Xtract One Selected by Meridian Public Schools to Strengthen Safety Across the District
Xtract One Technologies (OTCQX: XTRAF) has been selected by Meridian Public School District (MPSD) in Mississippi to implement its SmartGateway security system across their campuses. The initial deployment will begin at the High School, with plans to expand to all ten campuses, protecting over 4,500 students and 1,000 employees.
SmartGateway, powered by AI sensors, replaces traditional metal detectors with advanced weapons screening technology that can detect concealed threats like guns and knives while maintaining a non-invasive, welcoming environment. The system allows for uninterrupted flow of movement without requiring individuals to remove personal items.
Xtract One Technologies (OTCQX: XTRAF) è stata scelta dal Meridian Public School District (MPSD) del Mississippi per implementare il suo sistema di sicurezza SmartGateway nei loro campus. Il primo impianto partirà dalla High School, con l'intenzione di estendersi a tutti i dieci campus, proteggendo oltre 4.500 studenti e 1.000 dipendenti.
SmartGateway, alimentato da sensori AI, sostituisce i tradizionali metal detector con una tecnologia avanzata di rilevamento armi in grado di individuare minacce nascoste come pistole e coltelli, mantenendo un ambiente non invasivo e accogliente. Il sistema consente un flusso continuo senza richiedere la rimozione di oggetti personali.
Xtract One Technologies (OTCQX: XTRAF) ha sido seleccionada por el Meridian Public School District (MPSD) en Mississippi para implementar su sistema de seguridad SmartGateway en sus campus. El despliegue inicial comenzará en la High School, con planes de expandirse a los diez campus, protegiendo a más de 4,500 estudiantes y 1,000 empleados.
SmartGateway, impulsado por sensores de IA, reemplaza los detectores de metales tradicionales con tecnología avanzada de detección de armas que puede identificar amenazas ocultas como pistolas y cuchillos, manteniendo un ambiente no invasivo y acogedor. El sistema permite un flujo continuo sin necesidad de que las personas retiren sus objetos personales.
Xtract One Technologies (OTCQX: XTRAF)가 미시시피 주 Meridian 공립학교 지구(MPSD)에 스마트게이트웨이 보안 시스템을 캠퍼스 전역에 도입하기 위해 선정되었습니다. 초기 설치는 고등학교에서 시작되며, 10개 캠퍼스 전체로 확대되어 4,500명 이상의 학생과 1,000명의 직원을 보호할 계획입니다.
AI 센서로 구동되는 스마트게이트웨이는 전통적인 금속 탐지기를 대체하여 총기와 칼과 같은 숨겨진 위협을 감지할 수 있는 첨단 무기 검색 기술을 제공합니다. 비침습적이고 환영하는 환경을 유지하며, 개인 소지품을 제거할 필요 없이 원활한 이동 흐름을 가능하게 합니다.
Xtract One Technologies (OTCQX : XTRAF) a été choisie par le Meridian Public School District (MPSD) du Mississippi pour déployer son système de sécurité SmartGateway sur leurs campus. Le déploiement initial commencera au lycée, avec l’intention de s’étendre à l’ensemble des dix campus, protégeant plus de 4 500 élèves et 1 000 employés.
SmartGateway, propulsé par des capteurs IA, remplace les détecteurs de métaux traditionnels par une technologie avancée de détection d’armes capable de repérer des menaces dissimulées telles que des armes à feu et des couteaux, tout en maintenant un environnement non invasif et accueillant. Le système permet une circulation fluide sans nécessiter que les individus retirent leurs effets personnels.
Xtract One Technologies (OTCQX: XTRAF) wurde vom Meridian Public School District (MPSD) in Mississippi ausgewählt, um sein SmartGateway-Sicherheitssystem an deren Standorten einzuführen. Die erste Implementierung beginnt an der High School, mit Plänen, alle zehn Standorte auszustatten und damit über 4.500 Schüler und 1.000 Mitarbeiter zu schützen.
SmartGateway, angetrieben von KI-Sensoren, ersetzt herkömmliche Metalldetektoren durch fortschrittliche Waffenscreening-Technologie, die versteckte Bedrohungen wie Waffen und Messer erkennen kann, während eine nicht-invasive, einladende Umgebung erhalten bleibt. Das System ermöglicht einen ununterbrochenen Bewegungsfluss, ohne dass Personen persönliche Gegenstände ablegen müssen.
- Contract win with major school district covering potential deployment across 10 campuses
- Expansion of presence in education sector, demonstrating market validation
- System will serve large user base of 5,500+ combined students and staff
- Initial deployment limited to one school, with timeline for full implementation not specified
- Financial terms of the contract not disclosed
SmartGateway Deployment Designed to Streamline Built-In Protection and Easy Entrance for Students, Faculty, and Visitors
TORONTO, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xtract One Technologies (TSX: XTRA)(OTCQX: XTRAF)(FRA: 0PL) (“Xtract One” or the “Company”) today announced its SmartGateway has been selected by Meridian Public School District (MPSD) in Meridian, Mississippi to amplify school safety throughout its campuses. The comprehensive, customizable entry screening solution is designed to unobtrusively scan students and visitors with the ability to detect concealed threats before they are brought onto campus, maintaining a secure, yet welcoming, school environment.
Understanding the importance of fostering a safe learning environment, Meridian Public Schools is set to deploy Xtract One’s SmartGateway initially for the High School, and with plans to eventually deploy across all ten campuses, prioritizing the safety of over 4,500 students and 1,000 employees. After evaluating several safety solutions, Meridian Public Schools selected SmartGateway due to its proven ability to deliver advanced detection capabilities with minimal disruptions.
“Proactive threat detection is crucial for preventing disturbance in educational institutions. The right system combined with a strategic, holistic, and people-first plan makes for an even more effective safety protocol,” said Peter Evans, CEO of Xtract One. “We’re excited to expand our school footprint working with Meridian Public Schools, as our presence helps ensure that students and faculty can prioritize a focus on education without personal safety concerns.”
“At Meridian Public Schools, maintaining the safety of our students, staff, and visitors is our highest priority and our partnership with Xtract One is an example of that,” said Chief Cornelius Parks, Chief of Police at Meridian Public School District. “We’re passionate about cultivating safer spaces for the community that allow individuals to enter our buildings, and experience a positive learning environment. The implementation of SmartGateway demonstrates the shared commitment between MPSD and Xtract One in proactively detecting and addressing security challenges and creating safer environments for the community that allow individuals to enjoy campus life, experience an optimal learning environment, and have peace of mind.
SmartGateway replaces intimidating metal detectors with fast, reliable, and accurate weapons screening at security checkpoints. Powered by AI sensors, SmartGateway detects threats discreetly, without invading the sense of privacy of those passing through the system. SmartGateway unobtrusively scans individuals for guns, knives, and other prohibited items as they enter the building. The system allows for seamless passage through checkpoints, enabling uninterrupted flow of movement that lets individuals enter the building significantly reducing the need to divest of low volume personal items.
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About Xtract One
Xtract One Technologies is a leading technology-driven provider of threat detection and security solutions leveraging AI to deliver seamless and secure experiences. The Company makes unobtrusive weapons and threat detection systems that are designed to assist facility operators in prioritizing- and delivering improved “Walk-right-In” experiences while enhancing safety. Xtract One's innovative portfolio of AI-powered Gateway solutions excels at allowing facilities to discreetly screen and identify weapons and other threats at points of entry and exit without disrupting the flow of traffic. With solutions built to serve the unique market needs for schools, hospitals, arenas, stadiums, manufacturing, distribution, and other customers, Xtract One is recognized as a market leader delivering the highest security in combination with the best individual experience. For more information, visit www.xtractone.com or connect on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn.
About Meridian Public School District
The Meridian Public School District strives to inspire and develop excellence in everyone. MPSD serves 4,500 students on ten school campuses. For more information, please visit us on the web at www.mpsdk12.net.
About Threat Detection and Security Solutions
Xtract One solutions, when properly configured, deployed, and utilized, are designed to help enhance safety and reduce threats. Given the wide range of potential threats in today's world, no threat detection system is
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