DarkPulse, Inc. Enters into Patent and Trademark License Agreement with UMBRA Technologies to Integrate Next-Generation Secure Networking with Advanced Fiber-Optic Sensing

Key Terms

distributed fiber-optic sensing technical

Distributed fiber-optic sensing uses a long glass cable as a continuous line of tiny sensors, reading changes in light to detect vibration, temperature or strain along its entire length. Think of it as turning a single fiber into a row of microphones or thermometers that monitor infrastructure, pipelines, borders or assets in real time. For investors it matters because the technology can cut maintenance costs, improve safety, enable new services and create steady revenue opportunities in industries that need remote, continuous monitoring.

Brillouin Optical Time Domain Analysis technical

Brillouin optical time domain analysis is a fiber‑optic sensing method that uses light scattering along a single optical fiber to measure temperature and strain at many points over long distances, effectively turning the cable into a continuous line of sensors. For investors, it matters because it enables early detection of infrastructure issues (like pipe leaks, power‑line sag, or rail stresses), reducing repair costs and downtime and allowing more accurate assessment of operational risk and asset longevity.

software-defined wide area networking technical

Software-defined wide area networking (SD‑WAN) is a method of managing and directing data traffic between offices, cloud services and remote users using software rather than fixed physical circuits. Like a smart traffic controller that chooses the fastest, cheapest route for each vehicle, SD‑WAN improves performance, reliability and security while lowering connectivity costs and simplifying management. Investors care because it can reduce operating expenses, enable faster rollout of digital services, and affect demand for networking and cloud-related spending.

multi-perimeter firewall technical

A multi-perimeter firewall is a cybersecurity setup that creates several layers of protection around a company’s digital assets—such as separate defenses for cloud services, office networks, and remote devices—rather than relying on a single gate. For investors, it signals a stronger stance against hacks, data loss, and regulatory fines because layered defenses reduce the chance that one breach will expose everything, helping protect revenue, reputation, and compliance costs.

remote direct memory access technical

Remote direct memory access (RDMA) is a way for one computer to read or write another computer’s memory across a network as if it were its own, without making the programs on either machine do extra work. Think of it like a courier placing a package directly onto a shelf in another building rather than going through a busy reception desk. For investors, RDMA matters because it can dramatically speed up data-heavy applications, reduce server load and costs, and give companies in cloud services, data centers, finance and storage a competitive edge in performance and efficiency.

artificial intelligence technical

Artificial intelligence is the ability of computers and machines to perform tasks that typically require human thinking, such as understanding language, recognizing patterns, or making decisions. For investors, it matters because AI can enhance efficiency, uncover new insights, and enable smarter strategies, potentially impacting the value and performance of companies that develop or utilize this technology.

spatial resolution technical

Spatial resolution is a measure of how much fine detail an imaging system can show — essentially how close two objects can be and still appear as separate. For investors, higher spatial resolution usually means a product can detect smaller features or provide clearer diagnostic or mapping information, which can translate into better clinical outcomes, stronger regulatory acceptance, competitive advantage, and potentially higher sales; think of it like the difference between a standard photo and a high-definition close-up.

encrypted transmission technical

Encrypted transmission is the process of converting information into a scrambled form before sending it so only authorized recipients can read it, like putting a letter in a locked box that only the recipient can open. For investors, it matters because it protects sensitive data—such as trading instructions, financial records, or patient information—from theft or tampering, reducing the risk of regulatory fines, reputational damage, and losses from cyberattacks.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- DarkPulse, Inc. (OTCQB: DPLS), a Delaware corporation headquartered in New York and a leader in distributed fiber-optic sensing (DFOS) technologies for real-time critical infrastructure monitoring, today announced the execution of a comprehensive Patent and Trademark License Agreement with UMBRA Technologies Ltd. (BVI) and UMBRA Technologies (US) Inc. (collectively, the “UMBRA Technologies”).

The agreement grants DarkPulse a nonexclusive, royalty-bearing license under UMBRA’s extensive U.S. patent portfolio for applications involving the monitoring of critical infrastructure and key resources using DarkPulse’s proprietary Brillouin Optical Time Domain Analysis (BOTDA) distributed fiber-optic sensor deployments. Additionally, the license also extends on a non-exclusive basis to UMBRA’s broader patent rights, know-how, and trademarks within defined fields, with those broader rights limited to the United States. Finally, the license creates an opportunity for exclusivity “carve-outs” of the UMBRA IP through additional royalty payments linked to future deployment verticals.

UMBRA Technologies, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, is a recognized innovator in AI-enhanced secure network optimization and next-generation software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN). Its flagship Global Virtual Network (GVN) platform, powered by the patented Slingshot™ multi-threaded slinghop routing system and UMBRA® adaptive data-obfuscation engine, enables the secure, ultra-low-latency transmission of massive data volumes over any combination of public internet, 5G, satellite, or hybrid paths—capabilities that far exceed traditional MPLS and conventional SD-WAN solutions.

Key UMBRA U.S. patents underpinning the licensed technology include, among others:

• U.S. Patent No. 10,630,505 (multi-perimeter firewall and cloud security)
• U.S. Patent No. 10,922,286 and related Slingshot omnibus family (network slinghop via tapestry routing and remote direct memory access)
• Multiple recently issued patents in the GVN family (2024–2025), covering AI-driven obfuscation, smart routing, and secure virtual networking

These innovations allow Slingshot® to pre-position and reconstruct data fragments across global edge nodes, achieving sub-second retrieval and wire-speed performance even under congested or degraded network conditions—ideal for moving the enormous, continuous data streams generated by DarkPulse’s high-resolution (20 mm spatial resolution) BOTDA sensors.

By integrating UMBRA’s secure, high-throughput networking with DarkPulse’s patented dark-pulse Brillouin sensing systems, the combined solution delivers real-time, encrypted transmission of structural health, strain, temperature, and security data from pipelines, railways, national borders, bridges, dams, and smart-city assets to DarkPulse’s AI-enhanced user interface, accessible from any device worldwide.

This end-to-end platform eliminates the cost and rigidity of dedicated private circuits while providing military-grade data protection and latency performance previously unattainable at scale.

Dennis O’Leary, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DarkPulse, stated: “UMBRA’s Slingshot® and GVN technologies represent the gold standard in secure, high-volume data transport. Pairing these capabilities with DarkPulse’s industry-leading fiber-optic sensing technologies creates a transformative solution for critical infrastructure owners who require instantaneous, globally accessible insight without compromising security or reliability.”

About DarkPulse, Inc. (OTCQB: DPLS) develops and commercializes patented dark-pulse Brillouin scattering fiber-optic sensors that deliver independent, high-resolution strain and temperature measurements for structural health monitoring and perimeter security across energy, transportation, and smart infrastructure markets. More information is available at www.darkpulse.com.

About UMBRA Technologies. is an award-winning provider of AI-powered secure network optimization and next-generation SD-WAN solutions. Protected by a comprehensive portfolio of issued U.S. patents and trademarks, its Global Virtual Network platform, incorporating Slingshot® GEODESTINATION® and UMBRA® technologies, sets the benchmark for low-latency, high-security transmission of big data and mission-critical applications worldwide. Additional details are available at www.UMBRAtech.com.

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