SoundThinking Expands in Latin America with Multi-Year Agreement to Deploy ShotSpotter in Brazil
SoundThinking (Nasdaq: SSTI) has announced a significant expansion in Latin America through a three-year agreement to deploy ShotSpotter in Niterói, Brazil. The contract, valued at approximately $1.7 million, covers 10 square kilometers in this city of 500,000 residents near Rio de Janeiro.
The ShotSpotter system will be integrated with Niterói's Integrated Public Security Center (CISP), which includes 120 fencing cameras, 522 monitoring devices, and 10 security portals. The deployment is part of the Niterói Pact Against Violence and builds on SoundThinking's successful expansion in Montevideo, Uruguay.
The acoustic gunshot detection solution is expected to go live in the second quarter of 2025, enhancing the city's emergency response capabilities and law enforcement operations.
SoundThinking (Nasdaq: SSTI) ha annunciato una significativa espansione in America Latina attraverso un accordo triennale per implementare ShotSpotter a Niterói, in Brasile. Il contratto, del valore di circa 1,7 milioni di dollari, copre 10 chilometri quadrati in questa città di 500.000 abitanti vicino a Rio de Janeiro.
Il sistema ShotSpotter sarà integrato con il Centro Integrato di Sicurezza Pubblica di Niterói (CISP), che comprende 120 telecamere di sorveglianza, 522 dispositivi di monitoraggio e 10 portali di sicurezza. L'implementazione fa parte del Patto di Niterói contro la Violenza e si basa sull'espansione di successo di SoundThinking a Montevideo, in Uruguay.
La soluzione di rilevamento acustico dei colpi di arma da fuoco dovrebbe essere attivata nel secondo trimestre del 2025, migliorando le capacità di risposta alle emergenze della città e le operazioni delle forze dell'ordine.
SoundThinking (Nasdaq: SSTI) ha anunciado una expansión significativa en América Latina a través de un acuerdo de tres años para implementar ShotSpotter en Niterói, Brasil. El contrato, valorado en aproximadamente 1,7 millones de dólares, cubre 10 kilómetros cuadrados en esta ciudad de 500,000 habitantes cerca de Río de Janeiro.
El sistema ShotSpotter se integrará con el Centro Integrado de Seguridad Pública de Niterói (CISP), que incluye 120 cámaras de vigilancia, 522 dispositivos de monitoreo y 10 portales de seguridad. La implementación es parte del Pacto de Niterói contra la Violencia y se basa en la exitosa expansión de SoundThinking en Montevideo, Uruguay.
Se espera que la solución de detección acústica de disparos esté operativa en el segundo trimestre de 2025, mejorando las capacidades de respuesta a emergencias de la ciudad y las operaciones de las fuerzas del orden.
사운드씽킹(SoundThinking) (Nasdaq: SSTI)은 브라질 니테로이(Niterói)에서 샷스폿터(ShotSpotter)를 배포하기 위한 3년 계약을 통해 라틴 아메리카에서의 대규모 확장을 발표했습니다. 이 계약은 약 170만 달러의 가치가 있으며, 리우데자네이루(Rio de Janeiro) 근처에 위치한 50만 명의 주민이 있는 이 도시의 10제곱킬로미터를 포함합니다.
샷스폿터 시스템은 120대의 감시 카메라, 522대의 모니터링 장치 및 10개의 보안 포털을 포함하는 니테로이 통합 공공 안전 센터(CISP)와 통합될 것입니다. 이 배치는 폭력에 대한 니테로이 협약의 일환이며, 우루과이 몬테비데오에서의 사운드씽킹의 성공적인 확장을 기반으로 합니다.
음향 총소리 감지 솔루션은 2025년 2분기에 가동될 예정이며, 도시의 긴급 대응 능력과 법 집행 작전을 향상시킬 것입니다.
SoundThinking (Nasdaq: SSTI) a annoncé une expansion significative en Amérique latine grâce à un accord de trois ans pour déployer ShotSpotter à Niterói, au Brésil. Le contrat, d'une valeur d'environ 1,7 million de dollars, couvre 10 kilomètres carrés dans cette ville de 500 000 habitants près de Rio de Janeiro.
Le système ShotSpotter sera intégré au Centre Intégré de Sécurité Publique de Niterói (CISP), qui comprend 120 caméras de surveillance, 522 dispositifs de monitoring et 10 portails de sécurité. Le déploiement s'inscrit dans le cadre du Pacte de Niterói contre la Violence et s'appuie sur l'expansion réussie de SoundThinking à Montevideo, en Uruguay.
La solution de détection acoustique des coups de feu devrait être opérationnelle au deuxième trimestre de 2025, améliorant les capacités de réponse aux urgences de la ville et les opérations des forces de l'ordre.
SoundThinking (Nasdaq: SSTI) hat eine bedeutende Expansion in Lateinamerika angekündigt durch einen Dreijahresvertrag zur Implementierung von ShotSpotter in Niterói, Brasilien. Der Vertrag, der einen Wert von etwa 1,7 Millionen Dollar hat, umfasst 10 Quadratkilometer in dieser Stadt mit 500.000 Einwohnern in der Nähe von Rio de Janeiro.
Das ShotSpotter-System wird mit dem Integrierten Öffentlichen Sicherheitszentrum von Niterói (CISP) integriert, das 120 Überwachungskameras, 522 Überwachungsgeräte und 10 Sicherheitsportale umfasst. Die Implementierung ist Teil des Niterói-Pakts gegen Gewalt und baut auf der erfolgreichen Expansion von SoundThinking in Montevideo, Uruguay, auf.
Die akustische Schussdetektionslösung soll im zweiten Quartal 2025 in Betrieb genommen werden und die Notfallreaktionsfähigkeiten der Stadt sowie die Operationen der Strafverfolgungsbehörden verbessern.
- New $1.7M three-year contract secured in Brazil
- Strategic expansion into South America's largest market
- Integration with existing sophisticated security infrastructure
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SoundThinking's $1.7 million three-year agreement to deploy ShotSpotter in Niterói, Brazil represents a strategic expansion that strengthens the company's Latin American footprint. This 10-square-kilometer implementation marks SSTI's re-entry into Brazil, complementing their established presence in Uruguay and signaling growing regional momentum.
The contract provides meaningful recurring revenue against the company's
This deployment aligns with growing smart city security initiatives in Latin America, where urban gun violence remains a significant challenge. The Niterói implementation serves as both a revenue generator and a showcase deployment that could catalyze additional contracts throughout Brazil's numerous metropolitan areas.
While the
Summary: SoundThinking announces deployment of ShotSpotter in Niterói, Brazil, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion into South America
FREMONT, Calif., March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SoundThinking, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSTI), a leading public safety technology provider, today announced a three-year agreement to deploy ShotSpotter, its acoustic gunshot detection solution, in Niterói, Brazil. Niterói is a city with nearly 500,000 residents in southeast Brazil, connected to Rio de Janeiro by a bridge across Guanabara Bay. This deployment, covering 10 square kilometers, marks SoundThinking’s return to the largest country in South America and builds on the company’s successful deployment and expansion in Montevideo, Uruguay. The multi-year contract is valued at approximately
“ShotSpotter is an advanced monitoring tool that will allow an immediate response by security forces,” said Mayor Rodrigo Neves of Niterói. “In addition to helping to save lives by reducing the time it takes to assist victims, it will help identify the activities of criminals and combat violence.”
The ShotSpotter system will be integrated with Niterói’s Integrated Public Security Center (CISP), a sophisticated security infrastructure that includes 120 fencing cameras, 522 monitoring devices, and 10 security portals providing 24/7 surveillance. Since 2019, this infrastructure has helped the city recover more than 500 stolen or cloned vehicles.
The ShotSpotter deployment is also part of the Niterói Pact Against Violence, the city’s comprehensive approach to public safety that includes investments in intelligence and technology. Niterói, a municipality in the state of Rio de Janeiro with a population of more than 500,000, will use ShotSpotter to enable faster emergency response and more effective law enforcement operations.
“We are excited to continue our expansion in South America with this deployment in Brazil, which demonstrates our growing momentum in the region,” said Ralph Clark, President and CEO of SoundThinking. “This partnership with Niterói reflects our commitment to working with forward-thinking municipalities to enhance public safety through advanced technology worldwide.”
ShotSpotter is expected to go live in Niterói in the second quarter of 2025. To learn more about SoundThinking and the SafetySmart platform, please visit www.SoundThinking.com.
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SoundThinking, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSTI) is a leading public safety technology company that delivers AI- and data-driven solutions for law enforcement, civic leadership, and security professionals. SoundThinking is trusted by more than 300 customers and has worked with approximately 2,100 agencies to drive more efficient, effective, and equitable public safety outcomes. The company’s SafetySmart™ platform includes ShotSpotter®, the leading acoustic gunshot detection system; CrimeTracer™, the leading law enforcement search engine; CaseBuilder™, a one-stop investigation management system; ResourceRouter™, software that directs patrol and community anti-violence resources to help maximize their impact; SafePointe®, an AI-based weapons detection system; and PlateRanger powered by Rekor, a leading ALPR solution. SoundThinking has been designated a Great Place to Work® Company.
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