Exponential Technology, Disruption and Public Safety

Rick SmithFounder & CEO TASER

Exponential Advisory Board

We are Living in the Future

• Speed = 1,000+ MHz• Memory = 16,000,000 kB• Price = < £400

Apollo Guidance Computer

• Speed = 1 MHz• Memory = 4 kB

2004

• “Computers cannot easily substitute for humans in jobs like driving

• DARPA Grand Challenge:– 150 Mile Off Road Course– Winner took 8 hrs, completed

less than 8 miles

2015

Can agencies’ processes keep up?

www.PollEv.com/TASER

Upgrade Velocity

Upgraded: Every Day Upgraded: 5 Years

Technology Evolution

1960s 1980s Today

Mainframe PCCloud & Mobile

Long Distance Calling

The Challenge

250 OfficersOver 3 Years

=2,332,800 Videos

155,520 Gigabytes of Data

Apple: Digital Hub Strategy ‘01

Many devices storing their data in many systems with many people needing access

Fixed Camera

Back-End

Private Camera

Back-End

In-CarCamera

Back-End? ??Evidence.

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Many devices storing their data in ONE system with many people needing access

1. Speed

Upgraded: Every Day Upgraded: 5 Years

2. Scale

Massive Data Centers IT Room

45 Million GB per Hour

3. Security

4. Cost

Cost ComparisonsAlbuquerque Police

Saved 65% (£7.8M over 5 yrs)

Vs. Previous On-Site System

San Antonio Police

Saved 66% (£3.38M over 5 yrs)

Vs. Least Expensive Competitor

Q1 '12 Q2 '12 Q3 '12 Q4 '12 Q1 '13 Q2 '13 Q3 '13 Q4 '13 Q1 '14 Q2 '14 Q3 '14 Q4 '14 -

1,000

2,000

3,000

4,000

5,000

6,000

Agencies on EVIDENCE.com5,177

PLANNING FOR THE FUTURELeveraging New Technology Trends

1. INTERNET OF THINGS

TASER Smart Weapons: Cloud Enabled

EVIDENCE.com

2. COMMODITIZATION OF HARDWARE

Evaluate the Ecosystem (Not just the Hardware)

3. “THINGS”-AS-A-SERVICE

Officer Safety Plan

New TASER Every 5 Years 2 New Wearable Cameras Every 5 Years

No QuestionsRepair or ReplaceWarranty

Data Storage For AXON Systems

£99 Per Month

Passionate About

Economic Engine

Best in the World

At

Technology to Protect Life

Deliver Tech Solutions for Public Safety

Return on InvestmentPer Customer

RICK@TASER.COM @RICKTASER