The companies were previously competitors within some segments of the CCAM value chain – but decided it made more sense to combine their strengths rather than fight against one another.
The potential synergies are clear, with Monotch possessing a high-quality data exchange environment and Swarco having an ITS portfolio in a large installed base, plus domain knowledge. Thus the companies are now jointly investing in a complementary package for cities and road authorities that removes the barriers for large-scale CCAM deployment.
It should make things less complex for potential customers, thanks to plug-and-play solution packages designed to give cities the essential prerequisites for smart and connected intersections. This means having the CCAM infrastructure – such as controller updates, interoperability and data exchange layer – ready.
Christoph Stögerer, vice president products & solutions ITS at Swarco, sasy the companies are on a “transformative journey”. He adds: "Together, we are not only reshaping the CCAM landscape but also setting a new standard for collaboration within the industry."
Menno Malta, CEO at Monotch, believes the move comes at a “pivotal moment” in the evolution of CCAM. “We are combining our strengths to drive tangible advancements in CCAM technology, ultimately enhancing mobility experiences for road users across Europe.”
Tampere in Finland is the initial launchpad for a nationwide deployment.
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