Project Introduction

Location: Al Ain City, Abu Dhabi

Project Name: Abu Dhabi Enhances Traffic Management Efficiency with ORing's Networking Solution

Products Deployed: IGS-9812GP/RGS-P9000HV

Project Requirement

• Gigabit bandwidth for high-volume video traffic
• Network redundancy and secure communications
• Industrial-grade equipment for outdoor deployments
• Fiber connectivity over long distances

Operated by Abu Dhabi’s Department of Transport (DoT), the Al Ain City Transportation Management Centre supports the development of an integrated, sustainable transport network that meets international standards. Its Traffic Management Center System (TMCS) processes data from a wide range of field devices to coordinate traffic monitoring and management across the city.

As traffic volumes grew, increasing demand for real-time communication between roadside equipment and the control center placed greater pressure on the system. The DoT needed a robust, high-performance network to improve operational efficiency, support road safety, and accelerate responses to incidents and congestion. Following consultation with its system integrator, it selected ORing’s industrial Ethernet switches to connect field devices to the control center.

Solution

ORing’s IGS-9812GP switches were installed in traffic signal cabinets to transmit data from signal controllers, CCTV cameras, message signs, and traffic detectors to an RGS-P9000HV switch at the control center. Gigabit bandwidth supported demanding surveillance traffic, while SFP-based fiber links enabled long-distance transmission. IGMP snooping managed multicast forwarding to optimize bandwidth usage and reduce congestion. VLANs and IEEE 802.1X supported network segmentation and access control, while SNMPv3, HTTPS, and SSH secured management communications. The switches formed a ring network using ORing’s O-Ring technology, providing recovery in under 30 ms with up to 250 switches to minimize disruption following a network fault.

The network enabled the DoT to collect and analyze traffic data, monitor road conditions, and coordinate responses with Al Ain Police, road patrol coordinators, towing and recovery providers, and public transport coordinators. By sharing road conditions and requesting assistance promptly, operators could respond more efficiently to incidents and congestion. This improved coordination supported day-to-day traffic management and real-time emergency response.

System Structure

Why ORing

• Complete networking solutions from edge to core
• Compliance with industrial standards
• High-bandwidth, long-distance connectivity