A developer's perspective on four major technical barriers to effective realtime API deployment in transport, with steps transport providers can take to maximize innovative use of their data.

Public transport and logistics are part of just one layer of the transport system. Whether it's smart journey updates or automated systems, improvements in logistics and passenger transport are underpinned by effective deployment of realtime data through APIs.

As data explodes, this articles looks at how networks working behind the screens have evolved to enable data sharing at scale - and the implications of this for future data sharing patterns.

Coming from leagues, fans and regulators, demand for sports data in realtime has led to a proliferation of streaming APIs. Are current data transfer systems fit to support a fast-changing industry?