and Control Center (TGICCC) to study the existing traffic management system and explore ways to enhance its operational efficiency by leveraging cutting-edge Google technologies and solutions by the experts.
The visit comes in the backdrop of the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Google and the Telangana government to develop and implement technology-driven solutions across key sectors.
The delegation included Chandu Thota, VP, Google DeepMind; Rao Surapaneni, VP, Google Cloud; Shalini Puchalapalli, Country Manager, Google Customer Solutions; and Seshu Ajjarapu, Senior Director, Google DeepMind, who were accompanied by Rajesh Ranjan, Head of Government Affairs & Public Policy; Srinivas Kodali, Government Affairs and Public Policy.
CV Anand, City Police Commissioner, in his comprehensive presentation on ICCC’s functioning, showcased how real-time traffic management is executed through advanced surveillance, data analytics, and the integration of Google Maps data to identify congestion hotspots.
Discussions between the Google delegation, Anand, and the CCC team centered on enhancing the ICCC functioning by integrating live Google Maps traffic data, automating traffic signals based on volume counts, real-time tracking of patrol vehicles, and deploying drone surveillance for better traffic monitoring.
The delegation also explored potential strategies to improve the effectiveness of the existing traffic management framework. Google’s experts provided valuable insights on optimizing ICCC operations by leveraging cloud solutions for efficient data storage, and deploying new applications.
The delegation agreed to extend cooperation and commended the Telangana government’s commitment to prioritizing public safety through technology-driven governance. This collaboration augurs well for advance traffic management.
The delegation also suggested better ways of storing the huge data made available through CCTV footage without the limit of 30 days in the cloud and use of AI to recover whatever is needed for quick study and analysis.
