As part of the acquisition, Telent will inherit IDT’s customer base of over 50 Local Authorities – and major suppliers to the traffic sector – several of which Telent already works with.
The acquisition will also allow Telent to transition into new technologies as the demands of traffic management systems change, including 5G-based networking.
A key solution offered by IDT is its iMesh wireless solutions for traffic signals. Mesh radio allows for communications cost savings because only one broadband leased line is needed to operate multiple traffic junctions, for example. On a mesh network, systems – such as Vehicle Detection, Journey Time Monitoring and CCTV – can be added to the network without the need for additional wired connectivity.
The IDT solutions also provide a platform for Local Authorities to move to 5G private networks, as part of their strategic Smart City developments.
Telent has a pre-existing working relationship with IDT, having partnered on contracts including Kent County Council, Leeds City Council and Oxfordshire County Council.