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June 14, 2007

ShotSpotter Deploys Proxim Wireless for Public Safety Solutions

By Anuradha Shukla, TMCnet Contributing Editor

ShotSpotter will integrate Proxim's Tsunami MP.11 Point-to-Multipoint and Wi-Fi Mesh solutions into ShotSpotter's wireless Gunshot Location Systems (GLS).



 
ShotSpotter's GLS helps catching criminal shooters through immediately identifying the location of the gunshot so police can be summoned to the exact location. This popular safety tool can automatically direct video surveillance systems to the location of weapons fire within seconds.
 
The technology saves lives and makes communities safer by allowing police to be more effective in confiscating unlicensed weapons and deter gunfire activity.
 
Starting with the City of Boston, ShotSpotter will be integrating Proxim's wireless technology in its sensor arrays. The integration aims to simplify installations and allow municipalities to quickly and easily deploy ShotSpotter GLS technology. The company expects the integration to boost the technology's ability to instantly identify, locate, and provide a visual of the location of a gunshot event across urban areas in the United States.
 
“ShotSpotter's deployment is a strong endorsement of the need and benefits of wireless for quickly deploying gunshot detection systems,” said Mark Bittner, senior vice president of Sales Americas at Proxim Wireless (News - Alert) in a statement to the press.
 
Bittner is pleased to have become ShotSpotter's preferred supplier for wireless backhaul equipment and believes this partnership strongly supports municipal activities to strengthen public safety across cities, airports, stadiums, and other public locations.
 
Proxim was reportedly chosen for their strong offerings in both WiMAX and Mesh technologies which meet the exacting requirements of ShotSpotter’s customers.
 
“ShotSpotter GLS is a mission critical tool for Public Safety and the Military so reliable communications from our sensors to dispatch or the command and control system is essential,” concludes Rowland, senior vice president Sales and Marketing at ShotSpotter.
 
Anuradha Shukla is a contributing editor for TMCnet, covering call centers, CRM and information technology. To see more of her articles, please visit her columnist page.
 
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