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New Strategic Partnership Enhances Growth Potential for SuperCom Ltd. (NASDAQ: SPCB) EM Tracking Solutions

Posted on January 31, 2025 by MissionIR
  • Public safety technology developer SuperCom has seen a record pace of new contract acquisition in the United States since August as awareness of its electronic monitoring (“EM”) solutions increases
  • A new strategic partnership contract with an established multi-state EM service provider is expected to accelerate the growth further, beginning with a focus on the Northeast U.S. region
  • SuperCom’s technologies provide a variety of options for the supervision of offenders in the criminal justice system, but the company is particularly focused on enhancing public safety in domestic violence situations
  • The company’s acquisition of 20 new U.S. contracts in recent months, including six states where SuperCom had not operated before, unlocks the potential for Americans to have greater peace of mind about reducing repeat domestic violence offenses

Public safety technology innovator SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB) is announcing a strategic partnership for placing its electronic monitoring (“EM”) offender tracking solution. The company expects this partnership to further support the rapidly growing adoption of its solutions in U.S. markets.

SuperCom has been expanding into U.S. markets at a record pace for the company, signing 20 new contracts since last August. Six of the contract states are locations where the company’s products haven’t been used before (https://ibn.fm/2Vagt).

The new partnership is with an established multi-state electronic monitoring service provider that has a wide market presence. The collaboration includes an agreement to introduce SuperCom’s advanced PureSecurity Suite EM solutions to both new and existing law enforcement programs in multiple new states, initially targeting high-impact opportunities in the Northeast.

“This partnership reflects the trust placed in SuperCom’s cutting-edge technology and our ability to deliver transformative results,” SuperCom President and CEO Ordan Trabelsi stated in the company’s announcement (https://ibn.fm/ffwwI). “By collaborating with an established industry player, we are further advancing the modernization of electronic monitoring programs across the U.S. … With over 30 years of industry experience, the service provider’s selection of SuperCom’s technology over others can resonate strongly with potential customers.”

SuperCom has focused its marketing strategy on European and North American nations. Growing within the United States has been particularly important because the U.S. prison population rate per 100,000 people is the highest in the world, according to a 2023 study, while a separate report showed a recidivism (repeat offender arrests) rate of about 75% among released prisoners within five years (https://ibn.fm/Z1lP7).

The use of EM tracking of suspects and convicted offenders released from incarceration on a supervision agreement is growing in popularity worldwide. Many nations, large and small, are finding value in the cost savings of favoring house arrest over expanded jail space and in supervised re-entry to the community of offenders, thereby gaining a potential rehabilitative benefit from maintaining their normal work, school, and family relations.

The company’s PureSecurity Suite products include the best-of-breed one-piece tracking bracelet that has been branded PureOne and its accompanying mobile app monitoring technology branded PureShield, which are particularly attuned to enhancing public safety in domestic violence situation. Other complementary elements further the suite’s monitoring capabilities for a variety of needs.

Together, PureOne and PureShield use GPS, cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies to discreetly show the location of both the victim and the offender in domestic violence cases. Once boundaries established by the legal system are included in the programming, both law enforcement and potential victims are alerted if zoning breaches occur, using the wide availability of personal smartphones to ease service accessibility.

“SuperCom’s solutions are setting a new standard in the electronic monitoring industry. By displacing incumbent players time after time, we are better positioned to meet the growing demand for scalable and impactful public safety solutions,” Trabelsi stated.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.SuperCom.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to SPCB are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/SPCB

About MissionIR

MissionIR (“MIR”) is a specialized communications platform with a focus on assisting IR firms with syndicated content to enhance the visibility of private and public companies within the investment community. It is one of 70+ brands within the Dynamic Brand Portfolio @ IBN that delivers: (1) access to a vast network of wire solutions via InvestorWire to efficiently and effectively reach a myriad of target markets, demographics and diverse industries; (2) article and editorial syndication to 5,000+ outlets; (3) enhanced press release enhancement to ensure maximum impact; (4) social media distribution via IBN to millions of social media followers; and (5) a full array of tailored corporate communications solutions. With broad reach and a seasoned team of contributing journalists and writers, MIR is uniquely positioned to best serve private and public companies that want to reach a wide audience of investors, influencers, consumers, journalists and the general public. By cutting through the overload of information in today’s market, MIR brings its clients unparalleled recognition and brand awareness.

MIR is where breaking news, insightful content and actionable information converge.

For more information, please visit www.MissionIR.com

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MissionIRNewsBreaks – Thumzup (NASDAQ: TZUP) Expands Bitcoin Holdings to Over 19 BTC

Posted on January 31, 2025 by MissionIR

Thumzup (NASDAQ: TZUP) announced that its board has approved allocating up to 90% of its surplus cash into Bitcoin as part of its “Treasury Asset Strategy” (“TAS”), first outlined Nov. 15, 2024. The company sees Bitcoin as a long-term store of value and a key asset class for financial stability and shareholder growth. CEO Robert Steele praised President Trump’s recent executive order on digital financial technology, which directs federal agencies to review and potentially rescind cryptocurrency regulations. Thumzup also plans to begin paying gig-economy workers in Bitcoin in the coming weeks while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/d0ThG

 About Thumzup®

Thumzup Media Corporation is democratizing the multi-billion dollar social media branding and marketing industry. Its flagship product, the Thumzup platform, utilizes a robust programmatic advertiser dashboard coupled with a consumer-facing App to enable individuals to get paid cash for posting about participating advertisers on major social media outlets through the Thumzup App. The easy-to-use dashboard allows advertisers to programmatically customize their campaigns. Cash payments are made to App users/creators through PayPal and other digital payment systems.

Thumzup was featured on CBS Los Angeles and in KTLA.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to TZUP are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/TZUP

About MissionIR

MissionIR (“MIR”) is a specialized communications platform with a focus on assisting IR firms with syndicated content to enhance the visibility of private and public companies within the investment community. It is one of 70+ brands within the Dynamic Brand Portfolio @ IBN that delivers: (1) access to a vast network of wire solutions via InvestorWire to efficiently and effectively reach a myriad of target markets, demographics and diverse industries; (2) article and editorial syndication to 5,000+ outlets; (3) enhanced press release enhancement to ensure maximum impact; (4) social media distribution via IBN to millions of social media followers; and (5) a full array of tailored corporate communications solutions. With broad reach and a seasoned team of contributing journalists and writers, MIR is uniquely positioned to best serve private and public companies that want to reach a wide audience of investors, influencers, consumers, journalists and the general public. By cutting through the overload of information in today’s market, MIR brings its clients unparalleled recognition and brand awareness.

MIR is where breaking news, insightful content and actionable information converge.

For more information, please visit www.MissionIR.com

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MissionIRNewsBreaks – McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) Featured in New Video Series by Allan Barry Laboucan

Posted on January 30, 2025 by MissionIR

McEwen Mining (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX), an asset rich diversified gold and silver producer with a large exposure to copper through its McEwen Copper subsidiary, was recently featured in a new video series launched by Allan Barry Laboucan called “Insights into Drilling.”

Allan has spent 30 years of his life watching drill results, drill programs, drill models and reasons for drilling. He sees it as the lifeblood of the mining business.

In an email to subscribers introducing the first video of the series, he wrote, “McEwen Mining has catalysts from their world-class copper development project, strong improvement to their bottom line from gold mines and transformative gold exploration potential.”

To view the full video on YouTube, visit https://ibn.fm/4sWl8

About McEwen Mining

McEwen Mining is a gold and silver producer with operations in Nevada, Canada, Mexico and Argentina. In addition, the company owns approximately 47.7% of McEwen Copper, which is developing the large, advanced-stage Los Azules copper project in Argentina. The company’s goal is to improve the productivity and life of its assets with the objective of increasing the share price and providing a yield. Rob McEwen, chair and chief owner, has a personal investment in the company of $225 million and takes an annual salary of $1. To learn more about the company, visit www.McEwenMining.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to MUX are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/MUX

About MissionIR

MissionIR (“MIR”) is a specialized communications platform with a focus on assisting IR firms with syndicated content to enhance the visibility of private and public companies within the investment community. It is one of 70+ brands within the Dynamic Brand Portfolio @ IBN that delivers: (1) access to a vast network of wire solutions via InvestorWire to efficiently and effectively reach a myriad of target markets, demographics and diverse industries; (2) article and editorial syndication to 5,000+ outlets; (3) enhanced press release enhancement to ensure maximum impact; (4) social media distribution via IBN to millions of social media followers; and (5) a full array of tailored corporate communications solutions. With broad reach and a seasoned team of contributing journalists and writers, MIR is uniquely positioned to best serve private and public companies that want to reach a wide audience of investors, influencers, consumers, journalists and the general public. By cutting through the overload of information in today’s market, MIR brings its clients unparalleled recognition and brand awareness.

MIR is where breaking news, insightful content and actionable information converge.

For more information, please visit www.MissionIR.com

Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the MissionIR website applicable to all content provided by MIR, wherever published or re-published: https://www.MissionIR.com/Disclaimer

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MissionIRNewsBreaks – Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) Expands U.S. Battery Production with Nikola Equipment Purchase

Posted on January 30, 2025 by MissionIR

Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ: MULN) announced the acquisition of additional battery line equipment from Nikola Corporation to enhance its Fullerton, California, battery operations. The facility, dedicated to producing next-generation American-made battery packs and solid-state polymers, will now include two high-volume standard battery chemistry lines, a solid-state polymer R&D line, and an expanded testing laboratory. The move aligns with Mullen’s commitment to domestic battery production and reduced reliance on foreign imports. The company has also submitted a revised plan to the U.S. Department of Energy, seeking $55 million in matching funds to support its U.S.-based battery and pack manufacturing capabilities.

To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/RvKtk

About Mullen Automotive Inc.

Mullen Automotive is a Southern California-based automotive company building the next generation of commercial electric vehicles (“EVs”) with two United States-based vehicle plants located in Tunica, Mississippi, (120,000 square feet) and Mishawaka, Indiana (650,000 square feet). In August 2023, Mullen began commercial vehicle production in Tunica. In September 2023, Mullen received IRS approval for federal EV tax credits on its commercial vehicles with a Qualified Manufacturer designation that offers eligible customers up to $7,500 per vehicle. As of January 2024, both the Mullen ONE, a Class 1 EV cargo van, and Mullen THREE, a Class 3 EV cab chassis truck, are California Air Resource Board (“CARB”) and EPA certified and available for sale in the U.S. The CARB-issued HVIP approval on the Mullen THREE, Class 3 EV truck, provides up to a $45,000 cash voucher at time of vehicle purchase. The company has also recently expanded its commercial dealer network to seven dealers with the addition of Papé Kenworth. Other previously announced dealers include Pritchard EV, National Auto Fleet Group, Ziegler Truck Group, Range Truck Group, Eco Auto, and Randy Marion Auto Group, providing sales and service coverage in key Midwest, West Coast, Pacific Northwest, New England and Mid-Atlantic markets. The company has also announced Foreign Trade Zone (“FTZ”) status approval for its Tunica, Mississippi, commercial vehicle manufacturing center. FTZ approval provides a number of benefits, including deferment of duties owed and elimination of duties on exported vehicles. For more information about the company, visit www.MullenUSA.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to MULN are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/MULN

About MissionIR

MissionIR (“MIR”) is a specialized communications platform with a focus on assisting IR firms with syndicated content to enhance the visibility of private and public companies within the investment community. It is one of 70+ brands within the Dynamic Brand Portfolio @ IBN that delivers: (1) access to a vast network of wire solutions via InvestorWire to efficiently and effectively reach a myriad of target markets, demographics and diverse industries; (2) article and editorial syndication to 5,000+ outlets; (3) enhanced press release enhancement to ensure maximum impact; (4) social media distribution via IBN to millions of social media followers; and (5) a full array of tailored corporate communications solutions. With broad reach and a seasoned team of contributing journalists and writers, MIR is uniquely positioned to best serve private and public companies that want to reach a wide audience of investors, influencers, consumers, journalists and the general public. By cutting through the overload of information in today’s market, MIR brings its clients unparalleled recognition and brand awareness.

MIR is where breaking news, insightful content and actionable information converge.

For more information, please visit www.MissionIR.com

Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the MissionIR website applicable to all content provided by MIR, wherever published or re-published: https://www.MissionIR.com/Disclaimer

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SolarBank Corp. (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2) Seals $49.5M USD Deal with Qcells for Four Major Solar Projects in New York

Posted on January 29, 2025 by MissionIR
  • The projects, totaling 25.577 MW, will be developed as community solar initiatives, with SolarBank managing the construction, operation and maintenance of the projects.
  • The projects will use U.S.-manufactured equipment, aligning with Qcells’ investment in domestic solar production, while incentives from New York’s NY-Sun Program will further enhance the projects’ viability.
  • Qcells is investing nearly $2.8 billion USD into boosting U.S. domestic solar manufacturing and innovation to support and accelerate the U.S. clean energy transition.

Disseminated on behalf of SolarBank Corporation

SolarBank (NASDAQ: SUUN) (CSE: SUNN) (NEO: SUNN) (FSE: GY2), a premier developer and owner of renewable and clean energy projects, specializing in distributed and community solar initiatives throughout Canada and the U.S., has sealed a $49.5 million USD transaction with Qcells, one of the world’s leading clean energy companies, for the acquisition of four ground-mount solar power projects that are under development in upstate New York (https://ibn.fm/A9JcD).

The projects, collectively generating 25.577 MW of solar energy, mark a significant collaboration between SolarBank and Qcells, underscoring a shared commitment to clean energy solutions. The Gainesville, Hardie, Rice Road, and Hwy 28 projects, are part of SolarBank’s ongoing initiative to develop ground-mount solar power sites. SolarBank originated the sites and facilitated their development through a completed Coordinated Electric System Interconnection Review (“CESIR”).

Once operational, these projects will function as community solar initiatives. This model allows renters and homeowners to subscribe to the projects and earn credits on their electricity bills based on the clean energy generated. This approach democratizes access to renewable energy without requiring individual installations. Community solar projects like these play an essential role in addressing energy accessibility and affordability, particularly in regions where installing solar panels on individual properties may not be feasible.

The projects will also benefit from New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (“NYSERDA”) incentives under the NY-Sun Program. These incentives are designed to accelerate the adoption of solar energy and reduce installation costs, enhancing the financial viability of renewable energy projects.

The partnership also highlights Qcells’ ongoing investment in the U.S. solar supply chain. With a commitment of $2.8 billion USD to onshore production, Qcells aims to strengthen domestic manufacturing, from solar panel components to finished products.

Qcells is a subsidiary of South Korea’s Hanwha Solutions and is widely recognized for its established reputation as a manufacturer of high-performance, high-quality solar cells and panels, portfolio of intelligent storage systems, and growing international pipeline of large-scale renewable energy projects. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, and operates diverse international manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Malaysia and South Korea.

“At Qcells, we are dedicated to delivering clean, affordable energy solutions to communities nationwide and around the globe,” said Jin Han, Corporate Officer, Head of Distributed Energy at Qcells North America. “With a commitment of nearly $2.8 billion, we are working hard to onshore production of the solar supply chain from ingots and wafers to cells and finished panels. Each step we take strengthens domestic solar manufacturing, drives the clean energy transition and brings us closer to a sustainable future for all.”

Under the terms of the agreement, SolarBank’s responsibilities extend beyond the sale of the projects. The company will oversee their construction through engineering, procurement and construction (“EPC”) agreements, and will retain operational management post-completion. This integrated approach ensures project quality and long-term performance.

The deal also aligns with SolarBank’s strategic focus on leveraging U.S.-based manufacturing to advance clean energy projects. “I am extremely pleased to have entered into this transaction with Qcells. Qcells is making a substantial investment in U.S. domestic manufacturing for solar panels and SolarBank is excited to be supporting them in developing these four projects using made in the USA equipment,” said Dr. Richard Lu, Chief Executive Officer of SolarBank.

This transaction is part of a broader trend toward renewable energy adoption as companies like SolarBank and Qcells innovate to meet growing energy demands sustainably. With its extensive renewable energy expertise, SolarBank already has an impressive portfolio of renewable energy initiatives including more than 100 megawatts of developed capacity and a pipeline exceeding one gigawatt.

For more information, visit the company’s website at SolarBankCorp.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to SUUN are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/SUUN

There are several risks associated with the development of the Projects. The development of any project is subject to required permits, the continued availability of third-party financing arrangements for Qcells, the risks associated with the construction of a solar energy project. In addition, governments may revise, reduce or eliminate incentives and policy support schemes for solar energy projects, which could result in future projects no longer being economic. Qcells will pay the purchase price for the Projects, and construction costs under the EPC agreements, in stages. If Qcells does not obtain the necessary financing, the Company is obligated to reacquire the projects subject to retention of an initial payment. This report contains forward looking information. Please refer to https://ibn.fm/G76GJ for additional discussion of the assumptions and risk factors associated with the projects and statements made in this report.

About MissionIR

MissionIR (“MIR”) is a specialized communications platform with a focus on assisting IR firms with syndicated content to enhance the visibility of private and public companies within the investment community. It is one of 70+ brands within the Dynamic Brand Portfolio @ IBN that delivers: (1) access to a vast network of wire solutions via InvestorWire to efficiently and effectively reach a myriad of target markets, demographics and diverse industries; (2) article and editorial syndication to 5,000+ outlets; (3) enhanced press release enhancement to ensure maximum impact; (4) social media distribution via IBN to millions of social media followers; and (5) a full array of tailored corporate communications solutions. With broad reach and a seasoned team of contributing journalists and writers, MIR is uniquely positioned to best serve private and public companies that want to reach a wide audience of investors, influencers, consumers, journalists and the general public. By cutting through the overload of information in today’s market, MIR brings its clients unparalleled recognition and brand awareness.

MIR is where breaking news, insightful content and actionable information converge.

For more information, please visit www.MissionIR.com

Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the MissionIR website applicable to all content provided by MIR, wherever published or re-published: https://www.MissionIR.com/Disclaimer

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MissionIRNewsBreaks – HeartBeam Inc. (NASDAQ: BEAT) Submits FDA Application for 12-Lead ECG Synthesis Software

Posted on January 29, 2025 by MissionIR

HeartBeam (NASDAQ: BEAT), a medical technology company advancing cardiac care, has submitted a 510(k) application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) for its 12-lead electrocardiogram (“ECG”) synthesis software. The software is designed to assess cardiac rhythms and arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, bradycardia, and tachycardia. The submission is supported by data from the VALID-ECG pivotal study, which enrolled 198 patients across five clinical sites and demonstrated clinical equivalence to standard 12-lead ECGs. HeartBeam recently secured FDA clearance for its patented technology that captures heart signals from three directions and synthesizes them into a traditional 12-lead ECG format. Upon approval, the company plans a commercial launch informed by its Early Access Program, which has already attracted strong physician and patient interest. CEO Robert Eno highlighted the software’s potential to transform cardiac monitoring outside medical facilities. Future advancements include AI-driven classification algorithms and heart attack detection to reduce “symptom to door” times, a key focus for the American Heart Association.

To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/44qK4

About HeartBeam Inc.

HeartBeam is a medical technology company dedicated to transforming cardiac care by providing powerful cardiac insights wherever the patient is. The company is creating the first-ever cable-free 12-lead ECG capable of capturing the heart’s electrical signals from three dimensions. This platform technology is designed to be used in portable devices that can be used wherever the patient is to deliver actionable heart intelligence. Physicians will be able to identify cardiac health trends and acute conditions and direct patients to the appropriate care — all outside of a medical facility, thus redefining the future of cardiac health management. The company holds 13 U.S. and 4 international-issued patents related to technology enablement. For more information, visit www.HeartBeam.com .

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to BEAT are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/BEAT

About MissionIR

MissionIR (“MIR”) is a specialized communications platform with a focus on assisting IR firms with syndicated content to enhance the visibility of private and public companies within the investment community. It is one of 70+ brands within the Dynamic Brand Portfolio @ IBN that delivers: (1) access to a vast network of wire solutions via InvestorWire to efficiently and effectively reach a myriad of target markets, demographics and diverse industries; (2) article and editorial syndication to 5,000+ outlets; (3) enhanced press release enhancement to ensure maximum impact; (4) social media distribution via IBN to millions of social media followers; and (5) a full array of tailored corporate communications solutions. With broad reach and a seasoned team of contributing journalists and writers, MIR is uniquely positioned to best serve private and public companies that want to reach a wide audience of investors, influencers, consumers, journalists and the general public. By cutting through the overload of information in today’s market, MIR brings its clients unparalleled recognition and brand awareness.

MIR is where breaking news, insightful content and actionable information converge.

For more information, please visit www.MissionIR.com

Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the MissionIR website applicable to all content provided by MIR, wherever published or re-published: https://www.MissionIR.com/Disclaimer

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SuperCom Ltd. (NASDAQ: SPCB) Conference Interview Highlights Tech Innovations to Better Safeguard Domestic Violence Victims

Posted on January 29, 2025 by MissionIR
  • Electronic monitoring (“EM”) technology developer SuperCom is celebrating expansion in the United States at a record pace
  • EM tracking technology has become a popular alternative to incarceration for criminal justice officers dealing with domestic violence cases, because the EM option promotes cost savings for taxpayers and rehabilitation for domestic violence offenders
  • SuperCom President and CEO Ordan Trabelsi underscored the company’s progress with data he discussed in a recent LD Micro Conference interview with SEQUIRE Spotlight
  • SuperCom has also been focusing on the expansion of its products and services in Europe, where contracts have included public safety monitoring projects in Romania, Finland, Estonia, and Sweden

A report issued last month on a study of domestic partner homicides within the Latino community noted that “in 2020, for all race and ethnicity groups, when the relationship of victims to homicide suspects was known, the suspects were current or former intimate partners of female (50.0%) and male victims (7.9%),” and that among Latinos / Hispanics jealousy was a factor for approximately half of male victims and an eighth of female victims (https://ibn.fm/2tjOe).

Included with other recent year-end findings about violence levels in communities throughout the world (https://ibn.fm/U8Mz4, https://ibn.fm/3FPTR), the data serve as a reminder of the importance of providing strategies to combat domestic violence and prevent it from recurring.

Israel-based tracking technology developer SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB) is at the forefront of new innovations in products designed to help law enforcement officials establish safeguards against recurrent intimate partner violence that may escalate with fatal results.

“If somebody hits their wife or if a wife hits her husband, the police … if they see damage on the body, they’ll put a bracelet on immediately before there’s even a conviction because the bracelet is lightweight, long battery life, it doesn’t intrude or interfere in your life … and it basically enforces that the person doesn’t come close to the victim anymore — enforces the restraining order, essentially,” SuperCom President and CEO Ordan Trabelsi said during an interview with the SEQUIRE Spotlight chat host at last year’s LD Micro 17th Annual Main Event Conference (https://ibn.fm/j4We6).

The bracelet Trabelsi described is the company’s best-of-breed PureOne tracking device, which pairs with the company’s PureShield mobile app alert technology — parts of the PureShield Domestic Violence Monitoring platform developed by SuperCom to notify law enforcement officers as well as potential domestic violence victims if a supervised individual trespasses boundaries established by that order.

“This gives the victims the confidence to actually complain and say that there’s something wrong going on,” Trabelsi said.

SuperCom has been expanding into new markets at a record pace for the company, signing 20 new contracts since last summer and establishing a presence in six states where the company’s products hadn’t been used before (https://ibn.fm/edXt2).

Aside from the obvious benefit of helping to protect someone from further abuse by an intimate partner, electronic monitoring (“EM”) of domestic violence suspects serves society by providing a less expensive alternative to taxpayer-sustained jails for restricting the suspect’s movements. In addition, the discreet use of EM supervision provides a potential rehabilitative effect by allowing the suspect to continue with employment or education and, to the extent allowed by the restraining order, to maintain a parenting role or other relationships within a family.

SuperCom’s recent focus has been to increase the presence of its products and services in Europe as well as the United States.

“We just won a project in Romania of over $33 million. We’re tracking up to 15,000 offenders every month, so over the course of a six-year project, we can help up to a million victims,” Trabelsi said. “And we’re in Finland and Estonia and Sweden and the U.S. and Canada. We continually win more and more projects around the world as we expand our business.”

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.SuperCom.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to SPCB are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/SPCB

About MissionIR

MissionIR (“MIR”) is a specialized communications platform with a focus on assisting IR firms with syndicated content to enhance the visibility of private and public companies within the investment community. It is one of 70+ brands within the Dynamic Brand Portfolio @ IBN that delivers: (1) access to a vast network of wire solutions via InvestorWire to efficiently and effectively reach a myriad of target markets, demographics and diverse industries; (2) article and editorial syndication to 5,000+ outlets; (3) enhanced press release enhancement to ensure maximum impact; (4) social media distribution via IBN to millions of social media followers; and (5) a full array of tailored corporate communications solutions. With broad reach and a seasoned team of contributing journalists and writers, MIR is uniquely positioned to best serve private and public companies that want to reach a wide audience of investors, influencers, consumers, journalists and the general public. By cutting through the overload of information in today’s market, MIR brings its clients unparalleled recognition and brand awareness.

MIR is where breaking news, insightful content and actionable information converge.

For more information, please visit www.MissionIR.com

Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the MissionIR website applicable to all content provided by MIR, wherever published or re-published: https://www.MissionIR.com/Disclaimer

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MissionIRNewsBreaks – Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) to Host Investor Webinar on Feb. 5

Posted on January 29, 2025 by MissionIR

Calidi Biotherapeutics (NYSE American: CLDI), a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing targeted antitumor virotherapies, will host an investor webinar on Feb. 5, 2025, at 4:15 p.m. ET. The event, organized by RedChip Companies, will feature CFO Andrew Jackson and CSO Antonio F. Santidrian, PharmD, PhD, discussing Calidi’s cell-based delivery platforms designed to enhance oncolytic virus-based cancer treatments. Topics will include the company’s lead programs, such as CLD-400 for metastatic cancers, CLD-201 for advanced solid tumors, and CLD-101 for high-grade glioma. A live Q&A session will follow.

To view the full press release, visit: https://ibn.fm/R3jSL

About Calidi Biotherapeutics

Calidi Biotherapeutics specializes in proprietary technology that empowers the immune system to combat cancer. The company’s novel stem cell-based platforms utilize potent allogeneic stem cells capable of carrying payloads of oncolytic viruses for use in multiple oncology indications, including high-grade gliomas and solid tumors. Calidi’s clinical stage off-the-shelf, universal cell-based delivery platforms are designed to protect, amplify, and potentiate oncolytic viruses leading to enhanced efficacy and improved patient safety. Calidi’s preclinical off-the-shelf enveloped virotherapies are designed to target disseminated solid tumors. This dual approach can potentially treat, or even prevent, metastatic disease. Calidi Biotherapeutics is headquartered in San Diego, California.

For more information, please visit www.calidibio.com

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Quantum BioPharma Ltd. (NASDAQ: QNTM) (CSE: QNTM) Is ‘One to Watch’

Posted on January 28, 2025 by MissionIR
  • Proprietary R&D is led by a world-class team of medicinal chemists and industry veterans, ensuring innovative product development.
  • A first-to-market product, unbuzzd addresses a fast-expanding consumer category, with 300% growth expected by 2030.
  • Lucid-MS, a potential multi-billion-dollar asset, represents a significant breakthrough in the treatment of demyelinating diseases, supported by an expedited regulatory pathway.
  • Strategic equity and royalty agreements with Celly Nutrition for consumer-focused alcohol misuse treatments provide an additional revenue stream.
  • Quantum BioPharma is strategically positioned in two high-growth sectors: hangover remedies and MS therapeutics.

Quantum BioPharma (NASDAQ: QNTM) (CSE: QNTM) is a biopharmaceutical company committed to developing innovative solutions to address neurodegenerative and metabolic disorders, as well as alcohol misuse. The company’s portfolio includes groundbreaking therapeutic candidates such as Lucid-MS, a patented compound targeting multiple sclerosis, and consumer-focused products like unbuzzd(TM), a novel alcohol detoxification beverage. Through strategic investments and a focused R&D model, Quantum BioPharma seeks to deliver meaningful health improvements while maximizing shareholder value.

The company’s vision is to revolutionize healthcare solutions for underserved markets, guided by a mission to enhance lives through science and innovation. By leveraging its expertise in medicinal chemistry and product commercialization through joint ventures, Quantum BioPharma aims to make significant strides in its targeted sectors.

Quantum BioPharma is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Lucid-MS

Lucid-MS is Quantum BioPharma’s flagship therapeutic candidate for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (“MS”). This new chemical entity (“NCE”) is the result of over 14 years of preclinical research and has demonstrated the potential to stop and even reverse myelin degradation, a known cause of MS. Unlike current treatments, Lucid-MS offers a neuroprotective approach without immunosuppression, addressing a critical unmet need in the MS market.

With nearly one million people in the U.S. living with MS and over 2.8 million cases globally, Lucid-MS targets a vast market with significant demand for better treatment options. In December 2024, Quantum BioPharma announced promising news from its ongoing phase 1 trial of Lucid-MS – a safety review committee recommended starting the dosing of the trial’s second cohort. Lucid-MS represents a transformative opportunity in the treatment of demyelinating diseases. The company is leveraging an expedited regulatory pathway to reach patients faster and has indicated that a phase 2 clinical trial is likely on the horizon.

Celly Nutrition and unbuzzd(TM)

Quantum BioPharma’s product portfolio is anchored by unbuzzd, a dietary supplement in both powder stick and 12 oz. RTD beverage formats, developed by Quantum and licensed to Celly Nutrition, designed to accelerate alcohol metabolism and restore mental alertness within minutes. This clinically tested first-to-market solution utilizes a proprietary blend of extracts, vitamins, and minerals to reduce blood alcohol concentration (“BAC”) and improve cognitive function post-alcohol consumption. Launched in August 2024, unbuzzd is part of a growing consumer market for hangover remedies, but unique with its effectiveness in rapidly reducing BAC.

The product’s innovative formulation sets it apart as the only clinically tested, effective dietary supplement beverage targeting alcohol detoxification. Its multi-channel distribution strategy includes direct-to-consumer sales through e-commerce platforms, retail partnerships, and on-premise marketing initiatives. Quantum BioPharma’s focus on consumer education and strategic partnerships positions unbuzzd for significant growth within the expanding hangover remedy market.

Market Opportunity

Quantum BioPharma operates in sectors with significant growth potential. The global market for hangover remedies was valued at $2.05 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (“CAGR”) of 14.8%, reaching $6.2 billion by 2030, according to Grand View Research. This growth is fueled by increasing consumer demand for effective alcohol detoxification solutions and rising awareness of products like unbuzzd.

Similarly, the global multiple sclerosis market is projected to grow from $28.2 billion in 2022 to $41 billion by 2033, driven by advancements in treatment options and an increasing prevalence of MS cases worldwide.

Quantum BioPharma’s dual focus on consumer health products and high-value therapeutics uniquely positions it to capitalize on these opportunities. Its strategic investments and innovative R&D pipeline provide a competitive edge in addressing unmet needs in both markets.

Leadership Team

Zeeshan Saeed, CEO and Co-Founder of Quantum BioPharma, has extensive experience in international capital markets and a proven track record of successfully assisting startups in raising initial funding. Under his leadership, Quantum BioPharma has developed a robust portfolio of innovative products and strategic investments.

Gerry David, Director and Co-Chair of Celly Nutrition, brings decades of experience in consumer-packaged goods (“CPG”) and is best known for his tenure as CEO of Celsius Holdings. During his leadership, he increased the company’s valuation by 35-fold, surpassing $9 billion. His expertise in scaling product distribution programs has been instrumental to Quantum BioPharma’s strategic initiatives.

John Duffy, CEO of Celly Nutrition, has over two decades of leadership experience in the Coca-Cola system, where he served as Vice President of National Sales. His expertise in customer management and sales strategy is driving the success of unbuzzd’s market rollout.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.QuantumBioPharma.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to QNTM are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/QNTM

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D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) Reports Increase in Fiscal Year 2024 Bookings and First-Ever Customer Purchase of an Advantage(TM) Quantum Computer

Posted on January 28, 2025 by MissionIR
  • D-Wave bookings for fiscal year 2024 will exceed $23 million, marking at least a 120% increase compared to fiscal year 2023, an increase driven in part by first-ever customer purchase of a D-Wave(TM) Advantage annealing quantum computing system.
  • The company also announced the successful completion of a $150 million “at-the-market” (“ATM”) equity offering, contributing to a current cash balance of approximately $320 million.
  • The Advantage quantum computer purchase represents an expansion of the company’s revenue model as a result of broadening its go-to-market offering to include on-premises system sales.
  • CEO Dr. Alan Baratz emphasized that the company believes the world is quickly recognizing the near-term usefulness and value of D-Wave’s quantum systems.

D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) (“D-Wave”), a leader in quantum computing systems, software and services, and the first commercial provider of quantum computers, reported a 120%+ increase in bookings for fiscal year 2024 compared to 2023 figures. According to a company news release, bookings for fiscal year 2024 exceed $23 million, an increase driven by several major milestones including the first-ever customer purchase of a D-Wave Advantage annealing quantum computer (https://ibn.fm/9aHB5).

Bookings during Q4 of fiscal year 2024 will be at least $18 million, an increase of approximately 500% over prior fiscal year 2023 Q4 bookings of $3 million. The company ended fiscal year 2024 with a record cash position of approximately $178 million in cash.

In addition, D-Wave recently announced the successful completion of a $150 million ATM equity offering (the “ATM Program”). The $150 million ATM Program commenced on January 15th and ended on January 21st, with an average per share price of $6.10, representing a $0.22 per share, or 3.7%, premium over the Volume Weighted Average Price (“VWAP”) of D-Wave’s common stock during the same timeframe. The company’s current cash balance is approximately $320 million, which the company believes provides the capital necessary to fully execute its operating plan to sustained profitability and positive cash flow.

The D-Wave Advantage system is the world’s largest quantum computer with more than 5,000 qubits and 15-way connectivity. The first customer purchase of the system highlights the growing adoption of D-Wave’s annealing quantum technology and represents a significant expansion in the company’s revenue model as a result of broadening its go-to-market offering to include on-premise system sales.

The purchase of an on-premise system provides the customer complete access to all aspects of the Advantage quantum computer, including the ability to modify system parameters and integrate the system in ways that were previously unavailable. The move comes as D-Wave has seen a growing demand for on-premise quantum systems from research centers, academic institutions, HPC centers, and leading-edge businesses looking to accelerate competitive differentiation, bolster national security, and explore how quantum computing can address challenges resulting from AI’s escalating power consumption.

The on-premise infrastructure offering is complementary to D-Wave’s Leap(TM) quantum cloud service, an approach that the company believes will continue to be preferred by many application-focused customers. 

According to Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave, the company believes it is evident that the world is quickly recognizing the near-term usefulness and value of D-Wave’s quantum systems. “With remarkable growth in bookings, our first Advantage system sale and an increasing number of customer applications moving into production, in our view, D-Wave is clearly driving the commercialization of quantum computing,” Dr. Baratz said. “While others remain in the research and development mode, we are delivering incredibly powerful technology and products to customers today, helping them tackle their tough computational problems faster, better and with less energy.”

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.dwavequantum.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to QBTS are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/QBTS

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not be indicative of future results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, various factors beyond management’s control, including the risks set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” discussed under the caption “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Part I of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or any updates discussed under the caption “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Part II of our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in our other filings with the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this press release in making an investment decision, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. We undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law.

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