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South Carolina School Districts Championing Efforts to Keep Students Safe with Evolv Technology’s First-of-its-Kind Free-Flow Weapons-Detection Systems
WALTHAM, MA – February 13, 2020 – Evolv Technology, the leader in human security, today announced that South Carolina school districts Spartanburg County District 6 and Florence 1 Schools have installed Evolv’s AI-based, free-flow weapons-detection systems to keep students safe in an age of increasing viral violence. On the heels of successful initial implementation in recent months, paired with positive feedback from students, teachers, parents and administrators, Spartanburg School District 6 has increased the number of Evolv systems now in use throughout their campuses.
Evolv Technology Honored Among Built In Boston’s Prestigious Best Small Companies to Work for List in 2020
WALTHAM, Mass. – January 14, 2020 — Evolv Technology, the leader in free-flow weapons detection, today announced it was awarded a spot on Built In Boston’s Best Small Companies to Work for List in 2020. Companies are selected based on data submitted by companies and their employees.
Evolv Technology Raises $30 Million in Growth Capital from Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush and Others to Accelerate Leadership in Human Security Market
WALTHAM, MA – January 8, 2020 – Evolv Technology today announced several strategic moves to scale its operations to meet the unprecedented demand for its category-redefining free-flow weapons-screening and threat detection systems. Capitalizing on artificial intelligence, machine learning and sensor technology to ensure the safety of millions of people worldwide, the company’s systems are in use at Lincoln Center, Oakland Airport, Gillette Stadium, L.L. Bean, Spartanburg School District Six in South Carolina and hundreds of other iconic customer locations around the world.
Johnson Controls partners with Evolv Technology
MILWAUKEE, WI, November 4, 2019 — Johnson Controls today announced that they are partnering with Evolv Technology, the leader in free-flow smart threat detection, to bring increased safety and security to customers looking to prevent active shooter and terrorist threats at their venues. Evolv Technology’s free-flow weapons-detection systems are powered by the Evolv Cortex AI™ software platform, delivering the industry’s fastest throughput of more than 3,600 people screened per hour and can quickly distinguish between threats and personal items such as keys, coins, belts and cell phones on their body or in their bag.
Evolv Technology Starts the Quarter in Record Fashion, Closing $24 Million in New Funding and Adding Accomplished CFO
WALTHAM, MA, October 31, 2019 – Following last month’s successful Evolv Express™ product launch, Evolv Technology continues to build momentum with $24 million in new funding just days after hiring accomplished CFO Peter Faubert.
Evolv Technology Continues to Expand Leadership Team by Hiring Peter Faubert
WALTHAM, MA, October 28, 2019 – Evolv Technology announces the hiring of accomplished CFO Peter Faubert. Peter, a CPA with an established record of building successful high-growth companies, joins Evolv from SeaChange International, Inc., where he spent the last three years playing a strategic role in the company’s ongoing turnaround efforts.
Evolv Technology Honors Partner, PT Hayam Wuruk Proteksindo, with Million Dollar Sales Award
WALTHAM, MA, October 24, 2019 – Evolv Technology, the leader in frictionless smart threat detection, honors PT Hayam Wuruk Proteksindo with an Evolv Technology Million Dollar Sales Award for their success selling the Evolv Edge® Internationally.
Evolv Technology Launches First Free-Flow Weapons-Detection System Designed to Stop Active Shooters and Other Threats
WALTHAM, MA, October 22, 2019 – Evolv Technology, the leader in free-flow weapons detection, launched Evolv Express™, the first no-stop weapons-screening system built to automatically screen groups of people as they walk through without slowing or stopping. With hundreds of systems deployed globally that have screened more than 25 million visitors to-date, Evolv continues to deliver innovative threat detection products. Express screens visitors individually or together, while automatically differentiating weapons from personal items.
Evolv Technology Honors Partner, Nasc International Co., Ltd, with Million Dollar Sales Award
WALTHAM, MA (PRWEB), October 17, 2019 – Evolv Technology, the leader in frictionless smart threat detection, honors Nasc International, Co., Ltd with an Evolv Technology Million Dollar Sales Award for their success selling the Evolv Edge®.
Evolv Technology Expands Leadership Team, Appointing Owais Hassan as VP of Engineering
BOSTON, August 14, 2019 – Evolv Technology, the leader in free-flow smart threat detection, today announced the appointment of Owais Hassan as VP of Engineering. Hassan brings deep technical knowledge, exceptional leadership and a proven track record of product innovations in the areas of wireless, cloud and security ecosystems, enabling organizations to develop SaaS business and software centric recurring revenue.
Evolv Launches Global Tour Showcasing The First Free-Flow Smart Threat Detection
BOSTON, August 9, 2019 – Evolv Technology, the leader in free-flow smart threat detection, today announced the first in a series of upcoming “Experience Evolv” live events where security teams and venue operators can experience how Evolv prevents active shooters and bombers from entering public venues and workplaces. The first event was held on August 8th at Rosewood Sand Hill in Menlo Park, CA.
Evolv Technology Expands Leadership Team with Industry Experts from Security, Law Enforcement and Cyber Security
BOSTON, April 10, 2019 – Evolv Technology today announced the appointment of four key members to leadership positions. The expanded leadership team will enable the company to meet the growing demand for its AI-powered security screening solutions that detect bombs and weapons. Evolv named Peter George chief commercial officer, named Alan S. Cohen as chairman, Evolv board of directors and added Jin Kim and Bob Eckel to the Evolv advisory board.
Evolv Technology Adds Alan Cohen and General Catalyst Co-founder David Orfao to Board of Directors
BOSTON, November 27, 2018 – Evolv Technology, creator of the Evolv Edge™ people screening system that detects weapons and bombs, today announced the addition of Alan Cohen and David Orfao of General Catalyst to its Board of Directors. Both have deep experience scaling sales, marketing, and distribution, ultimately building organizations that have created new multi-billion-dollar disruptive companies.
Evolv Technology Honored with 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award
NEW YORK CITY, November 15, 2018 — Evolv Technology today announced it is the recipient of a 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award from American Security Today for Evolv Edge™, its people screening system that detects weapons and bombs. The Evolv Edge was recognized as a Gold Winner in the Best Metal/Weapons Detection Solution Category.
Evolv Technology Awarded SAFETY Act Designation for Evolv Edge™
BOSTON, November 7, 2018 – Evolv Technology today announced Evolv Edge™, its people screening system that detects weapons and bombs, has achieved the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) SAFETY Act Designation. Following a rigorous application and due diligence process by DHS, the Evolv Edge is now a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology (QATT).
Evolv Technology Completes National Safe Skies Alliance Evaluation for Weapons Detection System
BOSTON, October 9, 2018 – Evolv Technology today announced Evolv Edge™ , its physical threat detection and prevention system powered by artificial intelligence, has completed operational test and evaluation by National Safe Skies Alliance, Inc. (Safe Skies) at San Antonio International Airport (SAT). Safe Skies’ evaluation report, which is entitled ASSIST SAT: Evaluation Report – Evolv Edge™ Personnel Screening System, was issued on October 1, 2018. This report is available for distribution to qualified airport personnel at US commercial-service airports, who may contact karen.downing@sskies.org with their request.
Evolv Technology to Present Aviation Lessons on Combatting Insider Threat at Global Security Exchange
BOSTON, September 12, 2018 – Evolv Technology, creator of the Evolv Edge™ physical threat detection and prevention system powered by artificial intelligence, announced today it is presenting at Global Security Exchange (GSX) on a panel discussion titled, “Aviation Lessons on Combatting Insider Threat.” Evolv Technology’s Bill McAteer will share key learnings and best practices based on his more than twenty-eight years of working at Federal Agencies and in police and emergency management.
Evolv Edge Scans More Than 1 Million People, Protecting Against Current and Emerging Threats
BOSTON, July 25, 2018 — Evolv Technology today announced Evolv Edge™, its physical threat detection and prevention system powered by artificial intelligence, has scanned more than one million people around the world at the pace of life. As adversaries create a need for security to protect any event, transportation location and venue that could be seen as a target, Evolv is focused on delivering technology to proactively keep people and assets safe by detecting threats before they happen.
Oakland International Airport Selects Evolv Edge for Employee Screening Innovation
BOSTON, July 19, 2018 — As an innovator in airport security, Oakland International Airport (OAK) announced today it has installed the Evolv Edge™, a physical threat detection and prevention system powered by artificial intelligence, to streamline its employee screening program. This installation enhances OAK’s security posture by protecting against metallic and non-metallic threats while simultaneously improving operational efficiency.