California-based Actelis Networks has been selected to upgrade and expand Seattle’s intelligent transportation system (ITS).

The order from Seattle Department of Transportation (SDoT) cements Actelis’ role in critical infrastructure modernisation across the USA and globally, following recent wins in Washington DC, San Jose and major international cities.

Actelis’ hybrid-fibre networking technology will power essential traffic management applications, including signals, cameras, congestion monitoring systems and dynamic messaging signs. Seattle, recently named the smartest city in the USA (proptechos.com/smart-city-index-2024), has long relied on Actelis’ technology for secure, high-speed connectivity.

“This milestone order from Seattle reflects the growing demand for Actelis as cities prioritise smarter, more connected infrastructure,” said Tuvia Barlev, CEO of Actelis. “From Washington DC, San Jose to Seattle and many more in the USA, as well as key municipalities in Germany, forward-thinking cities across the globe are turning to Actelis to modernise critical systems, as we’ve recently reported. These successes highlight our momentum in the infrastructure and ITS sectors, as cities and road authorities recognise the value of our technology in accelerating smart transportation networks, enhancing urban mobility, and delivering safer, more sustainable environments for millions of residents.”

Actelis’ presence in the ITS and smart city infrastructure sectors comes at a pivotal time, as cities worldwide ramp up modernisation budgets. Recent reports indicate two-thirds of US cities are currently investing in smart city technologies, with the global ITS market projected to reach $65.3bn by 2032 and the broader smart city market expected to grow to $165.8bn by 2028.

Actelis’ hybrid-fibre technology provides secure, high-speed connectivity by upgrading existing infrastructure, enabling rapid deployment of modern networks. These support IoT-driven urban planning while reducing costs and time associated with traditional cabling. In Seattle, Actelis’ technology facilitates real-time data transmission from traffic cameras, signals and congestion monitoring systems to the city’s traffic operations centre, enabling efficient traffic management and safer roadways.

This order was facilitated by Actelis’ Washington state-based reseller partner, Western Systems (www.westernsystems-inc.com), a specialist in traffic management. Western Systems has been instrumental in introducing Actelis’ technology to cities across the region, helping accelerate the company’s expansion in ITS and government infrastructure markets.

Actelis Networks (www.actelis.com) specialises in hybrid fibre-copper, cyber-hardened networking for rapid deployment in wide-area IoT applications, including government, ITS, military, utility, rail, telecoms and campus networks. It also provides AI-based cyber monitoring and protection for edge devices, enhancing network security and resilience.