Exponential Technology, Disruption and Public Safety Rick Smith Founder & 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?
Upgrade Velocity Upgraded: Every DayUpgraded: 5 Years
Technology Evolution MainframePC Cloud & Mobile
Long Distance Calling
The Challenge 250 Officers Over 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-Car Camera Back-End ? ? ? Evidence. com
Many devices storing their data in ONE system with many people needing access
1. Speed Upgraded: Every DayUpgraded: 5 Years
2. Scale Massive Data Centers IT Room
45 Million GB per Hour
3. Security
4. Cost
Cost Comparisons Albuquerque 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
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PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE Leveraging 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 Questions Repair or Replace Warranty Data Storage For AXON Systems £ 99 Per Month £ 99 Per Month
Technology to Protect Life Deliver Tech Solutions for Public Safety Return on Investment Per Customer Return on Investment Per Customer
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