InfoHub

What InfoHub does

InfoHub Ltd is a Nottingham-based, privately-held research-led consultancy founded in 2003 that designs bespoke information systems, decision-support tools and data services for clients in the traffic, transport and environmental sectors. Its portfolio spans journey planning software (TripTimes, ATTAIN), video-based traffic monitoring with anomaly detection (VTRAM), urban traffic and pollution simulation (SimplifAI), and EU- and Innovate UK-funded research projects covering connected and autonomous vehicles (i-MOTORS), smart-city data infrastructure (REMOURBAN), and eco-mobility (HOPE). The company's technical differentiation rests on human-centred information processing grounded in Granular Computing, fuzzy systems and computational intelligence, codified in Dr Andrzej Bargiela's published work and supported by a flexible team of developers, researchers and project managers working alongside university partners across Europe, North America and Japan.

The firm monetizes through bespoke system development contracts and consultancy services delivered to local authorities, government bodies, NGOs and private-sector transport and environmental clients, supplemented by participation in funded research consortia. Distribution is direct, with engagement driven by professional networks, research collaborations and grant programmes rather than marketing-led demand generation. Customer references cluster around Nottingham-area public-sector organisations (Nottingham City Council, Nottingham City Transport, Nottingham Traffic Control Centre) and European/national funders (European Commission, Innovate UK). The company's operational posture is small-team and research-driven, with no disclosed external funding, M&A activity or recurring SaaS revenue stream, and revenue is not publicly reported.

Name

InfoHub

Legal name

InfoHub Ltd

Website

https://infohub-ltd.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

InfoHub Ltd is a Nottingham-based research-led consultancy, founded in 2003, that develops bespoke information systems, decision-support tools and data services for public and private sector clients in the traffic, transport and environmental sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intelligent Transport Systems Consulting

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro primary industry

Knowledge Management & KCS Programs (BPAEAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Q&A and Knowledge Discovery Platforms (BPAMAAAF), Network Analytics, AIOps & Root-Cause Correlation (HDAFAGAM)

Keywords

• Intelligent transport systems
• Traffic monitoring software
• Smart city infrastructure
• Bespoke system development
• Transport consultancy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Nottingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Bespoke System Development: Complete systems development service in the traffic, transport and environment sectors. The company develops custom information systems ranging from public-facing information systems to specialized information management tools with multiple levels of information generalization.
2. Consultancy Services: Team assists at all stages of system development from requirements specification through to implementation, validation and testing. Services offered to commercial, NGO and government clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

InfoHub is a research-led company that develops bespoke information systems and provides consultancy services for the traffic, transport, and environmental sectors. The company specializes in human-centered applications including decision support, data mining, and information services, with expertise in real-time monitoring and control systems, granular computing, M2M platforms, and V2X communications. Its deliverables range from public-facing journey planning and traffic monitoring software to specialized decision-support tools for complex systems with structural and information uncertainty.

Product overview

InfoHub offers a portfolio of transport and environmental information systems. TripTimes and ATTAIN are journey planning and travel information systems (with TripTimes being a customized version of ATTAIN for Nottingham). VTRAM provides video-based traffic monitoring with anomaly detection. SimplifAI offers urban traffic simulation and optimization. The portfolio also includes EU-funded research projects: i-MOTORS (connected/autonomous vehicles), REMOURBAN (smart city infrastructure), and HOPE (eco-mobility). Bespoke System Development and Consultancy services support full project cycles for commercial, NGO, and government clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TripTimes: Mobile timetable application for Nottingham City Transport providing real-time bus information via text message, web-page and public kiosks. Won 2006 UK Bus Industry Award for Enterprise.
• ATTAIN
• VTRAM
• HOPE
• REMOURBAN
• SimplifAI
• i-MOTORS

Products and services

• TripTimes
• ATTAIN Customizable journey planning software that supports specification of journeys using NaPTAN codes, allows user preferences for fastest journey time or shortest walking distance, and delivers journey plans via SMS or web page with graphics illustration.
• VTRAM (Video Traffic Monitoring System) Real-time video image analysis system that assists traffic operators by raising attention to anomalous road situations requiring SCOOT system adjustments, and implements Data Protection Act requirements by removing identifiable features of individual road users before sharing with third parties.
• SimplifAI Software system that simulates deployment of various traffic routing strategies and assesses the potential build-up of pollution in a region, providing feedback to the optimization of urban traffic control strategies and supporting development of business cases for demonstrator and full-scale deployment.
• Bespoke System Development Complete systems development service in the traffic, transport and environment sectors, with expertise in human-centred uncertain information processing, delivered to public and private sector clients internationally.
• Transport and Environment Consultancy Consultancy services assisting clients at all stages of system development from requirements specification through to implementation, validation and testing, offered to commercial, NGO and government clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully tested M2M platform for connected and autonomous vehicles in real-life scenario on Nottingham streets
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Universities and Research InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInfoHub works in partnership with universities and other institutions offering insight and research in the traffic, transport and environmental sectors. The team is supported by partnerships that enable international collaboration spanning Europe, North America and Japan.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• SWARCO: Austrian-headquartered traffic management and urban mobility technology vendor with strong European public-sector footprint. Closely comparable to InfoHub's VTRAM-style traffic monitoring and control offerings, but with a much larger product portfolio and geographic reach.
• Conduent Transportation: Large incumbent providing transit ticketing, journey planning and traffic management services to public agencies. Overlaps with InfoHub on journey planning and traffic monitoring for European and US transport authorities, though with substantially deeper product breadth.
• Iteris (now Almaviva): US-headquartered smart mobility infrastructure and traffic management specialist. Adjacent to InfoHub's VTRAM and traffic optimisation offerings, serving similar transport authority clients in a US-led footprint.
• Trapeze Group (Modaxo / Volaris): Supplier of public transport scheduling, real-time passenger information and operations software. Directly comparable to InfoHub's TripTimes/ATTAIN-style journey planning products, serving similar bus operator and local authority clients.
• Siemens Mobility: A division of Siemens providing intelligent traffic systems, road user charging and urban mobility solutions. Directly overlaps with InfoHub's traffic management, optimisation and V2X focus, but operates as a large incumbent across a much broader transport portfolio.
• Kapsch TrafficCom: Global provider of intelligent transportation systems including traffic management, tolling and connected vehicle solutions. Competes with InfoHub in the same transport authority and smart-city customer base, but at significantly larger scale.
• Cubic Transportation Systems: Provider of integrated transport payment, information and traffic management systems to public transport authorities. Overlaps with InfoHub's journey planning (TripTimes/ATTAIN) and traffic monitoring offerings, addressing the same council and operator customers.

Direct peers

• PTV Group: Software specialist in transport planning, traffic simulation and mobility optimisation (now part of Porsche SE). Directly comparable to InfoHub's SimplifAI traffic simulation and decision-support work, focused on similar European public-sector and consultancy buyers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/infohub-ltd

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about InfoHub