Across the continents, developing nations have made important strides to better the overall quality of life through technological advancement, improved education, urbanisation, medical services and communication. Cities are also getting larger over the years as people aim for new opportunities.

Although the window of growth may outweigh some enduring difficulties, many challenges still remain especially for developers and people in general such as the issue of traffic congestion in the major population centres.

From slow-moving traffic to air pollution, and from accidents to the enforcement of traffic regulations, a good transportation system that can meet the specific needs of the region is still something that many city planners urgently need to help improve the living conditions of the general public.

Take Punjab, for example, a populous state of Pakistan plagued by traffic congestion due to mass migration over the years. Many elements of the traffic such as cars, tricycles and motorcycles share the same space, making transportation harder, more susceptible to cause danger, and more complicated for the authorities to oversee.

As an innovative solution, the software and hardware-based Intelligent Traffic Management solution (ITSM) has enabled to put into action more than 900 sets of e-Police facilities, 200 traffic checkpoints, and more than 100 traffic signal sites, with a signal control system and more than 70 traffic guidance screens.

This centralised system enables better monitoring of traffic conditions with little latency, making law enforcement more efficient by cutting down the rate of accidents while issuing traffic fines more accurately for traffic rule violations.

Similar concepts have been applied in the city of Pattaya, Thailand’s most prominent coastal tourism site. This tourism destination is able to implement innovative software technologies that can help simplify field work more efficiently and effectively. From reliable Wi-Fi access to digital signage and integrated emergency features, the innovative software can also play a crucial role in managing traffic and monitoring weather changes, which are important elements that help serve the needs of tourism.

When roads are more than just physical assets, things can get challenging, but also interesting. In China’s mountainous province of Guizhou, where transportation is hindered by the uneven terrain of the region, advanced technologies such as the Fifth-Generation Fixed Network (F5G) are meticulously integrated into the physicality of road infrastructure to ensure efficient operation and maintenance as well as the monitoring of traffic and response to emergencies. Being nearly 9,000 kilometres along, the road infrastructure of Guizhou province is the blood vessels that help supply the breath to the region’s economy and potential growth in many other sectors.

Similar things can be said of Cambodia’s cultural and touristic province of Siem Reap. Since early 2025, the Siem Reap authorities have launched the first emergency call service in the capital city’s popular Pub Street area to increase public safety. The audio and video equipment is linked directly to the police and operates 24 hours daily. The local authorities say that the service will help residents and tourists report incidents such as fires or medical emergencies, and to call for assistance for the elderly. Callers can also report crimes or accidents in the area.

It is clear that technologies like these can be adapted to specific human needs across regions, cultures and times. They ensure transparency, reliability and efficiency, improving productivity and driving future innovations. It is up to each region’s developers to choose and determine which system is best for them for the benefit of the general public.