Umovity and Derq: A potent combination

Umovity and Derq announced their first joint solution at the 2024 ITS America Conference, combining Derq’s INSIGHT, the company’s automated safety performance monitoring application, with Econolite’s cloud-based Advanced Transportation Management System (ATMS), Centracs Mobility.

Derq’s AI-powered platform ingests and fuses data from traffic cameras and sensors, runs real-time analytics, and delivers continuous and actionable safety and traffic insights. Derq’s automated safety performance metrics – based on live identification of safety events and road user behaviours such as crashes, near-misses or pedestrian and cyclist compliance issues – are translated into safety scores.

The seamless integration of Derq safety performance metrics with Econolite’s cloud-based ATMS – part of the Umovity Tech Suite – gives traffic managers a unique advantage by enhancing situational awareness and by allowing simultaneous monitoring of transportation performance and safety.

It provides users with instant visibility into safety issues at intersections with the option to dive deeper using Derq’s cloud-based dashboard, so transportation agencies can make rapid adjustments to traffic signals and address emerging safety issues. The partnership’s first proof of concept is already underway in Pinellas County, Florida.

Christian U. Haas, CEO of Umovity, said, “We’re crafting a distinctive traffic management solution that prioritizes the safety of all road users – particularly the most vulnerable ones, such as pedestrians and bicyclists.”

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Derq Expands Intelligent Transportation Platform in Detroit to Increase Road Safety for Pedestrians and Cyclists

Derq’s AI-based traffic analytics system will capture data on multimodal traffic, crossing hotspots, and high-risk areas for incidents which will be used to make road management recommendations in the Corktown neighborhood. 

April 25, 2024 — Detroit, MI — Derq, the leading provider of real-time AI-based intelligent transportation system solutions, has announced the expansion of its traffic analytics system in Detroit. The latest deployment includes key locations along the Michigan Avenue Corridor in the Corktown neighborhood in partnership with Michigan Central, Newlab, and the City of Detroit’s Office of Mobility Innovation. 

Derq’s state-of-the-art real-time artificial intelligence (AI) software captures unique data on multimodal traffic, crossing hotspots, and high risk areas for incidents to provide city officials with unprecedented, actionable insights which will be used to make road management recommendations, leading to a safer environment for pedestrians and cyclists in the Corktown neighborhood.

“This section of Michigan Avenue is home to a vibrant community of local businesses and restaurants, flanked on both sides by parking and bike lanes, making it a complex environment for those traveling through the area,” said Georges Aoude, co-founder and CEO of Derq. “Together with Michigan Central, Newlab, and the City of Detroit, we’ve deployed our intelligent transportation platform to ensure a safer operating environment for all road users.”

Detroit-based Derq began deploying its real-time AI-based intelligent transportation system solutions within the city in 2018, starting with what was one of the city's most dangerous intersections for traffic incidents: Jefferson and Randolph. By utilizing data from traffic cameras and radars, Derq’s software has been able to analyze vehicle and pedestrian behavior and create a safer operating environment. Since then, the Derq network within the metro area has grown to more than 80 locations as Detroit and the Michigan Department of Transportation continue to focus on road safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists alike.

This newest deployment in Corktown is part of a Mobility Studio pilot program hosted by Michigan Central and Newlab which is focused on partnering with the City of Detroit and local businesses to address pressing societal and mobility-related challenges and ushering in a more accessible and sustainable future for all. As part of this project, Derq is working with local Corktown businesses—including the Lager House, McShane’s, and Mercury Burger Bar—which serve as the system installation sites in a shared commitment to making the busy section of Michigan Avenue safer for patrons and the entire community.

“Testing technology in the real world provides invaluable information that you just can’t get in a lab, helping to get better, safer products out into the world faster,” said Carolina Pluszczynski, chief operating officer and head of Innovation Services for Michigan Central. “A key piece of all this is how Derq and other Newlab at Michigan Central startups meet or partner with the community, helping to demystify technology, boost transparency and communication, and leading to more residents and business owners embracing this cutting-edge tech. Through their partnership, these Corktown business owners are helping Derq create safer streets for us all.”

Derq is leveraging this installment to gather further insights and inform locations for an expansion of the program, building on the unique partnership with Detroit businesses. For more information, please visit the Michigan Central Transparency Portal. 

“Derq continues to provide Detroit’s transportation authorities with a never-before-seen analysis of what is happening on the roads,” said Aoude. “With this data, Detroit’s businesses are also being empowered to better understand traffic patterns and pedestrian activities to help them better serve their community.”

About Derq

Derq, an award-winning MIT spin-off and industry leading provider of real-time AI-based intelligent transportation system solutions, is dedicated to revolutionizing road safety and efficiency worldwide. Through its proprietary and patented technology, Derq provides cities and fleets with an artificial intelligence (AI) platform that powers advanced analytics and connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) applications to help them improve road safety and better manage traffic. Derq has been recognized as an industry leader by the WEF and has received a number of awards including the 2022 Global ITS Innovation Award, AI company of the year at SXSW 2019, and Top Road Safety Innovator for Vision Zero in 2020 by Together for Safer Roads. For more information, visit derq.com.

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Umovity Partners with Derq to Deliver Comprehensive Traffic Management and Safety Solution Powered by AI

•         Econolite integrates Derq’s AI-powered road safety performance scoring

  into their Centracs® Mobility – part of the Umovity Tech Suite

•         The unified solution will improve safety for all road users, including

  vulnerable pedestrians and cyclists

•         First Proof of Concept (POC) is currently operating in Florida

DETROIT, MI – (April 24, 2024). The global leader for end-to-end traffic management and transportation technology, Umovity, and industry leading AI Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) provider, Derq, today announced their collaboration and first joint solution at ITS America Conference & Expo in Phoenix, AZ. By linking Derq’s INSIGHT, the company’s automated safety performance monitoring application with Econolite’s industry-leading cloud-based Advanced Transportation Management System (ATMS), Centracs® Mobility, the two companies deliver a strong traffic management solution which utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) to increase safety for all road users.

The award-winning AI-powered platform developed by MIT-spinoff Derq ingests and fuses data from connected traffic cameras and sensors and runs real-time analytics to enable continuous and actionable safety and traffic insights. Derq’s automated safety performance metrics, derived on live identification of safety events and road user behaviors such as crashes, near-misses or pedestrian and cyclist compliance issues, are translated into safety scores. Derq’s solutions have been deployed in 25 agencies across the U.S. Its intuitive map interface is flexible and configurable allowing multiple visual cues for situational awareness of the transportation operation.

The seamless integration of the Derq safety performance metrics with Econolite’s cloud-based ATMS, Centracs Mobility, gives traffic managers a unique advantage, by enhancing situational awareness and facilitating simultaneous monitoring of transportation operations and safety performance. It provides users with instant visibility into safety issues at intersections, with the option to dive deeper using Derq’s cloud-based dashboard, empowering prompt adjustments to traffic signals to address emerging safety issues.

Econolite’s cloud-based Centracs Mobility Platform is the industry-leading, secure, ATMS and part of the Umovity Tech Suite. The intuitive map interface is extremely flexible and configurable allowing multiple visual cues for situational awareness of the transportation operation. The seamless integration of Derq metrics with Econolite’s Centracs Mobility gives traffic managers a unique advantage by enhancing situational awareness and facilitating simultaneous monitoring of transportation operations and safety performance. The integration provides users with instant visibility into safety issues at intersections, empowering prompt adjustments to traffic signals to address emerging safety issues.

Christian U. Haas, CEO of Umovity, the unified brand for Econolite and PTV, said: “At Umovity, our mission is to provide top-tier technology to enhance efficient, and, above all, safe mobility for humanity. By integrating Derq’s AI-powered safety metrics and scores into our flagship ATMS, the Centracs Mobility Platform by Econolite, we're crafting a distinctive traffic management solution that prioritizes the safety of all road users—particularly the most vulnerable ones, such as pedestrians and bicyclists."

“Creating a world where roads are safer and more efficient is our primary goal at Derq,” said Dr. Georges Aoude, co-founder and CEO of Derq. “Making our state-of-the-art AI-powered safety insights available within a leading traffic management platform, Econolite’s Centracs Mobility, scales our existing presence across U.S. cities, ultimately saving lives and improving the quality of life for everyone on the road.” 

Umovity and Derq are already underway with their first Proof of Concept (POC) installation in Pinellas County, Florida. Both Econolite’s Centracs Mobility and Derq’s safety AI platform are already operational on the designated road corridor, serving as a testbed for the POC. The cooperation builds upon a previous development between Econolite and Derq, linking the Derq’s SENSE, the company’s real-time detection solution, with Econolite’s Cobalt® Advanced Traffic Controllers operating with EOS controller software in California.

About Umovity (Econolite & PTV Group). Mobility for Humanity.

Umovity is a global market leader for end-to-end traffic management and transportation technology that takes a holistic approach to provide safer, smarter, and more sustainable Mobility for Humanity. Uniting the best-in-class solutions for intelligent traffic management systems, cloud-based adaptive traffic control, real-time traffic management software, controllers, cabinets, and sensor products by Econolite, and simulation and predictive modeling software by PTV, Umovity enables innovators and decision-makers in politics, municipalities, and industry to shape smart and livable communities and multimodal mobility. For more information, visit www.umovity.com. 

About Derq

Derq, an award-winning MIT spin-off and industry leading provider of real-time AI-based intelligent transportation system solutions, is dedicated to revolutionizing road safety and efficiency worldwide. Through its proprietary and patented technology, Derq provides transportation agencies with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform that powers advanced analytics and Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) applications to help them improve road safety and better manage traffic. Derq has been recognized as an industry leader by the WEF and has received several awards including the 2022 Global ITS Innovation Award, AI company of the year at SXSW 2019, and Top Road Safety Innovator for Vision Zero in 2020 by Together for Safer Roads. For more information, visit derq.com.

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Derq to Exhibit at ITSA 2024: Showcasing Innovative Road Safety Solutions for Smart Cities

From April 22-25, Derq will be exhibiting at the annual ITS America Conference and Expo at the Phoenix Convention Center in Arizona—showcasing our commitment to safer and more efficient road operations. 

Located at Booth 1745, Derq is exhibiting the company’s advanced traffic safety performance monitoring tools, dynamic traffic control, and C-V2X alerts. Derq’s AI-powered intelligent transportation solution enables transportation authorities and operators to proactively identify and mitigate potential hazards in real-time. Through predictive alerts and comprehensive safety insights, Derq empowers transportation agency operators to reduce congestion and unsafe incidents, optimizing traffic flow and improving overall road network performance.

If you're attending the ITS America Conference and Expo, stop by the Derq booth and learn more about how we are leveraging cutting-edge technologies to help transportation authorities and operators save lives and improve the quality of life for all road users.

For more information on ITSA 2024, visit itsamericaevents.com/expo. 

Derq to Speak at Nvidia GTC 2024 on Accelerating Road Safety Through Technology Adoption

DETROIT, MI – March 17, 2024 - We're thrilled to announce that Dr. Georges Aoude, the co-founder and CEO of Derq, will be taking the stage at this year’s Nvidia GTC conference on March 19, 2024 in San Jose, CA alongside Jason Cambridge, Transportation Technology and Innovation Manager at the Seattle Department of Transportation. Their joint session, titled "How Cities and DOTs can Implement Road Safety Technology," is set to provide invaluable insights into the adoption of cutting-edge technology for enhancing road safety with concrete examples of how the City of Seattle is partnering with innovative tech companies like Derq to make its streets safer through the deployment of edge AI-powered video analytics applications. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Ti40MV 

Nvidia GTC is renowned as a global artificial intelligence (AI) conference that brings together developers, engineers, researchers, inventors, and IT professionals to explore the latest advancements in AI, computer graphics, data science, machine learning, and autonomous machines. Against this backdrop of innovation, Aoude and Cambridge will share how camera infrastructure with the latest GPU-accelerated vision AI technologies is being leveraged to make our streets safer for all road users.

Attendees can expect to gain practical guidance and best practices for cities and DOTs looking to implement AI algorithms with real-time data analytics into their traffic management systems, which can provide actionable insights and predictive analytics and allow transportation authorities to proactively address safety concerns and prevent accidents before they occur.

As we look towards the future of road safety, Derq remains committed to driving positive change through innovation and collaboration. Join us at Nvidia GTC as we explore how cities and DOTs can harness the power of AI to create safer and more sustainable transportation networks for communities around the world. Together, we can pave the way towards a future where accidents and fatalities on our roads are a thing of the past.

For more information on GTC 2024, visit nvidia.com/gtc.

Derq Pushes the Limits of AI and Video Analytics on Edge Computing

Integration with Intel Technologies helps to Expand the Capabilities of Video-Based AI and Edge Computing Enhancing Road Safety and Saving Lives On Roads

DETROIT, MI – January 8, 2024 - Derq, an award-winning MIT spin-off and leading provider of real-time AI analytics solutions for traffic safety, announced today the integration of Derq’s cutting-edge Real-Time AI Platform with Intel’s advanced technologies, representing a significant milestone to enhancing road safety and saving lives globally.

Cities worldwide are increasingly adopting video-based AI to enhance traffic safety, leveraging cost-effective cameras with improved resolution. While these cameras are deployed to monitor intersections and deter reckless driving, the missing link lies in the analysis of the camera streams to derive context and predict potential traffic incidents. Derq's AI Platform fills this gap by collecting data from video cameras and various sensors to generate advanced analytics.

As Derq excels in the accurate and reliable detection of traffic violations, pedestrian compliance issues, and road-user conflicts to significantly improve safety for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists, the integration with Intel technology aims to push the limits of CPU-based edge computing by testing the platform's capacity for real-time AI processing of simultaneous video streams per server.

Derq tested 4th Gen Intel XeonScalable processors and the Intel OpenVINO™ Toolkit, ensuring optimized performance, scale, and efficiency across AI-based video inferencing workloads. The platform's edge-centric software building blocks facilitate the hosting of Derq remote applications, providing cloud-like ease, resiliency, and security for deploying demanding container-based workloads.

In recent tests, the Derq platform showcased its computational efficiency, processing up to 208 traffic camera streams per server using 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors without the need of GPU technology to run AI inferencing. The solution's ability to run high-performance deep learning models with minimal processing and low latency positions it as a trailblazer in traffic management, connected and autonomous vehicles (CAV) alerts, and actionable safety insights.

“AI-powered Video Analytics continue to showcase its capability to revolutionize traffic safety, reduce fatalities, and facilitate traffic management applications, and the Derq AI Platform is at the forefront of this transformative wave,” said Dr. Georges Aoude, CEO and Co-Founder of Derq. “We look forward to continuing to work with Intel to scale deployments, cost effectively, within cities and critical infrastructure across the US and the globe.”

“Edge AI inferencing workloads can be successfully deployed on high performing, power efficient CPU technology without significant investments,” said Renu Navale, VP and GM of Intel’s Cities and Critical Infrastructure Division. Derq’s solution can help cities and communities improve public safety, by providing actionable real time data insights from edge-to-cloud.”

For more information on how Derq is working with Intel’s technology to power AI for traffic safety, please click here.

About Derq 

Derq is an award-winning MIT-spinoff powering the future of roads for safer and more efficient movement of road users and autonomous vehicles. Through its proprietary and patented technology, Derq provides cities and fleets with an artificial intelligence (AI) platform that powers advanced analytics and connected & autonomous vehicle (CAV) applications to help them improve road safety and better manage traffic. Derq has been recognized as an industry leader by the WEF and has received a number of awards including the 2022 Global ITS Innovation Award, AI company of the year at SXSW 2019, and Top Road Safety Innovator for Vision Zero in 2020 by Together for Safer Roads. For more information, please visit www.derq.com or contact info@derq.com. Derq is a trademark of Derq Inc.    

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Derq Named “An Ally In Action” By The U.S. Department of Transportation

Company Recognized For Its Commitment To National Roadway Safety Strategy To Reverse Number Of Deaths And Serious Injuries On America’s Roadways

DETROIT, MI – (August 14, 2023) - Derq, an award-winning MIT spin-off and leading provider of real-time artificial intelligence (AI) analytics solutions for connected roads and vehicles, announced today it has officially been named an Ally in Action by the U.S Department of Transportation (USDOT) to join its National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS) and U.S Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg’s call to action to reverse the spike in crashes and traffic-related fatality rates. 

As Derq became one of the new 25 organizations across the public and private sectors to be recognized by the USDOT in taking action to reverse the crisis that is killing more than 40,000 people on American roads each year, there are now more than 100 Allies in Action who are committed to taking specific, tangible steps to actively reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries on America’s roads and streets, expand the adoption of a Safe System Approach and a Zero Fatalities vision across the nation, and transform how we as a nation think about road safety.  

The USDOT launched the National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS) in 2022 in response to the crisis of roadway deaths in America, which had been steadily rising since 2010 before they surged in 2020. While the last four quarters have shown small decreases in traffic fatalities, according to preliminary data, Derq will now be able to work directly with the USDOT and other Allies in Action to share progress, review case studies of notable practices, and even encourage new commitments to continue identifying opportunities to improve safety on a national scale.  

Derq’s “Real-Time Perception and Connectivity AI Platform” addresses the burning needs in driver, pedestrian and cyclist safety, where accurate and reliable detection of traffic violations, pedestrian compliance issues, and road-user conflict (near-miss) data is of the utmost importance for transportation agencies and city officials to enable up-to-date analysis of safety issues.  

Through Derq’s “Automated Safety Performance Monitoring” solution, the company is committed to working with cities, communities, and even road owners and operators to seamlessly integrate its technology with new or existing road infrastructure to support improved road monitoring with enhanced safety measures. The technology provides real-time predictive alerts for road users, connects directly with traffic controller systems, and provides an understanding of danger zones in traffic systems where repeated events occur.  

Additionally, Derq will provide local and state agencies with a safety scoring framework, developed using data from existing traffic cameras and signal controllers, to better understand where safety issues are happening in real-time. The company will also continue to educate agencies about safety technology and how to obtain additional funding to implement these technologies at scale though industry conference presentations and webinars, like the one it facilitated with ITS America in June 2023. 

“Derq’s number one priority every single day is to eliminate all road fatalities and we are incredibly honored to align our mission with the U.S. DOT and the National Road Safety Strategy in the continued nationwide efforts of moving toward Vision Zero,” said Dr. Georges Aoude, CEO and Co-Founder of Derq. “We are committed to growing our partnerships with agencies across the nation to leverage our technological solutions in creating safer and smarter roads for all.” 

For more information on Derq’s commitment to action and to view the other Allies in Action, please visit www.transportation.gov/nrss/allies-in-action. 

About Derq 

Derq is an award-winning MIT-spinoff powering the future of roads for safer and more efficient movement of road users and autonomous vehicles. Through its proprietary and patented technology, Derq provides cities and fleets with an artificial intelligence (AI) platform that powers advanced analytics and connected & autonomous vehicle (CAV) applications to help them improve road safety and better manage traffic. Derq has been recognized as an industry leader by the WEF and has received a number of awards including the 2022 Global ITS Innovation Award, AI company of the year at SXSW 2019, and Top Road Safety Innovator for Vision Zero in 2020 by Together for Safer Roads. For more information, please visit www.derq.com or contact info@derq.com. Derq is a trademark of Derq Inc.    

About the National Roadway Safety Strategy  

The Department of Transportation’s National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS) outlines the Department’s comprehensive approach to reversing the rise in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on the nation’s highways, roads, and streets. The NRSS follows through on the Department’s commitment to safety through priority actions that target the most significant and urgent problems in roadway safety. The NRSS’s Call to Action invites every organization and individual to participate in taking part and sharing how they will actively reduce deaths and injuries on America’s Roadways, expand adoption of the NRSS’s 5-pronged Safe System approach and a zero fatalities vision, and transform how we as a national think about road safety. More information on the NRSS and voluntary commitments from early adopters can be found here. 

DIEZ and Derq Launch AI-Powered Smart Pedestrian Crossing System in DSO

Powered by AI and machine learning, DSO’s crosswalks have been equipped with cutting-edge pedestrian detection and warning systems, setting new industry standards.

Dubai, UAE: 02 August 2023 – Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the special economic zone for knowledge and innovation and a member of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), and Derq, a prominent developer of artificial intelligence (AI) analytics solutions for road safety and traffic management, have achieved a significant milestone through their successful implementation of 14 AI Smart Pedestrian Crossing Systems across Dubai Silicon Oasis. This achievement follows their partnership, where both entities joined forces to provide DSO with cutting-edge capabilities and smart city solutions.

Derq’s “Real-Time Perception and Connectivity AI Platform” is specifically designed to detect pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users (VRUs) with exceptional accuracy and reliability. This pioneering system, the first of its kind in the region, seamlessly integrates with road infrastructure to enhance safety measures. Using patented behavior prediction models, the technology can proactively activate flashing warning signs, in-road warning lights, and even traffic signal controllers in anticipation of pedestrians crossing, effectively preempting any potential conflicts with approaching vehicles. The system also collects valuable data to enhance road users’ awareness and relevant authorities’ responsiveness to safety issues and traffic performance. This achievement follows extensive testing over a period of two years, which has been conducted to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the proof of concept.

Eng. Muammar Al Katheeri, Chief Officer Engineering and Sustainability at DIEZ, said: “The implementation of Derq’s AI Smart Pedestrian Crossing System at DSO aligns directly with the objectives outlined in the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan. By integrating this state-of-the-art technology, we are creating an exceptional environment that prioritizes innovation, safety, and sustainability. This system serves as a cornerstone in cementing DSO’s position as a technologically advanced zone, offering residents and business partners a seamless and intelligent living and working experience. Through our longstanding partnership with Derq, we will continue to make remarkable progress in ensuring pedestrian safety and advancing Dubai's smart city agenda.”

Dr. Georges Aoude, CEO and Co-Founder of Derq, said: “Our collaboration with DIEZ aligns well with the vision of Dubai’s Crown Prince, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to establish Dubai as a bicycle-friendly city with robust safety measures and to promote eco-friendly transportation options. DIEZ has played a crucial role in the successful implementation of our cutting-edge AI Smart Pedestrian Crossing system in DSO. As we remain steadfast in our mission to drive the future of road safety and enable the seamless and efficient movement of road users and autonomous vehicles, this milestone holds significant importance. We look forward to sharing the positive impact of our efforts in Dubai and on a global scale.”

The new system’s AI algorithms are designed to detect and track vehicles and other road users approaching the pedestrian crosswalk. This capability maximizes the effectiveness of the system on the reaction time of the approaching surrounding vehicles. The system's control algorithms also provide the flexibility to activate or deactivate alerts and control their duration, allowing for customization based on specific crossing scenarios. Alerts can be configured to remain active for a predetermined crossing time or as long as a pedestrian is detected in the crosswalk or its vicinity. This advanced functionality ensures optimal safety and efficient traffic management at pedestrian crossings.

Additionally, the system is equipped with an ultra-high speed and low latency 5G connection, providing seamless connectivity. This advanced connectivity enables extensive data collection of safety events and traffic data, while also facilitating remote operation, maintenance, and configuration capabilities for the system's operator. In the future, the system will be able to leverage 5G communication technologies to effectively communicate safety information and alerts to connected vehicles approaching the pedestrian crosswalk.

TRB 2023: Derq makes dash for safety

Derq has released its Automated Safety Performance Monitoring solution at TRB 2023 in Washington, DC.

Designed to help agencies prioritise safety measures on US roads, it uses safety performance metrics based on real-time identification and classification of safety events and road user behaviours, including crashes, near-misses, violations and pedestrian and cyclist compliance issues.

Derq says dashboard features create an automated safety performance scoring framework and tools, which draw from the safety and traffic insights the platform collects and generates continuously.

The metrics embedded into the dashboard-based Insight suite generate safety scores across road corridors or networks, "enabling agencies to proactively prioritise issue identification and countermeasure development as well as measure their effectiveness with short turnarounds".  

“With the US Department of Transportation recognising the importance for data-driven approaches to understanding and resolving road safety issues through significant investments in programmes such as SS4A and Smart, Derq’s new safety scoring framework fills this key need by providing a unique solution to continuously measure safety performance metrics for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists,” said Karl Jeanbart, COO and co-founder of Derq.

“Our number one priority remains to help agencies reduce the rapidly increasing number of roadway deaths to ultimately achieve their Vision Zero target.” 

Derq Announces Industry-First Automated Safety Performance Monitoring at TRB Annual Meeting 2023

Company’s INSIGHT offering now provides framework and tools to identify and prioritize safety issues efficiently across road networks, filling a key gap in the transportation industry

Washington, DC - (January 9, 2023) - Derq, an award-winning MIT spin-off and leading provider of real-time artificial intelligence (AI) analytics solutions for intelligent roads and connected vehicles, today announced at the Transportation Research Board’s (TRB) 102nd Annual Meeting the release of an industry-first Automated Safety Performance Monitoring solution to help agencies with safety scoring and prioritization across various road networks in the US.

As the company exhibits at TRB, the largest global gathering of transportation professionals and researchers this week in Washington, D.C., the new dashboard features create an automated safety performance scoring framework and tools, which draw from the safety and traffic insights the platform collects and generates on a real-time and continuous basis for Derq’s customers.

 “With the U.S. Department of Transportation recognizing the importance for data-driven approaches to understanding and resolving road safety issues through significant investments in programs such as SS4A and SMART, Derq’s new safety scoring framework fills this key need by providing a unique solution to continuously measure safety performance metrics for vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists,” said Karl Jeanbart, COO and Co-founder of Derq. “Our number one priority remains to help agencies reduce the rapidly increasing number of roadway deaths to ultimately achieve their vision zero target.”

Derq’s dashboard showing the new Automated Safety Performance Monitoring features on a local road network

Derq’s safety performance metrics are based on real-time identification and granular classification of safety events and road user behaviors such as crashes, near-misses, violations, and pedestrian and cyclist compliance issues. These metrics, embedded into Derq’s dashboard-based INSIGHT suite, ultimately generate safety scores across road corridors or networks, enabling agencies to proactively prioritize issue identification and countermeasure development as well as measure their effectiveness with short turnarounds.

For more information on Derq’s new Automated Safety Performance Monitoring solution and how the company is continuously helping cities tackle their most challenging road safety and traffic management problems, please visit booth #335 at the Exhibit Hall of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center or visit www.derq.com.

About Derq: 

Derq is an award-winning MIT-spinoff powering the future of roads for safer and more efficient movement of road users and autonomous vehicles. Through its proprietary and patented technology, Derq provides cities and fleets with an artificial intelligence (AI) platform that powers advanced analytics and connected & autonomous vehicle (CAV) applications to help them improve road safety and better manage traffic. Derq has been recognized as an industry leader by the WEF and has received a number of awards including the AutoTech Breakthrough Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Company of the Year Award and the Global ITS Innovation Award in 2022. For more information, please visit www.derq.com or contact info@derq.com. Derq is a trademark of Derq Inc.    

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Du partners with DIEZ and DERQ to power Dubai Silicon Oasis with cutting-edge capabilities and smart city solutions

du, part of Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company has joined forces with Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) and Derq, a leading provider of AI analytics solutions for road safety and connected vehicles, under a strategic partnership to power DIEZ’s Freezones with a portfolio of cutting-edge capabilities and competitive smart city solutions. […] Dr. Georges Aoude, CEO and Co-Founder, Derq added: “DIEZ has been a strong partner and supporter of Derq since 2017 by piloting Derq’s leading AI and V2X solutions to improve road safety in DSO. “We now look forward to our exciting collaboration with du and DIEZ in an increased effort toward making transportation smarter and safer across the region by leveraging 5G MEC and our cutting-edge technologies.”

Derq Wins AutoTech Breakthrough’s Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Company of the Year Award

Company’s Real-Time Infrastructure Applications for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Recognized as Top Transportation Technology 

DETROIT, MI – (November 1, 2022) - Derq, an award-winning MIT spin-off and leading provider of real-time artificial intelligence (AI) analytics solutions for connected roads and vehicles, today announced that it has won the “Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Company of the Year” award in Tech Breakthrough’s 3rd annual AutoTech Breakthrough Awards. 

Since 2020, the AutoTech Breakthrough Awards have recognized the “breakthrough” companies, products, and services that have demonstrated its use across the many sectors of transportation to work more efficiently and react to real-time changes and conditions. With over 1,500 nominations this year from companies in over 15 different countries, Derq now ranks among the top companies and startups in the automotive technology industry. 

As Derq understands the increasing global need to decrease traffic-related fatalities, the company’s SENSE infrastructure solution was recognized for its cooperative perception and traffic management applications. By generating connected vehicle messages with ultra-low latency and high positional accuracy in compliance with automotive standards, the solution provides full situational awareness to connected and autonomous vehicles (CAV), and detects and predicts dangerous conflicts with pedestrians, vehicles, or other vulnerable road users (VRU) to avoid collisions. The solution uses a variety of communication technologies including C-V2X and LTE / 5G to alert connected vehicles and VRU mobile apps. 

Additionally, the V2X Company of the Year Award recognized Derq’s deployments of its solutions across the U.S. and globally, as well as the company’s successful partnerships with several global V2X players, including Qualcomm, Kapsch, DENSO, and Econolite. This ultimately demonstrated to the AutoTech Breakthrough judges how Derq’s technology can integrate with existing ITS and automotive systems to deliver industry leading V2X solutions.   

“We are incredibly honored that the AutoTech Breakthrough Awards recognize our connected infrastructure and vehicle technology to help community agencies and municipal organizations across the globe reduce road fatalities for all users and move toward Vision Zero,” said Dr. Georges Aoude, CEO and Co-Founder of Derq. “Derq understands the importance of creating safer and smarter roads and we look forward to continuing to make an impact across many U.S and international communities.” 

To view the other 2022 AutoTech Breakthrough Awards winners, please click here.  

About Derq:   

Derq is an award-winning MIT-spinoff powering the future of roads for safer and more efficient movement of road users and autonomous vehicles. Through its proprietary and patented technology, Derq provides cities and fleets with an artificial intelligence (AI) platform that powers advanced analytics and connected & autonomous vehicle (CAV) applications to help them improve road safety and better manage traffic. Derq has been recognized as an industry leader by the WEF and has received a number of awards including the 2022 Global ITS Innovation Award, AI company of the year at SXSW 2019, and Top Road Safety Innovator for Vision Zero in 2020 by Together for Safer Roads. For more information, please visit www.derq.com or contact info@derq.com. Derq is a trademark of Derq Inc.    

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Derq Wins Global Innovation Award At ITS World Congress 2022

Company’s “SENSE” and “INSIGHT” Solutions Advance Safer, Greener, and Smarter Mobility 

Detroit, MI - (October 3, 2022) - Derq, an award-winning MIT spin-off and leading provider of real-time artificial intelligence (AI) analytics solutions for connected roads and vehicles, announced today it won the Global ITS Innovation Award at this year’s ITS World Congress, which took place September 18-22 in Los Angeles, CA. 

As the Global ITS Innovation Competition connects start-up innovators with government representatives, start-up funders, and other innovation technology market leaders, Derq’s industry-leading SENSE and INSIGHT solutions were selected over seven other finalists, in which the company met the competition’s multiple goals of safety, sustainability, and advancing deployment by using integrated solutions in transportation technology. 

According to the United Nations, safety and efficiency are two key pillars of the future of sustainable transportation. Thus, there is a fundamental need for an intelligent AI platform with real-time decision-making capabilities that will make connected and autonomous vehicles safer and more efficient, and support all road users. 

On Wednesday, September 21, Derq Co-Founder and CEO Dr. Georges Aoude presented the company’s solutions to a distinguished panel of judges who include ITS experts and industry thought leaders. After explaining how the solutions can help reduce the approximate 1.3 million road deaths each year through its proprietary and patented Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform, the judges decided that the company’s technology completely stood out above the others, as it has successfully addressed key areas in the transportation industry covering the following three use cases: 

• Actuating traffic signs, controllers, and pedestrian apps to keep vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists safe 

• Providing cost and life-saving insights to cities and fleets to identify hotspots, predict and prevent crashes 

• Deploying autonomous vehicles and shuttles safely and efficiently at scale 

“On behalf of ITS America, I’m happy to congratulate Derq on its win. Their advances in AI and the predictive analytics field will be instrumental to the continued growth of ITS technology. It will make our streets safer, greener, and smarter for all today, and for years to come.” said Laura Chace, President and CEO of ITS America. 

As part of the prize for winning the Global ITS Innovation Competition, Derq will receive the following: 

• $12,500 Amazon Web Services credits 

• The opportunity to meet with ERTICO experts to receive feedback on ways to advance their company. 

• Post-congress promotion via ITS America, ERTICO, and Asia-Pacific networks. 

• The opportunity to post a blog on the ITS America website and host a webinar for ITS America, ERTICO, and ITS Asia-Pacific members. 

• The opportunity to cohost a webinar on ITS America’s platform  

“We are really humbled and honored to have won the Global ITS Innovation Award at this year’s ITS World Congress,” said Dr. Aoude. “A huge special thank you to my team at Derq who is leading the way in building life-saving technologies and to our forward-thinking partners who are deploying our solutions to make their roads safer and smarter!” 

About Derq:  

Derq is an award-winning MIT-spinoff powering the future of roads for safer and more efficient movement of road users and autonomous vehicles. Through its proprietary and patented technology, Derq provides cities and fleets with an artificial intelligence (AI) platform that powers advanced analytics and connected & autonomous vehicle (CAV) applications to help them improve road safety and better manage traffic. Derq has been recognized as an industry leader by the WEF and has received a number of awards including AI company of the year at SXSW 2019, and Top Road Safety Innovator for Vision Zero in 2020 by Together for Safer Roads. For more information, please visit www.derq.com or contact info@derq.com. Derq is a trademark of Derq Inc.   

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Derq partners with Texan distributor to offer AI video analytics

MIT spin-off Derq, a provider of real-time artificial intelligence (AI) analytics solutions for connected roads and vehicles, is partnering with distributor Paradigm Traffic Systems to bring its AI video analytics and connected infrastructure solutions to Texas. […] Derq’s real-time perception and connectivity AI platform aggregates data from different sources including traffic sensors, signal controllers and connected infrastructure. The platform enables two application offerings, Derq INSIGHT and Derq SENSE. Derq INSIGHT generates real-time safety and traffic insights providing agencies with the tools to take an increasingly proactive safety approach with several life and cost savings benefits.

Derq Partners with Paradigm to Bring Industry-Leading AI Video Analytics and Connected Infrastructure Solutions to Texas

Detroit, MI and Arlington, TX (August 9, 2022) - Derq, an award-winning MIT spin-off and leading provider of real-time artificial intelligence (AI) analytics solutions for connected roads and vehicles, has partnered with Paradigm Traffic Systems, a leading distributor in traffic and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) solutions. The partnership will bring together Derq’s cutting-edge technologies with Paradigm’s strong market presence and long-standing customer relationships to enhance road safety and smart traffic infrastructure in the state of Texas. 

“Paradigm Traffic Systems is excited to partner with Derq and offer our customers advanced AI video analytics that are unmatched in the transportation technologies industry,” said Ryan Zenzen, President of Paradigm Traffic Systems. “Paradigm’s Texas customers will benefit greatly by upgrading their infrastructure for the Derq INSIGHT and Derq SENSE solutions, which will make the roadways safer for our families, friends, and community.” 

Derq’s real-time perception and connectivity AI platform aggregates data from different sources including traffic sensors, signal controllers and connected infrastructure. The platform enables two application offerings, Derq INSIGHT and Derq SENSE. Derq INSIGHT generates an array of real-time safety and traffic insights providing agencies with the tools to take an increasingly proactive safety approach with several life and cost savings benefits. Derq SENSE is an edge-based solution that provides real-time infrastructure-based analytics for off-board cooperative perception and traffic management applications. This includes vehicle-to-everything (V2X) applications for connected and autonomous vehicles, adaptive traffic management, smart pedestrian crosswalks and smartphone safety apps. 

“Our partnership with Paradigm enables us to leverage their trusted relationships and strong track record with various agencies across Texas, a state that is at the forefront of piloting and adopting cutting-edge ITS and CAV solutions,” said Dr. Georges Aoude, CEO and Co-Founder of DERQ. “Our goal is to improve road safety and efficiency for our customers and deliver this societal impact at scale. Several agencies across Texas have made road safety a top priority. Partnering with Paradigm, the leading distributor in Texas, aligns with our goal to support state and local agencies in achieving their vision zero priorities.” 

About Derq: 

Derq is an award-winning MIT-spinoff powering the future of roads for safer and more efficient movement of road users and autonomous vehicles. Through its proprietary and patented technology, Derq provides cities and fleets with an artificial intelligence (AI) platform that powers advanced analytics and connected & autonomous vehicle (CAV) applications to help them improve road safety and better manage traffic. Derq has been recognized as an industry leader by the WEF and has received a number of awards including AI company of the year at SXSW 2019, and Top Road Safety Innovator for Vision Zero in 2020 by Together for Safer Roads. For more information, please visit www.derq.com or contact info@derq.com. Derq is a trademark of Derq Inc.   

About Paradigm Traffic Systems: 

Established in 1994, Paradigm Traffic Systems is the leading distributor in Texas specializing in traffic control service and installation, freeway traffic management, and offers a full line of intelligent transportation system products and parts. Paradigm boasts a staff of service professionals and expert technicians, bringing over 200 years of combined traffic service experience to the table. Paradigm has the knowledge and manpower to provide hands-on customer service and ongoing support for small to large-scale projects. With exclusive relationships with many top manufacturers, such as Econolite, coupled with the technical expertise to ensure proper installation and operation Paradigm offers a complete solution for their customers traffic signal and ITS needs. For more information, please visit www.paradigmtraffic.com or contact info@paradigmtraffic.com  

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Traffic Tech Firm Derq Sets Its AI-Powered Sights on Texas

Traffic safety technology startup Derq is trying to make a splash in Texas via a deal with Paradigm Traffic Systems that involves artificial intelligence and analytics. The move is the latest effort by Derq to capture business in a highly populated U.S. state. […] “Our partnership with Paradigm enables us to leverage their trusted relationships and strong track record with various agencies across Texas, a state that is at the forefront of piloting and adopting cutting-edge (intelligent transportation systems) and (connected and automated vehicle) solutions,” said Georges Aoude, CEO and co-founder of Derq.

Startup Derq Wants to Reduce Pedestrian, Cyclist Deaths

The software provider, which uses AI to predict danger, recently demonstrated its products to the Florida DOT. A company executive details the company’s visions and plans as pedestrian and cyclist deaths increase. […] “Our primary customers are state and local agencies,” Derq co-founder and COO Karl Jeanbart told Government Technology. “We are also partnering with different businesses that cater to this market. We are hardware agnostic, mainly a software company.” That means Derq is setting itself up not only to take advantage of federal infrastructure funds but the rise of smart cities and so-called connected vehicles — efforts that involve a variety of sensors, cameras and other gear, along with a variety of communication standards and methods. The technology is being designed to work with vehicles that have drivers as well as autonomous cars and trucks.

Derq Demonstrates Industry-Leading AI Solution to Tackle Spike in Pedestrian and Cyclist Fatalities

Detroit, MI (June 1, 2022) - Derq, an award-winning MIT spin-off and leading provider of real-time Artificial Intelligence (AI) analytics solutions for connected roads and vehicles has successfully deployed an end-to-end solution to address burning needs in pedestrian and cyclist safety. In collaboration with Control Technologies, Inc. (CT),  Danlaw, and CēVē, Derq has most recently demonstrated in Florida its ability to prevent collisions between drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists using a variety of approaches, including connected vehicle messages, flashing pedestrian signs, actuating traffic signals, and smartphone application alerts. The solution also reports advanced safety insights, helping agencies better understand and improve road safety performance.

The technology is much needed today since, as reported earlier this month by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), traffic fatalities are at a 16-year high, with nearly 43,000 roadway fatalities in 2021, which has increased 10.5% from 2020. In addition, pedestrian and cyclist fatalities are up 13% and 5%, respectively, compared to 2020. Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program was established with $5 billion to fund regional, local, and Tribal initiatives over the next five years to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries.

Deployed at the edge, Derq’s real-time perception and connectivity AI platform ingests and aggregates data from various sources, including traffic cameras, signal controllers, connected vehicles, smartphone apps, and other cloud-based services.

"Over the years, we've partnered with various leading ITS technology providers across the US and have deployed thousands of intelligent sensor-based solutions," said Pete Ganci, VP at CT, "the Derq AI Platform is the only one on the market that we have seen capable of powering a fully integrated pedestrian and cyclist safety solution on the market, allowing vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists to communicate with each other and the infrastructure, while also delivering real-time adaptive traffic management and reporting advanced safety analytics, such as pedestrian compliance issues and near-miss reporting."

The Derq solution is capable of accurately detecting, tracking, and predicting the intent of pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles as they approach crossings in real-time through its AI-powered computer vision algorithms. By fusing this detection data with data ingested from traffic signal controllers, connected car messages (C-V2X), and smartphone applications the solution generates real-time alerts, and sets off decisions to protect pedestrians and cyclists from hazardous conflicts with vehicles.

“We are proud of the tremendous progress we have made in our cutting-edge technology, trusted by major agencies across the US,” said Karl Jeanbart, COO of Derq. “Driver, pedestrian, and cyclist safety are paramount to everything we do. Our proven third-party-tested solution can be deployed immediately to alert drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists about potential hazards in their environment, avoid collisions, and save lives.”

Derq and its partners recently demonstrated the solution to Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) officials as well as industry professionals at the Traffic Engineering Research Lab (TERL), located in Tallahassee, Florida. During this demonstration, several use cases were highlighted, including:

·        Placing a call within a traffic signal controller to activate the desired pedestrian phase by utilizing the data generated from the fusion of passive pedestrian detection and a smartphone application. 

·        Activating flashing pedestrian signs (such as RRFBs) at mid-clock crossings for an approaching pedestrian by utilizing the data generated from the fusion of passive pedestrian detection and a smartphone application.

·        Alerting approaching vehicles both audibly and visually of pedestrian or cyclist presence based upon a potential conflict prediction made possible by the broadcasting of C-V2X messages such as Basic Safety Messages (BSM) and Personal Safety Messages (PSM) generated by the fusion of passive pedestrian detection and a smartphone application. 

·        Alerting pedestrians and cyclists using a smartphone application at crossings of approaching vehicles based upon a potential conflict prediction made possible by the fusion of advanced vehicle detection and C-V2X messages (BSMs) broadcasted by the vehicle. 

In addition to all of the above, the platform also generates an array of real-time safety and traffic insights, such as the detection of traffic violations, pedestrian compliance issues, and road-user conflict (near-miss) data, providing up-to-date, granular data to enable the analysis of safety issues. 

Danlaw, an industry leader in connected vehicle technologies with more than eight thousand V2X devices throughout North America, provided its RouteLink C-V2X Roadside Unit and AutoLink C-V2X Onboard Unit for this demonstration.  

CēVē provided iOS and Android smartphone apps that connect drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists to transportation infrastructure. The apps help pedestrians and cyclists request a touchless activation of crosswalk signals and notify them of nearby vehicles as they approach intersections. 

Ultra Engineering and Precision Contracting Services (PCS) also supported the technology team during the demonstration. 

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About Derq: 

Derq is an award-winning MIT spin-off powering the future of roads for safer and more efficient movement of road users and autonomous vehicles. Through its proprietary and patented technology, Derq provides cities and fleets with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform that powers advanced analytics and Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) applications to help them improve road safety and better manage traffic. Derq has been recognized as an industry leader by the World Economic Forum (WEF) and has received numerous awards, including AI company of the year at the South by Southwest Conference (SXSW) in 2019 and Top Road Safety Innovator for Vision Zero in 2020 by Together for Safer Roads. For more information regarding this release, please contact press@derq.com; for sales inquiries, please contact sales@derq.com. Derq is a registered trademark of Derq Inc. 

About Control Technologies (CT):

Established in 1980, Control Technologies has been a distributor of industry leading traffic control and intelligent transportation related solutions for the last 40 years. ​ CT Group has manufactured over 20,000 Traffic Control and ITS Cabinets in since its inception. CT Group is active in the Connected Vehicle and Smart Intersection market and represents several products in that arena. The CT Group is becoming the “Go-To” company for providing the complex solutions that their customers need. Involved in the first US-based IVHS (pre-ITS) test project in the Orlando area, to more recent work with the City of Sunnyvale, CA on their signal modernization project which was funded by Google, their team of Professional Engineers (PE), Professional Traffic Operations Engineers (PTOE), and IMSA Traffic Signal Technicians bring a significant amount of experience to support any project. For more information, please visit https://www.ct-grp.com/.

About Danlaw: 

Danlaw is a global leader in connected car technology and automotive electronics. Danlaw focuses their efforts on research and development to create intelligent solutions for an increasingly connected world. The Danlaw team is dedicated to revolutionizing mobility by driving innovation and bringing people together. The 300+ Danlaw engineering professionals have provided automotive embedded electronics solutions to OEMs and their tier-1 supply base for over 37 years. Danlaw has facilities in the USA, India, and China. Danlaw specializes in embedded systems development and testing for embedded control units (ECUs), vehicle network communications, infotainment, and telematics. Customers include automotive OEMs, electronics suppliers, fleet, and automotive insurance companies worldwide. For more information, please visit www.danlawinc.com or email info@danlawinc.com. 

About CēVē: 

The CēVē smartphone app helps pedestrians and cyclists by automatically activating crosswalk signals as they approach intersections and notifying them of nearby vehicles. The CēVē app also helps drivers optimize speeds to avoid red light stops, reducing fuel consumption, costs, and carbon emissions, while also improving safety by providing red light warnings, speed limit notifications, and information about nearby pedestrians and cyclists. For more information, please visit www.ceve.io or email info@ceve.io.

Derq signs an MOU with Wadi Makkah Venture and The Consultants for Business and Development to improve road safety and traffic performance across the Kingdom

Saudi Arabia (February 2nd, 2022) - Wadi Makkah Venture, Derq and The Consultants for Business and Development signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate together and leverage their combined capabilities and experience in road safety and traffic management to develop and deliver solutions aiming at improving traffic experience and reducing congestion and traffic violations.

This MoU was signed by Mr. Amr Bin AbdulRahman Rowaihi in his capacity as Acting CEO of Wadi Makkah Venture, Dr. Georges Aoude in his capacity as CEO of Derq, and Eng. Ramy Assad Yaghmour, in his capacity as CEO of The Consultants.

Derq, an MIT spin-off and artificial intelligence (AI) company powering the future of roads for the safe and efficient movement of road users and autonomous vehicles, has recently received an investment from Wadi Makkah Venture, after building an award-winning platform powered by patented AI technologies and predictive analytics, and deploying its systems across the USA, Europe, and the UAE. Derq is looking to contribute to the development of smart infrastructure throughout the Kingdom in general and the Holy City in particular, through cooperating with The Consultants for Business and Development, a business consulting company that has more than 20 years of experience in combining professional consultancy methods, business know-how, international technological expertise, and traffic safety.

Wadi Makkah Ventures aims to invest in local and international start-ups that provide services and technologies to improve and develop the quality of the services in the Hajj and Umrah sector, to make Makkah a smart city and the Hajj and Umrah journey more convenient. Fulfilling this goal requires attracting international companies and investing in them and enabling them to enter the Saudi market to achieve the vision of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 2030 through supporting the local economy by attracting international investments to Saudi Arabia, exchanging experiences, and transferring knowledge to Saudi youth.

Derq and Parametrix Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Smart Technology Solutions to More Livable Communities

Detroit, MI (January 27, 2022) - Derq, a Detroit- and Dubai-based artificial intelligence (AI) technology company, and Parametrix, an established planning, engineering, technology, and management consultancy company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deliver smart technology solutions for more livable communities based on Derq's platform and Parametrix’s innovative solutions.

As a strategic partner, Parametrix will focus on smart and livable community solutions that leverages Derq's technology platform. For opportunities spearheaded by Parametrix, Derq will provide support and training for its technology platform to Parametrix’s staff and clients and ensure seamless data integration with Parametrix developed solutions.

“A key objective at Parametrix is to help communities enhance mobility, safety, and sustainability. Through our strategic partnership with Derq, we provide our clients with unique AI technologies for advanced predictive analytics, connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV), road safety, and transit applications. This partnership represents another step toward our vision for the future of transportation and the future of the profession,” said Hicham Chatila, the National Director of Smart and Livable Communities at Parametrix.

Derq has built an award-winning platform powered by patented AI technologies and predictive analytics, helping to eliminate crashes, save lives, and create safer and smarter roadways. Derq will provide Parametrix’s existing and new clients with its technology platform that is disrupting traditional traffic and safety analyses by generating, in real-time, cost-effectively, a full suite of traffic and safety insights that proactively address the road safety and efficiency priorities of their customers. Derq’s platform also powers connected and autonomous vehicle solutions which will benefit Parametrix’s clients who are looking to plan, design, and implement safer and smarter connected and autonomous corridors.

“Derq is powering the global transition to safer, more efficient and sustainable transportation. Our strategic partnership with Parametrix, who has a bold vision to plan and deploy smart city initiatives, will help us accelerate this transition.” Dr. Georges Aoude, CEO and Co-Founder of Derq, said. “Combing our award-winning real-time AI and CAV platform with Parametrix’s experience in delivering large scale infrastructure projects is a unique opportunity to achieve our societal impact at scale.”

About Parametrix

Consistently ranked as a best place to work, Parametrix is a 100-percent employee-owned company providing inspired solutions in engineering, planning, technology, and environmental sciences. Parametrix has been serving public and private sector clients across the United States since 1969.  The firm’s planners, engineers, and scientists are helping communities deliver inspired solutions addressing climate change, equity, social justice, mobility, and safety challenges.

About Derq 

Derq is an award-winning MIT-spinoff powering the future of roads for safer and more efficient movement of road users and autonomous vehicles. Through its proprietary and patented technology, Derq provides cities and fleets with an artificial intelligence (AI) platform that powers advanced analytics and connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) applications to help them improve road safety and better manage traffic. Derq is a Techstars Mobility alumnus, has been recognized as an industry leader by the WEF and has received a number of awards including AI Company of the Year at SXSW 2019, and Top Road Safety Innovator for Vision Zero in 2020 by Together for Safer Roads. For more information, please visit www.derq.com or contact info@derq.com.  

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Derq is a trademark of Derq Inc.