Great to see that Xtract has announced that Budweiser Gardens will be using their system to screen patrons. I believe that this is the FIRST Canadian venue (that we know of) that will be using Smart Gateway. The arena is owned by the City of London, which is located about halfway between Toronto and Windsor / Detroit.
TORONTO, July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xtract One Technologies (TSX: XTRA)(OTCQX: XTRAF)(FRA:0PL) (“Xtract One” or “the Company”), a leading technology-driven threat detection and security solution that prioritizes the patron access experience by leveraging AI, today announced its SmartGateway patron screening solution was selected by Budweiser Gardens, a 10,200-capacity sports-entertainment venue and home of the London Knights in London, ON, to secure entrances for its sporting events and concerts.
The property is owned by the City of London and is managed by global sports and entertainment company OVG360, a division of Oak View Group (OVG) which announced a strategic partnership with Xtract One in October 2022.
“As the largest sports-entertainment centre in Southwestern Ontario, we are committed to providing the best possible experience for our fans and guests – as their comfort and safety is always our top priority,” said Brian Ohl, General Manager at Budweiser Gardens. “We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Xtract One to implement their industry-leading SmartGateways to further improve safety, and provide a better overall experience for everyone who visits Budweiser Gardens for a London Knights game, or other live event.”
The SmartGateway system replaces intimidating, traditional metal detectors and delivers fast, reliable, and accurate patron screening. This solution unobtrusively scans patrons for guns, knives, and other prohibited items as they enter the facility, using AI-powered sensors to detect threats without invading patrons’ sense of privacy and comfort. The SmartGateway system was designed with customization in mind to account for customers’ specific needs as well as security requirements for large, ticketed venues to enable high throughput.
“At Xtract One, we are excited to partner with Budweiser Gardens, OVG360, and the City of London to provide our cutting-edge security solutions and help improve patron safety. We are confident that our innovative technologies will enhance the existing security measures and help create a more secure, fan-centric environment for all patrons,” said Peter Evans, CEO of Xtract One. “We look forward to working with Budweiser Gardens and to continuing our partnership with Oak View Group to deliver advanced, unobtrusive security solutions.”