• Massachusetts-headquartered cybersecurity services and technology provider SideChannel Inc. is building its operational model on contracting out its employees’ expertise as “virtual” chief information security officers (vCISOs) to companies that can’t afford to staff their own CISOs
• SideChannel’s CEO and CFO recently addressed the company’s history, expertise and strategies for the future in an Investor Day webcast that is now being rebroadcast on the company’s YouTube channel
• The webcast noted that SideChannel is tapping into an underserved market of mid-market clients whose needs for cybersecurity mirror those of larger-budget companies who can afford to employ their own CISOs
• During 2022, about 200,000 cyber attacks were reported at an average cost of $4.5 million per company to recover when a breach occurred, according to the webcast

An Investor Day webcast event hosted by cybersecurity services and technology provider SideChannel (OTCQB: SDCH) provided insights on the company in a virtual meeting place that addressed the company’s history, its products, its financial position, its strategies for the future and introduced some of officers and board members for those investigating SideChannel’s potential.

The live webcast took place last month but video of the event now is available on the company’s YouTube channel, showcasing CEO Brian Haugli’s efforts to engage the investing community in an open and cost-effective manner while addressing the importance of safeguarding SMB business computer network operations.

“We see Fortune 500s having easy access to large (cybersecurity) providers but, really, the middle market is over a million companies, and who’s working with them?” Haugli said in introducing the forum (https://ibn.fm/0UVzj). “That’s what we set out to do with SideChannel. … I joke about this — there’s only 2,000 companies in the Fortune 2000. Who’s working with everyone else? It’s an untapped market.”

SideChannel’s key service is providing companies who don’t have their own chief information security officers (“CISOs”) to lead their cybersecurity strategy with SideChannel’s outsourced expertise in the form of contract “virtual” chief information security officers (vCISOs) for hire. The company also launched a microsegmentation security product last September that it brands Enclave that it considers competitive because of its lower price point and ease of use, as well as a managed service option not offered by other companies.

“Our revenue is really built on relationships,” CFO Ryan Polk added during his portion of the webcast. “The vast majority of the work that we do for our clients has an ongoing nature to it. … We are retaining about 73 percent on a trailing 12-month basis of the revenue that we generated one year ago. … Revenue retention of 70-plus percent, we think, is a clear indication that our customers like what we have done for them in the past and would like for us to continue doing that for them in the future.”

Haugli noted the importance he places on responding to the needs of an underserved market and the benefits that may result for his company, commenting that the “mid-market” companies whose financial budgets may not be large enough to allow them to efficiently maintain full-time chief information security officers still collectively account for $8 trillion in revenues.

“The same risks exist at enterprises that exist at mid-market and vice versa,” Haugli said. “We’re seeing attacks increase. We’re seeing the costs of these attacks increase over time. And we’re seeing them change.”

Security Magazine recently noted a report by Check Point Research stating cyber attacks increased 38 percent globally during 2022, with North America and Latin America at the leading edge of geo-political regions experiencing the attacks — 52 percent and 29 percent, respectively (https://ibn.fm/NF0XI).

SideChannel’s webcast stated some 200,000 cyber attacks occurred in 2022 and that the average cost of recovering from a breach was $4.5 million per company.

“Where we step in is, obviously, identifying and knowing what can slow (the attackers) down, what can stop them, (and) what can be built at an organization that allows you to feel much better about your cybersecurity posture in addressing those risks and addressing regulatory concerns, and addressing the questions from your board or your C-suite — being able to put your customers’ concerns at ease,” Haugli said.

The company’s most recent financial statement shows the company brought in $5.3 million total revenue during the previous 12 months, with 26 percent sequential quarterly growth and 48 percent YOY quarterly growth, underlining Polk’s assertion that the company has tapped into a new market.

In a video that contained testimonials by SideChannel’s employees, vCISO Stephen Dye talked about his experience working with a federal contractor in Virginia and the value he finds now working with SideChannel’s clients.

“Customers that I work with are ones that really do need a security program and they’ve recognized that they need it and (that) their budgets don’t allow for that full-time CISO, which of course is our business model,” Dye said. “There’s high expectations on their behalf and of course we’re of that caliber where we can deliver to those expectations, so it is a pleasure to work with these people. … They appreciate the advice and input that we give regarding choice of tools and other third-party services to actually make the security program work.”

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

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

• The global antihypertensive drugs market was valued at around $20.5 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach $39.5 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 2.95%
• Lexaria’s patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology is designed to formulate and deliver lipophilic drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (“APIs”), increasing effectiveness and improving how drugs are delivered into the bloodstream
• DehydraTECH is suitable for use with a wide range of product formats, including pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and over-the-counter capsules, pills, tablets, or oral suspensions
• Lexaria is continuing to evaluate the results of its HYPER-H21-4 human clinical study and will report additional findings as they become available

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, recently announced additional findings from its human clinical study HYPER-H21-4, demonstrating a potentially novel mechanism of action of its patented DehydraTECH(TM)-processed cannabidiol (“CBD”) capsule formulation in reducing blood pressure. The FDA lays out clear guidelines for sponsors seeking to develop new anti-hypertension drugs, specifically defining the need for medications that offer complimentary modes of action. Lexaria believes that its latest results, detailed in the peer-reviewed and published in the journal “Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy,” may support DehydraTECH-CBD qualification within the FDA guidelines (https://ibn.fm/aMeMc).

The global antihypertensive drugs market was valued at around $20.5 billion in 2021. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.95% between 2022 and 2030, resulting in a value of $39.5 billion, as a result of a worldwide increase in the number of hypertension cases. Hypertension is a common but serious medical condition, with more than 1.13 billion people suffering, according to the World Health Organization (“WHO”) (https://ibn.fm/NYLKJ).

Lexaria’s DehydraTECH is designed to formulate and deliver lipophilic (fat-soluble) drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (“APIs”). DehydraTECH increases the effectiveness and improves the way APIs enter the bloodstream. The benefits of consuming a DehydraTECH-enabled drug or product include:

• Speed up in delivery time – with the effects felt by the consumer in minutes versus hours
• Increased bioavailability – with more delivery of the drug into the bloodstream than traditional methods
• Increased brain absorption – animal testing suggests significant improvement in the quality of the drug delivered across the blood-brain barrier
• Improved drug potency – more of the ingested product is made available to the body, with lower dosages required to achieve desired effects
• Reduction in drug administration costs – lower dosages mean lower overall drug costs

Animal studies of DehydraTECH have demonstrated the ability to elevate the quantity of the drug delivered across the blood-brain barrier by as much as 1,900 percent. Not only did those studies support additional patent applications, the results could be impactful to its hypertension program given that human blood pressure is in large part controlled by the central nervous system. The technology is also being evaluated for additional orally administered API’s, including  cannabinoids,  nicotine, and more. Lexaria currently possesses 28 granted patents, with many more pending worldwide.

Lexaria’s technology is best thought of as a foundation that providers of drugs and consumer supplements can utilize to improve the effectiveness of their existing or planned new offerings. DehydraTECH is suitable for use with a wide range of product formats, including pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and over-the-counter capsules, pills, tablets, or oral suspensions.

Lexaria continues to study endpoint analyses as described in the complete study protocol for HYPER-H21-4, and any relevant material findings will be reported as they become available.

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

The 9th annual Blockchain Africa Conference 2023 is a highly anticipated event for those in the tech and finance industries. This year’s conference will take place on March 16 – 17 in Johannesburg, South Africa and will bring together experts from all over the world to discuss the latest trends and developments in blockchain technology.

Blockchain technology is one of the most exciting innovations of recent times and has the potential to revolutionize the way we conduct financial transactions, store and secure data, and manage digital identities. The Blockchain Africa Conference 2023 is a perfect opportunity to learn about these advancements and how they can benefit businesses and individuals alike.

The conference will feature a range of keynote speakers, panel discussions and fireside chats, covering topics such as the Why ReFi is the Future of Web3, Financial Inclusion Around the World, The Flight to Safety- Why a Crypto Bank is More Secure than Blockchain, and Evolution of Digital Assets Custody Blockchain: An End to Systemic Corruption. Attendees will also have the opportunity to network with industry leaders and experts, and learn about the latest projects and products in the blockchain space.

One of the key themes of this year’s conference is the role of blockchain in financial inclusion. Blockchain technology has the potential to bring financial services to the billions of people around the world who are currently excluded from traditional banking and finance systems. By enabling secure, fast and affordable financial transactions, blockchain technology can help to create new opportunities for economic growth and empowerment.

Another important theme of the conference is the potential of blockchain to create new opportunities for entrepreneurship and innovation. Many experts believe that blockchain technology will be a key driver of the next wave of innovation and will help to create new business models and revenue streams for companies.

In addition to this year’s conference, will also feature a workshop, hosted by Celo “Build Together and Prosper”. Celo is the carbon-negative, mobile-first, EVM-compatible blockchain ecosystem leading a thriving new digital economy for all. Find out more about the workshop here.

The 9th annual Blockchain Africa 2023 is a must-attend event for anyone interested in the future of blockchain technology and its impact on business and society. Whether you are a developer, entrepreneur, investor, or simply curious about this exciting new technology, the conference offers a valuable opportunity to learn, network, and gain inspiration. So make sure to register now and be a part of the conversation that will shape the future of blockchain in Africa and beyond. Register Now as Tickets are Limited! The event is offering a 35% discount on the In-Person Standard Tickets and FREE Live-Streaming Tickets to all our subscribers! All In-Person Tickets include live-streaming access. (T &C: valid for a limited period). Apply the following promotional code to receive 35% discount on In-Person Standard Tickets: BAC23-35%STD-Odash Register Now

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• RNG is a carbon-neutral alternative to natural gas that is compatible with existing pipeline infrastructure
• RNG is considered carbon-negative because it is produced from organic materials that otherwise decompose and generate methane emissions
• EverGen leads RNG adoption in Canada by acquiring, developing, and managing portfolio of RNG and waste-to-energy projects
• EVGIF aims to develop a cross-country RNG platform of 20+ facilities within five years, starting with British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario
• EverGen management predicts RNG opportunity to exceed C$16 billion for RNG producers

EverGen Infrastructure (TSX.V: EVGN) (OTCQX: EVGIF) is focused on achieving a Net-Zero future by leveraging the power of renewable natural gas (“RNG”) – a carbon-neutral alternative to natural gas that is compatible with existing pipeline infrastructure.

RNG is carbon-negative since it is produced from organic materials that would otherwise decompose and generate methane emissions. By preventing the release of greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere, RNG has the potential to make a more substantial impact than other fossil fuel alternatives like solar panels and wind turbines.

Besides preventing the release of methane into the atmosphere, the production of RNG can increase crop yields by creating digestate – a nutrient-rich fertilizer produced as a byproduct of the agricultural digestion process. Further, RNG production from waste does not require large tracts of land or other natural resources and helps protect areas by diverting waste from landfills.

“We need to deal with our waste, as humans,” said EverGen CEO Chase Edgelow, in a recent feature on RNG by the World Economic Forum (https://ibn.fm/yxH0b). “We need waste infrastructure. But we also want to decrease carbon emissions. So why would we let the energy from that waste infrastructure go straight into the atmosphere and go to waste?”

EVGIF leads RNG adoption in Canada by acquiring, developing, and managing a portfolio of RNG and waste-to-energy projects, while planning to develop an RNG platform of 20+ facilities within five years. The company currently owns and operates five RNG and/or organic processing facilities across Canada. These include Fraser Valley Biogas, Sea to Sky Soils, and Net Zero Waste Abbotsford in British Columbia, a 67% ownership stake in GrowTEC in Alberta, and a 50% stake in Project Radius located in Ontario. RNG generated from several of these projects, including Fraser Valley Biogas, Net Zero Waste Abbotsford, and GrowTEC, is bought by FortisBC through a long-term offtake agreement.

Canada is not alone in its push for RNG adoption. The United States and eighteen European Union nations are investing in RNG projects in an effort to reduce emissions and promote sustainability (https://ibn.fm/MK2vG). Further, several North American gas utilities have established targets to incorporate RNG into their natural gas supplies that range from 5-15%. EverGen’s management recognizes this transition as a potential opportunity worth over C$16 billion for RNG producers.

EverGen Infrastructure Corp. is a well-established independent renewable energy producer that aims to develop RNG infrastructure throughout Canada. With a strong focus on sustainability and achieving a Net Zero future, the company is quickly emerging as a leader in the industry that is committed to powering a carbon-free future with renewable energy sources.

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

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

• Electric motor operation depends on power inverter technology to transform DC energy into AC power, critical for electrification and EV adoption
• HLRTF’s Zero Voltage Switching (“ZVS”) inverter architecture achieves increased efficiency, performance, and reliability in electric systems, can be applied to nearly every stage of the electrification ecosystem
• ZVS technology and platform enable smart, grid-forming capabilities of distributed, bidirectional systems containing a variety of intermittent sources, critical to the next generation of grid-tied energy systems that require high-frequency power
• HLRTF is targeting clean energy industry segments, including wind, solar, energy storage, and EV fast chargers
• The company recently held a webinar in collaboration with Amvest Capital, topics included ZVS technology and platform, commercialization activities

Hillcrest Energy Technologies (CSE: HEAT) (OTCQB: HLRTF) is a clean technology company developing high-value, high-performance power conversion technologies and digital control systems for next-generation powertrains and grid-connected renewable energy systems. The company’s Zero Voltage Switching (“ZVS”) inverter architecture achieves increased efficiency, performance, and reliability in electric systems, with applications at nearly every stage of the electrification ecosystem, including clean energy industry segments such as wind, solar, energy storage, and electric vehicle (“EV”) fast chargers.

Electric motor operation depends on power inverter technology to transform DC energy into AC power – making HLRTF’s technology increasingly critical to replacing fossil fuel-driven engines with alternatives that run on electricity from renewable sources. Traditional inverters presented mechanical and design challenges, however Hillcrest’s ZVS technology overcomes those issues with a proprietary approach to soft switching that achieves increased efficiency, performance, and reliability.

“Our ZVS inverter technology is setting a new standard of expected performance and efficiency for the next era of power conversion technologies,” said Hillcrest CTO Ari Berger (https://ibn.fm/J7IUc). “We believe the industry-leading advancements we’ve achieved with our core ZVS inverter technology can provide significant, cost-effective efficiency and performance improvements for the rapidly expanding markets for zero-emission vehicles and renewable energy generation and storage systems.”

HLRTF’s ZVS inverter technology can be applied to nearly every sector of the clean energy industry. For example, inverters deployed at a wind turbine generator convert the AC output, with at least one additional inverter required to provide power to the grid or battery. For solar power generation, inverters are needed to convert DC output from photovoltaic panels or energy storage systems into AC power that flows into the home, electric vehicle, or back to the grid. Finally, for EV fast chargers, an inverter converts the AC input from the storage system or grid to the DC output required to charge an EV’s battery.

Hillcrest’s ZVS technology additionally enables smart, grid-forming capabilities of a more distributed, bidirectional system containing a variety of intermittent sources. This is especially critical to the next generation of grid-tied energy systems that require high-frequency power, including renewable energy generation, storage, V2X, and EV charging infrastructure. Hillcrest’s Inverter Technology potentially provides additional benefits to grid-connected energy systems by offering a more efficient and reliable means of deploying higher switching frequencies in addition to improved output power quality.

The company recently held a webinar in collaboration with Amvest Capital that gave investors an inside look at the company’s ZVS technology, the companion platform, commercialization activities, and insights into the company’s strategic investor and public relations efforts.

To watch the webinar, please visit https://ibn.fm/TFR4E

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.HillcrestEnergy.tech.

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

• Freight Technologies Inc. (Fr8Tech), a company developing solutions to optimize and automate the supply chain process, believes that technology can help streamline operations, improve safety, and increase efficiency within the fleet-tracking industry
• This outlook has informed the innovation and overall improvement of its fleet management offering, guaranteed improved customer service, and reduced operational costs, and contributing to the company’s growth
• Fr8Tech’s management is optimistic that as more people get to know and appreciate fleet technology, the company will continue to experience a steady and sustained growth in demand for its offerings, ultimately defining it as the go-to brand and platform for B2B cross-border shipping in the USMCA region

Freight Technologies (NASDAQ: FRGT) (“Fr8Tech”), a technology company developing solutions to optimize and automate the supply chain process, offering a platform for B2B cross-border shipping in the USMCA region, is constantly pushing for more accessibility and affordability of fleet tracking technology. As a firm believer that technology can significantly help streamline operations, improve safety, and increase efficiency within the fleet tracking industry, Fr8Tech is constantly innovating and improving its existing products and services. This move has helped it differentiate itself in an industry that commands over $385 billion in revenue between the U.S. and Mexico alone and $732 billion domestically in the U.S. (https://ibn.fm/VSqwc).

Fr8Tech’s robust and innovative fleet management offering integrates GPS tracking, telematics, and automated logging for improved safety, reduced operational costs, improved efficiency, and overall improved customer service. In addition, structuring the entire product has made Fr8Tech’s onboarding process seamless, allowing carriers to save time and money, focusing on booking loads and growing their business, as opposed to fulfilling administrative requirements (https://ibn.fm/q46xA). Such welcome additions stem from the close relationship that the company has with its consumers and how well it takes feedback and leverages it to improve its existing product and service offering.

This approach has been integral to the company’s growth, attributed to the company’s expanding list of customers and partners, as evidenced most recently by the alliance with MAJOBA Logistics, a leading transportation company in Mexico.

The alliance sees an increase in the volume of trucks available for Fr8Fleet dedicated services, a move which Fr8Tech is optimistic will guarantee a more efficient and cost-effective transportation service to its customers.

“We are very happy to partner with Majoba Logistics,” noted Javier Selgas, Fr8App’s CEO. “Their commitment to providing high-quality and dedicated logistics services aligns perfectly with our mission to revolutionize the transportation industry. Together, we will be able to provide an even wider range of options and services to our customers,” he added (https://ibn.fm/E7KAa).

Through strategic expansion moves such as these, Fr8Tech is making advanced tracking technology more available and affordable to end users. As a result, it is opening up the benefits of this technology to millions of potential clients, ultimately defining modern-day cross-border shipping, not just within the USMCA region but globally as well.

Fr8Tech projects that in 2023, it will hit revenues between $36 million and $42 million, compared to preliminary 2022 revenue of approximately $26 to 27 million, based upon early returns from new product offerings. Its management is optimistic that the company’s cross-border and domestic full truckload (“FTL”) products and services will achieve continued growth over the next 12-24 months, opening new prospects and growth opportunities for the business.

As more people get to know and appreciate fleet technology, Fr8Tech is expected to continue steady and sustained expansion in demand for its technology. This, coupled with the company’s constant innovation and improvement of its existing products and services, will continue to set Fr8Tech apart from its peers, defining it as the go-to brand and platform for B2B cross-border shipping in the USMCA region.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Fr8Technologies.com. 

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

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Investors and mining companies are invited to attend the 121 Mining Investment event in Las Vegas on March 28-29, 2023. The event is designed to connect the investors and mining companies over pre-scheduled 1-on-1 meetings and help them build networking ties and strong business connections.

After successfully launching the concept in Las Vegas last year, 121 Mining Investment are returning to host over 200 investors and 70 mining companies over a two-day event. Investors looking for new growth stage companies and investment ideas, and mining companies searching for investors, can come together to leverage the scope of this unique event platform.

Along with 1-2-1 meetings, the conference has a packed agenda covering relevant investment strategies for attendees including: how to invest in the energy transition, the value of holding gold and precious metals equities, uranium’s structural supply issue, and the impacts of megatrends shaping returns in metals and mining this decade.

The audience is exclusively made up of qualified investors and mining company CEOs, coming together to share project updates and build new business connections. The 121 Mining Investment Event is a well-curated conference of high-quality content where qualified, like-minded people can exchange insights and ideas, and discover new mining projects.

Investors in attendance can gain a direct view into the economic and technical risks of a project by hearing directly from the company CEOs. The event attracts quality mining companies from early stage through to production, allowing investors to efficiently select meetings that fit their preferred commodity and geographic exposure. Participants can benefit from the valuable insights and knowledge shared by the leading industry experts.

Along with business opportunities, the attendees can connect with like-minded businesses and potential investors over a drinks session. All the guests of the event can enjoy networking drinks at Circa’s Legacy Club rooftop bar on March 28th, right after the conference. Attendees can network with old and new contacts over a relaxing session of complimentary drinks and enjoy the spectacle of the Las Vegas skyline.

Discussions, CEO presentations, and 1-2-1 meetings among companies and investors will commence after registration and morning coffee.

To learn more, please visit https://ibn.fm/KAfYA

• D-Wave’s quantum and quantum-hybrid solutions are uniquely suited for solving today’s optimization problems
• The company’s offerings aim to deliver customer value across several industries including logistics and supply chain, financial services, manufacturing, and life sciences, to name a few
• Boston Consulting Group estimates the near-term TAM for quantum hardware, software and service providers to be $400 million to $1 billion in the next three to five years

D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services focused on delivering customer value via practical quantum applications, was recently featured in an article by TBD Media on the Reuters website titled Quantum Computing Emerges as Key to Solving Complex Business Problems (https://ibn.fm/EFJ6j). The company was profiled as one of “50 Leaders of Change” for its work in fueling the adoption of commercial quantum computing solutions, as enterprises seek solutions that help maximize efficiencies, decrease costs, fuel innovation and increase revenue. D-Wave is the world’s first commercial quantum computing company, solving businesses’ most complex computational challenges, spanning areas that include logistics, artificial intelligence, materials sciences, drug discovery, scheduling, fraud detection, and financial modeling.

D-Wave aims to deliver customer value through easy-to-use, practical quantum applications that can address a broad range of businesses’ optimization problems, today. The company delivers quantum hardware, software – including the Leap(TM) quantum cloud service, and services. Its quantum and quantum-hybrid solutions combine the strengths of classical and quantum computing resources to tackle multiple challenges faced by businesses.

“We’re solving real, important problems for businesses. Today’s market environment is forcing business leaders to find new ways to cut costs, improve operational efficiencies and expand revenue. Practical quantum computing is a near-term solution that can help navigate these challenges, now. Enterprises can’t afford to wait,” said Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave. ”As we look to the future, we expect that the types of problems we’ll be able to solve will have unimaginable impact, not only on business but also on society. We expect the D-Wave legacy will be that it was the company that enabled quantum computing for the world and enabled quantum computing to transform all industries to the betterment of society.”

D-Wave’s relentless pursuit of practical quantum computing has resulted in its technology being used by some of the world’s most advanced enterprises, with customers that include more than two dozen Forbes Global 2000 companies. Commercial customers include blue-chip leaders like Volkswagen, Mastercard, Deloitte, Davidson Technologies, ArcelorMittal, Siemens Healthineers, Unisys, Accenture, BBVA, NEC Corporation, Pattison Food Group Ltd., DENSO and Lockheed Martin.

D-Wave also owns one of the largest quantum computer intellectual property portfolios in the industry, including more than 210 US patents and over 100 peer-reviewed papers in leading scientific journals.

D-Wave’s current commercial product offerings include:

• Advantage(TM) – fifth generation quantum computer
• Leap(TM) – quantum cloud service
• Launch(TM) – quantum computing onboarding service
• Ocean(TM) – full suite of open-source programming tools
• Quantum QuickStart(TM) – quantum computing training

According to Boston Consulting Group, the total addressable market (“TAM”) for quantum hardware, software and service providers is estimated between $400 million and $1 billion over the next three to five years. It is expected to have a substantial impact on multiple industries.

By building both gate-model and annealing quantum computers, D-Wave’s cross-platform approach is expected to bring the power of both models to solve the biggest problems faced by industry (https://ibn.fm/S5b8g). D-Wave is driving near-term impact with long-term potential.

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

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

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• SideChannel’s Investor Day presentation highlighted the company’s offering as well as gave investors an inside look at what the employees working with the company say about being vCISOs
• SideChannel’s flagship offering is a subscription service that is committed to creating top-tier cybersecurity programs for SMBs to help organizations protect their data and assets
• The company’s holistic approach generates proven results through identification, protection, detection, response, and recovery services, delivered by vCISOs with a combined experience spanning 400-plus years
• The cybersecurity market size is expected to grow from an estimated $173.5 billion in 2022 to $266.2 billion by 2027

SideChannel (OTCQB: SDCH), a company simplifying cybersecurity for mid-market companies by matching them with highly experienced information security officers at a cost lower than building an in-house information security team or hiring a full-time chief information security officer (“CISO”), offers virtual CISOs (“vCISOs”) that possess a combined 400-plus years of experience in cybersecurity covering a wide range of industries. Three SideChannel vCISOs shared their stories during this year’s Investor Day presentation – talking about how working as a vCISO for SideChannel has been a great experience that has allowed them to cater to clients while also making time for their own families (https://ibn.fm/oF91u).

Matt Klein, Patrick Dubois, and Stephen Dye shared what working at SideChannel has meant to them – recounting what it was like working in an office setting before coming to SideChannel and the transition that becoming virtual with SideChannel has made in their lives. The consensus of all three employees revolved around the flexibility of working virtually with clients. Patrick Dubois talked about how in previous settings, grabbing lunch with his wife was impossible – it was something they never got to do. Now, he can grab lunch without clocking out and leaving the office. The full video of Matt, Patrick, and Stephen is available on the company’s YouTube channel (https://ibn.fm/eCY0v).

SideChannel is committed to creating top-tier cybersecurity programs for SMBs to help them protect their data and assets. To date, SideChannel has created over 50 multi-layered cybersecurity programs for its clients and continues expanding its service offerings, workforce, and customer base. The company has attracted over 20 vCISOs to serve across different industries, including fintech, biotech, healthcare, manufacturing, legal, defense, and technology.

The company’s holistic approach offers proven results through identification, protection, detection, response, and recovery. Reports show that cyberattacks on SMBs have increased in recent years as organizations’ network attack surfaces have grown exponentially, with remote and in-office workers increasingly relying on cloud environments, mobile devices, software applications, and third-party suppliers to conduct business.

The cybersecurity market size is expected to grow from an estimated $173.5 billion in 2022 to $266.2 billion by 2027, expanding at a CAGR of 8.9%. Factors driving this growth include the rise in high-intensity cyberattacks targeting enterprises, the need for compliance and regulatory requirements, and the growing adoption of cloud-based services (https://ibn.fm/tPuOq). SideChannel’s offering includes comprehensive cybersecurity solutions designed to help organizations meet all legal, IT, operational, and risk-related requirements through vCISOs, who monitor and create solutions that work for the individual client’s needs.

SideChannel’s vCISOs and services are designed to give clients exactly what they need, when needed, without any added hassles starting with the initial Risk Assessment. SideChannel uses its experience to facilitate cybersecurity compliance, risk management, uses its Enclave service to simplify micro-segmentation, and more. Working with SideChannel means working with actual CISOs in the private and public sectors with experience solving critical problems for Fortune 500 companies and beyond – transforming how organizations think about cybersecurity.

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

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

• Government showing strong support for bills aimed at treating Alzheimer’s disease
• IGC’s leading drug candidate recently completed phase 1 of a safety and tolerability trial, and entered phase 2
• Company’s proprietary treatments have “the potential to revolutionize the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease”

Key legislation designed to fight Alzheimer’s has been introduced in Congress — or actually reintroduced: the NAPA Reauthorization Act was first introduced in the last Congress but is seeing continued support from the current group of elected officials (https://ibn.fm/8vynv). Support for the treatment of Alzheimer’s is essential for organizations such as India Globalization Capital (NYSE American: IGC), a company pursuing effective treatment for Alzheimer patients suffering with agitation and other neuropsychiatric symptoms.

“The Alzheimer’s Association and the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (“AIM”) are proud to support the bipartisan introduction of the NAPA Reauthorization Act and the Alzheimer’s Accountability and Investment Act,” reported a recent Alzheimer’s Association article. “Reintroduced [on Jan. 31, 2023] in Congress, the NAPA Reauthorization Act would extend the National Alzheimer’s Project Act, and the Alzheimer’s Accountability and Investment Act will ensure Congress continues to hear directly from scientists on what resources are needed to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s disease.”

According to the article, the act was first introduced in the 117th Congress, which convened in January 2021. At the time, AIM advocates worked to build bipartisan support for both the NAPA act, eventually landing 65 cosponsors in the House and 27 in the Senate, and the Alzheimer’s Accountability and Investment Act, with 45 cosponsors in the House and 24 in the Senate. AIM representatives noted that they are working to expand that bipartisan progress with the 118th Congress.

“On behalf of the Alzheimer’s community, we thank the Senate and House sponsors for reintroducing these important bipartisan bills to continue the progress we have made in the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementia,” said Robert Egge, Alzheimer’s Association chief public policy officer and AIM executive director. “These bills reaffirm our nation’s commitment by helping to secure federal investments in Alzheimer’s research and improve access to better quality care and support services for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. We look forward to working together to pass these bipartisan bills and help improve the lives of those impacted by Alzheimer’s and other dementia throughout the nation.”

AIM isn’t the only organization focused on helping those dealing with Alzheimer’s. IGC’s leading drug candidate, IGC-AD1, recently completed phase 1 of a safety and tolerability trial and entered phase 2 trials. The study, which is the first in humans of a natural low-doses tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”) compound plus another molecule, is designed to evaluate IGC-AD1 as a treatment for agitation in patients with Alzheimer’s dementia. In addition, IGC has a second drug candidate: TGR-63. An enzyme inhibitor, TGR-63 has shown the potential to reduce neurotoxicity in Alzheimer’s cell lines.

Both drug candidates have shown their ability to ameliorate beta amyloid plaques in Alzheimer’s cell lines and improve memory in Alzheimer’s mouse models. Beta amyloid plaques are a key hallmark of Alzheimer’s and an important target of Alzheimer’s pharmaceutical drug development.

“We believe that IGC-AD1 has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease as the first and only low-dose natural THC-based formulation candidate currently undergoing FDA trials,” said IGC CEO Ram Mukunda (https://ibn.fm/xU5o9). “Approximately 8 million people are affected by Alzheimer’s in North America and over 55 million worldwide. We believe the diverse population we have selected for this study will allow us to accurately look at both the impact of variations of the gene CYP2C9 that metabolizes THC, as well as APOE e4 a gene that increases the risk of developing Alzheimer’s.

“This data will help us to further understand the metabolism of IGC-AD1 for a diverse population, which is important in treating a disease that has a global impact like Alzheimer’s,” he continued. “Through these and further trials, we look forward to establishing IGC-AD1’s efficacy in treating the symptoms related to Alzheimer’s disease.”

IGC develops advanced cannabinoid-based formulations for treating diseases, including but not limited to Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, chronic pain and even pet seizures. The company sells various brands of CBD-based consumer products, including Holief, which includes gummies and pain relief creams for women experiencing premenstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhea (period cramps), and Sunday Seltzer, which includes a CBD-infused energy beverage. The company operates facilities in the United States under Good Manufacturing Practices.

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

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