Viewbix: Quantum Transportation Completes First Milestone in Transformer-Based Quantum Decoder Program, Securing Key IP License from Ramot at Tel Aviv University

Rhea-AI Summary

Viewbix (NASDAQ: VBIX) announced that Quantum Transportation, a subsidiary of Quantum X Labs, completed Milestone 1 of its Quantum Decoder program on Jan 16, 2026.

Milestone 1 covered patent feasibility, comprehensive quantum error correction research, and finalization of a transformer-based decoding architecture. Completion satisfied a sub-license condition with Ramot at Tel Aviv University, preserving rights to a pending patent for a machine-learning QEC decoder. The program now moves to Milestone 2: System Proof of Concept, while Viewbix expects its acquisition of up to 100% of Quantum X Labs to close within 90 days of the Dec 15, 2025 definitive agreement, subject to due diligence, approvals, and customary conditions.

Positive

• Completed Milestone 1, unlocking continued IP sub-license rights
• Finalized transformer-based decoder architecture validated in simulations
• Milestone 2 launches System Proof of Concept with partner engagement
• Acquisition agreement covers up to 100% of Quantum X Labs

Negative

• Key IP remains a pending patent, not yet granted
• Acquisition closing depends on due diligence, regulatory and stockholder approvals
• Current validation limited to simulations; no real-world proof yet

News Market Reaction

+6.88%

4 alerts

+6.88% News Effect

+4.5% Peak Tracked

+$1M Valuation Impact

$20M Market Cap

0.1x Rel. Volume

On the day this news was published, VBIX gained 6.88%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +4.5% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 4 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $1M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $20M at that time.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Milestone completed: Milestone 1 Next phase: Milestone 2 Ownership target: up to 100% +5 more

8 metrics

Milestone completed Milestone 1 First milestone in Quantum Transportation’s Quantum Decoder program

Next phase Milestone 2 System Proof of Concept phase following current milestone

Ownership target up to 100% Planned acquisition stake in Quantum X Labs under definitive agreement

Minimum stake not less than 85% Minimum Quantum X Labs ownership contemplated in Viewbix acquisition

Closing timeline 90 days Expected closing window from Dec 15, 2025 definitive agreement

Agreement date Dec 15, 2025 Date definitive agreement to acquire Quantum X Labs was executed

Current price $1.89 Last price before this quantum decoder milestone news

52-week range $0.9605–$12.00 Low and high prior to this announcement

Market Reality Check

Price: $2.02 Vol: Volume 6,675 is far below...

low vol

$2.02 Last Close

Volume Volume 6,675 is far below the 20-day average of 82,805 (relative volume 0.08). low

Technical Shares last traded at $1.89, below the 200-day MA of $3.65 and 84.25% under the $12.00 52-week high.

Peers on Argus

VBIX showed no price change ahead of this quantum decoder update, while key peer...

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VBIX showed no price change ahead of this quantum decoder update, while key peers were mixed: SCOR up 2.13%, SJ roughly flat at 0.01%, and GIFT, FENG, ZDGE down between 0.22% and . Momentum scanners only flagged LCFY (up 29.39%) with no related news, suggesting no clear sector-wide driver.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 08 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Jan 08	Quantum X IP deal	Positive	-3.5%	Definitive agreement to acquire 85%–100% of Quantum X Labs and QEC IP.
Jan 06	Quantum gyro update	Positive	+3.5%	Breakthrough in quantum gyroscope chip technology at Quantum Gyro Ltd.
Jan 05	Acquisition approval	Positive	+4.3%	Stockholder consent for Quantum X Labs acquisition and large equity issuance.
Jan 02	Quantum hub spotlight	Positive	+7.2%	Highlighting Quantum X Labs’ five portfolio companies and QEC claims.
Dec 22	Clinical trials patent	Positive	-1.9%	Provisional patent filing for quantum-enhanced clinical trials technology.

Pattern Detected

Recent quantum-focused announcements, especially around the Quantum X Labs acquisition and portfolio progress, have more often led to positive price reactions, though there have been notable negative divergences as well.

Recent Company History

Over the last few weeks, VBIX has issued a series of updates tied to its planned acquisition of 85%–100% of Quantum X Labs and related quantum technologies. News since Dec 22, 2025 has covered provisional patents in quantum-enhanced clinical trials, spotlighting Quantum X Labs’ multi-disciplinary hub, shareholder approval for the acquisition, and portfolio breakthroughs such as a quantum gyroscope and quantum error correction IP. This milestone for a transformer-based quantum decoder fits into that same strategy of expanding Quantum X-related intellectual property.

Regulatory & Risk Context

Active S-3 Shelf

Shelf Active

Active S-3 Shelf Registration 2025-08-05

VBIX has an active S-3 shelf registration filed on 2025-08-05, expiring on 2028-08-05. The filing is not yet effective and shows 0 recorded usages so far, but it provides a framework the company could use for future registered securities offerings once effective.

Market Pulse Summary

The stock moved +6.9% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with rec...

Analysis

The stock moved +6.9% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with recent patterns where quantum-focused milestones and Quantum X Labs updates often saw favorable price moves on 3 of the last 5 events. This announcement deepens the quantum error correction story and connects to the pending acquisition of up to 100% of Quantum X Labs. Investors have also seen an active S-3 shelf on file, which, once effective, could influence how any strength is funded.

Key Terms

quantum error correction, transformer architecture, neural decoder, fault-tolerant quantum computing, +3 more

7 terms

quantum error correction technical

"a universal, code-agnostic neural decoder for quantum error correction."

Quantum error correction is a set of methods for detecting and fixing mistakes in quantum computers by encoding fragile quantum information across multiple physical parts, much like using multiple copies or checksums to protect a sensitive digital file. For investors, it matters because reliable error correction is a key technical milestone that determines whether quantum machines can scale from experimental devices to practical tools that could disrupt computing, encryption, drug discovery and other industries.

transformer architecture technical

"and Finalization of the Transformer Architecture."

A transformer architecture is a design for artificial intelligence models that reads and synthesizes information by learning which pieces matter most, like a group of editors who quickly flag and connect the most important lines in a long document. It matters to investors because this design powers many modern AI products, improving accuracy and speed across tasks from language and search to image analysis, which can drive revenue, reduce costs, and create competitive advantage.

neural decoder technical

"toward a universal, code-agnostic neural decoder for quantum error correction."

A neural decoder is the part of a brain-computer or artificial intelligence system that translates patterns of neural activity or internal model signals into usable outputs, like movement commands, text, or images. Think of it as an interpreter that converts a hidden language into clear actions or results; its accuracy and speed affect product usefulness, regulatory risk, and market value, so investors watch it as a key driver of a technology’s commercial potential.

fault-tolerant quantum computing technical

"a core challenge in achieving fault-tolerant quantum computing with applications"

Fault-tolerant quantum computing is the ability of a quantum computer to keep producing correct results even when its basic parts make mistakes, by detecting and fixing errors and using redundancy so the machine continues to work reliably. For investors, it matters because fault tolerance is the key to scaling quantum machines from experimental demos into practical, revenue-generating systems—think of it like having backups and automatic repairs that make a prototype road-ready and lower the technology’s commercial and technical risk.

intellectual property regulatory

"access to and rights under the foundational intellectual property - a pending patent"

Intellectual property are legal rights that protect creations of the mind—such as inventions, brand names, designs, software, or secret formulas—giving the owner control over who can use, copy or sell them. For investors, IP is like owning a blueprint or recipe: it can generate steady income through exclusive sales or licensing, boost a company’s competitive edge and valuation, and also create costs or risks if rights must be defended or challenged in court.

patent regulatory

"a pending patent for an innovative, machine learning-based quantum error correction"

A patent is a government-granted right that gives an inventor exclusive control to make, use, sell or license a specific invention for a limited time, usually in exchange for publicly describing how it works. For investors it matters because a patent can act like a time-limited lock on a product or process — reducing competition, protecting future sales or licensing income, and often increasing a company’s value, while still being defeasible, time-bound and subject to legal challenge.

nasdaq stock market llc regulatory

"in accordance with applicable rules or regulations of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC"

Nasdaq Stock Market LLC is the company that operates the Nasdaq electronic stock exchange, a large centralized marketplace where shares of publicly traded companies are listed and bought and sold. Think of it as a high-speed digital auction house and storefront combined: being listed there gives a company visibility and easier access to many buyers, while investors benefit from transparent prices, fast trades and regulated rules that help protect fair trading.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Tel Aviv, Israel, Jan. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viewbix Inc. (Nasdaq: VBIX) (“Viewbix” or the “Company”), an advanced technologies company, today announced that Quantum Transportation Ltd. ("Quantum Transportation"), a minority-owned subsidiary of Quantum X Labs Ltd, has successfully completed Milestone 1 in its Quantum Decoder program. This achievement marks significant progress toward a universal, code-agnostic neural decoder for quantum error correction.

Milestone 1 encompassed Patent Feasibility Assessment, Comprehensive Quantum Error Correction (QEC) Model Research, and Finalization of the Transformer Architecture. Critically, completion of this milestone fulfills a key condition under Quantum Transportation’s sub-license agreement with Ramot at Tel Aviv University (the technology transfer company of Tel Aviv University). This ensures continued access to and rights under the foundational intellectual property - a pending patent for an innovative, machine learning-based quantum error correction decoder - enabling uninterrupted development and potential commercialization of this high-impact technology.

Through Milestone 1, Quantum Transportation finalized its initial transformer-based decoding architecture, performed an in-depth analysis of leading QEC approaches, and validated in simulations that the approach shows strong potential to outperform traditional decoding methods in efficiency, scalability, and adaptability to varied noise conditions. This transitions the program from early-stage research to a technically validated, defensible architecture poised for prototyping and real-world validation.

The milestone advances Quantum Transportation’s goal of delivering a scalable, transformer-powered decoder capable of generalizing across multiple quantum codes and noise models - addressing a core challenge in achieving fault-tolerant quantum computing with applications in high-reliability sectors, such as transportation, security, and beyond.

With Milestone 1 achieved, Quantum Transportation will now advance to Milestone 2: System Proof of Concept. This phase will include expanded simulations, exploration of practical implementation pathways, and initial engagements with design partners and potential collaborators.

This update emphasizes Viewbix’s strategic focus on quantum technologies following the execution of a definitive agreement to acquire up to 100% (and not less than 85%) of Quantum X Labs, encompassing its expanding patent portfolio, including prior IP in quantum error correction. The acquisition is expected to close within 90 days of the date of execution of the definitive agreement, which was December 15, 2025, subject to final due diligence, regulatory approvals, the approval of the Company’s stockholders in accordance with applicable rules or regulations of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC and customary closing conditions.

About Viewbix Inc.

Viewbix Inc. (Nasdaq: VBIX) is an advanced technologies company that, through certain of its subsidiaries Gix Media Ltd. and Metagramm Software Ltd., operates in the field of digital advertising. Gix Media develops a variety of technological software solutions, which perform automation, optimization and monetization of internet campaigns, for the purposes of acquiring and routing internet user traffic to its customers. Metagramm is a developer of grammatical error correction software. The company offers tools for writing and reviewing, grammar, spelling, punctuation and style features, as well as translation and multilingual dictionaries, using artificial intelligence and machine learning technology.

For more information about Viewbix, visit https://view-bix.com/

More information about Quantum X Labs visit: https://quantumxlabs.xyz/

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other Federal securities laws. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates” and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. For example, the Company is using forward-looking statements when it discusses uninterrupted development and potential commercialization of this high-impact technology, Quantum Transportation’s goal of delivering a scalable, transformer-powered decoder capable of generalizing across multiple quantum codes and noise models, Quantum Transportation advancing to the system proof of concept phase , the timing and completion of the acquisition, the receipt of regulatory approvals, the receipt of approval by the Company’s stockholders and the satisfaction of closing conditions related to the acquisition. Because such statements deal with future events and are based on Viewbix’s current expectations, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties, and actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those described in or implied by the statements in this press release.

The forward-looking statements contained or implied in this press release are subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those discussed in any filings with the SEC. Except as otherwise required by law, Viewbix undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. References and links to websites have been provided as a convenience, and the information contained on such websites is not incorporated by reference into this press release. Viewbix is not responsible for the contents of third-party websites.

Investor Relations Contacts:
Michal Efraty
Investor Relations
michal@efraty.com

FAQ

What did Viewbix (VBIX) announce about Milestone 1 on January 16, 2026?

Quantum Transportation completed Milestone 1, covering patent feasibility, QEC research, and a finalized transformer-based decoder architecture.

How does Milestone 1 affect Viewbix's IP rights with Ramot at Tel Aviv University?

Completion of Milestone 1 fulfilled a sub-license condition, preserving access to rights under a pending patent for the ML-based QEC decoder.

What is the next technical phase for Quantum Transportation after Milestone 1?

The program advances to Milestone 2: System Proof of Concept, including expanded simulations, implementation exploration, and initial partner engagements.

What are the terms and timing of Viewbix's acquisition of Quantum X Labs mentioned in the update?

Viewbix signed a definitive agreement to acquire up to 100% (not less than 85%) of Quantum X Labs; closing expected within 90 days of Dec 15, 2025, subject to approvals and customary conditions.

Did Quantum Transportation demonstrate real-world performance for the transformer decoder?

No; the announcement reports validation in simulations showing potential improvements, with real-world validation planned in Milestone 2.