Securus Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of inmate audio and video communications and investigative technologies and a portfolio company of private equity firm Castle Harlan, Inc., today announced the acquisition of Direct Hit Systems, Inc. Direct Hit provides sophisticated investigative and data analysis tools for the law enforcement and corrections industry in North America through its proprietary software algorithms. Direct Hit is located in Melbourne, Florida, and Securus intends to maintain operations and software development facilities at that location.
“We are excited to be working with the Direct Hit Team to continue to develop and sell their proprietary product called THREADS™,” said Richard A. (“Rick”) Smith, CEO and President of Securus Technologies, Inc. “THREADS™ is a world class set of software/algorithms that assists high profile law enforcement and corrections agencies to solve and prevent crimes. This transaction expands our security features/products that Securus provides in a very meaningful way. We now have the best features in this area in our industry.”
“Securus not only has the largest corrections distribution team in the industry — but also has the largest group of software development professionals in the sector and we successfully partnered with them on multiple opportunities,” said Kelly Solid, the General Manager of Direct Hit Systems, Inc. “We have invested almost 50,000 development hours into our products — specifically to develop the most powerful analytical tools for investigators to rapidly and reliably solve criminal cases. We are aligned with Securus on continuing to develop THREADS™ and other products for enforcement and corrections officers. We are proud to serve the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the Maryland State Police, and the New York Police Department to name just a few of our many clients.”
About Securus
Securus Technologies, Inc. is one of the largest providers of detainee communications and information management solutions, serving approximately 2,200 correctional facilities and more than 850,000 inmates nationwide. A recognized leader in providing comprehensive, innovative technical solutions and responsive customer service, Securus’ sole focus is the specialized needs of the corrections and law enforcement communities. Securus is headquartered in Dallas, TX, with regional offices in Carrollton and Allen, TX, and Atlanta, GA. For more information please visit the Securus website at www.securustech.net. Securus’ controlling shareholder is Castle Harlan.