- SuperCom secures a second electronic monitoring (“EM”) contract in Alabama, strengthening its foothold in the state.
- The company has entered 11 new U.S. states since mid-2024, including Tennessee in July.
- Contracts follow a recurring revenue model, with agencies billed per daily active unit.
- Referrals from existing clients have driven repeat contracts, highlighting customer satisfaction.
- SuperCom’s PureSecurity(TM) Suite supports GPS monitoring, house arrest, and domestic violence prevention programs.
- Rising adoption of EM solutions reflects demand for alternatives to incarceration and data-driven public safety management.
SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB), a global provider of secured e-Government, IoT, and cybersecurity solutions, is accelerating its push into the U.S. corrections market. The company announced a second contract in Alabama last week, extending its operations in a state it only entered earlier this year. The news follows last month’s agreement in Tennessee, which marked SuperCom’s expansion into its 11th new U.S. state in less than a year.
The new Alabama contract was awarded directly by a community corrections agency and is structured under a recurring revenue model based on daily active monitoring units (https://ibn.fm/NAekG). It will deploy the company’s PureSecurity(TM) Suite, anchored by the PureOne(TM) GPS tracking bracelet. According to SuperCom, the award came via referral from an existing customer in the region, underscoring a strategy of building out its U.S. presence through performance-based recommendations.
Chief Executive Ordan Trabelsi said the second Alabama win validates the company’s approach. “Securing a second win in Alabama within a short timeframe validates the strength of our technology, the satisfaction of our existing customers, and the growing network effect we’re seeing in states where we operate,” said Trabelsi. “Being recommended by a current client is one of the strongest validations of our work—and it’s a pattern we’ve seen in California, West Virginia, Kentucky, and beyond, where early wins have translated into sustained regional growth.”
The Alabama development comes only weeks after SuperCom entered Tennessee through a partnership with an established electronic monitoring provider in the state (https://ibn.fm/grMoN). That deal includes the rollout of both PureOne and PureShield, a system designed to prevent domestic violence. SuperCom reported that the Tennessee provider chose to transition away from legacy systems after evaluating multiple technology vendors, citing SuperCom’s tracking precision and integration capabilities as key factors.
The Tennessee engagement follows a similar recurring revenue model, billing monthly based on the number of units deployed. For SuperCom, these contracts create a predictable revenue stream while offering upside as agencies scale up programs.
SuperCom’s PureSecurity platform combines GPS, RFID, and cloud-based monitoring capabilities. The technology supports a range of programs, including offender tracking, probation monitoring, and domestic violence prevention.
Key components include:
- PureOne(TM): a one-piece GPS tracking bracelet.
- PureShield(TM): a system enforcing court-mandated movement restrictions, often deployed in domestic violence cases.
- PureProtect(TM): a smartphone application for victims that alerts them to proximity violations.
- PureMonitor(TM): a monitoring software platform for real-time supervision.
The modular design allows agencies to tailor monitoring approaches to their specific legal and operational frameworks.
Adoption of electronic monitoring is growing globally as governments search for alternatives to incarceration that are both cost-effective and effective in reducing re-offending. Research suggests EM can deliver meaningful improvements. Studies in Argentina, Australia, and France have reported reductions in recidivism ranging from 10% to nearly 50%, depending on the program design and population studied.
These findings support EM’s potential role in balancing public safety objectives with rehabilitation and resource management. For jurisdictions with overcrowded prisons and limited budgets, EM provides a flexible tool for managing offenders in the community.
SuperCom’s U.S. expansion is being underpinned by strong financials. “This milestone further reinforces our successful U.S. expansion strategy. Since mid-2024, we’ve secured over 30 new contracts, entered 11 new states, and displaced multiple incumbent vendors,” Trabelsi added. “Our momentum is supported by strong financial results, including record first-half net income of $5.3 million and 61.2% gross margin. As we continue to expand our presence and help agencies enhance public safety, we remain committed to disciplined execution and customer success,” Trabelsi concluded. “Each successful rollout solidifies our position as a trusted public safety partner and drives our global strategy forward.”
For more information, visit the company’s website at www.SuperCom.com.
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