Xtract One Selected by the British Museum to Deliver Advanced, High-Throughput Security Across the World-Renowned Institution

Executive Summary

• Xtract One’s AI‑powered SmartGateway system has been selected by the British Museum to secure all venue entrances.
• Testing demonstrated up to three‑fold improvement in detection performance and a peak throughput of ~750 people per 15‑minute interval per lane.
• The deployment highlights growing adoption of high‑throughput, AI‑driven security solutions by major cultural institutions and is expected to generate significant revenue and market credibility for Xtract One.

Key Details

• Contract Award: British Museum chosen SmartGateway as its primary entrance screening solution after extensive on‑site testing and evaluation.
• Performance Gains: Detection performance materially improved versus prior methods; throughput up to three times faster, with peak capacity ~750 persons/15 min per lane.
• Design Benefits: Portable, modular system allows flexible perimeter placement and rapid scaling of screening zones based on threat level, event profile, or visitor volume.
• Visitor Impact: Enables seamless entry without requiring guests to stop or remove personal belongings, reducing queues for the museum’s ~6.5 million annual visitors.
• Strategic Significance: First major cultural institution contract announced; signals broader shift toward AI‑enabled security in high‑traffic venues (museums, arenas, stadiums, etc.).
• CEO Quote (Peter Evans): Emphasized measurable performance improvements and the system’s ability to enhance both safety and visitor experience.
• British Museum Operations Head Quote (Jack Bennett): Highlighted expected reduction in queues and alignment with upcoming visitor‑welcome pavilion projects.

Notable Quotes

“Institutions of this scale and cultural importance require security solutions that demonstrate measurable performance improvement including safer environments and an efficient, seamless guest experience,” – Peter Evans, CEO, Xtract One.

“Protecting a site of this size and significance demands a track record of efficiency and operational flexibility… The introduction of SmartGateway’s high‑footfall security technology will help us to create a more efficient entry process.” – Jack Bennett, Head of Operations, British Museum.