ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the full US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced a successful 2024 highlighted by dramatic growth in protecting against gun violence in schools, communities and government.
The company also announced the appointment of co-founder and former CTO, Timothy Sulzer, to Chief Product Officer. Replacing him as CTO will be David Barton, who previously served as the company’s SVP of engineering.
Innovators in the security industry
Within the past year, ZeroEyes tripled the size of its Operations Center (ZOC) at the company’s Conshohocken, PA headquarters, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting a 36% increase in workforce. This expansion has enabled the company to further enrich its AI data and enhance its machine-learning capabilities.
Furthermore, ZeroEyes achieved a 230% increase in partnerships through its Channel Partner Program (CPP), establishing close collaboration with pioneering innovators in the security technology industry.
Effectiveness in terrorism risks
Full title is granted only to technologies that have been totally tested and proven their effectiveness
Exclusively, the company progressed beyond its previous DTE (Developmental Testing and Evaluation) designation to earn a full SAFETY Act Designation from the Department of Defense in 2024.
This development eliminates the third-party liability of all ZeroEyes' customers for claims resulting from acts of terrorism when the platform is in use. Full designation is granted only to technologies that have been thoroughly tested and proven their effectiveness in mitigating terrorism risks.
Additional strategic initiatives
Another significant milestone involved the launch of ZeroEyes One (ZEO), a proactive gun detection solution that supports micro-deployments ranging from 1-12 IP cameras.
This new offering brings ZeroEyes’ AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness capabilities to small businesses and private residences. In 2025, Sulzer and Barton will work together to accelerate the company’s expansion with additional strategic initiatives.
New features and products
Barton’s expertise includes exhibit engineering, R&D, computer vision, and visual processing technologies
As a ZeroEyes co-founder, Sulzer has played a key role in shaping product decisions and collaborating with engineers to develop the core technology. In his new role, he will work closely with customers to identify pain points and develop new features and products to improve usability and efficiency.
Barton’s expertise encompasses production engineering, R&D, computer vision, and visual processing technologies. Before joining ZeroEyes in 2022, he founded npArbor, Inc. and BartonLabs, LLC and held leadership roles at companies such as Biamp Systems, ēpoch, Inc., HOSTS Learning, Splash Technology, Intel, and HP. Barton also served as a U.S. Marine in the United States Marine Corps (USMC).
Intelligent AI-driven security solutions
"ZeroEyes was founded with a clear mission: to save lives. Through relentless effort and innovation, we have become a pioneer in AI-powered gun detection, and the promotions of Barton and Sulzer will further strengthen our ability to stay at the forefront of this critical field," said Mike Lahiff, CEO and co-founder of ZeroEyes.
"I am incredibly proud of what we accomplished in 2024. Our exceptional growth and success have laid a strong foundation for delivering even more advanced and intelligent AI-driven security solutions in 2025."
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