Axon to Acquire Carbyne, Uniting Cloud Infrastructure and AI to Redefine the 911 Experience
Acquisition brings next-generation, cloud-native 911 technology into the Axon ecosystem, uniting connected devices, real-time communications, and digital evidence from call to courtroom.
Axon, a global leader in public safety technology, has announced its acquisition of Carbyne, an innovative emergency communications and response platform serving hundreds of agencies protecting more than 250 million people worldwide. This acquisition represents the next step in Axon's strategy to modernize every stage of public safety, starting at the first call for help.
Carbyne's cloud-native call-handling platform powers how emergency communications centers (ECCs) receive, route, and manage incoming calls, enabling uninterrupted service, built-in resilience, and faster access to critical data. By combining Carbyne's cloud-native call routing with Axon's AI-driven situational insights, Axon can now deliver the most connected and intelligent 911 platform, uniting every stage from call to closure.
Together, these capabilities will form Axon 911, a next-generation, fully integrated solution connecting emergency callers, dispatchers, and responders with real-time context and clarity. With these capabilities combined, Axon will provide real-time intelligence from the moment a call begins through field response, investigation in Axon Evidence, and ultimately resolution within the justice system, improving outcomes and protecting more lives in more places.
Rick Smith, Axon Founder and CEO, stated, 'Every year, more than 240 million 911 calls are made in the U.S., and in too many cases, vital information is lost between the call and the response. By uniting Axon's 30-year legacy of innovation with Carbyne's cloud-based call management platform, we're closing that gap, giving call takers and dispatchers instant visibility and connecting them directly to officers in the field. It's how we transform a call for help into the first moment of intelligence.'
Amir Elichai, Carbyne Founder and CEO, added, 'Carbyne was created to modernize how help arrives by giving emergency professionals the clarity, resilience, and confidence they need in critical moments. Joining Axon allows us to scale that mission globally and integrate more deeply into the broader public safety ecosystem. Together, we'll help agencies save time, reduce uncertainty, and improve outcomes for the people and communities they serve.'
The transaction, which values Carbyne at $625 million, is subject to customary closing conditions and expected to close in the first quarter of 2026. Meitar Liquornik Geva Leshem Tal and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius served as legal counsel to Axon, and Herzog, Fox & Neeman and Greenberg Traurig served as legal counsel to Carbyne.
Carbyne is setting a new standard for how the world responds to emergencies. Their cloud-native platform, built for speed, clarity, and action, uses AI to help emergency responders move faster, see more, and make confident decisions when lives are on the line. Carbyne connects responders with real-time data, live video, multilingual transcription and translation, and intelligent tools that streamline complex workflows and enhance coordination.
Axon, founded in 1993, is the global leader in public safety technology, relentlessly innovating to protect more lives in more places. With a mission to reimagine conflict in law enforcement, Axon has grown into a global company serving everyone who takes on the responsibility of public safety, enterprise security, and national security, from first responders and governments to companies, frontline workers, and communities.
Axon's trusted network connects TASER energy devices, cameras and sensors, digital evidence and records management, real-time operations, immersive training, productivity tools, and AI-driven capabilities and insights. Designed to work seamlessly together, these solutions create a connected picture of safety that helps protect people and places with greater speed, clarity, and accountability.
Axon's commitment to responsible innovation is evident in their approach to developing solutions in close collaboration with users, grounded in transparency, fairness, accountability, and privacy. Their independent Ethics & Equity Advisory Council provides ongoing input and feedback to ensure alignment with community needs as technology evolves.
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