Quarterhill Wins $6.3M Utah Tolling Back-Office Contract
Event summary
- Quarterhill secures $6.3M contract with Utah DOT for tolling back-office platform deployment.
- Five-year agreement covers I-15 Express Lanes network with optional extensions.
- System replaces manual workflows with automated transaction processing and real-time visibility.
- UDOT's Express Lanes system recorded 1.63M trips and $2.75M revenue in FY 2025.
The big picture
This contract win underscores the growing demand for modernized tolling back-office solutions as transportation agencies seek to reduce operational inefficiencies. Quarterhill's ability to integrate automation and real-time visibility positions it favorably in a market transitioning away from legacy systems. The $6.3M deal size highlights the significant investments being made in ITS infrastructure upgrades.
What we're watching
- Automation Expansion
- How Quarterhill's success in Utah will influence its strategy for other tolling agencies.
- Scalability Challenges
- Whether the platform can handle increasing transaction volumes as UDOT's program grows.
- Competitive Positioning
- The pace at which Quarterhill can differentiate itself in the ITS back-office solutions market.
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