At ISC West 2026, attendees can explore Acoem's latest advancements in gunshot detection technology at booth #28039.
Acoem will present its updated ATD Gunshot Detection system, which employs an expanded acoustic intelligence engine to analyze 96 different attributes of gunshot incidents in real-time. This sophisticated framework represents a shift from basic loud-noise thresholds to a more nuanced assessment of acoustic events.
Enhanced Gunshot Detection Capabilities
The comprehensive analysis encompasses waveform, spectral, temporal, and ballistic characteristics, including impulse shape, rise time, spectral content, and shockwave geometry.
This detailed evaluation allows the system to reliably distinguish actual gunfire from ambient noise, even in challenging environments such as parking lots, campuses, critical infrastructure, and public venues.
Real-Time Analysis and Alerts
Acoem ATD can immediately provide validated alerts without the need for cloud processing
With its AI-powered sensor, Acoem ATD can immediately provide validated alerts without the need for cloud processing or multi-sensor triangulation. The system's edge-based processing ensures that detection, classification, and localization occur instantly, delivering actionable intelligence.
Advanced Situational Awareness
Timothy English, Managing Director at Acoem ATD, emphasizes that "Not all gunshot detection systems analyze sound the same way. Having 96 unique attributes reflects decades of acoustic research and real-world data. It allows the system to evaluate the full anatomy of a ballistic event rather than reacting to a handful of characteristics. That depth of analysis is what enables faster decisions and greater confidence when seconds matter."
Integration with Video Management Systems
Acoem ATD's sensor seamlessly integrates with video management systems through its Cadence software. Upon confirming a gunshot, the sensor automatically directs a connected PTZ camera to the source of the shot using open standards. This integration provides security teams with both audio verification and live video feed without any manual effort, enhancing real-time situational awareness.
Adaptation for Mission-Critical Environments
Acoem has developed an on-premises version of its Cadence software tailored
Revealed for the first time at ISC West, Acoem has developed an on-premises version of its Cadence software tailored for mission-critical environments such as utilities, government, and remote facilities.
This version offers autonomous monitoring capabilities, allowing organizations to manage alerts and deployments in real time, independent of centralized internet connections.
Flexible Deployment Options
The system's intelligence is contained within the device, making it highly versatile for both static and mobile installations. Sensors can be mounted on existing structures or mobile units, enabling protection for temporary events and areas with changing security needs without additional infrastructure requirements.
Operational Efficiency and Privacy Considerations
Acoem's edge-based AI infrastructure is optimized for noisy and unpredictable settings by utilizing advanced denoising and pattern recognition methods. This ensures reliable detection of gunfire while minimizing false alarms, even in environments with high background noise levels. Moreover, by restricting audio data to short, event-triggered recordings, the system upholds privacy standards while maintaining its effectiveness.
Participants at ISC West are encouraged to visit booth #28039 to witness firsthand how Acoem's 96-attribute acoustic intelligence, edge processing capabilities, and automated PTZ camera integration collectively enhance incident response speed and accuracy.
At ISC West 2026, booth #28039, Acoem will showcase the latest version of its ATD Gunshot Detection system, featuring an expanded acoustic intelligence engine capable of analyzing 96 distinct attributes of a gunshot event in real time.
The 96-attribute framework reflects how modern gunshot detection has moved beyond simple loud-noise thresholds. Each acoustic event is evaluated across a broad range of waveform, spectral, temporal, and ballistic characteristics, such as impulse shape, rise time, spectral content, and shockwave geometry. This allows the system to distinguish true gunfire from environmental noise with greater precision, even in complex outdoor environments such as parking lots, campuses, critical infrastructure sites, and public venues.
Critical infrastructure sites
By performing this analysis directly on a single AI-powered sensor, Acoem ATD delivers immediate, validated alerts without relying on cloud processing, backend servers, or multi-sensor triangulation. Detection, classification, and localisation occur at the edge, enabling actionable intelligence in real time.
“Not all gunshot detection systems analyze sound the same way,” said Timothy English, Managing Director at Acoem ATD. “Having 96 unique attributes reflects decades of acoustic research and real-world data. It allows the system to evaluate the full anatomy of a ballistic event rather than reacting to a handful of characteristics. That depth of analysis is what enables faster decisions and greater confidence when seconds matter.”
Immediate situational awareness
Acoem ATD’s AI-powered sensor and Cadence software tightly integrates with video management systems, transforming detection into immediate situational awareness. Upon confirming a gunshot, the sensor automatically slews a connected PTZ camera to the source of gunfire using open standards (ONVIF-S). Security teams receive both audio validation and live video of the scene, without manual intervention or delay.
This automated camera response is especially critical in outdoor environments, where fixed camera coverage and human monitoring alone often leave blind spots. By directing PTZ cameras instantly, the system ensures that critical moments are captured as events unfold, supporting faster response and stronger post-incident investigations.
Mission-critical environments
Shown for the first time at ISC West, Acoem has developed an on-prem version of its Cadence software for mission-critical environments such as utilities, government, and remote facilities, where outside internet connections are restricted for cybersecurity reasons. Unlike other platforms that centralize control, Cadence gives organizations direct autonomy to monitor sensors, validate alerts, and manage deployments in real time.
Unlike legacy gunshot detection architectures that require multiple sensors arranged in fixed meshes, Acoem ATD localises threats with a single sensor by analyzing both the muzzle blast and the ballistic shockwave of a projectile. This approach reduces infrastructure complexity while extending coverage beyond traditional perimeter boundaries, including shots originating outside fenced or controlled areas.
Protecting temporary events
Because intelligence resides on the device, the system is well suited for both permanent and portable deployments. Sensors can be installed on existing poles, infrastructure, or mobile security trailers, making it possible to protect temporary events, evolving risk areas, or remote locations without redesigning the network or adding server capacity.
Acoem’s edge-based AI architecture is designed for noisy, unpredictable environments. The neural network continuously evaluates acoustic conditions and applies advanced denoising and pattern recognition techniques to isolate true ballistic signatures.
Maintaining operational effectiveness
This reduces false alarms while preserving sensitivity to real threats, even when background noise levels are high. By avoiding continuous audio streaming and limiting recordings to brief, event-triggered clips, the system also supports privacy-by-design principles while maintaining operational effectiveness.
ISC West attendees are invited to visit booth #28039 to see how 96-attribute acoustic intelligence, edge processing, and automated PTZ control work together to close the gap between detection and response.
