SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Axon, a business
unit of TASER International (NASDAQ: TASR) and the global leader in
digital evidence management solutions with the leading body-worn
camera, today announced that it will release the virtual reality
video featured in its booth at this year's International
Association of Chief's of Police conference in San Diego. Immediately following the tradeshow
tomorrow afternoon, every law enforcement officer will have access
to the virtual reality experience through the Axon Insider mobile
app. The VR experience gives officers a unique 360-degree view on
how the Axon network of devices and apps enables them to go with
confidence from the field to the courtroom. The video will be
available in the Axon Insider app, which can be downloaded from the
Apple App Store and on Google Play. Visit Axon.io/VR for a chance
to receive a complimentary VR headset from TASER.
At this year's IACP conference TASER also announced the release
of the Axon Flex 2, a next generation update to its iconic Axon
Flex camera. Flex 2 will feature a host of improvements over Axon's
original point-of-view camera, from an increase in video quality
from 480p to 1080p to new mounting options and better battery life.
Its increased field-of-vision means that officers can capture more
and gain a new perspective. TASER will start initial shipments
of the Axon Flex 2 in December 2016 with full production
beginning in Q1 2017. For additional specs and pre-order
information visit: axon.io/flex2
In addition to its Axon Flex 2 announcement, TASER presented its
new on-demand Transcription Service for Evidence.com. Offered
through SpeakWrite as a premiere partner, the new 24/7 service will
allow Evidence.com users to order transcriptions of video and audio
files on a pay-as-you-go basis from trained, US-based typists.
Within about 24 hours, transcriptions of body camera video, in-car
video, interview room video and audio, and Axon Capture recordings
are automatically synced with Evidence.com and made available as
metadata for the relevant evidence file.
During the conference, TASER CEO and Co-Founder Rick Smith laid out the company's vision to
reduce paperwork for officers and to start having technology work
for them. In order to help departments maximize the value of
their digital data, TASER intends to develop and make available a
cloud-based alternative to traditional RMS technology that will be
tightly integrated with its Evidence.com system.
Get the virtual tour of the TASER IACP booth and hear about our
new product announcements by joining our live Facebook stream on
Monday, 10/17. Follow us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/TASER.International for more details.
To date, more than 100,000 licenses have been booked on the
Axon network worldwide. The Axon network seamlessly integrates
devices and apps to enable powerful capabilities for building safer
communities. The Axon network includes:
- Smart Devices – Body cameras and in-car video that
leverage technology such as Bluetooth® wireless technology and
Wi-Fi® to better track and manage data
- Mobile Apps – Evidence management for iOS and
Android devices with Axon View and Axon Capture
- Unified and Integrated Digital Evidence Management System
(DEMS) – One platform that removes siloed DEMS through
cloud computing, integrations across media points, and open file
standards that do not require proprietary file formats or media
players
- Forensic Suite Tools - Forensic analysis via Axon Five
and Axon Detect and proprietary video format conversion via Axon
Convert
- Connected Ecosystem – From capture to courtroom,
securely share and track digital evidence across public safety
stakeholders
- Digital Verification and Audit Logs – Record every
interaction with any piece of digital evidence including capture,
ingest, retrieve, manage, and share
- Advanced Security – Industry–leading people,
practices, and products that comply with CJIS at both the
infrastructure and application layers and ISO/IEC 27001
Follow the TASER and Axon brand here:
- Axon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AxonTechnology
- Axon on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Axon/117780381886687
- TASER on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TASER.International
About TASER International, Inc.
TASER International makes communities safer with innovative
public safety technologies. Founded in 1993, TASER first
transformed law enforcement with its electrical weapons. TASER
continues to define smarter policing with its Axon brand which
includes a growing suite of connected products and services from
body cameras and digital evidence management tools to mobile apps.
More than 173,000 lives have been saved from death or serious
injury with TASER's products and services. Learn more
at www.TASER.com and www.axon.io or by calling
(800) 978-2737.
TASER, Axon, and Evidence.com are trademarks of TASER
International, Inc., some of which are registered in the US and in
other countries. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of of
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Wi-Fi is registered trademark of Wi-Fi
Alliance.
The Axon Flex 2 has not been authorized as required by the rules
of the Federal Communications Commission. This device is not, and
may not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until
authorization is obtained. TASER expects to receive FCC
authorization in the fourth quarter of 2016.
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discloses information from time to time about the company, its
financial information, and its business.
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http://investor.taser.com/safeHarbor.cfm
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