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Wednesday, March 6, 2019

#AI Intersecting with IoT and #Cloud Computing Becoming Ubiquitous? (TSX: $STLC.TO) (TSXV: $MCLD.V) (OTCQB: $MCDLF) (NASDAQ: $NUAN) (NYSE: $NOK)



#AI Intersecting with IoT and #Cloud Computing Becoming Ubiquitous? (TSX: $STLC.TO) (TSXV: $MCLD.V) (OTCQB: $MCDLF) (NASDAQ: $NUAN) (NYSE: $NOK)




Point Roberts WA, Vancouver BC – March 6, 2019 – Investorideas.com, a global investor news source covering Artificial Intelligence issues a special edition of The AI Eye, looking at the intersection of AI, IoT and Cloud Computing and the impact on the companies and sectors utilizing the technologies.

Across various sectors, artificial intelligence and cloud computing complement each other, often along with IoT, to improve technology and catalyze growth. Data from Research and Markets indicates that the Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 37 percent through to 2023. The report observes that “AI adds value to IoT through machine learning and decision making and IoT adds value to AI through connectivity and data exchange” and devotes several sections to the increasing role of cloud computing in the market.


An example of this is Stelco Holdings, Inc. (TSX:STLC) which recently partnered with Canvas Analytics Inc. The partnership involves Stelco using Canvas’ AI-driven Industrial IoT platform to “transform its steel operations, improve yield and boost productivity.” The press release quotes Canvas Analytics Chief Executive, Humera Malik, commenting on the need to convert the voluminous data generated into usable info:

"As manufacturers digitize their operations floor, they are inundated with volumes of data coming from a multitude of sources. The next step towards intelligent operations requires real-time analytics power that transforms operational data into actionable intelligence. Canvass Analytics empowers industrial operating teams to take control and make data-driven decisions that improve their performance, reduces costs and unlocks new revenue streams."

Universal mCloud Corp. (TSXV:MCLD.V) (OTCQB:MCLDF) similarly leverages cloud computing and IoT, most recently in the oil and gas sector with the deployment of their AssetCare platform in a deal with Fulcrum Automation Technologies Ltd. worth $15 million. In an interview with Proactive Investors, company President and CEO, Russ McMeekin outlined the importance of the cloud and the clout afforded by the company’s partnership with Microsoft Azure:

“We were very clear that how we were going to do it was cloud only. We’re very fortunate that we’ve partnered with Microsoft Azure. Big oil guys are very comforted…that Azure Cloud is ready for their business case uses, and that’s why our timing is perfect and has led to this partnership with Fulcrum and now we’re ready to make prime time oil and gas.”

Nuance Communications, Inc.’s (NasdaqGS:NUAN) cloud-hosted PowerScribe One platform utilizes AI to assist in diagnostics and decision support for radiologists. According to Healthcare IT News, the cloud platform employs “natural language understanding, image characterization, speech recognition, intelligent exchange of structured data and more to reduce inefficiencies and bolster clinicians’ accuracy”. The article quotes Vice President and General Manager for Healthcare Diagnostics at Nuance, Karen Holzberger, on the relief the technology brings to professionals with increasing workloads:

"These virtual assistants could actually aid (doctors) to be more productive and efficient and get to the right parts of the report as soon as possible and not to have to repeat themselves.”
Elsewhere, Nokia Corporation (NYSE:NOK) has recently demonstrated cloud-based VR (virtual reality) gaming on an AI-powered 5G network in collaboration with CMCC (China Mobile Communications Corporation). With VR games being quite demanding apps on networks, the press release explains how the two companies leverage the AI/cloud integration:

“…Nokia and CMCC have been working closely on an open, intelligent radio network architecture that will support well the usage of AI/ML techniques and edge cloud real-time computing capabilities. The system uses the O-RAN Interface Controller (RIC) A1 interface to help the AI/ML capability to learn and adapt to network traffic so as to better control for QoS and ensure the quality of experience for the gamers.”

As major facets of the so-called fourth industrial revolution (4IR), it’s not surprising to observe AI, IoT and Cloud Computing intersecting to enhance various sectors,  and as the World Economic Forum describes the 4IR as being “characterized by a fusion of technologies that is blurring the lines between the physical, digital, and biological spheres”, so investors can expect much more of the intersection described above.


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#AI and Image Recognition Technology Set to Change the Future of Marketing, Advertising and Security; (OTC: $IMTL) (TSX: $ICOX.V) (TSXV: $VQS.V) (TSXV: $UI.V)



#AI and Image Recognition Technology Set to Change the Future of Marketing, Advertising and Security; (OTC: $IMTL) (TSX: $ICOX.V) (TSXV: $VQS.V) (TSXV: $UI.V)



Point Roberts WA, Delta BC – March 6, 2019 – Investorideas.com, a global investor news source covering Artificial Intelligence issues a special edition of The AI Eye, looking at how artificial intelligence is playing a key role in the evolution of image recognition technology for marketing, advertising and security.

According to Grand View Research, “The global image recognition market size is expected to reach USD 77.69 billion by 2025, reporting a 19.2% CAGR during the forecast period.
Continued:Image recognition technology plays a crucial role in information technology (IT) and online visual revolution, owing to growth in digitization. Rising popularity of media cloud services and mobile devices equipped with cameras has resulted in the growing trend of experience sharing on the web. This, in turn, has resulted in increased digital data, particularly unstructured multimedia data, which majorly comprises images and videos.”

Image Protect Inc. (OTC: IMTL), a global leader in the end-to-end copyright Infringement sector, is posturing for this growing sector, having announced that it has begun to on-board world famous celebrity photographer, Idris Erba as a partner and client. Mr. Erba’s exclusive A-list celebrity clientele portfolio includes Jamie Foxx, Floyd Mayweather and Cristiano Ronaldo, among others.


Management notes that idriserba.com generates millions of hits annually due to the high-profile subjects depicted and the renowned quality of Mr. Erba’s visual art. The IPShare App is designed and built to monetize such a site by way of In-Image advertising, a rapidly growing ad sector that is estimated at over $50 billion in total size.

In-Image advertising relies heavily on image recognition - a market that could be worth nearly $39 billion by 2021. Using Artificial Intelligence, Image Protect streamlines image registration, management, protection and distribution, allowing content creators to benefit from new revenue models and faster payments.

On the partnership, Idris Erba stated, “This is going to be a game-changer for brands and influencers alike. With IPShare, the entire Internet is fair game for the monetization and protection of celebrity content.”

Also in the sector, ICOx Innovations Inc. (TSXV:ICOX.V) (OTC: ICOX) recently announced that its client, the blockchain-based KODAKOne Image Rights Management Platform and the KODAKCoin cryptocurrency, has generated post-licensing cases valued at over $1M since the Post-Licensing Portal component of the KODAKOne Platform went live in private beta in October 2018.

The KODAKOne PLP has already generated 1,667 new cases since its beta launch in October. Executives from ICOx Innovations, KODAK and KODAKOne’s creator RYDE Holding, Inc. are attending CES, where the intention to build the KODAKOne platform was first announced, to celebrate this milestone. Under the guidance of ICOx Innovations, the platform is positioned to be a leading service provider to the image industry with the goal to help agencies and photographers protect their work, increase image sales and ensure they are fairly compensated. The beta platform is currently operational and being used by agencies including Blaublut Edition and Food Centrale, as well as numerous photographers, with multiple international customers in the pipeline for the next phase of deployment.

Going after video capture, versus images in the sector, VIQ Solutions Inc. (TSXV: VQS.V), a global provider of secure, AI-driven, digital voice and video capture technology and services for law enforcement, legal, insurance, courts, and transcription service provider markets, reported a strong finish to the year, signing significant contracts globally.

“Through our direct sales team and partnerships with trusted resellers, VIQ continues to deliver solid results," said Sebastien Paré, President and CEO of VIQ. "As our markets modernize their capture and transcription platforms, our new AI-driven solutions mean we can provide a true end-to-end solution to unlock the true value of data, realizing significant efficiency through greater process automation.”

Urbanimmersive Inc. (TSXV: UI.V) (OTC: UBMRF), reporting on its 2018 results and subsequent events reported on its entry into the sector via acquisition:

“The acquisition of Tourbuzz has allowed Urbanimmersive to have access to highly valuable intellectual property related to image recognition machine learning Artificial Intelligence image recognition projects done by Tourbuzz. The Corporation has recently announced its intention to pursue the development of this AI technology in its office of Montreal with the goal of further transforming Urbanimmersive into an even more progressive real estate content marketing company using natural text languages to assist production of storytelling contents.”

A recent article on How Visual Recognition is Set To Change Advertising in Martech Today summed up this growing future of In-Image advertising and image recognition saying, “As advertisers, we are just beginning to reap the benefits of leveraging visual recognition capabilities. As we move forward and the capability becomes more widespread and adopted, it will become a key asset.”


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#Tech News: Gopher (OTCQB: $GOPH) Completes EU Roadshow and Announces Dual-List Application for the Euronext through Midcap Partners


#Tech News: Gopher (OTCQB: $GOPH) Completes EU Roadshow and Announces Dual-List Application for the Euronext through Midcap Partners




EURONEXT CO-LISTING
March 6, 2019 (Investorideas.com Newswire) Gopher Protocol Inc. (OTCQB: GOPH) announces that it is applying for a co-listing on the Euronext Access market. Gopher has engaged the Paris-based listing sponsor and brokerage firm Midcap Partners for the co-listing. Midcap Partners is one of the largest listing sponsors in Europe for Euronext new issues. The Euronext co-listing would increase the company's investor base and add to shareholder diversity, as well as create market awareness of its products in Europe.




Pictured Above: Doug Davis, CEO of Gopher Protocol Inc. presenting in London, Geneva and Milan during their International Roadshow with Swiss Growth Forum

"We appreciate the hospitality and enthusiasm that everyone in Europe and the UK have shown us during our roadshow presentations. Many people have told us that we have an exciting story to tell regarding Gopher Protocol, and we look forward to further conversations with potential investors and partners" said Doug Davis, Gopher's CEO.

Swiss Growth Forum has recently completed an EU public relations roadshow for Gopher, and continues to provide international exposure for the Gopher Euronext co-listing.

Andreea Porcelli, CEO of Swiss Growth Forum, states "We received a warm reception from Gopher Protocol in Europe and the UK. SGF is looking forward to working with Midcap Partners for a successful co-listing."

GOPHER $2.035M DEBT FINANCING

Further enhancing its liquidity and balance sheet cash position, on February 27 Gopher entered into a note purchase agreement with Iliad Research and Trading LP in which the company issued a promissory note for a principal amount of $2,325,000. Iliad gave consideration of $2,025,000.00 for the note, and the outstanding balance is to be paid in one year. The note accrues at the rate of 10% per annum compounding daily. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the note, the company may prepay all or any portion of the outstanding balance at any time in cash equal to 120% of the amount repaid.

About Gopher Protocol Inc.
Gopher Protocol is an Artificial Intelligence software and chip design company developing revolutionary technology platforms that will change the way people interact with the Internet of Things. GopherInsight™ platforms interact internally with the microchips of digital devices including cell phones, mobile apps, computers, tablets, and tracking devices with access to conventional WiFi networks in order to increase performance. Learn more about Gopher Protocol Inc. at gopherprotocol.com

For more information on Gopher Protocol Inc., contact:
Doug Davis, CEO
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About Swiss Growth Forum by Andreea Porcelli Ltd.
Swiss Growth Forum is a sector leader in specialized IR services for STO's and IPO's including International forums, multi-country institutional investor roadshows, and specialized media including the launch of the International STO/IPO Channel in partnership with Jon Najarian of CNBC and Najarian Family Office. Swiss Growth Forum is the only 360 Degree PR and Communications Group focusing on the Blockchain Sector in 14 financial centers. Learn more at swissgrowthforum.io

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Interview with VSBLTY Groupe Technologies Corp. (CSE: $VSBY.C) CEO; Retail marketing technology evolves to enhanced security using ( #AI ) Artificial Intelligence




Interview with VSBLTY Groupe Technologies Corp. (CSE: $VSBY.C) CEO; Retail marketing technology evolves to enhanced security using ( #AI ) Artificial Intelligence

Point Roberts WA, Delta BC, March 5, 2019 - Investorideas.com, a global investor news source covering Artificial Intelligence issues a special edition of The AI Eye, featuring an exclusive interview with the CEO of VSBLTY Groupe Technologies Corp. (CSE:VSBY).


VSBLTY's Proactive Digital Display™ transforms retail and public spaces as well as place-based media networks with SaaS-based audience measurement and security software that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning.

With a recent public listing on the CSE, two international partnerships and exciting new tech being revealed, VSBLTY Groupe Technologies Corp. (CSE:VSBY) is gearing up for a busy and exciting 2019, according to company CEO, Jay Hutton.

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Hutton explained the impetus for partnering with Atlas International, a full-service provider of innovative solutions specializing in business and technology integration.

“The best way to build international distribution is to be very prescriptive on the type of partners you’re looking for,” he said. “Atlas Ventures is a Milan-based technology accelerator, so they’re exactly what we need. Their job is to find locations where … our technology can be used to augment an existing technology and channels to market.”

Hutton said that the Atlas partnership has already facilitated VSBLTY’s revealing a new technology, the elevator video wall - Gateway "magic mirror" at the ISE (Integrated Systems Europe) 2019 show in Amsterdam. This was done through a relationship with LU-VE Group and is designed for hotels, office and residential buildings that will transmit photos, videos and advertising as well as building information and announcements. Touch screen technology also enables elevator passengers to communicate to the outside via the web. In the event of an emergency, the elevator cabin immediately will be in audio/visual communication with an emergency specialist to calm and inform passengers.

“The relationship with LUV-E Group and VSBLTY, adjudicated, managed and counseled by Atlas, is an OEM relationship,” he said. “To the advertiser, I’m giving depth of experience. I’m giving some idea of how their message is being received and by demographic.”

Another technology revealed at ISE 2019 by VSBLTY was a retail cabinet with shelves that feature interactive video screens to engage and inform customers. Hutton said the LCD panel is designed to slow shoppers down and gather data from the interaction.

“When you walk down the aisle of a retail, the objective is to slow you down,” he said. “From a promotion and advertising perspective, I want to create speed bumps. We call that disrupting the path to purchase.”

“Big brands are incredibly excited about this technology because A: It delivers the ability to drive a message to a consumer in retail, but B: We have the ability now to measure that experience.”

The second international partnership announced in February was with South African firm, Onyx-Cognivas Pty, whom Hutton explains operate in a similar category as VSBLTY.

“What’s really unique about them is they’re an existing … business that are in our category,” he said. “They do security, digital out-of-home – the billboard thing – and they do in-store media. Every part of that is relevant to VSBLTY.”

Hutton said a particular advantage with partnering with Onyx-Cognivas, is that they assist in giving an edge over the competition.

“The best thing about Onyx-Cognivas, is that they already have an existing business, revenue stream, [and] existing partnerships, ” he said. “So our advantage with them is they are unhooking their relationship with our competitors and connecting with us.”

“Look for that particular partnership to go to revenue very rapidly because they’re on the ground running already.”

VSBLTY also has a significant relationship with software giant Intel (NasdaqGS:INTC). Hutton said that the company utilizes Intel’s OpenVINO™ platform to run algorithms on the edge.

“We’ve had a long relationship with Intel, culminating in this development … where they approached us and said they would like us to develop, using a hardware platform they had perfected called OpenVINO,” he said. “This is the ability to take algorithms that were historically running in very large cloud compute infrastructure – taking that capability and moving it to the edge.”

Hutton explained the advantages of working from the edge, as opposed to cloud computing. “It gives us greater precision, much better speed and most importantly, because I am CEO of the company, it gives us much lower cost,” he said.


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