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Xtract One Selected to Support Nova Scotia Health in Creating Safer Environments for Patients and Staff

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Executive Summary

  • Xtract One Technologies announced that Nova Scotia Health has selected its SmartGateway system, placing an initial order for 25 units to be deployed province‑wide.
  • The technology successfully completed a 12‑day trial in Truro, scanning 7,400 individuals and detecting 49 prohibited items (mostly pocket knives and box cutters).
  • This contract expands Xtract One’s footprint in Canadian healthcare, following an earlier deployment in Manitoba.

Key Details

  • Order Size: Initial purchase of 25 SmartGateway systems by Nova Scotia Health.
  • Trial Results: 7,400 individuals screened; 49 prohibited items detected during a 12‑day trial at the Truro facility.
  • Target Application: AI‑powered weapons detection across all Nova Scotia Health facilities to enhance security for patients, visitors, and staff.
  • Technology Highlights: Fast, discreet scanning that replaces traditional metal detectors; preserves privacy by eliminating the need for individuals to remove personal items.
  • Geographic Expansion: Adds to Xtract One’s existing deployment in Manitoba, marking further penetration of its solutions within Canadian healthcare institutions.
  • CEO Quote (Peter Evans): Emphasized the importance of protecting frontline workers and noted the contract as a key step in expanding work with Canadian health organizations.
  • Customer Quote (Dean Stienburg, Director of Security, Nova Scotia Health): Highlighted the system’s effectiveness and its role in bolstering overall security approach.

Notable Quotes

“Violence against healthcare workers is a challenge that persists and demands addressing… This installation marks another key step in our expanding work with Canadian healthcare organizations.” – Peter Evans, CEO, Xtract One Technologies

“With SmartGateway, we’re making tangible strides in bolstering our overall approach to security… we were impressed by the system’s effectiveness during the trial period.” – Dean Stienburg, Director of Security, Nova Scotia Health

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