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VSBLTY & WIRELESS GUARDIAN TO INSTALL SECURITY TECHNOLOGY FUNDED BY STORE AS A MEDIUM MODEL IN 2800 MOUNTAIN EXPRESS OIL CONVENIENCE STORES

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Philadelphia, PA, June 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VSBLTY Groupe Technologies Corp. (OTCQB: VSBGF) (CSE: VSBY) (Frankfurt 5VS) (“VSBLTY”), a leading software provider of security and retail analytics technology, today announced it has signed an agreement with Wireless Guardian to install security technology funded by a Store as a Medium (SaaM) program, in more than 2800 Mountain Express Oil convenience stores and/or truck stops in 19 states. The Store as a Medium program allows retailers to offset the cost to update their security systems using new revenue raised from brand-generated media advertising on cooler doors and screens throughout their stores.

Using Intel® Smart Edge and VSBLTY/Wireless Guardian solutions, Mountain Express Oil locations will now enhance the guest experience with interactive brand messaging triggered by proximity and demographics. Simultaneously, stores will gain a groundbreaking level of customer analytics and actionable business insights in addition to real-time, world-class security and monitoring.

Included in the installations will be Golden Record, which uses free guest Wi-Fi in stores to improve the customer experience by providing customized messages to inform, motivate and reward individuals to make impulse purchases at point of sale. Once customers opt in, shoppers receive money-saving coupons and content specialized to their individual interests and preferences during their current and future store visits.

The program will provide a new revenue stream for Mountain Express Oil stores from advertising dollars raised from marketing to customers based on their mobile data. Mountain Express Oil stores also gain increased traffic and higher sales generated by customized customer messages and brand incentives. Customers are more engaged with in-store digital messages personalized to them, while also receiving coupons and special value offers on their mobile phones.

Brands are already experiencing 25-32% sales lift in-store, with video communications to customers right at the point of sale, as participants in existing SaaM advertising networks in bodegas throughout Latin America, as well as in continental United States convenience stores.

Manufacturers and brands also gain access to point of sale data that includes more information about customer shopping habits and product preferences in real time, while gaining increased sales through buying media impressions that deliver personalized content and couponing right where and when customers are making the buying decision.

Mountain Express Oil stores will be the first U.S. convenience chain to feature, at scale, video screens attached to cooler doors that allow content to play a rotation of high impact, full-color graphics as well as run alternating transparent content to engage and inform the customer. Cooler door space is sold as a media buy, similar to other media channels, but with the advantage of influencing impulse purchase decisions right at point of sale.   

Announcing the new agreement, VSBLTY Co-founder & CEO Jay Hutton said, “In partnership with Wireless Guardian, we are delighted to add Mountain Express Oil stores to our ever-growing list of in-store, digital media network customers. In addition to generating more repeat customers and higher sales, Mountain Express Oil will now benefit from having increased security through new, state-of-the-art technology, funded by a win-win SaaM model. We are excited to be partnering with Wireless Guardian and Mountain Express Oil, a progressive and innovative fuel and convenience retailer.”

VSBLTY projects that when the 2800-store rollout is completed the annual gross revenue of the SaaM network to VSBLTY will be in excess of $30M. VSBLTY’s SaaM model will earn income from multiple revenue streams under the contract. With an expanded role in leading the SaaM model, in addition to traditional SaaS fees, the Company receives fees for media and content management. Additional revenue will be generated from Golden Record media and creative fees. Net margins will vary between SaaS, content/media fees and hardware but are expected to generally be consistent with VSBLTY’s historical norms. For more information on the risks and assumptions related to these projections, see “Forward-Looking Information” and “Future-Oriented Financial Information,” below.

As part of the scope of work, VSBLTY is responsible for the procurement of the hardware for the network stores. Each of the 2800 stores will have two cooler panels and three 55-inch screens.

“The Mountain Express Oil deployment is the beginning of a strategically planned and aggressive expansion in the U.S. of enhanced digital, in-store media communications programs that help fund the installation of the latest security technology, while providing a higher level of personal engagement between brands and consumers,” according to Jason Dumas, Wireless Guardian Founder/CEO.

Lamar Frady, CEO, Mountain Express Oil, commented, “Adding Store as a Medium to our business model reflects our historic policy of providing the best possible in-store experience for our customers, who will benefit from personalized messages and money-saving offers. In addition, the model enables us to further enhance our store security program and commitment to the highest level of guest safety.”

VSBLTY technology provides enhanced customer engagement and audience measurement using machine learning and computer vision. Its industry leading VisionCaptor™ and DataCaptor™ software combine motion graphics and interactive brand messaging with cutting-edge computer vision measurement and insights. VSBLTY’s AI driven software Vector™ provides enhanced facial recognition that is crucial to strengthening today’s security requirements when recognizing weapons or suspicious persons in a crowd.

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About VSBLTY (http://vsblty.net/)

Headquartered in Philadelphia, VSBLTY (OTCQB: VSBGF) (CSE: VSBY) (Frankfurt: 5VS) (OTC: VSBGF) (“VSBLTY”) is the world leader in Proactive Digital Display™, which transforms retail and public spaces as well as place-based media networks with SaaS-based audience measurement and security software that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning. Its proprietary technology effectively integrates with other digital retail solutions, including QR codes and mobile applications. The firm is also recognized for its leadership role in the growing Store as a Medium movement that enables brands to reach customers when and where buying decisions are being made while producing a new revenue stream for retailers.

 About Wireless Guardian (https://www.thewirelessguardian.com/company/)

Wireless Guardian protects the public and its facilities with patented, forward facing early threat detection that offers real-time intelligence data around high-value targets. The company assists all aspects of the security industry with its smartest extended perimeter and modular design allowing for stationary and mobile installation/integrations. Through its sister company, SE Wireless Solutions (SWS), the firm installs and manages wireless networks in major arenas, government buildings as well as public and private spaces nationwide. The team has engineered networks for U.S. Capitol and Senate Buildings, the Delaware Smithsonian Museum Complex, the U.S. Holocaust Museum, as well as dozens of major U.S. airports and sports/concert venues, including NFL stadiums, and the Phillips Arena transformation in Atlanta, GA.

CONTACT: Jason Dumas, 877-910-3010

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About Mountain Express Oil Company (https://mountainexpressoil.com/about/)

Founded in 2000 and based in Acworth, Georgia, Mountain Express Oil Company currently owns and/or controls gas stations and also services other stations across the United States under several major oil and regional fuel brands. The Company also operates convenience stores. With a geographic footprint covering 19 states, MEX has well-established relationships with ExxonMobil, BP, Amoco, Shell, Chevron, Texaco, Sunoco, Valero, Gulf, Citgo, Diamond Shamrock, Marathon, Arco, Phillips 66, ConocoPhillips, and 76 Motiva.  

CONTACT: Lamar Frady, 770-693-2623

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Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. This information and these statements, referred to herein as “forward looking statements”, are made as of the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements with respect to the installation of security technology in Mountain Express stores and the Company’s expectations for revenue and operating costs relating to this line of business.

This forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of management, and is based on a number of assumptions and is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward looking information, including without limitation: (i) the Company’s ability to obtain the necessary financing and the general impact of financial market conditions; (ii) the success of the Company’s current and future development efforts; (iii) deployment of the security technology in Mountain Express stores may be slower than anticipated; (iv) operating expenses may exceed the Company’s expectations; (v) changes in laws regulations and guidelines which could adversely affect the Company’s business and financial performance; (vi) the Company may not be able to effectively manage its growth and operations; (vii) the effectiveness of Company’s technology cannot be assured; (viii) the Company may become subject to litigation, including possible product liability claims; and (ix) COVID-19 may impact the Company’s third-party suppliers, service providers and distributors.

Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended, including those set forth in the Company’s continuous disclosure filings, which are available on the Company’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information contained in this news release. The Company and its directors, officers and employees each disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. All forward-looking information is expressly qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement.

Future-Oriented Financial Information

This news release also contains future-oriented financial information and financial outlook (collectively, “FOFI”) about the Company’s projected revenue and margins from its agreement with Wireless Guardian, which is subject to the same assumptions, risk factors, limitations, and qualifications as set forth in the above paragraphs. Although the financial projections contained in this news release are based on reasonable expectations developed by the Company’s management, the assumptions and estimates underlying the financial projections are subject to significant business, economic, and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which will be beyond the control of the Company. The assumptions used by the Company’s management to derive these financial projections include: (i) the Company’s ability to successfully develop and deploy its products, in particular the completion of the rollout to 2800 Mountain Express convenience stores; (ii) the Company’s pricing targets remaining in place and cost of sales and expenses being consistent with VSBLTY’s historical performance; (iii) the Company’s partners’ timely delivery of all ancillary components and services; and (iv) the Company’s ability to maintain performance and quality as projects advance and product volume increases. Accordingly, the financial projections are only estimates and are necessarily speculative in nature. It is expected that some – and perhaps all – of the assumptions in the financial projections will not be realized and that actual results will vary from the projections.

FOFI contained in this news release was prepared using the same accounting principles that the Company expects to use in preparing its financial statements for the applicable periods covered by such FOFI. FOFI contained in this news release was made by management as of the date of this news release and was provided for the purpose of providing readers with an understanding of the potential significance of these business developments to the Company’s business, and are not an estimate of profitability or any other measure of financial performance. In particular, revenue estimates do not take into account the cost of such estimated revenue, including the cost of goods and the cost of sales. In addition, and for greater certainty, revenue estimates do not take into account the operating costs of the Company. Readers are cautioned that the FOFI contained in this document should not be used for purposes other than for which it is disclosed herein.


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XtalPi Unveils XtalGazer: A Comprehensive AI-Driven Polymorph Selection Platform

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — XtalPi Inc., a leading global technology company in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics to advance the discovery of groundbreaking medicine and innovative materials, announced today the launch of its proprietary comprehensive solid form discovery and selection platform, XtalGazer. This advanced platform aims to significantly improve the polymorph selection process for the pharmaceutical industry by integrating AI- and automation-powered experimental and computational approaches.

XtalGazer provides a total solution for delivering high-quality polymorph screening and selection methods to expedite drug development and mitigate risks. It represents a paradigm shift in solid-state research, moving from the traditional trial-and-error approach to a data-driven, design-led methodology. The platform provides an expansive suite of foundational tools to accelerate polymorph discovery, characterization, and selection process, empowering pharmaceutical companies to conduct thorough research with less active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in shorter development cycles.
A key component of XtalGazer is XtalCSP, a crystal structure prediction platform to perform global searches of crystal structures for target molecules and the other optional components in the corresponding searching space, offering a deep insight into possible stable forms. Furthermore, crystallization strategy recommendations will provide AI-backed experimental design to help avoid human bias. XtalGazer also utilizes MicroED to rapidly elucidate crystal structures from powder samples, reducing the need for growing single crystals.
XtalPi’s launch of XtalGazer marks another significant step in the company’s ongoing exploration of solid-state research. From crystal structure prediction platforms being one of the first products to launch at XtalPi, to today’s comprehensive polymorph selection platform, XtalPi will keep fulfilling its promise to solving challenging problems in this space. XtalPi will continue to deliver faster, more accurate, and more comprehensive approaches to building an ecosystem for the R&D process in solid-state, pre-formulation and crystallization.
For more information about XtalPi, please visit www.xtalpi.com.
About XtalPi:
XtalPi is an innovative technology company powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. Founded in 2015 on the MIT campus, XtalPi is dedicated to driving intelligent and digital transformation in the life science and new materials industries. With tightly interwoven quantum physics, AI, cloud computing, and large-scale clusters of robotic workstations, XtalPi offers a range of technology solutions, services, and products to accelerate and empower innovation for biopharmaceutical and new materials companies worldwide.
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ICIS and Base Oil News Announce Partnership to Enhance Market Insights

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LONDON, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ICIS, a global source of commodity intelligence, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Base Oil News, a premier news outlet founded by industry expert Iain Pocock that provides in-depth coverage of the base oils and lubricants market. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the dissemination and exchange of critical market data and insights.

With more than two decades of journalism experience at Bloomberg, Reuters, and Argus Media, Iain Pocock brings unparalleled expertise to this partnership. His deep understanding of illiquid energy markets makes him a credible and influential figure in the industry. Since November 2023, Iain has been working closely with ICIS to share and exchange valuable data and insights, enhancing the services both platforms offer to the base oils and lubricants market.
Through the collaboration, Iain integrates ICIS’ extensive content and data resources in Base Oil News market coverage. In return, he contributes market insights to ICIS News, including expert and exclusive analysis of supply and demand dynamics, price margins, and other critical market drivers. This exchange ensures that subscribers of both ICIS and Base Oil News have access to the most comprehensive, timely, and accurate market information, empowering them to make informed decisions.
“It’s a very exciting partnership – where we leverage each other’s strengths and provide actionable insights to our customers,” said Iain Pocock, Founder of Base Oil News. “The market is the winner.”
“As ICIS is already the world’s most trusted pricing benchmark for base oils, this collaboration with Iain Pocock and Base Oil News provides an even stronger and deeper service to our customers,” said Stephen Burns, Editorial Director at ICIS. “Iain’s expertise and extensive industry connections are invaluable, and we have established a fruitful partnership that benefits the market at large.”
For the latest insights from Iain Pocock on ICIS News, visit ICIS News.  
About ICIS
ICIS – Independent Commodity Intelligence Services – helps businesses through seamlessly delivering data and analytics, across the chemical, fertilizer and energy markets. A trusted source and benchmark for price information and insight across key commodities markets worldwide. Our independent, transparent market intelligence informs thousands of quality decisions every day, taking the pressure out of negotiations and giving customers space for more innovative thinking, through published datasets including price assessments, price forecasts, supply and demand fundamentals and more.
Over 150 years of shaping the world by connecting markets to optimise the world’s valuable resources. With a global team of more than 600 experts, ICIS has employees based in London, New York, Houston, Karlsruhe, Milan, Mumbai, Singapore, Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, Dubai, Sao Paulo, Seoul, Tokyo and Perth.
ICIS is part of RELX, a FTSE15 company with a market cap of £64bn and an employee base of over 30,000 experts across 40 countries.
About RELX
RELX is a global provider of information and analytics for professional and business customers across industries. The Group serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs approximately 30,000 people of whom almost half are in North America. RELX PLC is a London listed holding company which owns 52.9% of RELX Group. RELX NV is an Amsterdam listed holding company which owns 47.1% of RELX Group. The shares are traded on the London, Amsterdam and New York Stock Exchanges using the following ticker symbols: London: REL; Amsterdam: REN; New York: RELX and RENX. Total market capitalisation is approximately £64bn | €75bn | $81bn.
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Trianz Welcomes Israel Abraham as Vice President of Services for Extrica.ai – The Data to AI Platform

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Digital transformation technology & services company Trianz is pleased to announce the appointment of Israel Abraham as Vice President of Extrica Platform Services.

Trianz has embarked on a transformative journey, redefining its value proposition with an ‘IP Led’ model, with a commitment to deliver the fastest time to value, lowest human dependence, and highest ROI. Central to this approach are our hyper-automated platforms, Concierto.Cloud, Extrica.AI, and Pulse, driving industry-leading transformations in cloud, data and analytics, AI, and the digital workplace.
Israel Abraham is a very well-known pioneer and industry leader in AI, data management, and analytics systems, with over three decades of experience. He joins as the services leader for Extrica- the Trianz Data to AI platform, which productizes data, provides data a face and purpose, and accelerates time to insights and AI by 50% or more. In the role of Extrica Services leader, Israel will lead the shaping, visioning, and delivery of Extrica.ai based enterprise wide datamesh, BI, and AI solutions for customers worldwide.
“We are thrilled to welcome Israel Abraham to the Trianz family,” said Sri Manchala, CEO of Trianz and author of Crossing the Digital Faultline. “He is a leader in modernization as well as conceptualization of data platforms anew. Israel’s prior background in the industry with financial services and insurance giants underscores our commitment to securing top-tier talent that brings real-world experiences and needs to our technology platforms. As we continue to broaden our footprint in the digital transformation space, Israel’s visionary leadership and practical experience will serve as the cornerstone in accelerating insights and AI to deliver transformative value to our clients.”
Having played pivotal roles in highly reputed and large organizations such as Liberty Mutual Insurance, MassMutual, Safeco, and CNA Insurance, Israel has garnered recognition as a seasoned leader in big data and AI cloud implementations. His accolades include the prestigious 2014 Ventana Research IT Innovation Award, the 2009 Informatica MDM Innovation Award, and three filed Data Engineering patents in the last four years.
“Trianz has been at the forefront of digital innovation, and Extrica.ai is a paradigm shifting data to AI platform that completely changes how analytics and AI are delivered- much faster, taking business ahead of change. I am excited to scale the adoption of the Extrica platform, which has attracted attention from giants across the industry and hyperscalers,” said Israel Abraham. “I look forward to engaging with customers, bringing my own experiences, and collaborating with the talented team at Trianz to further enhance the capabilities of the Extrica Platform Services to transform data & AI strategies, execution, and outcomes for customers.”
About Trianz
Trianz is a leading-edge technology platforms and services company that accelerates digital transformations at Fortune 100 and emerging companies worldwide in data & analytics, digital experiences, cloud infrastructure, and security. Our ‘IP Led Transformations’ approach, informed by insights from a recent global study spanning 20+ industries and 5000+ companies, addresses challenges posed by the rapid pace of AI-driven transformation, digital talent scarcity, and economic uncertainty. Our IP and platforms, including Concierto, Extrica, and Pulse, revolutionize cloud adoption, data analytics, and AI insights, empowering organizations to navigate the complexities of digital transformation seamlessly.
Founded in California and with an organization of over 2,000 associates across the United States and India, Trianz is a Premier Partner of AWS, consistently rated #1 by clients for value delivery over the past five years. Trianz has been ranked as one of the best Consulting Firms by Forbes and has been certified as a Great Place to Work for three years in a row. To learn more about Trianz, email [email protected] or visit www.trianz.com.
Watch Trianz CEO Sri Manchala’s insightful interview with Bloomberg on Partner | Crossing The Digital Faultline & Leading Towards Transformative Success – YouTube and delve deeper into his book Crossing the Digital Faultline at Crossing the Digital Faultline | Trianz.
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