• SenesTech, a rodent fertility control expert, just marked its entry into Hong Kong, Macau, and potentially mainland China with its distribution agreement with Fruit Tree Limited
• This move marks a remarkable start to the 2024 calendar year while reflecting the company’s commitment to creating shareholder value
• It also opens SenesTech up to many exciting opportunities, among them market entry into what is arguably the largest pest control market on the planet

SenesTech (NASDAQ: SNES), a rodent fertility control expert and the inventor of the only EPA-registered contraceptive for male and female rats, just marked its entry into Hong Kong and Macau, with potential expansion into Mainland China. This move positions the company in one of the largest pest control markets globally, made possible through its distribution agreement with Fruit Tree Limited, which has just been finalized (https://ibn.fm/kfZQd).

This expansion marks a significant start for the 2024 calendar year, building on the success of 2023. The previous year concluded with SenesTech announcing the successful registration of its ContraPest(R) line of products for sale and immediate use in Puerto Rico. It also built on the recent launch of Evolve(TM) Soft Bait at Ace Hardware franchise locations in California, as well as the completion of a public offering that resulted in gross proceeds of $5 million, quintupling its market cap (https://ibn.fm/K2m4n).

The entry into Hong Kong, Macau, and potentially Mainland China, underscores SenesTech’s ambitious goals for the 2024 calendar year and reflects the confidence it has in its growing product line. Furthermore, the caliber of this agreement reflects SenesTech’s rapidly growing position in the global market, and the volume of opportunities it represents.

Fruit Tree Ltd. is one of the leading companies in the pest control industry, focusing on supplying products and services in Hong Kong, Macau, and Mainland China. Headquartered in Hong Kong, this company has demonstrated its commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability, making it the perfect partner for SenesTech in this vital market.

“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with SenesTech and the distribution of Evolve in Hong Kong and Macau, with potential expansion to Mainland China,” noted Francisco Pazos Alvarino, Director of Fruit Tree Ltd.

“Evolve fits well in our model of delivering effective pest management solutions while prioritizing the safety and sustainability of our environment,” he added.

This collaboration opens SenesTech up to many exciting possibilities, among them market entry into what is arguably the largest pest control market on the planet. It is a tremendous opportunity for the company for revenue growth while creating even more value for its shareholders. It also sets SenesTech up for what is expected to be its biggest year yet.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.SenesTech.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to SNES are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/SNES

• The distribution agreement between Sekur and Advanced Vision Smart Solutions is valid for 24 months with renewal options for 12-month periods
• A second partnership agreement between Sekur and a United Arab Emirates family aims to introduce Sekur’s products to various government and business organizations throughout the country
• Advanced Vision Smart Solutions will act as the technical support representative and the sales support for all businesses the second partner brings

Sekur Private Data (CSE: SKUR) (OTCQB: SWISF) (FRA: GDT0), a cybersecurity and internet privacy provider of Swiss-hosted solutions for secure and private communications, recently announced the signing of a major distribution agreement with a distributor in the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) to distribute the entire Sekur private and encrypted communications platform. The agreement is the third of its kind in the Middle East Gulf region since the Israel-Gaza conflict (https://ibn.fm/xs74p).

The distribution agreement was signed with Advanced Vision Smart Solutions (“AVSS”), a UAE corporation from Abu Dhabi, and is valid for 24 months, with renewal options for additional 12-month periods. The agreement between Sekur and AVSS covers all of the UAE, and in addition to reselling Sekur’s solutions, AVSS will also act as its technical support representative.

Sekur is also in the process of signing an important partnership agreement with one of the main families of the UAE, based in Abu Dhabi. The partnership aims to introduce Sekur to several organizations in the UAE, including municipalities, Free Zones (“FZ”), financial organizations, energy and services enterprises, government organizations, and the telecom operator Etisalat. AVSS will serve as the sales support for all businesses the second partner brings.

Regional conflicts, like the Israel-Gaza conflict, make the region susceptible to cyberattacks – with more than 71 million thwarted during 2023, as reported by UAE’s The National (https://ibn.fm/EB1fR). Sekur can stop these attacks because the company’s systems do not use third-party big tech cloud or open coding, where most hackers succeed in hacking data. Sekur’s platform stores customer information in Switzerland using military-grade security. The company chose Switzerland because of the country’s neutrality, independence, strong privacy laws, long-standing political stability, and excellent international relations.

Sekur CEO Alain Ghiai said the company was very excited to have signed the distribution agreement for the UAE with Advanced Vision, and is expecting to sign the second partnership agreement in the UAE very soon. “The region is a hotbed of instability, and cyber warfare is now part of that instability and is showing signs of increased activity, since the Israel-Hamas conflict broke out,” Ghiai said. “Fortunately, we can offer the only Swiss-hosted, proprietary, private, and secure communications platform that does not rely on big tech infrastructure, reducing exponentially the risk of cyber penetration for businesses and governments in the region.”

The Sekur CEO also expressed his conviction that SekurMessenger, SekurMail, and SekurVPN for enterprises will succeed with governments, telecom operators, and enterprises like banks and energy enterprises. Sekur’s prime directive is to provide private and secure communications for everyone, and since the company is not connected to any Big Tech platform, it can offer a truly independent, private, and secure means of communications, without any data mining, through its proprietary technology and our secure servers based in Switzerland, Ghiai further explained. “We look forward to offering true private and secure communications to our new clients in the UAE and to protect their intellectual property and privacy from data miners, malicious hackers and rogue states.”

Since adding SekurVPN and customized “à la carte” bundles for customers and businesses, Sekur reports that approximately 50% of all customers have been buying bundles, with 60% purchasing SekurVPN in the bundle on its own. SekurVPN is easy to set up and deploy, with no country list and a simplified interface. It is currently available to use with MacOS, iOS, and Android devices. In the coming weeks, the company plans to launch Windows 64, Windows 32, and Linux versions.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.SekurPrivateData.com or the company’s product site at www.Sekur.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to SWISF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/SWISF

• The infrastructure of a modern blockchain-based digital economy has been growing for years, and recent developments tying digital tokens to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regulatory enforcement have helped increase investor confidence in their safeguards
• Utah-based Diamond Lake Minerals is establishing vertically integrated, industry-agnostic subsidiaries that help provide a transparent and secure entry point into the digital economy for still-wary investors
• DLMI’s approach is to build its subsidiary portfolio across numerous sectors ranging from medical to entertainment while imbuing each subsidiary with security tokens, enabling investors to bridge the divide between traditional and digital holdings in a natural way
• Security token offerings have been trending as investors have sized up their confidence-building advantages over digital initial coin offerings that don’t maintain compliance with the U.S. securities laws

After the recent SEC approval of spot bitcoin ETFs, allowing retail customers to move into the growing crypto market in a more regulated and structured environment, it’s important to point out that Diamond Lake Minerals (OTC: DLMI) has been at the forefront of digital securities vending into traditional securities. The company is positioning itself as a leader in the digital asset and security token space. Their primary focus is industry agnostic on the development and support of SEC-registered security tokens.

Security tokens are not the same as tokenized securities. Tokenized securities function the same way as traditional off-chain securities, except that they can be stored, sold, and exchanged on blockchain networks. By contrast, security tokens combine Distributed Ledger Technology with new features that are dependent on the specific design of each particular token.

Digital securities, also known as security tokens, have seen significant upward momentum during the past couple of years, providing a secure and transparent means of investing and raising funds. Real estate, precious stones and metals, natural resources, and private equity have all discovered the potential for streamlining transactions and fractionalizing asset ownership for small investors in their sectors (https://ibn.fm/BoPdb).

Diamond Lake is developing an evolutionary approach to security token offerings (“STOs”) — attaching them to the numerous subsidiaries the company holds in a wide range of sectors to make STO investing more palatable and accessible to investors who are comfortable with traditional offerings but still wary of the digital offerings many analysts herald as the future of the marketplace.

STOs have taken on some of their importance as investors have analyzed the differences between them and digital initial coin offerings (“ICOs”) that don’t maintain compliance with the U.S. securities laws that provide investors with legal protections against fraud and with a heightened sense of transaction transparency.

The industry reports the STO market cap surged from $374 million to approximately $1 billion between December 2020 and September 2021 — an astronomical growth rate of 2,670 percent. And between April 2021 and April 2022, STO trading volumes grew by 386 percent and the market cap grew by 2,650 percent, as noted by Singapore’s News Direct (https://ibn.fm/8cjd5).

Diamond Lake Minerals has established its subsidiaries’ STO elements through a partnership with SEC security token exchange INX. The exchange operates under a strict regulatory framework, adhering to guidelines set by various U.S. regulators to help deliver confidence to all market participants, the company’s website states (https://ibn.fm/DCjEs).

The INX Token was the first SEC-registered security token to IPO on the blockchain, and it relies on the checks and balances developed in traditional economic environs to provide a secure trading experience for all traders.

“I believe DLMI is the hybrid missing piece to get generational wealth, or the wealth on the sidelines,” CEO Brian J. Esposito said during a November Bell2Bell podcast interview, referring to the ability of DLMI’s vertically integrated, industry-agnostic subsidiaries to provide a natural entry-point from traditional investment to digital asset investment (https://ibn.fm/EUKVQ).

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.DiamondLakeMinerals.com or LinkedIn page at www.LinkedIn.com/company/Diamond-Lake-Minerals/.

In addition, for information on the company’s security token SEC regulated exchange partner INX, and the development of the INX Way, visit https://www.inx.co/inx-ebook/. This free security token bible, written with the SEC on the rollout of security tokens and the future of digital assets, will greatly deepen your understanding of security tokens.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to DLMI are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/DLMI

• MTPP secured 70% of the acquisition and 100% of the construction costs for Hamptons development projects
• Target returns estimated at 20-30% per transaction with an anticipated timeline of 15-18 months for each project
• Recently filed Regulation A offering to raise $10 million
• Highly diversified portfolio includes investments in PropTech and mixed-use properties

Mountain Top Properties (OTC: MTPP), a diversified real estate holding company, has recently secured debt capital commitments covering 70% of the acquisition and 100% of the construction costs for its Hamptons development projects.

“The old adage in real estate is ‘location, location, location’,” said Joseph Kelley, CEO of On Site Builder Construction, during a joint interview with MTTP CEO Beau Kelley on IBN’s Bell2Bell Podcast (https://ibn.fm/ra1m4).

“We have some of the most premier locations for building these high-end types of homes that probably exist in the country, if not the world.”

For most people, the Hamptons don’t need an introduction. The exclusive enclave of high-end mansions, luxury boutiques, and upmarket restaurants is known worldwide, yet accessible to few. Located just a few short hours from New York City, the area’s housing demand outstrips its precious supply – no matter what conditions prevail in the market.

MTPP recently partnered with On-Site Builder Construction Co. Inc. to acquire and develop projects in the Hamptons. Over the last 40 years, On Site Builder Construction has built 60+ exquisitely designed, uber-luxurious custom houses in the region. Varying in style from classic mansions to ultra-modern glass-encased compounds, many of these homes have captured the public’s imagination through mainstream print and television media.

Through its subsidiary Mountain Top Capital Fund I, MTPP aims to raise $75 million to renovate and remarket properties in the Hamptons, using $10 million to explore additional opportunities in the area. The estimated target return for each investment is 20-30% with an anticipated timeline of 15-18 months for each transaction.

MTPP has additionally filed a Regulation A offering to raise up to $10 million through the issuance of common stock. The minimum purchase requirement for the offering is 50,000 shares or $5,000 per investor. The common stock will not be listed on any securities exchange, and there are no plans for a future listing.

Mountain Top Properties diversifies its portfolio through investments in property technology (PropTech) and acquiring mixed-use real estate in the tri-state area. A recent example is an investment in HQXpress: a blockchain-enabled industrial and warehouse flex space company that provides flexible retail, commercial, and industrial space on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis (https://ibn.fm/8NEdA).

MTPP additionally secured a property lease near Harrisburg and Reading, PA, with convenient access to major corridors. The prime location includes a 250,000-square-foot mixed-use building, 14,400 square feet of refinished office space, and two single-family homes across five acres.

“This company is really focused on two main sectors, which are real estate/real property development and property technology,” said Beau Kelley. “We see that the property technology side of things is really a massive, growing opportunity to be able to expedite finance and payment methods and shipping routes, and so many things that we can help out from a logistics standpoint.”

“On the real estate side, this has been an opportunity that my father and I have talked about for a long time – bringing the capital markets opportunities into his building business.”

Incorporated in 1990, Mountain Top Properties Inc. operates at the intersection of traditional real estate development, property management, and PropTech innovation. The company is headquartered in Liverpool, New York with a presence in Sag Harbor, New York.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Mountain-Top-Properties.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to MTPP are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/MTPP

• Correlate Energy, a publicly traded distributed energy solutions company, has announced one addition to its C-suite team and two additions to its board of directors
• Johan Themaat will serve as the company’s new CFO, while Dr. Christine Gulbranson and Alina Zagaytova will serve on the board of directors
• Correlate’s management is confident that these appointments will play a pivotal role in the company’s continued success, as well as its commitment to sustainable energy solutions
• It is also confident that they will help assert the company’s position as a leader in the industry, even as it works toward providing clean energy solutions

Correlate Energy (OTCQB: CIPI), a publicly traded company strategically positioned to capitalize on America’s unstoppable trend toward decentralized energy generation, has announced notable additions to its c-suite team, as well as its board of directors. This follows the successful close of the 2023 calendar year and the commencement of what is set to be the company’s biggest year yet. Its management is confident that these appointments will play a pivotal role in Correlate’s continued success and its commitment to sustainable energy solutions (https://ibn.fm/q6mGT).

Johan Themaat will serve as Correlate’s new CFO. He will lend his years of experience, having held key positions and executed integral roles at prominent companies that include, but are not limited to, Mission Energy, NGL Energy Partners, and RBS, among others. Throughout his professional career, Themaat has demonstrated his expertise in guiding companies through strategic financial incentives, fetes that make him such a valuable addition to Correlate’s leadership.

Correlate also appointed Dr. Christine Gulbranson and Alina Zagaytova to its board of directors, additions that its management is confident will contribute to the strategic vision and growth of the company. Dr. Christine, the Founder of Nova Global Ventures, will lend her knowledge and expertise on AI and disruptive technology while also providing guidance and insight into strategic partnerships, AI-powered consumer technology, and commerce. This is further compounded by her commitment to innovation and her overall business acumen that has seen her oversee a $100 billion + technology investment portfolio, a $37 billion operations budget, and  $1 billion + in sales, having served as a Chief Innovation Officer for the University of California System.

Ms. Alina Zagaytova will also lend her expertise in renewable energy, having served on the boards of two clean energy companies – Clean Energy Collective, LLC and Younicos AG. She will also offer guidance on legal matters, given her background as a legal and corporate strategist with an impressive track record of closing over 50 transactions. In addition, her impeccable leadership skills, as evidenced by her recent role as General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Compliance Officer of Redwood Materials, Inc., a lithium-ion battery materials company, will also be quite valuable at Correlate.

Correlate’s management is confident that these appointments will be integral to the company’s success going forward. It is also confident that the appointments will help assert the company’s position as a leader in the industry, even as it seeks to finance, develop, and profitably sell localized clean energy solutions and microgrids to industrial, commercial, and residential customers.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Correlate.Energy, including the following:

• Breaking Down Barriers To Your ESG Goals While Generating Additional Net Operating Income: www.correlate.energy/our-process
• Platform Generates New Rent And Operating Income, Allowing You To Meet Your ESG Goals: www.correlate.energy/program

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to CIPI are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/CIPI

• Lexaria, a global specialist in drug delivery platforms, just announced the final results from its recently completed human Pilot Study #1 on the effectiveness of its patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology on the oral delivery of GLP-1 drug, semaglutide
• The results showed improved delivery of semaglutide to the bloodstream, with the drug showing approximately 44% higher levels than the control 24 hours after ingestion of a single dose
• DehydraTECH GLP-1 processed semaglutide also proved to be better tolerated than the control, with the latter resulting in some cases of moderate nausea and diarrhea
• This milestone brings Lexaria closer to tapping into the diabetes and weight loss treatment market and sets the company up for what is expected to be its best year

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, just announced the final results from its recently completed human Pilot Study #1 that sought to evaluate the effectiveness of its patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology on the oral delivery of the glucagon-like peptide-1 (“GLP-1”) drug semaglutide, available commercially in the branded product Rybelsus(R). The drug is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), given its role in promoting insulin production in the body, which ultimately reduces blood glucose (https://ibn.fm/UGKtr).

Most notable from its pilot study was the improved delivery of semaglutide to the bloodstream, which significantly improved blood sugar control. For one, in just 20 minutes after oral administration, the DehydraTECH GLP-1 blood semaglutide level was about 261% higher than that of the Control, a statistic that reflected the technology’s ability to deliver drugs into the bloodstream faster. In addition, 24 hours after the ingestion of a single dose, the DehydraTECH GLP-1 blood semaglutide levels were approximately 44% higher than the Control levels.

The Rybelsus control witnessed a large increase in blood-glucose levels after eating a standardized meal at the 240-minute mark and a standardized snack at the 360-minute mark. But the DehydraTECH processed Rybelsus continued to reduce blood glucose even after eating. In addition, even as long as 24 hours after dose administration, Lexaria’s DehydraTECH GLP-1 showed a 5.01% reduction in blood glucose level relative to baseline, an indicator of greater efficacy in achieving blood glucose reduction, and helping attenuate the postprandial spikes in blood glucose experienced in the control group.

DehydraTECH GLP-1 processed semaglutide also proved better tolerated than the Rybelsus tablets, with the latter resulting in instances of moderate nausea and moderate diarrhea.

Lexaria first announced its intention to explore DehydraTECH’s effectiveness on GLP-1 drugs in September 2023. From the beginning, the goal was to achieve superior pharmacokinetic (“PK”) performance with the technology with reduced side effects and enhanced health benefits. With the just-released final results, Lexaria has achieved these objectives and more, ultimately setting itself up for additional human and animal studies in the 2024 calendar year.

This milestone brings Lexaria closer to tapping into the diabetes treatment market, valued at $92.97 billion in 2023 and projected to reach $118.77 billion by 2028 (https://ibn.fm/lsAji). It also marks an excellent start to the new year 2024, propping the company up for what will be its best year yet. Lexaria is already preparing for other human and animal studies to continue, details of which will be shared in the coming weeks.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.LexariaBioscience.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to LEXX are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/LEXX

In a significant development for the neurological disorder community, PaxMedica (NASDAQ: PXMD) has released an insightful video detailing the outcomes of its Phase 2 study on Autism Spectrum Disorder (“ASD”), initially published in the Annals of General Psychiatry. This pivotal video highlights the research led by Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Hough and a team of ASD experts, and the potential of low-dose suramin intravenous infusions as a breakthrough treatment for ASD.

The study, a comprehensive 14-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, enrolled 52 boys aged 4–15 years with moderate to severe ASD. Focused on evaluating the efficacy and safety of suramin intravenous infusions, the study’s 10 mg/kg suramin arm displayed promising results in improving core symptoms of ASD, showcasing statistically significant improvements in the Clinical Global Impressions—Improvement (CGI-I) scale compared to the placebo group.

The study, registered with clinicaltrials.gov, represents a crucial advancement in exploring treatment options for ASD. PaxMedica’s unwavering commitment to pioneering research in neurological disorders is highlighted in the video release, demonstrating their dedication to enhancing the quality of life for individuals living with ASD.

The enlightening video can be viewed at https://ibn.fm/qKcGP, and the complete article is available for download at https://ibn.fm/Pc5ve.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.PaxMedica.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to PXMD are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/PXMD

• Ucore, a company engaged in the exploration for and separation and scalable production of REEs in Canada and the US, views China’s recent ban on the export of technology to produce rare earth permanent magnets as an opportunity
• Through this ban, the company looks to grow and assert its dominance in the sector, all while doing away with dependence on China
• This is made possible by its RapidSX(TM) technology, which it has been slowly perfecting
• It is also made possible by its  Demonstration Program, along with its Louisianna facility that sets it on track to separating friendly REEs and OEMs by 2025

Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF), engaged in the exploration for and separation and scalable production of rare earth elements (“REEs”) in Canada and the U.S., is looking to double down on its unique method of separation and refining of rare earth elements, an approach that it is confident will assert its market dominance, and stamp its position as an industry leader. This comes in the wake of China announcing a ban on the export of technology to produce rare earth permanent magnets, along with the ban on technology associated with the separation of REEs in what experts in the field have termed as an “REE race” (https://ibn.fm/ehEYY).

On December 21, 2023, China announced that it had banned all exports of technology to produce rare earth permanent magnets, citing national security concerns. It also confirmed the existing ban on technology associated with separating REEs. This followed the introduction of export permits for chipmaking materials – gallium and germanium – back in August, followed by similar requirements for other types of graphite in December 2023. The move was considered a wake-up call for the West and their dependence on China for the rare earth’s supply.

“This should be a clarion call that dependence on China in any part of the value chain is not sustainable,” noted Nathan Picarsic, the co-founder of Horizon Advisory, a geopolitical consulting firm.

Ucore views this as an opportunity to grow and assert its dominance in the sector. Its management has referred to these events as “remarkable,” coming just in time given its recent commencement of the U.S. Department of Defense (“DoD”) Demonstration Program.

“Ucore’s focus on the separation and refining of these critical materials is of increasing strategic importance to the burgeoning North American rare earth supply chain,” noted Pat Ryan, Ucore’s Chairman and CEO.

“Our recently commenced US DoD Demonstration Program could not come at a more important time,” he added (https://ibn.fm/P1XBU).

Ucore has been committed to and vocal about developing its technology and weakening China’s mineral dominance using its RapidSX(TM) technology. It is slowly perfecting and ultimately commercializing the separation and purification of critical metals in a significant move that would slash reliance on China, which currently controls 90% of refined rare earth output. Its focus over the years has been on perfecting its process, all while re-establishing a North American supply chain.

“Our goal is to re-establish a North American rare earths supply chain,” noted Michael Schrider, Ucore’s COO (https://ibn.fm/edOli).

The recent developments in China point to how integral Ucore’s initiatives are, not just for North America but for the West as a whole. Having made incredible headway over the years, it is also a beacon of hope and a trailblazer in an industry dominated by Chinese players. Already, the company is on track to commercially separate friendly sources of REEs and OEMs with rare earth oxides (“REOs”) required to produce rare earth magnets by 2025. This will be made possible by its Demonstration Program and Alexandria, Louisiana facility, with an estimated throughput of 7,500 tons of total rare earth oxides per annum.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Ucore.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to UURAF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/UURAF

• Agencies and nonprofits serving domestic violence victims are seeing an increase in victim numbers
• With typical pressures on funding, governments require a cost-effective solution that can help keep victims safe while maintaining supervision of domestic violence offenders under court-ordered supervision
• SuperCom’s PureSecurity electronic monitoring suite offers governments a cost-effective solution for monitoring offenders through GPS monitoring, home detention, domestic violence prevention, and more

SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB), a provider of secured solutions for the e-government, IoT, and cybersecurity sector, is on a mission to revolutionize the public safety sector worldwide through proprietary electronic monitoring technology, data intelligence, and complementary services.  The company’s technology comes at a time when there is an increased need for cost-effective monitoring solutions for dealing with various offenders’ populations such as domestic violence offenders, prison inmates, and more.

In the case of the United States, victims of domestic violence turn to local agencies and nonprofits for services and support. Many of these establishments utilize federal funding to run their operations – primarily funding established through the Victims of Crime Act (“VOCA”). Funding through VOCA has decreased over the last five years, and these agencies and nonprofits are often forced to downsize their operations despite the growing number of domestic violence victims. This further pressures the government to implement the most cost-effective solutions for dealing with offenders and keeping victims safe.

Berg Insight reported that the total market for the electronic monitoring of offenders in the United States, Europe, and Latin America, totaled $1.2 billion in 2021. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.8%, resulting in an estimated value of $2.1 billion by 2026. The market’s growth can be attributed to the growing adoption of GPS-based and smartphone-based solutions. The evolution of technology is also a contributing factor, with modern data analytics tools making it increasingly possible to identify offender behavior patterns and possibly predict future electronic monitoring violations or offenses (https://ibn.fm/3GcyQ).

SuperCom’s proprietary PureSecurity suite is an all-in-one, field-proven offender monitoring system, with services such as GPS monitoring, home detention, domestic violence prevention, and more. The suite is specifically tailored to meet each client’s needs. By leveraging the power of AI, SuperCom’s PureSecurity platform can offer new abilities, such as amplified data analysis, predictive modeling, and streamlined automation – geared toward optimizing decision-making and operational efficiency.

SuperCom’s technology offers competitive advantages, including:

• Long Battery Life (No Tag Charging Required)
• Ultra Lightweight Form Factor
• Next-Gen Location Tech
• Protection of Domestic Violence Victims
• And More

SuperCom’s PureSecurity suite for electronic monitoring under court-ordered programs includes the company’s GPS enrollee digital tracking platform PureTrack, the PureTag wearable RF bracelet, the PureOne one-piece tracking device, and the home-based PureCom station. The solution makes it more affordable for governments to track domestic violence offenders, reducing the number of incarcerations, reducing costs, and maintaining their dedication to protecting the victims of acts of domestic violence.

Ordan Trabelsi, SuperCom’s President and CEO, said in a November 14, 2023 press release that the company was uniquely positioned to capitalize on the increasing global demand for secured electronic monitoring solutions is strategically investing in the continuous improvement of its offerings, extending its reach into new markets, which is already yielding promising results in the U.S. and other regions (https://ibn.fm/Dagog). “Our focus remains on driving innovation, enhancing operational efficiencies, and delivering exceptional value to our customers and stakeholders,” Trabelsi said. “We are confident that our strategic decisions will further propel us towards achieving our long-term objectives and securing SuperCom’s position as a leader in the industry.”

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.SuperCom.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to SPCB are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/SPCB

• $25 million paid in capital
• First-to-market, innovative detection technology – hardware + SaaS
• Traction established and clear expansion path in three mega markets
• Integration, licensing and white labelling could accelerate trajectory
• Robust IP protection

SOBRsafe (NASDAQ: SOBR) is a provider of a game-changing transdermal (touch-based) alcohol detection technology that can improve workplace safety and provides advanced screening and monitoring solutions for the behavioral health industry.

Alcohol misuse is the fourth leading cause of preventable death in the U.S., and the seventh worldwide. Nearly half of all industrial accidents with injuries are alcohol-related, and 1-in-10 U.S. commercial drivers tests positive for alcohol – the highest rate in the world. Despite these statistics, prevention and monitoring solutions have not kept pace with this epidemic. Legacy detection technologies are invasive and inefficient, unhygienic and unconnected. SOBRsafe believes there is a better way.

The company has developed a patent-pending alcohol detection device called SOBRcheck(TM) for use in detecting alcohol in humans, with just the touch of a finger. SOBRsafe’s next-generation transdermal technology detects and instantaneously reports the presence of alcohol as emitted through a user’s skin. No breath, blood or urine sample is required. SOBRsafe believes its technology is a superior, hygienic alternative to traditional breathalyzers for frontline, preventative applications.

With a powerful backend data platform, SOBRsafe provides humane, passive and connected alcohol detection for the behavioral health, transportation, oil and gas, judicial and consumer markets.

A preventative solution in historically reactive industries, SOBRsafe technology is being deployed for commercial fleets, workplaces, alcohol rehabilitation, probation management and teen drivers. This monitoring technology helps prevent intoxicated workers from taking the factory floor or drivers from receiving the keys to a truck, bus or family car. An offender is immediately flagged, and an administrator is empowered to take the appropriate corrective actions.

SOBRsafe technology is commercially available for access control (SOBRcheck), wearable use (SOBRsure(TM)) and licensing or white labeling.

The company is headquartered in the Denver (“CO”) Technology Center.

Products

The SOBRsafe technology is integrated within the company’s robust and scalable data platform, producing statistical and measurable user and business data.

SOBRsafe(TM)

With a mission is to save lives, increase productivity, create significant economic benefits and positively impact behavior, SOBRsafe developed the scalable, patent-pending SOBRsafe(TM) platform for non-invasive alcohol detection, real-time reporting and historical data aggregation.

SOBRsafe is a solution that has broad applications in behavioral health, fleet and facility safety, youth drivers and judicial markets.

SOBRcheck(TM)

SOBRcheck is the company’s stationary identification and alcohol monitoring product, providing a quick, specific-point-in-time test for the presence of alcohol. In hygienic, real-time fashion, SOBRcheck verifies user identity and determines the absence or presence of alcohol.

SOBRcheck provides an administrator immediate results – delivered securely – to aid in the efficient management of an existing substance abuse policy.

SOBRsure(TM)

SOBRsure is the company’s transdermal, alcohol-detecting wearable. SOBRsure provides continuous, mobile alcohol monitoring. The band’s advanced alcohol safety technology discreetly detects and instantaneously reports the presence of alcohol in the body. Additionally, SOBRsure provides app-based alcohol detection alerts, pinpoint location tracking and band-removal notifications.

The SOBRcheck and SOBRsure revenue models consist of two components: (1) a hardware device purchase and (2) a recurring monthly SaaS subscription fee.

Design, manufacturing, quality testing and distribution for all SOBRsafe devices takes place in the U.S.

Market Opportunity

A report from Data Bridge Market Research, an international market research and consulting firm, estimated the global alcohol sensor market at $2.3 billion in 2022. The market is forecast to reach a value of $6.3 billion by 2030, recording a CAGR of 13.7% over the forecast period.

Market growth drivers, as cited by the report, include rising alcohol consumption rates, more stringent laws pertaining to alcohol consumption and new, more effective technologies that facilitate detection and enforcement.

Greater awareness of alcohol consumption as a potential threat to public and workplace safety has led to increased emphasis on preventing operation of motor vehicles and machinery by those under the influence of alcohol and promoting responsible alcohol consumption, as the report details.

Management Team

David Gandini is Chairman and CEO of SOBRsafe. He most recently served as president of IPS Denver, a bank card personalization company. Prior to that, Dave was the COO at First World Communications, a U.S. internet and data center provider, and participated in its successful IPO. He previously founded Pace Network Services and facilitated a successful exit to ICG Communications. Dave also co-founded Detroit-based Digital Signal in the fiber optic long haul market sector, where he executed a successful exit to SP Telecom.

Chris Whitaker, CPA, is CFO of SOBRsafe. Previously, Chris had served as the Company’s Vice President of Finance and Accounting. He has held various executive finance positions with large public multi-national corporations and small entrepreneurial companies throughout a progressive 30-year career that began with KPMG. Chris was formerly President – Americas and Vice President of Finance and Administration for public, multinational corporation Elixinol. He also served as the Managing Director of AEGIS Financial Consulting, leading a team of consultants in providing fractional CFO and financial consulting services to a wide variety of businesses in the public and private sectors.

Scott Bennett is EVP, Business Operations at SOBRsafe. He has more than 20 years of experience as a senior executive in technology-driven enterprises. Prior to joining SOBRsafe, he co-founded cybersecurity firm GBprotect and served as its COO until its successful sale to Nuspire. He previously served as Chief Technical Officer/Chief Information Security Officer of fintech businesses Catalyst Card Company and Integrated Printing Solutions.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.SOBRsafe.com.

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