What CIBEST does

CIBEST (Centre Informatique Bureautique et Services Techniques) is a French privately held technology company, founded in 1987 in Besançon and operating as a Société Européenne with a share capital of €169,500. It serves public transport operators and equipment manufacturers across Europe through a dual-division structure: CIBEST Solutions delivers onboard hardware for buses, trams, trains, and metros — including video surveillance (vidéoprotection embarquée), stereoscopic 3D passenger counting (>98% accuracy), digital IP rear vision systems, and MVBOX/MVMANAGE onboard WiFi with fleet geolocation and passenger behaviour analytics — while CIBEST IT provides software engineering, testing, project management, and audit services specialised in ticketing, transport, and video protection. The combined portfolio is built on a standards-compliant open platform (ITxPT, ONVIF) and certified for rail and road onboard deployment (e-mark, EN50155, EN45545).

CIBEST's core technology is built around computer vision applied to constrained vehicle environments: stereoscopic 3D image processing for high-precision passenger counting, AI-driven analysis of video sequences for surveillance in real-time and delayed modes, and driver-assistance algorithms for rear vision. The platform is designed for interoperability with existing operator ecosystems (VSCS, VMS, SAE), positioning CIBEST as an integrator-friendly supplier rather than a closed proprietary stack. The portfolio has been expanded through three acquisitions: COTEP (2021, dynamic displays), and MILESYS and DEPAEPE (both 2023, professional electronics and secure telephony respectively).

The company operates an enterprise field sales model with direct engagement of public transport operators via sales teams, contact forms, and dedicated support channels (MCO hotline, after-sales, sales administration, quality). Revenue is generated across three streams — hardware sales (onboard systems and video protection), professional services (software engineering and testing), and managed services (MCO maintenance, RMA, spares) — all priced via quote-based direct engagement rather than public pricing. The company claims 33,000+ vehicles equipped and 400+ customers across France and international markets, with over 30 years of operating history and reference clients including RATP, Keolis, Alstom, Transdev, THALES, and SBB-CFF-FFS. International operations are anchored through CIBEST EMEA LTD in the United Kingdom.

Name

CIBEST

Legal name

Centre Informatique Bureautique et Services Techniques (CIBEST)

Website

https://cibest.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CIBEST is a French B2B technology company providing onboard video surveillance, stereoscopic 3D passenger counting, digital rear vision, onboard WiFi, and software engineering services for public transport operators and equipment manufacturers across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Transport Onboard Electronics

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Telematics Hardware, Sensors & Installation Services (TLABAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fleet Asset Management & Telematics (Diagnostics, Predictive Maintenance) (THAIANAH)

Keywords

• Onboard video surveillance
• Passenger counting systems
• Public transport electronics
• Digital rear vision
• Transport software engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Besançon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Onboard Video Surveillance Systems: Sale and deployment of onboard video surveillance solutions including smart digital recorders, high-definition IP cameras, wayside to onboard communications for buses, trams, trains, and subways.
2. Passenger Counting Solutions: High precision passenger counting systems using 3D stereoscopic image processing technology.
3. Rear Vision Video Systems: Digital IP rear vision video systems with ruggedized screens and weatherproof cameras for public transport vehicles.
4. Software Engineering Services: Expertise in software design, development, testing, project management, and maintenance for ticketing, transport, and security systems.
5. Maintenance and Support Services: MCO (Maintenance in Operational Condition) support services including hotline, after-sales service for repairs, and RMA requests.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CIBEST designs, manufactures, and supports onboard hardware systems and software engineering services for public transport operators, including video surveillance, stereoscopic 3D passenger counting, digital IP rear vision, and MVBOX/MVMANAGE onboard WiFi solutions for buses, trams, trains, and metros. Through its CIBEST IT division, it provides custom software development, testing, project management, and technical assistance for ticketing, transport, and security-camera applications, and maintains an MCO (Maintenance in Operational Condition) support service for deployed systems.

Product overview

CIBEST offers a dual-division structure providing complete and integrated onboard solutions and software engineering services for public transport. CIBEST Solutions provides video surveillance, passenger counting (using stereoscopic 3D technology achieving over 98% accuracy), digital rear vision, and onboard WiFi systems under the MVBOX/MVMANAGE products. CIBEST IT delivers software development and engineering services for ticketing, transport, and security-camera applications. The company operates an open platform architecture compliant with ITxPT and ONVIF standards. The portfolio has expanded through acquisitions: COTEP (dynamic displays, 2021), MILESYS (professional electronics, 2023), and DEPAEPE (secure telephony, 2023), now serving over 30,000 vehicles globally with over 400 customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CIBEST Solutions: Provides onboard video surveillance, passenger counting, digital rear vision video systems, onboard communications, software engineering, and digital signage solutions for public transport operators.
• CIBEST IT

Products and services

• CIBEST Solutions Integrated onboard solutions for public transport including video surveillance, passenger counting, rear vision systems, and onboard communications (MVBOX/MVMANAGE WiFi), designed for buses, trams, trains, and metros with onboard certifications (e-mark, EN50155, EN45545).
• CIBEST IT Software engineering services including design, development, testing, project management, and maintenance for ticketing, transport, and security-camera systems, delivered by a team of engineers and technicians.
• Onboard Video Surveillance (Vidéoprotection embarquée) Onboard video surveillance product line for public transport vehicles using digital IP, smart digital recorders, high-definition IP cameras, and wayside-to-onboard communications, with real-time or delayed AI-driven analysis and centralized monitoring.
• Passenger Counting Systems (Comptage Passagers) High-precision passenger counting solutions using stereoscopic 3D image processing, achieving over 98% accuracy for detecting boarding and exiting numbers in public transport vehicles, supporting active fraud detection for operators.
• Digital Rear Vision Systems (Rétrovision numérique) Digital IP rear vision video systems for buses, trams, BRT, and trains featuring ruggedized screens, weatherproof exterior cameras, and driver-assistance algorithms for better decision making in driver cabs.
• MVBOX and MVMANAGE Onboard WiFi Industrial onboard WiFi system (MVBOX) with companion fleet management platform (MVMANAGE) providing passenger internet connectivity, fleet geolocation, and passenger behavior analytics for public transport vehicles.
• COTEP Dynamic Displays Dynamic display solutions for public transport, providing passenger information systems, integrated as part of CIBEST Group's onboard solutions portfolio following the 2021 acquisition.
• MILESYS Professional Electronics Professional electronics equipment manufacturing for public transport and related industries, brought into the CIBEST Group through the 2023 acquisition to complement onboard hardware capabilities.
• DEPAEPE Secure Telephony Secure telephony solutions for professionals, integrated into CIBEST Group's portfolio following the 2023 acquisition to expand communications offerings for public transport and professional users.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 98% accuracy in passenger counting
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MILESYScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023MILESYS was acquired by CIBEST in 2023 as part of the group's second growth phase. MILESYS is a professional electronics equipment manufacturer, complementing CIBEST's hardware capabilities.
• DEPAEPEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023DEPAEPE was acquired by CIBEST in 2023 alongside MILESYS. DEPAEPE specializes in secure telephony for professionals, expanding CIBEST's portfolio in communications solutions.
• COTEPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021COTEP was acquired by CIBEST in 2021 as the company's first external growth initiative. COTEP specializes in dynamic display solutions, expanding CIBEST's product offerings in passenger information systems.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Actia Group: Actia is a French electronic systems supplier for vehicles including telematics, diagnostics, and embedded electronics for buses and trucks. It competes with CIBEST's onboard telematics (MVBOX) and embedded electronics (post-MILESYS) offerings.
• Hanover Displays: Hanover Displays is a UK-based manufacturer of passenger information displays, destination signs, and on-board electronic systems for buses, trams, and rail. Overlaps with CIBEST's onboard communications and COTEP dynamic display product lines.
• Lumiplan: Lumiplan is a French provider of passenger information systems, dynamic displays, and onboard digital solutions for public transport. It is a direct competitor in the same French and European market, particularly for the COTEP-acquired display business.
• Dilax Systems: Dilax is a German specialist in automatic passenger counting (APC) and vehicle occupancy systems for buses and trains. It directly competes with CIBEST's stereoscopic 3D passenger counting product line.
• INIT Group: INIT is a German provider of integrated IT solutions for public transport, including fleet management, passenger information, and ticketing. It is a direct competitor to CIBEST in the European onboard systems market serving bus, tram, and rail operators.
• Iris-GmbH (Irisity): Iris-GmbH provides video surveillance, passenger counting, and fleet management systems for public transport operators in German-speaking Europe. It directly competes with CIBEST's onboard video surveillance and passenger counting product lines.

Emerging players

• Genfare: Genfare is a US-based provider of fareboxes, validators, and electronic payment systems for transit agencies. It is a comparable peer for the ticketing and validator software engineering portion of CIBEST's CIBEST IT services.

Broad incumbents

• Cubic Transportation Systems: Cubic is a US-headquartered global provider of fare collection, traffic management, and transportation analytics. It overlaps with CIBEST's ticketing software engineering services and broader public transport technology offering, especially for large urban agencies.
• Thales Ground Transportation Systems: Thales provides signaling, ticketing, and onboard systems for rail operators globally. As both an existing CIBEST customer and a large incumbent in transit technology, it is a comparable peer across the broader onboard systems space.
• Siemens Mobility: Siemens Mobility is a global incumbent providing rolling stock, signaling, and onboard IT systems for rail and road transit. It competes broadly with CIBEST across multiple product lines and represents both a potential competitor and a channel through European tenders.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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