Sunnyvale, California – April 29, 2025 – Seyond, a global leader in LiDAR solutions, is proud to announce that it has joined the Colorado Smart Cities Alliance. The first of its kind, the Alliance is a statewide coalition of Colorado municipalities, federally funded research labs, educational institutions and leading private sector technology companies working to identify innovative solutions to challenges facing communities across the state
Colorado faces a range of transportation challenges—from rapid population growth and rising congestion to aging infrastructure and increasing roadway fatalities. As a new member of the Alliance, Seyond is proud to contribute its deep expertise in advanced traffic detection through its cutting-edge ITS Management Platform, SIMPL. Using advanced LiDAR technology and a powerful perception software, SIMPL directly supports the public sector by providing municipalities, DOTs and Metropolitan Planning Organizations with accurate, real-time traffic data to manage traffic more efficiently, enhance road safety for the most vulnerable road users, and make data-driven infrastructure decisions.
Seyond’s decision to join the Colorado Smart Cities Alliance is rooted in a shared mission: fostering collaborative partnerships that address some of the most pressing challenges facing communities today. From traffic congestion and road safety to sustainable infrastructure planning, Seyond is committed to working alongside municipalities, businesses, and institutions to scale outcome-driven solutions that can be implemented across the state quickly and more efficiently.
“We’re thrilled to join the Colorado Smart Cities Alliance and contribute to a network that prioritizes impact, innovation, and collaboration,” said Austin Wilson, Head of North America, ITS Business. “With SIMPL, we aim to empower communities in Colorado with the tools and insights they need to make data-driven decisions, improve public services, and build smarter, safer communities for all.”
“Technology is giving us transformative new tools for operating safer, more efficient transportation systems,” said Tyler Svitak, executive director of the Colorado Smart Cities Alliance. “Attracting global technology partners like Seyond will bring new solutions and expertise to Colorado. We are thrilled to work with infrastructure owners across Colorado to explore how new tools can help improve mobility across different communities.”
About Seyond
Seyond is a global leader in high-fidelity LiDAR solutions, powering a safer, smarter, and more mobile world across the automotive, intelligent transportation, robotics, and infrastructure industries. Seyond delivers a dynamic portfolio of robust, high-resolution LiDAR sensors, perception software, and the Seyond ITS Management Platform (SIMPL). Founded in Silicon Valley with a global footprint, Seyond is dedicated to the highest quality engineering and manufacturing, and an unwavering commitment to its customers.
About Colorado Smart Cities Alliance
The Colorado Smart Cities Alliance is the first state-wide alliance of its kind in the nation, bringing together public, private, federal research, and academic sector leaders committed to advancing smarter communities. The organization aims to enhance quality of life in Colorado by fostering sustainability, equity, resilience, and humanism in urban environments. Through partnership development, education, and capacity-building, the Alliance has facilitated some of the most innovative government technology projects in the state.