Patriot One and Xtract Technologies Sign Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Agreement


TORONTO, July 31, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Patriot One Technologies Inc. (TSX: PAT) (OTCQX: PTOTF) (FRANKFURT: 0PL) (“Patriot One” or the “Company”), developer of the PATSCAN™ Multi-Sensor Covert Threat Detection Platform (“PATSCAN”),  is pleased to announce that it has signed a collaboration agreement with Xtract Technologies Inc. (“Xtract”), a leading Canadian artificial intelligence company based in Vancouver, B.C., to develop and improve new products and services, explore the potential for joint research and development activities and consider the feasibility of future strategic alternatives.

Xtract will work closely with three of the PATSCAN platform component teams CMR, TMS and VRS to explore how artificial intelligence technology can augment multiple data sets, such as people and threat objects, to enhance sensor threat-detection performance. In addition, the Xtract team will examine ways data fusion between the three sensor solutions can enhance overall platform effectiveness.

“We’re excited to begin collaborating with Patriot One, a company that’s demonstrated leadership in global threat detection and security-focused technology development,” said Kevin O’Neill, CEO of Xtract. “We’re confident that artificial intelligence technology can deliver improved results, further enhancing the PATSCAN Platform’s class-leading performance.”

“Xtract will be a valuable partner on this strategic project,” said Martin Cronin, CEO of Patriot One. “We’ve been truly impressed by the Xtract team and how they have delivered for both private and public organizations, giving us confidence that they will have a positive impact on the development and integration of our growing list of threat detection components. We’ve already begun working together and anticipate positive developments within the next 30 days. This collaboration agreement is a strong example of Patriot One’s commitment to continually investing in our development to maintain the gold standard of threat detection for public safety.”

Launching a digital media marketing campaign
Coinciding with the launch of international sales, Patriot One has engaged Native Ads, Inc. ("Native Ads") to provide and manage the Company’s digital media marketing campaign. Patriot One has entered into a services agreement with Native Ads for a total cost of approximately CAD250,000. Neither Native Ads nor any of its directors and officers own any securities of the Company. The agreement has an initial term of six months. Native Ads will provide content development, web development, media distribution and campaign reporting and optimization.
   
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

 “Martin Cronin”

Martin Cronin, CEO

About Patriot One Technologies Inc. (TSX:PAT) (OTCQX: PTOTF) (FRA: 0PL):
Patriot One’s mission is to deliver innovative threat detection and counter-terrorism solutions for safer communities. Our PATSCAN™ Multi-Sensor Covert Threat Detection Platform provides a network of advanced sensor technologies with powerful next-generation AI/machine learning software. The network can be covertly deployed from far perimeter to interiors across multiple weapons-restricted facilities. The PATSCAN™ Platform identifies and reports threats wherever required, including car parks, building approach, employee and public entryways, and inside facilities. Each solution in the platform identifies weapons, related threats or disturbances for immediate security response. Our motto – “Deter, Detect and Defend” – is based on the belief that widespread use of the PATSCAN™ Platform will act as an effective deterrent to diminish the epidemic of active threats around the globe. For more information, please visit www.patriot1tech.com or follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

About Xtract Technologies Inc.
Xtract develops and commercializes artificial intelligence, machine learning architectures and deep neural network and predictive solutions utilizing its proprietary technology for public institutions and private enterprise across a variety industry sectors, including security and national defence, health care, transportation, human resources, information technology, manufacturing and the global environment. For more information, visit www.xtract.ai.

About Native Ads
Native Ads provides strategic digital media services, marketing and data analytics services. Native Ads owns and operates a proprietary ad exchange with over 80 integrated SSPs (supply side platforms) resulting in access to 3-7 billion daily North American ad impressions. The full-service ad agency arm leverages its proprietary platform and traffic-buying methodologies to assist issuer clients with high volume content dissemination to appropriate audiences at the appropriate times.

For further information, please contact:
Patriot One Technologies Inquiries                
info@patriot1tech.com                                              
www.patriot1tech.com                                  

Media Contacts:                                                       

Scott Ledingham, PR Media Now
For Patriot One Technologies
+1-613-806-7135                                                                                                       
scott@prmedianow.com 

Xtract Technologies
info@xtract.ai

John Malach, Native Ads
+1-604-808-7766
john@nativeads.com

Investor Relations:                                                                                                   
John Martin, Patriot One                                                                               
+1 (888) 728-1332
johnm@patriot1tech.com

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