Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a revenue growth of 12% year over year, reaching $28.3 million in Q1 2025, driven by solid new sales and renewal activity [4][14] - Adjusted EBITDA grew 50% year over year to $4.5 million, highlighting operational leverage and a profitable growth strategy [4][15] - GAAP net loss was approximately $1.5 million, or a loss of $0.12 per share, compared to a net loss of $2.9 million in the prior year [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The renewal of two contracts with the New York City Police Department contributed approximately $3.5 million in catch-up revenue [4][15] - The company went live with four new cities and one expansion in Q1, with a robust international ShotSpotter pipeline [5] - Resource Router is currently deployed in over 20 agencies, more than double its installed base in less than 18 months [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company expects accelerated traction with ShotSpotter internationally in the second half of 2025 and early 2026 [6] - The California Assembly Bill 2975 mandates hospitals to deploy weapon protection systems by 2027, creating a significant market opportunity [11][12] - The company anticipates annual recurring revenue (ARR) to increase from $95.6 million at the beginning of 2025 to approximately $110 million at the beginning of 2026 [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its platform and data aggregation capabilities to position itself as a leader in public safety technology [3] - Investments are being made in AI capabilities, particularly for the Crime Tracer and SafePoint solutions [17][12] - The company is taking risk mitigation efforts to address potential headwinds related to municipal funding and budgets [13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strength of their offerings and the differentiated value they bring to cities like Chicago [6] - The company remains vigilant about headwinds but believes it is well-positioned to drive revenue and ARR growth for 2025 [13] - Management reaffirmed full-year revenue guidance of $111 million to $113 million, while slightly reducing adjusted EBITDA guidance to 20% to 22% [19][20] Other Important Information - The company ended Q1 with $11.7 million in cash and cash equivalents, compared to $13.2 million at the end of Q4 2024 [19] - The company repurchased 33,493 shares at an average price of $15.04 for approximately $504,000 in Q1 2025 [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: How does the company manage the pipeline across its broader suite of tools? - Management indicated that each product solution has its own pipeline metrics, with a solid pipeline across the platform, particularly in Resource Router and Crime Tracer [22][23] Question: What early feedback has been received on the revamped SafePoint product? - Management noted success in the healthcare vertical, with proof of concept deployments underway in major healthcare chains [24][25] Question: Will there be meaningful bookings from Plate Ranger this year? - Management expects bookings to be in the $1 million range, with significant revenue increases anticipated next year [28][29] Question: What is the expected sales cycle for SafePoint given the 2027 requirement? - Management indicated that the opportunity for SafePoint is more of a 2026 opportunity, with traction being made in other markets [37][38] Question: How should revenue progression be viewed for Q2? - Management suggested a reduction in Q2 revenue, with expectations for growth in Q3 and Q4 as investments begin to pay off [48] Question: What is the annualized cost of SafePoint compared to traditional solutions? - Management stated that SafePoint charges about $20,000 per year per lane, offering a compelling solution compared to traditional methods [59][60] Question: What are the international opportunities and timing for expansion? - Management highlighted excitement about returning to Brazil and ongoing discussions for expansion in other Latin American countries [66][68]