Xtract One Technologies Awarded U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation for Multi-Sensor Gateway Portfolio

Validates Company’s AI Technology and Enables Major Sports Leagues to Adopt SmartGateway Advanced Weapons Detection Solutions

TORONTO, April 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xtract One Technologies (TSX: XTRA) (OTCQX: XTRAF) (FRA: 0PL) (“Xtract One” or the “Company”), a leading technology-driven threat detection and security solution that prioritizes the patron access experience by leveraging AI, today announced that the Company’s Multi-Sensor-Gateway portfolio, including the SmartGateway and SafeGateway, has been awarded the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) SAFETY Act Designation as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology (QATT). This award recognizes the Xtract One portfolio for its efficacy in safeguarding public spaces against advanced modern threats and enables Xtract One to bring its innovative security solutions to a larger scale.

With this Designation, Xtract One solidifies its standing as a trusted partner for major professional sports leagues and venues across the country; this designation is a mandatory requirement for vendor selection by several organizations including the National Hockey League (NHL) and the Major League Baseball (MLB). Xtract One’s innovative technology not only meets the requirements for safe venue entry, but also addresses the changing security landscape, enabling advanced, unobtrusive throughput for all patrons.

Technologies achieving this award undergo and pass rigorous evaluation to meet or exceed DHS performance standards, including the examination of test results for weapons detection, operational use and effectiveness, manufacturing and quality assurance practices, and customer feedback. With this designation, Xtract One is more effectively positioned as an industry leader developing technology that advances with modern times to ensure secure environments that deliver optimal patron experiences.

“We’re very grateful to have received the DHS SAFETY Act Designation, another milestone in our mission to bring innovative, advanced weapons detection solutions to a global scale,” said Peter Evans, CEO of Xtract One. “This not only validates our technology and enhances trust in our SmartGateway among existing customers, but it also enables us to expand our client base across numerous new venues and organizations. We look forward to continuing to deliver first-class, patron-forward security for everyone walking through our SmartGateway.”