G7 Capital City Police Take Delivery of KWESST T-SAS Systems(TM) and Enter into Agreement to Trial KWESST Lightning(TM)
KWESST Micro Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: KWE) has made significant progress in its law enforcement technology offerings. A G7 capital city police service has received three T-SAS™ systems and agreed to a free trial of KWESST Lightning™. These systems enhance situational awareness and communication during critical incidents.
T-SAS™ streams secure-encrypted networked video from various sources, while KWESST Lightning™ provides a cloud-based platform for real-time data sharing. Both incorporate TAK (Team Awareness Kit) technology. The trial, initially deployed to a tactical unit, aims to gather user feedback for the commercial version.
KWESST plans to offer Lightning™ as a SaaS subscription for smart devices. The company sees potential applications in managing emergencies like the 2014 War Memorial Shooting and the 2022 Trucker Convoy protest in Ottawa.
KWESST Micro Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: KWE) ha fatto significativi progressi nelle sue offerte tecnologiche per le forze dell'ordine. Un servizio di polizia di una capitale del G7 ha ricevuto tre sistemi T-SAS™ ed ha accettato una prova gratuita di KWESST Lightning™. Questi sistemi migliorano la consapevolezza situazionale e la comunicazione durante gli incidenti critici.
I sistemi T-SAS™ trasmettono video criptati e sicuri da varie fonti, mentre KWESST Lightning™ fornisce una piattaforma basata su cloud per la condivisione di dati in tempo reale. Entrambi incorporano la tecnologia TAK (Team Awareness Kit). La prova, inizialmente distribuita a un'unità tattica, mira a raccogliere feedback dagli utenti per la versione commerciale.
KWESST prevede di offrire Lightning™ come un abbonamento SaaS per dispositivi smart. L'azienda vede potenziali applicazioni nella gestione di emergenze come la sparatoria nel War Memorial del 2014 e la protesta del Convoglio dei camionisti del 2022 a Ottawa.
KWESST Micro Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: KWE) ha realizado avances significativos en su oferta de tecnología para las fuerzas del orden. Un servicio de policía de una ciudad capital del G7 ha recibido tres sistemas T-SAS™ y ha aceptado una prueba gratuita de KWESST Lightning™. Estos sistemas mejoran la conciencia situacional y la comunicación durante incidentes críticos.
T-SAS™ transmite video en red encriptado y seguro desde diversas fuentes, mientras que KWESST Lightning™ proporciona una plataforma en la nube para la compartición de datos en tiempo real. Ambos incorporan la tecnología TAK (Team Awareness Kit). La prueba, inicialmente desplegada a una unidad táctica, tiene como objetivo recolectar comentarios de los usuarios para la versión comercial.
KWESST planea ofrecer Lightning™ como una suscripción SaaS para dispositivos inteligentes. La compañía ve aplicaciones potenciales en la gestión de emergencias como el tiroteo del War Memorial de 2014 y la protesta del Convoy de camioneros de 2022 en Ottawa.
KWESST Micro Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: KWE)는 법 집행 기술 제공에서 중요한 진전을 이루었습니다. G7 수도 경찰 서비스가 세 개의 T-SAS™ 시스템을 받았고 KWESST Lightning™의 무료 시험 사용에 동의했습니다. 이 시스템들은 중요한 사건 중 상황 인식 및 커뮤니케이션을 향상시킵니다.
T-SAS™는 다양한 소스에서 안전하게 암호화된 네트워크 비디오를 스트리밍하는 반면, KWESST Lightning™는 실시간 데이터 공유를 위한 클라우드 기반 플랫폼을 제공합니다. 두 시스템 모두 TAK (Team Awareness Kit) 기술을 통합하고 있습니다. 이 시험은 처음에 전술 부대에 배포되어 상용 버전에 대한 사용자 피드백을 수집하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
KWESST는 Lightning™를 스마트 디바이스를 위한 SaaS 구독으로 제공할 계획입니다. 회사는 2014년 War Memorial 총격 사건 및 2022년 오타와 트럭 운전사 시위와 같은 비상 사태 관리에 잠재적인 애플리케이션이 있다고 보고 있습니다.
KWESST Micro Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: KWE) a réalisé des progrès significatifs dans ses offres technologiques pour les forces de l'ordre. Un service de police d'une capitale du G7 a reçu trois systèmes T-SAS™ et a accepté un essai gratuit de KWESST Lightning™. Ces systèmes améliorent la conscience situationnelle et la communication pendant les incidents critiques.
Les T-SAS™ diffusent des vidéos sécurisées et cryptées depuis diverses sources, tandis que KWESST Lightning™ fournit une plateforme cloud pour le partage de données en temps réel. Les deux intègrent la technologie TAK (Team Awareness Kit). L'essai, initialement déployé auprès d'une unité tactique, vise à recueillir les commentaires des utilisateurs pour la version commerciale.
KWESST prévoit d'offrir Lightning™ sous la forme d'un abonnement SaaS pour les appareils intelligents. L'entreprise envisage des applications potentielles dans la gestion d'urgences comme le tir du War Memorial en 2014 et la protestation du Convoi de camionneurs en 2022 à Ottawa.
KWESST Micro Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: KWE) hat bedeutende Fortschritte in seinen Technologieangeboten für die Strafverfolgung gemacht. Ein Polizeidienst in einer G7-Hauptstadt hat drei T-SAS™-Systeme erhalten und einer kostenlosen Testphase von KWESST Lightning™ zugestimmt. Diese Systeme verbessern das situative Bewusstsein und die Kommunikation während kritischer Vorfälle.
T-SAS™ streamt sicheres, verschlüsseltes Netzwerkvideo von verschiedenen Quellen, während KWESST Lightning™ eine cloudbasierte Plattform für den Echtzeit-Datenaustausch bietet. Beide integrieren die TAK (Team Awareness Kit) Technologie. Der Test, der zunächst an eine taktische Einheit verteilt wurde, zielt darauf ab, Benutzerfeedback für die kommerzielle Version zu sammeln.
KWESST plant, Lightning™ als SaaS-Abonnement für Smart-Geräte anzubieten. Das Unternehmen sieht potenzielle Anwendungen bei der Verwaltung von Notfällen wie dem War Memorial Shooting von 2014 und dem Trucker-Konvoi-protest von 2022 in Ottawa.
- Delivery of three T-SAS™ systems to a G7 capital city police service
- Agreement for a free trial of KWESST Lightning™ with the same agency
- Potential for recurring revenue through SaaS subscription model for KWESST Lightning™
- Invitation to present at the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police conference in February 2025
- KWESST Lightning™ is still in trial phase, not yet fully commercialized
- initial rollout to a single tactical unit within the agency
Insights
KWESST's delivery of T-SAS™ systems and trial agreement for KWESST Lightning™ with a G7 capital city police service marks a significant step in law enforcement technology adoption. The integration of military-grade TAK technology into civilian law enforcement operations could revolutionize incident response and management.
The SaaS model for KWESST Lightning™ is particularly noteworthy, as it lowers barriers to entry for police departments by eliminating the need for hardware purchases. This could lead to faster market penetration and potentially recurring revenue streams for KWESST.
However, the success of this trial and subsequent adoption will heavily depend on user experience, reliability and security of the system in high-stress situations. The upcoming trial period will be important in determining the product's viability and potential for wider adoption in the law enforcement market.
This development positions KWESST to potentially capture a significant share of the law enforcement technology market. The global law enforcement software market was valued at
The trial with a G7 capital city police service could serve as a powerful reference case for other law enforcement agencies globally. If successful, it could lead to rapid adoption across other major cities, potentially driving substantial revenue growth for KWESST.
However, investors should note that the sales cycle for government contracts can be lengthy and widespread adoption may take time. Additionally, the competitive landscape in this sector is intense, with established players and startups vying for market share.
Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 7, 2024) - KWESST Micro Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: KWE) (TSXV: KWE) (TSXV: KWE.WT.U) ("KWESST" or the "Company") today announced that a G7 capital city police service (the "Agency") has taken delivery of three T-SAS™ systems (previously announced as "Overwatch Commander" when the order was taken in 2023) and in conjunction has entered into an agreement (at the close of business on August 6) with the Company for a limited time free trial of KWESST Lightning™.
T-SAS™ stands for "TAK-enabled Sniper and Surveillance System" and is KWESST's proprietary software application that streams secure-encrypted networked video from police observation scopes, sniper scopes, drones and other sources. KWESST Lightning™ is a software app that provides the cloud-based backbone over which T-SAS and all other mission data can be securely shared in real-time with responders and commanders during an incident using their existing smart devices.
Both T-SAS™ and KWESST Lightning™ incorporate "TAK" ("Team Awareness Kit") as their foundation. TAK is an information sharing system developed by the U.S. government and in use by the U.S. military and Homeland Security agencies. KWESST specializes in military-grade applications of TAK under defense contracts and is productizing this know-how into an app for law enforcement and disaster relief agencies. Once fully commercialized, KWESST plans to offer Lightning™ as an app for smart devices under a SaaS model on a subscription basis, with no hardware or software to purchase.
The trial has been initially rolled out to a team within the Tactical unit of the Agency to stress-test the equipment and services provide valuable user feedback that will shape the full commercial version once released. As part of the trial, KWESST will provide training and support to obtain maximum user engagement.
During the three-month trial period, the Agency will have access to the full capability of command, communication, and critical-incident management through the KWESST Lighting™ interface on all Android-based devices and leverage peer-to-peer and cloud-based secure networked tactical video streams across KWESST's secure SaaS cloud service.
Among other user benefits, KWESST Lightning™ allows separate agencies to establish a joint common-operating picture in response to an emergency or critical incident such as the 2014 War Memorial Shooting in Ottawa, Canada and the more recent Trucker Convoy protest of 2022, striving to improve coordination and communication for public safety and officer safety.
KWESST President and CEO, Sean Homuth said, "This trial serves as a timely demonstration of a unique, new and powerful capability available for front-line officers and incident commanders to manage critical incidents and ensure officer safety through real-time situational awareness. It leverages an intuitive interface on existing end-user devices while also providing the most secure, reliable, and seamless backbone for the adoption of networked tactical video from sensors such as those delivered by KWESST T-SAS."
Mr. Homuth concluded, "This trial will provide real-world feedback prior to full commercial release of the patent-pending KWESST Lightning™ system to other North American agencies. Over time, we look forward to offering all levels of law enforcement this military grade version of shared, real-time digital awareness through a simple downloadable app under their total control."
The Company added that, as previously announced May 17, 2024, it has been invited to be a presenting speaker at the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police conference on situational awareness and interoperability, February, 2025 in Toronto, where it will be featuring the KWESST Lightning™ system.
About KWESST
KWESST (NASDAQ: KWE) (NASDAQ: KWESW) (TSXV: KWE) (FSE: 62UA) develops and commercializes breakthrough next-generation tactical systems for military and security forces. The company's current portfolio of offerings includes digitization of tactical forces for real-time shared situational awareness and targeting information from any source (including drones) streamed directly to users' smart devices and weapons. Other KWESST products include countermeasures against threats such as electronic detection, lasers and drones. These systems can operate stand-alone or integrate seamlessly with OEM products and battlefield management systems, and all come integrated with TAK. The company also has a new proprietary non-lethal product line branded PARA OPS™ with application across all segments of the non-lethal market, including law enforcement. The Company is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada with representative offices in London, UK and Abu Dhabi, UAE.
For more information, please visit https://kwesst.com/.
Contact:
David Luxton, Executive Chairman: luxton@kwesst.com
Sean Homuth, President and CEO: homuth@kwesst.com
Jason Frame, Investor Relations: frame@kwesst.com 587.225.2599
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