SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- TASER
International (NASDAQ: TASR) the global leader in Smart Weapons
and digital evidence management solutions with the leading
body-worn camera, today announced the addition of Todd Basche as Executive Vice President of Axon
Devices. Todd has spent decades developing new products in the
technology sector, from his early years innovating hardware
solutions for Sun Microsystems to his more recent tenure at Apple,
where he was responsible for the creation of iLife (the integrated
suite of software including iTunes, iMovie, iDVD and iPhoto). Over
the course of his years in the industry, Todd has been a
champion of creating fantastic user experiences in emerging
technologies, working to make cutting edge tools easy-to-use and
driving massive user adoption.
"When it comes to breakthrough new product development there are
few people who can compete with Todd
Basche's decades of experience as a leader in some of the
most momentous product ecosystems in the world," said TASER CEO and
co-founder Rick Smith. "He has
precisely the kind of forward-thinking, user-focused mindset that
we value so highly at TASER. I'm exited to see our Axon suite of
products becoming even more robust and innovative under his
guidance. He is already contributing bold ideas to advance our
mission to protect life and protect truth."
"When I met the team and understood TASER's mission, I knew this
was the company for me," said Todd
Basche. "I see TASER as a place for me to combine my social
consciousness with my high tech skills and have them all come
together. It's so amazing to have a job where I can contribute to
making communities safer through technology. I am really thrilled
to be joining the team."
After beginning his career in the world of enterprise hardware
(developing the SPARCstation with Sun Microsystems), Todd quickly
branched out, applying his unique set of skills to consumer
hardware and software as one of the founders of Visioneer,
where his passion for user centric designs led to the creation of a
revolutionary personal scanner product that fueled sales and
resulted in an IPO in just three years. Later, Todd would create
award-winning enterprise software as the general manager of Remedy.
While at Apple, he regularly pitched 'new ideas' to Steve Jobs, including the concept for the
integrated iLife suite of applications. Jobs greenlighted the
project and Todd was put in charge of the iApps software
development team days later.
Todd and his wife created Wordlock, a company that has sold
word-based combination locks in more than 40,000 retail stores
across 11 different countries. Most recently, Todd was VP of
Software planning for all of Dell's PC business. In addition to his
considerable professional experience, Todd is also the holder of
more than 25 patents.
About TASER International, Inc.
TASER International makes communities safer with innovative
public safety technologies. Founded in 1993, TASER first
transformed law enforcement with its electrical weapons. TASER
continues to define smarter policing with its Axon brand which
includes a growing suite of connected products and services from
body cameras and digital evidence management tools to mobile apps.
More than 173,000 lives have been saved from death or serious
injury with TASER's products and services. Learn more
at www.TASER.com and www.axon.io or by calling
(800) 978-2737.
TASER, Axon, and Evidence.com are trademarks of TASER
International, Inc., some of which are registered in the US and in
other countries.
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