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A Message from Mike Ellenbogen: Welcoming John Kedzierski as Evolv’s New CEO

In the recent YouTube video, Interim CEO Michael Ellenbogen welcomes our newly appointed CEO John Kedzierski who remarks: "Evolv’s one-of-a-kind innovation, mission-specific technology focused on outcomes, relentless customer focus, and mission-driven employees will be what ...

Evolv Helps Target Center Deliver Winning Fan Experience

Evolv Express® Deployed at All Main Gates at Target Center in Minneapolis WALTHAM, Mass. (November 22, 2024) – Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), a leading security technology company pioneering AI-based solutions designed to help create safer experiences, today announced ...

Workplace Safety Considerations for Security Managers

Workplace safety continues to be a concern for many employers – and their employees - across the country. According to the U.S. Dept of Labor, acts of violence and other injuries is currently the third-leading cause of fatal occupational injuries in the United States. Sad...

Why We Wear Orange

June 7 kicks off the #WearOrange campaign, a representation of gun violence victims, survivors, and those working together to end gun violence. Today we think deeply about the victims, their families, their friends, colleagues and communities and the lifelong impact such traum...

Using Grant Funding to Create Safer Experiences for Houses of Worship

The current political and social climate in the US and abroad has played a role in creating an environment that may put Houses of Worship and religious institutions at risk for potential violence. The Federal Government has acknowledged this risk and allocates funds through...

Gun Violence in America: A Survey on Americans’ Anxiety

In November 2021, we launched our inaugural report to look at the impact gun violence has on Americans’ lives. We wanted to understand whether a shooting at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado impacted someone on the other side of the country; to measure Americans’ collect...

Evolv & Schools: What You Need to Know

Unless and until the epidemic of gun violence in schools begins to subside, schools will continue to look at better ways to keep their community safe so the focus can remain on education and the social and emotional wellness of students, faculty and staff. As a result of the r...

School Safety Part 3: Beyond Locks and Alarms – Balancing Mental Health with Physical Security

In this third installment of our Q&A series with Jill Lemond, Evolv’s director of education, we talk about social and emotional learning, mental health and gun violence, and the real impact of weapons detection screening systems in schools.

Commemorating National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Remembering our Mission

Safety is a basic human right

The Rise of Gun-Free Spaces in America

Read original research on the mental toll of gun violence in the United States. The news is not great. We must do better. Meaningful progress is within reach. It’s time for urgent, pragmatic action. 

The New Standard for Workplace Safety

The COVID-19 pandemic has tested employers' commitment to workplace safety. However, as the virus yields to gradually rising vaccinations and workers return, they are being greeted by a second, often forgotten pandemic: workplace shootings.

Decision Fuel for Smart Venues

Today we announced the latest advancements of Evolv Insights analytics, a crucial part of our Evolv Express product. I’d like to offer a bit more context for why we are investing so much in data and analytics, and how we expect these investments to pay off for our customers.

A Different Way: Reopening Performing Arts Venues in a Lingering Pandemic

Read and learn how Evolv Express is a key part of the Boch Center's health and safety plan to ensure that guests can gather to enjoy the fine arts.

GiveEvolv: A Step Toward Addressing Gun Violence in Schools

Today we announced the formation of GiveEvolv, a new charitable organization that provides need-based grants of Evolv Express weapons detection systems to K-12 schools in the United States that otherwise would be left vulnerable to gun violence.

Evolv Express Participates in U.S. Air Force Flightline Security Challenge

Evolv is excited to participate in the AFWERX Flightline Security Challenge and demonstrate automated threat detection and visitor screening for flightlines.

Communicating Our Mission to Wall Street and the World

Read how Brian Norris, Evolv VP of Investor Relations, incorporates his personal mission into his work at the company.

Democratizing Security: Keeping People Safe

Peter George, Evolv CEO describes how the threat profile is spiking in ways that few people fully realize and even fewer are equipped to address and what professionals need to know in order to combat these security issues

The Momentum Builds with Record Revenue and Motorola Partnership

As we emerge from the pandemic, public health, safety, and security are driving structural changes and strong secular tailwinds for Evolv.

(Re)open for Business: The Steps Venues are Taking to Ensure Visitor Safety and a Positive Experience

As more ticketed venues reopen, the need to minimize physical contact is driving demand for touchless interaction.

It’s About the Data – Applying Analytics to Step Change Security Screening and Operations

Moving from analog to digital, Evolv has transformed physical security screening using state-of-the-art sensors and AI-based software.

Working for a Higher Purpose: Keeping People Safe

Learning from customers is an important part of Evolv's mission. Hear how Lincoln Center helped make our product better - keeping people safe.

The Next Step in Democratizing Security

The world is more dangerous than ever before. Consumers demand touchless experiences everywhere. Security screening is needed everywhere.

Digital Threshold News: Episode 6 – A Conversation on Innovation, Ideation and Data

Bilal Zuberi, Lux Capital Partner, joined Evolv to talk about new ways of solving hard problems with a focus on business and technical risk

Survey Shows Fast, Reliable Screening is Crucial to Bringing Back Live Events

Harris Poll shows event-goers are just as concerned about physical safety as COVID protection – and not satisfied with traditional metal detectors.

Digital Threshold News: Episode 5 – Resilience is a Competitive Necessity: Learnings from 2020 and Considerations for 2021

The security landscape has changed forever – hear from Teneo's Courtney Adante, and Jonathan Wackrow in Digital Threshold Live Episode 5.

Digital Threshold Live Episode 4 Blog – Why Technology Convergence in the Digital Threshold Matters

Evolv Co-founder was joined by Mahesh Saptharishi to discuss the technological possibilities at the intersection of sensors and AI.

Harris Poll Shows Physical Security is Crucial to Getting Kids Back in School

A recent Harris Poll we commissioned indicates there’s significant concern over violence and crime to be overcome as well.

Digital Threshold News: Episode 3 – The Harris Poll: New Visitor Expectations for Security Screening

Harris Poll recently published a report titled “Consumer Sentiment – Advancements in Security Screening,” capturing new visitor expectations regarding touchless physical security practices and guest experiences.

Digital Threshold News: Episode 2 Recap

Edition 2 of Digital Threshold News Highlights the Foundation of Delivering an Exceptional Visitor Experience with Hersheypark's Jason White

The Current Threat Environment and the Need for a Layered Security Strategy – Keynote Presentation

Nathan Bailey discusses the current threat environment, touchless security screening and how Evolv can help keep venues and facilities safe.

Digital Threshold News: Introduction & Episode 1 Recap

Edition 1 of Digital Threshold News highlights key takeaways from Digital Threshold Live Episode 1: Safely Reopening NY's Arts Venues

The Rise of the Digital Threshold

Within our Digital Threshold vision, venues and facilities can intelligently use data to create a frictionless visitor & employee experience.

Touchless Security Solutions to Make Venues Safe and the Process Easy

Daniel Litwin from MarketScale interviews Anil Chitkara to discuss touchless security solutions for today’s entertainment venues.

The Active Shooter Epidemic: One Major Preventive Measure Launching Today

At Evolv, we have had enough. The “new normal,” as some have called it, is unacceptable. We’ve dedicated ourselves to keeping people safe by using technology to stop active shooters. The safer world we envision should be something that everyone simply expects without hav...

What Role Can Technology Play in Building and School Security?

Christian Wilson at MarketScale discusses the increasing importance that technology plays in building and school security.

Security Teams: Best Practices to Prevent Active Shooters in the Workplace

As the number of mass shootings continues to grow, thenumber of potential ‘soft targets’ seemingly grows as well.  One of the latest target of such violence wasthe workplace, where a mass shooting occurred at the municipal center in VirginiaBeach, claiming the lives of 12...

Airport Security: When it Comes to Employees, Metal Detectors Are the Problem

The aviation security community has always been proactive and innovative with the introduction of new security technologies, policies and strategies. Whether its revamping screening processes for carry-on bags or drones for perimeter security, adoption rates for new technology...

See You at ISC West 2019

ISC West, the International Security Conference & Exposition, is just around the corner (April 9-11). The Evolv team is eagerly packing up to join the more than 30,000 security professionals who’ll be convening in Las Vegas for the security industry’s largest U. S. trade s...

Ensuring a Safe Workplace

As more workplaces are targeted by a variety of physical threats, it is critical to examine the figures behind this phenomenon. Recent research from the world’s largest human resources organization, the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), outlines a rise in workplac...

Oakland Airport deploys new screening tech to fight internal threats

A new-generation screening machine is aiding in Oakland Airport's quest to fend off insider threats from employees and airline staff. Waltham, Mass.-based Evolv Technology piloted its Edge screening system in late 2017 before introducing it in Oakland last May.

Improving event security and the guest experience: Perspectives on screening from the executive protection industry

Guest blogger Christian West of AS Solution and Mike Ellenbogen zoom in on the executive protection industry’s perspective on security screening for events.

Beyond Bodyguards: Awards Season’s Security Challenges

Post Academy Awards conversations may focus on big winners, surprise snubs, and fashion, but at Evolv, physical security is the main discussion.

Relying on 100-Year-Old Technology is Not the Answer to Stop Today’s Active Shooter

One of the indelible lessons seared into our consciousness over the last 20 years is that every public gathering and event is now a soft target.

International Security Expo 2018: The Changing Demographics of the Security Industry

With the awful increase in mass casualty attacks on soft-targets, registrations for the International Security Expo rose 38 percent from the previous year.

Evolv Edge Wins R&D 100 Award

At Evolv we’ve been reflecting on recent accomplishments and challenges – and resolving to find more ways to keep people safe in 2019.

The SAFETY Act Designation – Why It Matters to You

Today, we’re extremely proud to share that we have been awarded a SAFETY Act Designation as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology (QATT) from the DHS.

Another Troubling Twist in Terrorism

The security of our country, our workplaces, and our people has taken a significant turn for the worse over the past 48 hours.

Shining a Spotlight on Better Event Security

Mass shootings like the one at The Jacksonville Landing entertainment complex and at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival in Las Vegas shake us to our core.

Corporate Offices Deserve More Than the Same Old Thing in Security

While horrific school shootings have understandably dominated the news in recent years, workplace attacks have been more common.

AI’s Role in the New-World Security Paradigm

AI is weaving its way into the realm of physical security. While its uses are evolving, AI is positioned to play a key role in new-world security paradigm.

The Dangerous Dawn of the DIY Gun Industry

On July 10, it became legal for anyone in most parts of the US - convicted murderers, terror suspects and, even children - to 3D print guns at home.

Six Ways to Prevent Soft Targets from Terrorist Attacks

We bet five years ago that soft-target attacks would become the favored tactic of terrorists, particularly if ISIS began to lose ground on the battlefield.

Lessons Learned from Pulse Nightclub: Modern Threats Require Modern Security Technologies

Two years ago, Omar Mateen entered Pulse Nightclub in Orlando and started shooting. Today, we remember the victims of this terrible act of violence.

Introducing Evolv Edge® in 60 Seconds

A one minute introductory video about Evolv Edge and it's screening applications.

Why Evolv Edge®, Why Now

Around the world, attacks on churches, nightclubs, shopping districts, train stations, sports stadiums have become an all-too-common occurrence.

3 Ways Artificial Intelligence Will Impact The Airport

A group of aviation leaders met in Silicon Valley in a forum orchestrated by AAAE to chart a course for the innovation and improvement of airports.

Why the Rio Olympic Security team faces the most complex threat set ever

The narrative leading up to the Rio Olympics has been troubling. From Zika to corruption, safety and security have emerged as concerning areas

The world is full of soft targets and we’re defining a new approach to protecting them

Here’s a quick look at how we see our challenge, our opportunity and our vision for the future of screening at soft targets around the globe.