TORONTO, July 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Datametrex AI Limited (the “Company” or “Datametrex”) (TSXV: DM, FSE: D4G) is pleased to announce that it has successfully been awarded the third milestone of a multi phase R&D program through Canada’a Department of National Defence Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (“IDEaS”) program.
The Company will be receiving approximately $208,800.00 CAD for Component 1b Milestone 3, to further develop Nexalogy SMART, Social Media Automated Reporting Technologies, while also expanding its fake news and narrative detection technologies.
IDEaS was announced in Canada’s new defence policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, and commits to $1.6 billion of investment in innovations for defence and security over the next 20 years. IDEaS supports the development of solutions from their conceptual stage, through prototype testing and capability development. The program includes several elements that promote collaboration between innovators, provides developmental resources and provides opportunities to interact with DND’s science and military members. Through which all innovators are on an even playing field to solve specific defence and security challenges.
For more info about the IDEaS program please visit Department of National Defence at: Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS)
“Milestone 3 completion greenlights the final phase of development for Nexalogy SMART and reflects important progress for helping the Government of Canada maintain a technological advantage in the realm of cyber social media security. We are happy to have the go ahead to continue the contract,” says Marshall Gunter, CEO of the Company.