Derq Partners with Tacel Ltd. to Expand AI Traffic Safety Solutions Across Canada

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Derq, the MIT spin-off and leader in AI-powered traffic safety and connected vehicle technology, today announced a strategic distribution partnership with Tacel Ltd., Canada’s leading provider of intelligent transportation systems. The collaboration will accelerate deployment of Derq’s proven AI technology across Canadian municipalities, leveraging Tacel’s 46-year track record serving transportation agencies nationwide.

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Through the partnership, Canadian municipalities and transportation agencies will gain easier access to Derq’s cutting-edge ITS platform–including next-gen traffic detection, real-time safety insights, traffic performance monitoring, and V2X connected vehicle applications–each designed to detect in harsh conditions, analyze safety events, optimize traffic flow, prevent crashes before they happen, and protect vulnerable road users.

This milestone expands Derq’s North American presence with scalable, AI-powered ITS systems that integrate with cities’ existing infrastructure and have been proven to reduce crashes by 33%.

“Canada represents a significant growth opportunity as cities nationwide pursue ambitious road safety and traffic efficiency goals while preparing for the future of connected and autonomous mobility,” said Karl Jeanbart, COO and co-founder of Derq. “Partnering with Tacel lets us bring our award-winning AI solutions to Canadian cities efficiently and effectively, building on deployments that have helped reduce crashes by more than 30% in other markets.”

The move coincides with Derq’s participation at ITS Canada Technology Innovation Forum in Montreal, where Jeanbart will lead a talk on “Large-Scale AI Analysis: The Montreal Model for Safer and Smarter Cities.”

“Derq's technology directly aligns with our mission to provide Canadian communities with innovative solutions for modern traffic challenges,” said Yassine Benamghar, Vice President at Tacel. “Their proven ability to help reduce crashes will help our municipal partners achieve measurable progress toward their road safety objectives.”

For more information, visit https://en.derq.com/.

About Derq

Derq is an AI-powered intelligent transportation company helping cities and agencies prevent crashes, solve complex road safety challenges, and improve traffic flow. An MIT spinoff founded in 2016, Derq's award-winning technology is deployed across more than 40 agencies across the U.S., Canada, and the GCC region, with 18 patents and global recognition from leaders in AI and mobility. Visit https://en.derq.com/ to learn more.

About Tacel Ltd.

Founded in 1979, Tacel Ltd. is Canada’s trusted provider of intelligent transportation systems and traffic signal solutions. With over 46 years of expertise, Tacel partners with municipalities and transportation agencies nationwide to deliver reliable, innovative, and sustainable products that enhance road safety and optimize mobility. From traffic signal equipment to advanced connected solutions, Tacel is committed to building smarter, safer communities across Canada.

Learn more at www.tacel.ca

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