Communications Systems’ Subsidiary Transition Networks Selected by Major Metropolitan DOT Agency for Smart City IoT Project Valued at $7 Million

Communications Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JCS) (“CSI” or the “Company”), a global provider of enterprise network infrastructure, IoT and edge connectivity, and management of IT services, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Transition Networks, Inc. was selected by a major metropolitan transportation agency to connect, power and manage traffic data via its hardened TAA compliant, PoE+ (Power-over-Ethernet) switches. This application brings intelligent transportation infrastructure citywide and advances Transition Networks’ strategy into creating smart city IoT (Internet of Things) solutions. Transition Networks’ portion of the project is valued at $7 million and is expected to ship during 2019.

As more transportation agencies look to use actionable intelligence to monitor trends and improve service, they are deploying smart, energy efficient technology and communication devices to assess traffic congestion, safety, pedestrian counts and more. With the number of IoT devices predicted to grow to exponentially, Transition Networks’ unique PoE solutions will continue to be a critical component of the IoT and smart city ecosystem saving time, reducing costs and conserving energy for cities while increasing safety, security, and conveniences for citizens.

As previously announced, CSI’s restructuring efforts to shift our focus towards higher-margin and faster growing markets such as IoT and network edge management have positioned us to develop products with unique features that set us apart from other suppliers. Auto Power Reset (APR), which automatically reboots an unresponsive PoE powered device connected to the switch meets critical needs for customers.

Transition Networks’ embedded Device Management System (DMS) software, which creates an interactive map for agencies to see all of their connected devices, quickly pinpoint issues and allows the administrator to immediately take action. Both DMS and APR have been important features for several other smart city projects and were key differentiators when the customer chose the Transition Networks’ solution.

“This project’s impact on smart city infrastructure will be a guide for city planners and integrators as they look to harness the benefits that smart city switch technology provides including simplified network management and significant cost-savings,” says Scott Otis, Transition Networks’ President and General Manager. “We are continually developing innovative solutions to advance our position as an integral component of the IoT and smart city ecosystem.”