BETHESDA, Md. and PHILADELPHIA, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brivo, a leading provider in cloud-based access control and smart building technologies entered into a definitive merger agreement with Crown PropTech Acquisitions (NYSE: CPTK), today announced an integration with ZeroEyes, the leading AI-based gun detection solution. This new integration seamlessly combines Brivo Access with ZeroEyes AI-based gun detection by automatically locking entryways remotely as soon as a firearm is detected onsite. The partnership also serves to inform first-responder decisions by providing them with near-real time information, including where the shooter is located, what the shooter looks like and which entryways have been locked.
"Improving safety has always been our north star at Brivo," said Steve Van Till, founder and CEO of Brivo. "Combining our cloud-based access control solution with ZeroEyes gun detection closely aligns with Brivo's mission to make the world a safer place, and demonstrates how vital access control is in today's world."
Since the Columbine High massacre in 1999, nearly 300,000 students have experienced gun violence at school, and at least 2,000 people have been killed or injured in mass shootings in the U.S. The Brivo-ZeroEyes integration empowers clients to activate secure barriers between shooters and their target, adding a crucial layer of security during active shooter situations. When a gun is identified by ZeroEyes' gun detection algorithm and verified by the company's team of military veterans, who monitor detections 24/7/365, customer administrators and first responders are notified through ZeroEyes' software application. From there, administrators can leverage Brivo Access to lock entryways as needed and first responders can make informed decisions about their strategy.
"As the U.S. grapples with record numbers of shootings year after year in schools, businesses and other government spaces, ZeroEyes is on a mission to utilize proactive solutions to save as many lives as possible in active shooter situations," said Mike Lahiff, CEO and co-founder of ZeroEyes. "Partnering with Brivo allows us to do just that, and strengthens our overall offering by giving customers the ability to instantly lock doors remotely when a weapon is detected onsite. With the combination of ZeroEyes AI gun detection software and Brivo's cloud-based door access control, the customer's security decision makers can radically improve their ability to protect against gun violence before the first shot is fired, a vital step in saving time and saving lives."
About Brivo
Brivo, Inc., created the cloud-based access control and smart spaces technology category over 20 years ago and remains the global leader serving commercial real estate, multifamily residential, and large distributed enterprises. The company's comprehensive product ecosystem and open API provide businesses with powerful digital tools to increase security automation, elevate employee and tenant experience, and improve the safety of all people and assets in the built environment. Brivo's building access platform is now the digital foundation for the largest collection of customer facilities in the world, occupying over 300 million square feet across 42 countries. On November 10, 2021, Brivo entered into a definitive merger agreement with Crown PropTech Acquisitions (NYSE: CPTK) that will result in Brivo becoming a publicly listed company on the New York Stock Exchange under the new ticker symbol "BRVS." Additional information about the transaction can be viewed here: www.brivo.com/about/investor-relations.
This press release is provided for informational purposes only and has been prepared to assist interested parties in making their own evaluation with respect to a potential business combination (the "proposed business combination") between Brivo, Inc. ("Brivo") and Crown PropTech Acquisition Corp. ("Crown") and related transactions and for no other purpose.
About ZeroEyes
ZeroEyes delivers a proactive, human-verified A.I. gun detection software solution that integrates into existing security cameras and mitigates mass shootings and gun-related violence by reducing response times, providing actionable intelligence with images and delivering clarity among chaos - ultimately saving lives.
ZeroEyes has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a promising anti-terrorism technology and is the first video analytics technology to receive SAFETY Act DT&E Designation.
Founded by Navy SEALs and special operations military veterans, ZeroEyes delivers accurate and real-time actionable intelligence about the brandishing of a gun near or in an occupied area or building, to local staff and law enforcement with an image of the shooter(s) and location of the threat, within 3 to 5 seconds from the moment the gun is detected. The ZeroEyes team also provides tech consulting, installation assistance and practice drills for active shooter events to enhance safety at schools, corporate and government facilities. Headquartered in the Greater Philadelphia area, the company's affordable and effective gun detection solution has been adopted by the US Department of Defense, leading public K-12 school districts, commercial property groups, manufacturing plants, Fortune 500 corporate campuses, shopping malls, big-box retail stores and more. Learn more about ZeroEyes at ZeroEyes.com.
