KUSTOM ENTERTAINMENT’S DIGITAL ALLY BRAND SECURES MULTI-YEAR BODY CAMERA SUBSCRIPTION WITH PREMIER KANSAS CITY BASED HEALTH SYSTEM
Rhea-AI Summary
Kustom Entertainment (Nasdaq: KUST) announced a three-year subscription order under its Digital Ally brand with a premier Kansas City health system on March 3, 2026. The initial deployment includes 68 FirstVu Pro body cameras and 9 docking systems plus a cloud-based service subscription.
The health system operates 24 hospitals, employs nearly 48,000 people and reports over $12 billion annual revenue; Kustom says the project could expand across the combined system as security protocols standardize.
Positive
- Initial order: 68 FirstVu Pro body cameras and 9 docking systems
- Secured a three-year subscription cloud-service contract
- Entry into a health system operating 24 hospitals and >$12B revenue
- Deployment may expand across the combined hospital system
Negative
- Initial deployment limited to 68 cameras, a modest starter footprint
- Deal value and revenue contribution not disclosed in the announcement
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Peers on Argus
No peers from the Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment sector appeared in the momentum scanner, suggesting this move is company-specific rather than sector-driven.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10 | Subsidiary recognition | Positive | +12.4% | TicketSmarter named among top ticket resale sites, reinforcing pivot strategy. |
| Jan 22 | Divestiture MOU | Positive | -5.1% | Announced non-binding MOU to divest video solutions segment to Cycurion. |
| Jan 12 | Business sale | Positive | -17.4% | Completed sale of Nobility Healthcare stake to focus on live entertainment. |
Recent news tied to the strategic pivot and divestitures has produced mixed reactions: one positive alignment on favorable recognition and two selloffs on portfolio simplification moves.
Over recent months, KUST has been reshaping its portfolio toward live events and online ticketing. On Jan 12, 2026, it completed the Nobility Healthcare divestiture, followed by a Jan 22, 2026 MOU to sell its video solutions segment. On Feb 10, 2026, its TicketSmarter unit received Forbes recognition, which drew a positive share reaction. Today’s body camera subscription win comes from the legacy video business amid this ongoing strategic repositioning.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights a three-year body camera subscription and deployment of 68 cameras and 9 docking systems at a Kansas City-based health system that is part of a 24-hospital, $12 billion-revenue network. It underscores ongoing value in KUST’s legacy video business amid a broader pivot toward live entertainment and ticketing. Investors may watch for expansion beyond the initial deployment and how this aligns with ongoing divestiture plans.
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INITIAL DEPLOYMENT INCLUDES 68 FIRSTVU PRO CAMERAS; MARKS ENTRY INTO ONE OF THE NATION’S LARGEST INTEGRATED HEALTH SYSTEMS
OVERLAND PARK, KS, March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kustom Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: KUST) (“Kustom Entertainment” or the “Company”), today announced that its legacy video solutions business, operating under the Digital Ally brand, has secured a notable three-year subscription order from a leading health system in the Kansas City metropolitan area. The system is a member of one of the largest non-profit integrated health systems serving the United States.
The order consists of a hardware component including 68 FirstVu Pro body-worn cameras and 9 docking systems coupled with a cloud-based service component with an initial three-year subscription contract. This deployment is part of a strategic initiative by the health system to enhance the security, safety, and protection of its patients, employees, and guests by documenting interactions between security personnel and the public, as well as providing objective records of unusual events within the clinical environment.
“The decision by this premier health system to equip their security teams with our FirstVu Pro technology underscores the growing demand for accountability and safety in the healthcare sector,” said Stanton E. Ross, CEO of Kustom Entertainment. “While our primary corporate focus has shifted toward live entertainment and on-line ticketing, our legacy video business continues to deliver world-class safety solutions to premier institutions. We are proud to support the health system’s mission to provide a safe environment for care.”
Scale and Strategic Reach
The Kansas City-based health system serves as the western region for the consolidated nationwide health system. This combined entity operates 24 hospitals, employs nearly 48,000 people, generates over
About the FirstVu Pro Technology
The FirstVu Pro is a rugged, all-in-one body camera designed to manage the high-stakes environments of healthcare security. Key features include:
- High-Definition Evidence: 1080p HD video recording with a 120-second pre-event buffer.
- Connectivity: Live-streaming capabilities and integrated GPS/Wi-Fi for real-time situational awareness.
- Durability: IP67-rated for water and dust protection and MIL-STD-810G compliant for shock and vibration.
- Efficient Management: The eight-bay docking systems provide rapid data offload and charging, ensuring cameras are ready for every shift.
About Kustom Entertainment, Inc.
Kustom Entertainment, Inc. is a leader in live event production and ticketing technology, specializing in large-scale music festivals and end-to-end event management. Its flagship event, Country Stampede, is held annually during June at the Azura Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, Kansas.
The Company also maintains a legacy segment engaged in video solution technology (in-car and body-worn cameras) for law enforcement and security, currently integrating artificial intelligence to enhance its specialized product lines.
For additional information, please visit www.kustom440.com and www.digitalally.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements made in this press release that are not descriptions of historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties. If such risks or uncertainties materialize or such assumptions prove incorrect, our business, operating results, financial condition, and stock price could be materially negatively affected. You should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are based on the information currently available to us and speak only as of today’s date. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the Company’s performance or achievements to be materially different from any expected future results, performance, or achievements. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but is not limited to, statements about the prospects of the Company’s video solutions business and the Company’s ability to successfully provide related services. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company assumes no duty to update forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Actual future results, performance or achievements may differ materially from historical results or those anticipated depending on a variety of factors, some of which are beyond the control of the Company, including, but not limited to, the risks described from time to time in the Company’s periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, the risks described in the Company’s 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K under the captions “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” (as applicable). These factors should be considered carefully, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. All information is current as of the date this press release is issued, and the Company undertakes no duty to update this information.
For Additional Information, Please Contact:
Stanton E. Ross, CEO at (913) 456-5878
FAQ
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