Jan. 8, 2024 – Danlaw, Inc., is to announce its acquisition of Australia-based Cohda Wireless. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in Danlaw’s global expansion initiative, aimed at advancing connected vehicle safety and smart city solutions. Since 2004, Cohda has been widely recognized for its cutting-edge V2X technology solutions that have consistently set industry standards. Moreover, the acquisition of Cohda by Danlaw reflects a commitment to innovation. It also signifies a shared vision of creating a more connected and safer future for vehicles, cities, and underground mining operations.
The synergies between Danlaw and Cohda will yield remarkable results in the V2X technology landscape. By aligning the strengths, resources, and expertise of both companies. This acquisition will accelerate the development of a suite of comprehensive solutions for connected vehicle safety and smart city applications. It will also enhance the delivery of these solutions.
Key benefits of the Danlaw-Cohda partnership include:
Enhanced Safety Solutions: Danlaw and Cohda will continue to provide increasingly robust safety solutions for connected vehicles, reducing accidents and saving lives. They dedicate themselves to enhancing safety in the automotive industry with a broader range of technologies and expertise.
Improved Connectivity & Location Accuracy: The integration of Cohda’s V2X-Locate technology, along with its ETSI, North American, and China-based V2X communication stacks, will provide improved positioning accuracy. This integration will also offer enhanced connectivity solutions for vehicles. This integration enables real-time communication between vehicles and infrastructure, pedestrians, and other road users.
Smart City Advancements: The partnership will lead to the development of innovative smart city solutions. These solutions will facilitate more efficient traffic management, reduced congestion, and enhanced urban planning on a global scale.
Accelerated Innovation: Danlaw will further bolster its commitment to innovation by accessing Cohda’s talent pool and industry-leading V2X intellectual property. This access will foster the creation of groundbreaking V2X technology solutions for automotive OEMs, smart city initiatives, and underground mining programs.
Global Footprint: Combining Danlaw’s strong presence in North America and India with Cohda’s well-established reach in Europe and APAC, the acquisition notably reinforces the global footprint of both companies. This also leads to localized assistance and solutions across all key regions, ensuring a truly global and responsive partnership.
Raju Dandu, Danlaw’s Founder-Chairman said, “The Danlaw family finds this truly exciting. The combination of resources from these two great companies is ushering in new levels of transportation safety and efficiency. Moreover, this has the potential to transform mobility across the globe for the betterment of society.”
Further to Raju’s comment, Danlaw’s CEO, Tom Rzeznik stated, “This acquisition is a testament to Danlaw’s dedication to creating a safer and smarter future for transportation. It also emphasizes their commitment to improving urban environments. With Cohda’s expertise on board, we are confident that our combined efforts will accelerate advancements in V2X technology.”
Dr. Paul Gray, Cohda’s CEO added, “We are thrilled to join forces with Danlaw. They are a company that shares our global commitment and passion for innovation and safety. Together, we are poised to lead the way in V2X technology and make a lasting impact on the industry.”
This acquisition affirms Danlaw’s commitment to maintaining and enhancing the quality of service. It also underscores the support that Cohda’s existing customers have come to expect. The acquisition of Cohda by Danlaw is effective immediately. Both companies are working closely to leverage their combined strengths for the benefit of the automotive industry, smart cities, and mining operations.
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