Defendry Press Coverage
AZ company using artificial intelligence to detect armed threats
May 7, 2021
https://www.abc15.com/news/region-northeast-valley/scottsdale/arizona-company-using-artificial-intelligence-to-detect-armed-threat-to-combat-gun-violence
From Chicago to Fort Worth, Grand Rapids to Glendale, gun violence claims lives every day in the U.S.
Artificial intelligence software seeks to prevent mass shootings
April 20, 2021
https://www.localdvm.com/news/national/artificial-intelligence-software-seeks-to-prevent-mass-shootings/
(WDVM) — In wake of several mass shootings across the country, organizations are looking for ways to be able to stop these situations before they get a chance to happen. Artificial intelligence that can detect the presence of firearms in public places and automatically lock potential shooters out of buildings sounds futuristic, but the technology […]
14 years after Virginia Tech mass shooting, gun battle wages
April 16, 2021
https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/virginia-tech-anniversary-guns
A Phoenix-based company called Defendry created an innovative tool to prevent another mass shooting.
A 360 look at preventing mass shootings
April 9, 2021
https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/360/beyond-guns-a-360-look-at-how-to-prevent-or-reduce-mass-shootings
In the aftermath of Colorado's most recent mass shooting, Denver7 spoke to experts about mental health, technology and gun laws.
Technology that could stop a gunman - Denver7 News
April 9, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zf-uJkrmng
Arizona based company Defendry developed artificial intelligence surveillance system to recognize potential threats and trigger actions.
Defendry Receives Government Award to Demonstrate Active Shooter Defense System
March 31, 2020
https://www.hstoday.us/industry/defendry-receives-government-award-to-demonstrate-active-shooter-defense-system/
Arizona based company Defendry developed artificial intelligence surveillance system to recognize potential threats and trigger actions.
Defendry Receives Government Award to Demonstrate Active Shooter Defense Solution for US Air Force Applications | Newswire
March 30, 2020
https://www.newswire.com/news/defendry-receives-government-award-to-demonstrate-active-shooter-21121361
Defendry aims to save U.S. Air Force lives from current active shooter epidemic
IoT Innovator Awards finalists announced for 2019 - IoT Innovator
October 15, 2019
http://iotinnovator.com/iot-innovator-awards-finalists-announced-for-2019
IoT Innovator’s editorial board is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2019 IoT Innovator Awards.
September 14, 2019
https://www.azfamily.com/news/phoenix-company-hopes-artificial-intelligence-could-prevent-mass-shootings/article_15292140-d77a-11e9-84dd-db58a91cd988.html
IoT Innovator’s editorial board is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2019 IoT Innovator Awards.
Arizona company developing new technology to protect people during active shooter situations
September 13, 2019
https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/arizona-company-developing-new-technology-to-protect-people-during-active-shooter-situations
Unfortunately, it's a sign of our times, as most people are worried about active shooter situations, especially in public places. However, a Valley company is developing some technology they hope will help protect people.
AI for Real-Time Active Shooter Defense | Cutter Consortium
August 13, 2019
https://www.cutter.com/article/ai-real-time-active-shooter-defense-504461
New commercial applications are now available that utilize artificial intelligence, machine vision, Internet of Things connectivity, and camera-based security technologies to detect and interdict active shooter incidences before they become deadly.
Avnet Makes Investment in Defendry’s Artificial Intelligence Solution | Business Wire
July 24, 2019
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190724005227/en/Avnet-Investment-Defendry’s-Artificial-Intelligence-Solution
Avnet has invested $2.1M in Defendry, a surveillance platform that helps prevent active shooter incidents and is powered by proprietary AI and IoT.
StackPath
June 24, 2019
https://www.securityinfowatch.com/video-surveillance/video-analytics/article/21086128/defendry-brings-aipowered-active-threat-detection-to-video-surveillance
Company's software provides advanced warning of active shooters, robberies in real-time.
Deep Science AI joins Defendry to automatically detect crimes on camera – TechCrunch
March 25, 2019
https://techcrunch.com/2019/03/25/deep-science-ai-joins-defendry-to-automatically-detect-crimes-on-camera/
Deep Science AI made its debut on stage at Disrupt NY 2017, showing in a live demo how its computer vision system could spot a gun or mask in CCTV footage, potentially alerting a store or security provider to an imminent crime. The company has now been acquired in a friendly merger with Defendry, which is looking to deploy the tech more widely.
Defendry startup aims to stop active shooters - Phoenix Business Journal
March 1, 2019
https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2019/03/01/scottsdale-tech-startup-aims-to-stop-active.html
Scottsdale tech startup aims to stop active shooters from entering businesses.
