XTRACT ONE [TSX: XTRA]
Security That Lets People Walk Right In

Security checkpoints often force facility operators to weigh security against the experience they want people to have at the door. Traditional metal detectors can flag everyday belongings, while bag searches can slow the flow of people and add to staffing demands.

Xtract One addresses the problem at the point where security and convenience meet. Its AI and proprietary sensors identify specific threat objects instead of simply reacting to the presence of metal. Visitors can keep their belongings with them as they pass through, and security staff can focus their attention on alerts that indicate a potential threat.

Its technology looks at characteristics such as an object’s size, shape and material. That allows it to distinguish ordinary items from potential weapons, including firearms and bladed weapons, instead of treating a laptop, phone or set of keys the same way as a weapon.

Xtract One Gateway is at the center of this approach. It uses proprietary sensors and AI trained through thousands of walkthroughs to classify objects. People can carry laptops, binders, chargers and other personal belongings through the checkpoint without placing them on conveyor belts or in divestment bins. When the system identifies a potential threat, its interface shows security personnel the type and location of the alert, giving them specific information for secondary screening.

The difference becomes especially noticeable at busy entrances, where hundreds of people may arrive within a short period. Gateway can screen up to 3,000 individuals per hour per lane, helping keep people moving through the entrance without unnecessary stops. Security personnel can then concentrate on alerts that need attention instead of repeatedly checking everyday metal items.

Designing Security Around the Environment

Xtract One offers two gateway configurations to suit different entrances and visitor flows. Gateway is designed for settings where people arrive carrying a moderate amount of personal belongings, while SmartGateway is built for busy venues such as stadiums and ticketed attractions, where large numbers of people need to move through quickly.

SmartGateway uses passive magnetic-field sensors and AI to identify potential threats, including firearms and bladed weapons. The sensors pick up changes at multiple points and turn those readings into digital signals, which the AI compares with trained weapon models. If the system detects a potential threat, it gives security personnel a visual alert and can also trigger an audible one, prompting the appropriate secondary screening.

The way Xtract One deploys the technology is another part of the model. It begins with a site assessment that examines the facility’s entry points, traffic patterns and specific requirements before recommending a configuration. Its team then provides hands-on training for personnel. Gateway can also be integrated into existing spaces without major renovations or additional square footage.

The assessment helps determine which system fits a particular entrance. A healthcare facility, for example, may need Gateway at a main entrance where visitors carry bags, laptops and personal items. An emergency department or high-volume venue may benefit from SmartGateway, which is designed for faster screening. The technology is consequently configured around how each entrance actually functions.

Bringing Intelligence Beyond the Entrance

The intelligence does not stop at the physical screening point. Xtract One View gives security teams a central place to monitor and manage their screening systems. The cloud platform connects Xtract One Gateways and SmartGateways across multiple entrances and facilities, allowing teams to check system health, review data and adjust settings from a desktop, tablet or cellphone.

Xtract One View updates information at one-minute intervals, including alert rates, throughput and system status. Teams can also examine historical data, filter it by system, date, time or entry direction and use it to understand how individual locations are performing. That gives security leaders a clearer picture of what is happening across their sites without waiting for separate reports from each entrance.

The platform also gives administrators a central place to manage configuration and software across their screening systems. They can adjust detection settings and system parameters remotely, and send software updates to multiple systems at once. This makes it easier to manage security across several locations from one place instead of handling each screening point separately.

From Canadian Innovation to Real-World Deployment

Xtract One’s solutions are already being applied across healthcare, education, workplaces, arenas, stadiums, ticketed venues and other public-facing environments. Its product mix allows it to address different entrance conditions, from facilities where people arrive carrying bags and electronics to venues where thousands of visitors need to pass through during a short arrival window.

In Canada, Health PEI selected SmartGateway in April 2026 for a phased rollout across Prince Edward Island. The deployment made Health PEI Xtract One’s fourth Canadian provincial health authority customer and brings the technology to healthcare entrances where patients, staff and visitors need to move through without unnecessary delays.

The Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver offers another recent example. In June 2026, PNE selected SmartGateway for its entrances and Amphitheater during a major summer event. The system is designed to handle heavy visitor traffic while keeping the entry process simple for attendees.

That Canadian activity sits alongside strong company growth.

“I am pleased to announce several milestones achieved during the third quarter, keeping us on track for our best year ever,” says Peter Evans, CEO and director.

Building A More Adaptive Security Model

Gateway is designed to change as security requirements change. Its software-driven architecture allows new threat recognition capabilities to be introduced through software updates, while detection can be refined using real-world feedback and usage patterns. That gives facilities a way to keep the system current without treating the original installation as a fixed endpoint.

Privacy is also built into the screening process. SmartGateway does not collect personally identifiable information or use facial recognition. It collects data such as throughput statistics, alert rates and system performance metrics, while Xtract One View provides broader analysis across connected systems. The result is useful information for security teams without turning the entrance into an identity-monitoring exercise.

Taken together, threat classification, targeted alerts, flexible deployment and centralized management give Xtract One a practical way to address the daily realities of physical security. Its Canadian deployments show the technology working across healthcare and public venues. Its product architecture also gives facilities room to adapt screening to different entrances, traffic levels and security requirements.

Xtract One’s recognition as Top AI Perimeter Security Solutions Provider in Canada 2026 reflects the thinking behind its growing platform. By applying AI to object classification, combining proprietary sensors with adaptable software and configuring screening around each facility, it is making security more targeted while allowing people to keep moving through the spaces they use.