IBIS® (Integrated Ballistic Identification System) enables the sharing and comparison of significant quantities of exhibit information and images across a network of imaging sites, as well as the automated identification of likely matching bullets or cartridge cases.
IBIS is the world’s leading automated ballistic identification solution
Advanced technology
3D microscopy captures the unique marks left by firearms on fired bullets and cartridge cases.
Performance
Powerful algorithms reveal the most likely matches within IBIS Networks.
Automated process
Automated acquisition process with an intuitive software reduces case processing times.
Global presence – 1,400 IBIS stations installed in over 80 countries
New subscription service - IBIS ACCESS
IBIS® ACCESSTM—our new and affordable option—offers the latest IBIS technology as a subscription service.
As a viable alternative to equipment purchase, IBIS ACCESS makes our leading ballistic identification solution more accessible.
- Designed for lower budgets, an annual subscription fee is charged only on the volume of evidence processed as it comes in.
- Eliminates the need to buy expensive lab equipment, handle complicated setup, and maintain complex computing systems.
- No hassles when equipment becomes obsolete.
- A complete turnkey solution that includes shipping, installation, employee training, warranty, and 24/7 support.
- Under the ACCESS subscription contract, agencies can select the hardware equipment required to image cartridge cases and bullets and have it installed at their premises.
- Agencies can then choose one of the flexible usage plans that aligns with their operational needs and their budget.
- The acquired images and relevant data can then be securely stored on hosted servers, where the data will be processed and the results will be sent back to the agency’s analysis station.
- The results received at the analysis station can be reviewed and used to identify matches.
- IBIS® BRASSTRAXTM and IBIS® BULLETTRAXTM acquisition packages include a specific number of acquisitions for the contract period1.
- IBIS® MATCHPOINTTM analysis station needs to be included in the subscription to review the correlation results done on the corresponding BRASSTRAX or BULLETTRAX2.
- Subscription includes shipping, installation, training, customer support, and warranty3.
- As an option, agencies can subscribe to the hosted infrastructure to store, process, and correlate their acquired data. Various data packages are available to suit the agency’s needs4.
- Subscribing customers will receive software and hardware5 upgrades to ensure that they have the latest IBIS technology.
Benefits of the subscription solution
Cost savings
Agencies can move away from large capital expenditures associated with purchasing equipment, to smaller predictable annual budgets.
Hardware and software upgrades included
Agencies benefit from regular hardware and software updates included with the subscription. This eliminates the hassles when equipment becomes obsolete.
No on-premise data servers
Agencies don’t need to worry about the cost and resources associated with setting up and maintaining data centers. All storage and processing of data is done on the servers hosted and managed by Ultra Forensic Technology.
Customized subscription packages
Agencies select a package to suit their anticipated requirements and pay based on the volume processed. If needed, the packages can be easily scaled up or down.
Turnkey solution
Subscription to ACCESS includes installation, end-user training and coaching, ongoing monitoring, and customer support.
Latest IBIS technology
Agencies have easy and low-cost access to the latest IBIS technology.
Streamlined annual subscription payments
Robust data redundancy, availability, and failover
Some of the procurement challenges overcome through IBIS ACCESS
Receiving actionable intelligence from the timely processing of ballistic evidence is critical for law enforcement. IBIS ACCESS offers flexible options to overcome some of the challenges when procuring a ballistic identification solution.
Purchase or subscription?
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Subscription |
Purchase |
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| Payment | Annual payments | Upfront |
| SafeGuard | Included | Purchased separately |
| Software upgrades | Included | Included |
| Hardware upgrades | Included5 | Purchased separately |
| Customer support | Included | Included |
| Acquisition/correlation volume | As per package | Unlimited |
| Equipment ownership | Ultra Forensic Technology | Agency |
Downloads
Related products
Resources
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IBIS ACCESS video for International (Rest of World)
08 February 2023
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IBIS ACCESS for USA
22 October 2021
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IBIS ACCESS Brochure for USA
01 April 2021
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IBIS ACCESS brochure for International (Rest of World)
08 February 2023
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Revolutionizing Gun Crime Investigations with Automated Ballistic Identification
10 May 2024
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A Brief 30-Year History of IBIS
02 August 2022
Notes
- Agencies can subscribe to more than one hardware
- Separate MATCHPOINT software is needed for bullets and cartridge cases
- A one-time setup fee will be charged to cover shipping and installation costs
- Existing IBIS customers can choose to utilize their existing IBIS infrastructure for data storage and processing
- Hardware will be eligible for refresh at the end of a 7-year active contract
