To be able to continue operating as a competitive market participant, traditional companies also have to face the digital transformation in the long term. As the key feature of this change, the website has long since ceased to serve purely as a source of information. Rather, it offers its visitors a comprehensive overall package and functions as an independent service provider. As a result, the technological requirements for digital platforms are also growing: They must be flexible, scalable, and fast.
The transport company BLS AG, based in Bern, has recognized this need, and is now relying on a cloud-based solution for its website. In doing so, the mobility provider relies on the long-standing and highly specialized technological expertise of the business transformation agency Valtech.
A head-start through know-how and cost efficiency
Within the scope of a public tender, Valtech was chosen because of its comprehensive and practice-oriented solution concept, its highly skilled and experienced experts as well as the economic efficiency included.
Mümin Ivgen, Senior Sales Executive Valtech and Account Manager BLS, accompanied the tender and look forward to the start of a long-term partnership:
"We already have experience delivering successful projects for this industry in Switzerland, so it is gratifying that we can further expand our services in this sector. To create physical and cultural proximity to our customer, we have deliberately located our project team in Bern. We look forward to providing BLS AG with the best of Valtech."
A brief overview of BLS Ltd
BLS is one of Switzerland’s largest transport companies. In terms of rail travel, which represents their core business, they operate lines for commuters and leisure travellers, and maintain a rail network spanning 420 kilometres. They also operate buses, a Car Transport service, boats and freight services under their umbrella organisation. With their wide range of services, they are a key player in shaping mobility in their catchment area: BLS connects people, regions and places.
In 2021, 52.8 million passengers travelled on their trains, buses and boats. For more information, visit BLS.