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 with five optional one-year extensions covers I-15 Express Lanes network.
- Platform replaces manual workflows with automated transaction processing and real-time operational view.
- System serves 82 miles across 77 tolling locations with 1.63M trips and $2.75M revenue in FY 2025.
The big picture
This contract underscores the growing demand for modernized tolling solutions as transportation agencies seek to replace outdated systems with automated, scalable platforms. Quarterhill's win positions it as a key player in the ITS sector, particularly as states invest in smart infrastructure to manage congestion and revenue collection. The $6.3M deal represents a strategic milestone in Quarterhill's push to automate back-office operations across its portfolio.
What we're watching
- Market Expansion
- Whether Quarterhill can leverage this win to secure additional state DOT contracts.
- Technology Integration
- How seamlessly the platform integrates with existing UDOT systems and scales with growing toll volumes.
- Competitive Positioning
- The pace at which Quarterhill can differentiate itself in the tolling back-office market against legacy providers.
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