Axon to acquire AI-powered 911 communications company Prepared, strengthening the public safety ecosystem from call to closure
Axon (NASDAQ: AXON) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Prepared, an AI-powered emergency communications platform. Prepared's technology integrates call audio, text, video, GPS, and real-time translation into a unified interface, currently serving over 1,000 agencies across 49 states.
The acquisition aligns with Axon's strategy to create a comprehensive public safety ecosystem from emergency call to case closure. Prepared's platform transforms 911 calls into actionable intelligence, enabling faster emergency response times. The transaction is expected to close in early Q4 2025.
Axon (NASDAQ: AXON) ha annunciato un accordo definitivo per acquisire Prepared, una piattaforma di comunicazioni d'emergenza alimentata dall'IA. La tecnologia di Prepared integra audio delle chiamate, testo, video, GPS e traduzione in tempo reale in un'interfaccia unificata, attualmente servendo oltre 1.000 agenzie in 49 stati.
L'acquisizione è in linea con la strategia di Axon di creare un ecosistema di pubblica sicurezza completo dall'emergenza iniziale fino alla chiusura del caso. La piattaforma di Prepared trasforma le chiamate al 911 in intelligence azionabile, consentendo tempi di risposta più rapidi. La transazione dovrebbe chiudersi nell'early Q4 2025.
Axon (NASDAQ: AXON) anunció un acuerdo definitivo para adquirir Prepared, una plataforma de comunicaciones de emergencia impulsada por IA. La tecnología de Prepared integra audio de llamadas, texto, video, GPS y traducción en tiempo real en una interfaz unificada, que actualmente sirve a más de 1,000 agencias en 49 estados.
La adquisición se alinea con la estrategia de Axon de crear un ecosistema completo de seguridad pública desde la llamada de emergencia hasta el cierre del caso. La plataforma de Prepared transforma las llamadas al 911 en inteligencia procesable, permitiendo tiempos de respuesta de emergencia más rápidos. Se espera que la operación se cierre a principios del early Q4 2025.
Axon (NASDAQ: AXON)는 AI 기반의 긴급 상황 커뮤니케이션 플랫폼인 Prepared를 인수하기 위한 확정 계약을 발표했다. Prepared의 기술은 전화 음성, 텍스트, 영상, GPS, 실시간 번역을 하나의 인터페이스로 통합하여 현재 미국 49개 주의 1,000개 이상 기관에 서비스를 제공한다.
이번 인수는 긴급통화부터 사건 종결까지 포괄적인 공공 안전 생태계를 구축하려는 Axon의 전략과 일치한다. Prepared의 플랫폼은 911 전화를 실행 가능한 인텔리전스로 전환하여 더 빠른 대응을 가능하게 한다. 거래는 early Q4 2025에 종료될 것으로 예상된다.
Axon (NASDAQ: AXON) a annoncé un accord définitif pour acquérir Prepared, une plateforme de communication d’urgence alimentée par l’IA. La technologie de Prepared intègre l’audio des appels, le texte, la vidéo, le GPS et la traduction en temps réel dans une interface unifiée, desservant actuellement plus de 1 000 agences dans 49 États.
L’acquisition est conforme à la stratégie d’Axon consistant à créer un écosystème de sécurité publique complet, depuis l’appel d’urgence jusqu’à la clôture du dossier. La plateforme Prepared transforme les appels au 911 en intelligence exploitable, permettant des délais de réponse d’urgence plus rapides. L’opération devrait se clôturer au early Q4 2025.
Axon (NASDAQ: AXON) hat eine Definitivvereinbarung zum Erwerb von Prepared bekannt gegeben, einer KI-gesteuerten Plattform für Notrufkommunikation. Die Technologie von Prepared integriert Anruf-Audio, Text, Video, GPS und Echtzeitübersetzung in eine einheitliche Oberfläche und bedient derzeit über 1.000 Agenturen in 49 Bundesstaaten.
Der Erwerb steht im Einklang mit Axons Strategie, ein umfassendes Public-Safety-Ökosystem vom Notruf bis zum Fallabschluss zu schaffen. Die Plattform von Prepared verwandelt 911-Anrufe in handlungsrelevante Informationen und ermöglicht so schnellere Einsatzzeiten. Der Abschluss der Transaktion wird voraussichtlich im early Q4 2025 erfolgen.
Axon (NASDAQ: AXON) أعلنت اتفاقاً نهائياً للاستحواذ على Prepared، منصة اتصالات طوارئ معتمِدة على الذكاء الاصطناعي. تدمج تقنية Prepared صوت المكالمة والنص والفيديو وGPS والترجمة الفورية في واجهة موحدة، وتخدم حالياً أكثر من 1,000 جهة في 49 ولاية.
يتماشى الاستحواذ مع استراتيجية Axon لإرساء منظومة سلامة عامة شاملة من مكالمة الطوارئ حتى إغلاق القضية. تقوم منصة Prepared بتحويل مكالمات 911 إلى معلومات يمكن التصرف بها، مما يتيح أوقات استجابة طوارئ أسرع. من المتوقع أن تتم الصفقة في early Q4 2025.
Axon (NASDAQ: AXON)宣布了一项收购< b>Prepared的最终协议，这是一款由AI驱动的应急通信平台。 Prepared 的技术将呼叫音频、文本、视频、GPS和实时翻译整合到一个统一界面，目前为 49个州的超过1,000个机构提供服务。
此次收购符合 Axon 的战略，即从应急呼叫到案件结案打造一个全面的公共安全生态系统。 Prepared的平台将911呼叫转化为可执行情报，从而实现更快的应急响应时间。预计交易将在 early Q4 2025 完成。
- Strategic expansion into 911 communications technology enhances Axon's end-to-end public safety ecosystem
- Access to Prepared's established network of 1,000+ agencies across 49 states
- Integration of advanced AI technology for emergency response optimization
- Potential for accelerated product development and broader market reach
- Integration challenges may arise when combining the two technology platforms
- Transaction costs and potential financial impact not disclosed
"AI is reshaping public safety at an unprecedented pace," said Rick Smith, Axon Founder and CEO. "With Prepared, we're harnessing that power to eliminate blind spots in the earliest moments of an emergency and give responders the speed and clarity they need to save lives. This is about setting a new standard for how technology supports communities in their most critical moments."
"We started Prepared to ensure every emergency call gets the best possible response," said Michael Chime, Prepared CEO. "Together, with Axon, we can bring our platform to more communities, build new tools faster, and better support every phase of emergency response from first call to final resolution."
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in early Q4. Axon was advised by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP and Prepared was advised by Latham & Watkins LLP.
About Prepared
Prepared is the pioneer and a leading provider of assistive AI to public safety agencies. The company's flagship platform is an end-to-end assistive AI toolbox that consolidates critical functionality onto a single screen, empowering PSAPs to harness the power of fully integrated AI. Since its founding in 2019, the company now partners with over 1,000 agencies in 49 states that protect nearly 100 million people. For more information, visit Prepared911.com.
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