Fleet management software provider Wialon has integrated Lytx's Surfsight artificial intelligence drive cameras into its telematics platform, opening video-based safety and surveillance capabilities to a reported 4 million connected vehicles worldwide.
This move brings together two leading companies in the fleet and video telematics markets. Wealon says its software connects vehicles in more than 160 countries through a network of more than 2,700 partners. Lytx says it supports more than 5.5 million drivers and fleets of thousands of vehicles in more than 90 countries.
Surfsight dashcams are now accessible from the Wialon platform through an application programming interface. Wialon customers also have the option to install Lytx's DriveCam device as an all-in-one camera system. The camera uses on-device artificial intelligence to analyze events and driver behavior.
Fleets can configure Lytx cameras to flag behaviors such as smoking, eating, and using a cell phone while driving. The system can then issue audio and visual warnings inside the vehicle. Drivers receive instant prompts, and managers can review logged events and related data through Wialon's platform.
Wialon positions this integration as part of its broader focus on connected video in commercial transportation. The company reports that the number of vehicles using video solutions on its platform increased by more than 80% in 2024. It also reports a further 45% increase in the first half of 2025.
Emphasis on safety
Surfsight and DriveCam work alongside Wialon’s existing fleet tools. These include driver behavior monitoring, fuel management, route planning, and real-time vehicle tracking. Fleet customers can combine video data with location and operational data within one interface.
Mr Wealon said the integrated system could support efforts to reduce collisions and other incidents on our roads. It also links the deployment of camera-based systems with cost management and maintenance planning. The company suggests that fewer accidents could reduce repair costs, reduce insurance claims and limit unplanned downtime. It also combines safer driving and more efficient routes with lower emissions.
Lytx and Wialon announced this partnership in response to the growing demand for video telematics across logistics, transportation, and service vehicles. As hardware costs have fallen and connectivity has improved, this technology has spread from large carriers to smaller carriers.
For Lytx, this agreement expands the availability of its Surfsight and DriveCam products through Wialon's partner network. For Wialon, it brings a recognized video telematics brand to the integrated hardware and software market.
San Diego-based Lytx has been developing video safety systems for nearly 30 years. Wialon is the flagship product of Gurtam, a European development company headquartered in Vilnius with offices in Boston, Dubai and Tbilisi.
“Keeping fleet operations running safely and efficiently is a common challenge for companies across many industries and geographies,” said Klaus Burgstaller, partner development manager at Lytx. “Through our integration with Wialon, we are combining our safety and telematics expertise to provide fleets with a comprehensive solution that empowers drivers and gives fleet managers visibility into the data that matters most.”
commercial pressure
Freight, distribution, construction, and field service operators are facing stricter insurance requirements and increased regulatory oversight. Video systems are central to incident reconstruction, claims management, and training programs. Insurers are also beginning to link premiums and terms to the use of telematics and cameras.
Many vehicles now use dual-sided devices that record both the road ahead and the driver. This has led to debates about privacy and data management. Fleet managers must balance oversight and guidance with policies around data retention, access rights, and processing of in-cab footage.
Vendors like Wialon and Lytx are pushing for more automated analysis of events. Currently, cameras utilize machine vision to detect patterns and only trigger if a risk threshold is exceeded. This reduces the amount of video that administrators need to review and allows them to limit constant recording for drivers.
Wialon offers integration with Surfsight and DriveCam as a way for partners, resellers, and system integrators to more quickly package video products within their existing deployments. Linkup uses an API-based approach rather than a standalone application. Integrators can combine the cameras with their current tracking units and backend systems.
Due to the size of Wialon's installed base, this contract could be wide-ranging. The company's 4 million connected vehicles are located in multiple regions, ranging from cars and vans to heavy-duty trucks and machinery. Lytx already serves more than half of North America's 10 largest companies, giving it exposure to a market where Wialon has a strong presence.
Aliaksandr Kusinau, head of Wialon, said the company is seeing increasing demand for video telematics across its network. “Global demand for video telematics is accelerating, and our integration with Lytx is a direct response to this,” said Kuushynau. “At Wealon, we expect the number of vehicles equipped with connected video solutions to increase by more than 80% in 2024 and a further 45% in the first half of 2025. For our thousands of partners and integrators, that means having a powerful, easy-to-deploy solution that simplifies the way they deliver vehicle intelligence. For fleet owners, it means having a clearer picture of driver safety and proactive accident prevention. For everyone, it means being smarter and more efficient.”
