Xtract One's Gateway selected by Manor school district

Executive Summary

• Xtract One Technologies Inc. has been selected by Manor Independent School District (Manor ISD) in Texas to deploy its Xtract One Gateway weapon detection system.
• The initial deployment involves seven systems across four high schools, with a plan to expand to 11 additional systems across all 15 district campuses.
• The selection follows a successful product demonstration and testing phase, positioning the Gateway system as the district's long-term solution for enhancing campus security and safety.

Key Details

• Customer: Manor Independent School District (Manor, Tex.).
• Product: Xtract One Gateway system, an AI-powered threat detection solution designed for medium-clutter environments.
• Initial Deployment Scope: Seven (7) systems installed at Manor High School, Manor Early College High School, Manor New Tech High School, and Manor Senior High School.
• Expansion Plans: Plans to deploy an additional eleven (11) systems at a later date, covering all 15 campuses in the district.
• Selection Process: Manor ISD tested several systems; Xtract One Gateway was chosen after a successful demonstration for its ability to detect weapons among everyday items (laptops, binders, keys, cellphones) without disrupting traffic flow.
• Technical Capabilities:
  • Utilizes advanced bidirectional configurable screening and proprietary sensors.
  • Distinguishes everyday items from potential threats to minimize secondary screenings and bag checks.
  • Claims to streamline access up to four times faster than traditional screening methods.
  • Designed to maintain individual privacy while ensuring high safety standards.
• Strategic Context: This deployment is part of a multitier safety initiative Manor ISD began implementing in fall 2024.

Notable Quotes

• Peter Evans, CEO of Xtract One: "We are very pleased to be working with Manor as they continue to develop their broad strategy for creating a safer and more welcoming environment for learning... For the broader market, we continue to be very excited with the momentum Xtract One Gateway is building across the education vertical, as demonstrated by the pace of schools choosing our solution."
• Dr. Robert Sormani, Superintendent of Manor ISD: "In Manor ISD, we believe in our scholars' rights to a high-quality education. A critical part of delivering on that mission is to foster a secure, supportive and responsive environment that enables this type of learning... With Xtract One, we're taking a substantial step forward in furthering our security initiative to ensure the well-being of all students, faculty, staff and visitors who we welcome to the district today and in the future."