AITX's RAD Dominates ISC West with Major Awards and Surge in Enterprise Leads
RAD Secures Over 300 Qualified Leads at ISC West 2025
Detroit, Michigan--(Newsfile Corp. - April 7, 2025) - Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), a subsidiary of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (OTC Pink: AITX) (the 'Company'), achieved a major milestone at ISC West 2025, the premier event for security professionals. RAD earned both the Best in Threat Detection and Response Solutions award and the prestigious Judges' Choice Award at the SIA New Product Showcase, with its SARA ™ (Speaking Autonomous Responsive Agent) recognized as the standout innovation of the entire show.
Steve Reinharz, CEO/CTO of AITX and RAD, holds the SIA Judges' Choice Award earned by SARA, the AI Security Agent, during ISC West 2025, presented in the SARA Experience Zone at the RAD booth.
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These accolades reflect RAD's continued leadership in redefining physical security through artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation.
Beyond the awards, RAD connected with over 300 new prospects at the event, each verified and requesting follow-up. Nearly 50 of these prospects represent Fortune 1000 organizations, including six Fortune 50 companies not currently doing business with RAD. The volume and caliber of interest signal a rapid expansion of RAD's visibility and appeal across enterprise and institutional markets.
Widespread Industry Engagement
RAD's powerful lineup of solutions, including ROAMEO ™, RIO ™, AVA ™, SARA, ROSA ™, and its Firearm Detection analytic, sparked compelling conversations across numerous sectors:
Enterprise & Corporate Facilities: Multiple global organizations expressed strong interest in RAD's ability to automate perimeter patrols, improve visitor access control, and streamline monitoring operations through AI-driven systems.
Government & Scientific Institutions: Organizations overseeing critical infrastructure and space operations identified RAD's autonomous units as effective tools for safeguarding high-value assets and enhancing situational awareness.
Healthcare Networks: Several leading healthcare systems prioritized RAD's solutions for securing hospital exteriors and parking areas, with urgent deployment requests for ROAMEO, RIO and RAD Light My Way ™.
Logistics & Transportation: Major providers initiated RFP discussions focused on modernizing entry and exit operations, aiming to reduce reliance on manned guard stations by deploying RAD's integrated platforms.
Retail & Commercial Properties: Large retail chains outlined plans to replace parking lot guards with autonomous patrol units, citing RAD's effectiveness in enhancing deterrence and improving overall safety.
Aerospace & Defense: Operators of secure facilities and industrial campuses evaluated ROAMEO and RIO for deployment in perimeter and parking zone protection, recognizing the value of autonomous coverage in high-security environments.
Entertainment & Venues: Event venues and stadiums prioritized rapid integration of RAD solutions, including Security Operations Center (SOC) enhancements with SARA and active on-site deterrence using RIO and ROAMEO.
Market Trends Confirm RAD's Direction
Conversations throughout the event reinforced RAD's position at the forefront of security innovation, with recurring themes including:
Guard Force Reduction: Organizations are actively shifting toward automation to reduce dependency on traditional guard services and improve operational efficiency.
Parking & Perimeter Safety: Interest in ROAMEO and RIO continues to grow as organizations look to secure expansive, high-risk areas with solutions that offer consistent coverage and active deterrence.
AI-Driven Security Monitoring: Organizations are increasingly prioritizing real-time analytics and proactive, intelligent alerting as essential components of modern security strategies.
'Winning both our category and the overall Judges' Choice Award at ISC West is an extraordinary honor,' said Steve Reinharz, CEO/CTO of AITX and RAD. 'But what excites us even more is the overwhelming response from top-tier companies and institutions that see RAD as the future of security and automation.'
AITX, through its subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), is redefining the nearly $50 billion (US) security and guarding services industry i through its broad lineup of innovative, AI-driven Solutions-as-a-Service business model. RAD solutions are specifically designed to provide cost savings to businesses of between 35%-80% when compared to the industry's existing and costly manned security guarding and monitoring model. RAD delivers these tremendous cost savings via a suite of stationary and mobile robotic solutions that complement, and at times, directly replace the need for human personnel in environments better suited for machines. All RAD technologies, AI-based analytics and software platforms are developed in-house.
RAD has a prospective sales pipeline of over 35 Fortune 500 companies and numerous other client opportunities. RAD expects to continue to attract new business as it converts its existing sales opportunities into deployed clients generating a recurring revenue stream. Each Fortune 500 client has the potential of making numerous reorders over time.
About Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions (AITX)
AITX is an innovator in the delivery of artificial intelligence-based solutions that empower organizations to gain new insight, solve complex challenges and fuel new business ideas. Through its next-generation robotic product offerings, AITX's RAD, RAD-R, RAD-M and RAD-G companies help organizations streamline operations, increase ROI, and strengthen business. AITX technology improves the simplicity and economics of patrolling and guard services and allows experienced personnel to focus on more strategic tasks. Customers augment the capabilities of existing staff and gain higher levels of situational awareness, all at drastically reduced cost. AITX solutions are well suited for use in multiple industries such as enterprises, government, transportation, critical infrastructure, education, and healthcare. To learn more, visit www.aitx.ai, www.radsecurity.com, www.stevereinharz.com, www.radgroup.ai, www.raddog.ai, and www.radlightmyway.com, or follow Steve Reinharz on Twitter @SteveReinharz.
The information contained in this publication does not constitute an offer to sell or solicit an offer to buy securities of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (the 'Company'). This publication contains forward-looking statements, which are not guarantees of future performance and may involve subjective judgment and analysis. The information provided herein is believed to be accurate and reliable, however the Company makes no representations or warranties, expressed or implied, as to its accuracy or completeness. The Company has no obligation to provide the recipient with additional updated information. No information in this publication should be interpreted as any indication whatsoever of the Company's future revenues, results of operations, or stock price.
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In addition to securityholder approvals, the Transaction is also subject to, among other things, obtaining customary regulatory approvals including applicable TSX Venture Exchange ("TSX-V") approvals. The Transaction is arm's length for the purposes of the TSX-V's policies. The Agreement contains customary reciprocal deal-protection provisions. Under certain circumstances, Cascadia or Granite Creek may be entitled to a reciprocal termination fee of $500,000. Further details regarding the terms and conditions of the Transaction are set out in the Agreement, which has been filed by Cascadia and Granite Creek under their respective SEDAR+ profiles. Further information respecting the Agreement and the Transaction will be provided in the Granite Creek information circular which will be sent to Granite Creek's securityholders in connection with the Meeting. Principle Conditions to Completion The Transaction will be effected by way of a plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia), requiring the approval of at least: (i) 66⅔% of the votes cast by Granite Creek shareholders and optionholders (voting as a single class) (the "Granite Creek Securityholders"); and (ii) a simple majority of the votes cast by Granite Creek shareholders, excluding the votes cast by certain persons in accordance with Multilateral Instrument 61-101 Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"). No finders' fees are being paid in connection with the Transaction. The completion of the Transaction is subject to a number of terms and conditions, including, without limitation, the following: (i) acceptance by the TSX-V; (ii) approval of the British Columbia Supreme Court; (iii) there being no material adverse changes in respect of Granite Creek or Cascadia; and (iv) other standard conditions of closing for a transaction of this nature. There can be no assurance that the necessary terms or conditions will be met or that the Transaction will be completed as proposed or at all. Recommendation by the Boards of Directors and Fairness Opinion The board of directors of Granite Creek received a fairness opinion from Evans & Evans Inc. stating that, as of June 8, 2025 of such opinion and subject to the assumptions, limitations and qualifications contained in its opinion, the consideration to be received by Granite Creek Securityholders pursuant to the Transaction is fair, from a financial point of view, to the Granite Creek Securityholders. The board of directors of Granite Creek, as well as the independent directors voting as a group, unanimously approved entering into the Agreement and unanimously recommended that Granite Creek Securityholders vote in favour of the Transaction. The Agreement has been unanimously approved by the board of directors of Cascadia. Board of Directors and Management of Resulting Issuer Upon closing of the Transaction, Timothy Johnston, Granite Creek's current President and CEO, is expected to join the board of directors of Cascadia. Voting Support Agreements The officers and directors of Granite Creek, collectively holding approximately 6% of Granite Creek's shares issued and outstanding, have entered into voting support agreements pursuant to which they have agreed, among other things, to vote their Granite Creek shares in favour of the Transaction. Transaction Timeline Pursuant to the Agreement and subject to satisfying all necessary conditions and receipt of all required approvals, the parties anticipate completion of the Transaction on or about July 2025. In connection with completion of the Transaction, Granite Creek shares will be de-listed from the TSX-V and following closing, Granite Creek will make an application to cease to be a reporting issuer under Canadian securities laws. Concurrent Private Placement and Consolidation In connection with the Transaction, Cascadia is undertaking a concurrent non-brokered private placement (the "Placement") to raise gross proceeds up to C$2,250,000 by the sale of: (a) up to 14,285,714 subscription receipts ("Subscription Receipts") at a price of $0.14 per Subscription Receipt for gross proceeds of up to C$2,000,000; and (b) up to 1,785,714 units ("Cascadia Units") at a price of C$0.14 per Cascadia Unit for gross proceeds of up to C$250,000. Each Subscription Receipt will entitle the holder to receive at the effective time of the Transaction one unit of Cascadia consisting of one Cascadia share and one common share purchase warrant (a "Warrant"). Each Warrant will entitle the holder thereof to purchase an additional Cascadia share at a price of $0.24 per share for a period of two years following the date of issuance of the Warrant. The Cascadia Units also consist of one Cascadia share and one common share purchase warrant having the same terms as the Warrants forming part of the units underlying the Subscription Receipts. Certain directors, officers and insiders of Cascadia may participate in the Placement. The proceeds from the sale of the Subscription Receipts will be held in escrow pending the closing of the Transaction. If the closing of the Transaction has not completed by August 29, 2025, the Subscription Receipts will be cancelled and the escrowed proceeds returned to the subscribers. The proceeds from the sale of the Cascadia Units will not be escrowed, but will be available to Cascadia for its immediate use, unconditional on the closing of the Transaction. Cascadia may pay customary finders' fees in connection with the Placement. The Placement is subject to the approval of the TSX-V. Cascadia will use the proceeds of the Placement to pay expenses associated with the Transaction and to conduct exploration on the Carmacks Project. Following the closing of the Transaction and Placement, Cascadia will consider undertaking a consolidation of its issued and outstanding common shares at a ratio and on a timeline to be determined. Bridge Loan Cascadia will provide a non-interest-bearing bridge loan to Granite Creek in the amount of $375,000 to cover certain transaction costs (the "Bridge Loan"), subject to TSX-V approval. If the Agreement is terminated for any reason, the Bridge Loan will be repayable on demand by Cascadia in cash or, at Cascadia's option, may be converted to up to 12,500,000 common shares of Granite Creek at a price of $0.03 per share. Shares for Debt Transaction In connection with the Transaction, Granite Creek intends to settle an aggregate of up to approximately $521,000 of indebtedness owing to TruePoint Exploration Inc. ("TruePoint") and a Carmacks North royalty holder in exchange for Granite Creek shares (the "Shares for Debt Transaction"). Pursuant to the Shares for Debt Transaction, Granite Creek shares will be issued at a price per share equal to the closing price of the Granite Creek shares on June 9, 2025, subject to the polices of the TSX-V. The shares will be exchanged for Cascadia shares pursuant to the Transaction. TruePoint is a privately held exploration service company that provides exploration and administrative services to Granite Creek. TruePoint is more than 50% owned by directors and senior officers of Granite Creek, being Mr. Timothy Johnson, Mr. Michael Rowley and Ms. Susan Henderson. Granite Creek's indebtedness to TruePoint relates primarily to certain long-term loans owing to TruePoint for past services rendered. Following the Shares for Debt Transaction, and based on the closing price of Granite Creek shares on June 6, 2025, TruePoint will hold 15,354,273 Granite Creek shares, representing approximately 7.7% of the outstanding Granite Creek shares at the time of issuance. The Shares for Debt Transaction is subject to TSX-V approval, including any disinterested shareholder approval required pursuant to the policies of the TSX-V. The Shares for Debt Transaction with TruePoint is considered a "related party transaction" for purposes of MI 61-101. The issuance of these Granite Creek shares will be completed in reliance on exemptions available under MI 61-101 from the formal valuation and minority approval requirements of MI 61-101. Specifically, these Shares for Debt Transactions will be exempt from the formal valuation requirement in Section 5.4 of MI 61-101 in reliance on Section 5.5(b) of MI 61-101 as Granite Creek is not listed on a specified market within the meaning of MI 61-101. Additionally, the issuance is exempt from the formal valuation and minority approval requirement in Section 5.6 of MI 61-101 in reliance on Section 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101 as neither the fair market value of the subject matter of, nor the fair market value of the consideration for, the shares exceeds 25% of Granite Creek's market capitalization. Granite Creek's board of directors and independent directors (as such term is defined in MI 61-101) have, acting in good faith, determined that the Shares for Debt Transaction is in the best interest of Granite Creek. Advisers and Counsel Cascadia has engaged Stikeman Elliott LLP as its legal adviser in connection with the Transaction. Sangra Moller LLP is acting as legal adviser to Granite Creek and Evans & Evans Inc. provided a fairness opinion to the Granite Creek board of directors. About Cascadia Cascadia is a Canadian junior mining company focused on making new copper and gold discoveries the Yukon and British Columbia. Cascadia's flagship Catch Property in the Yukon hosts a brand-new copper-gold porphyry discovery where inaugural drill results returned broad intervals of mineralization, including 116.60 m of 0.31% copper with 0.30 g/t gold13. Catch exhibits extensive high-grade copper and gold mineralization across a 5 km long trend, with rock samples returning peak values of 3.88% copper13, 1,065 g/t gold7, and 267 g/t silver7. In addition to Catch, Cascadia is conducting exploration work at its Macks and Milner properties - recently staked Catch analogues within Yukon's Stikine Terrane which have additional copper porphyry targets. Cascadia has approximately 70 million shares outstanding and its largest shareholders are Hecla Mining Company, Michael Gentile and Barrick Gold. About Granite Creek Granite Creek is a growth stage exploration company, focused on the acquisition and development of exploration properties that host, or have the potential to host, precious base or battery metals. GCX's flagship asset is the Carmacks Project in the high-grade Minto copper district in Yukon Territory, Canada. The project is located south of and within 35km of the Minto mine. Qualified Person The technical information in this news release has been approved by Andrew Carne, VP Corporate Development for Cascadia and a qualified person for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101. Disclosure Notes The Mineral Resources disclosed here are referenced from the 2023 Technical Report on the Carmacks Project Preliminary Economic Assessment, authored by SGS Canada Inc. for Granite Creek Copper, and have not been independently reviewed by Cascadia. Mineral Resources are reported based on a 0.30% copper cut-off for mineralization classified as in-pit, and a 0.60% copper cut-off for mineralization classified as below-pit. Copper equivalent value assumes metal prices of $3.75/lb copper, $2,000/oz gold, $25/lb silver, $12/lb molybdenum, and recoveries of 82% for copper, 70% for gold, 69% for silver, and 70% for molybdenum, and has been re-calculated for consistency of presentation. Pricing for the base case economic analysis was US $3.75/lb copper, US $1,800/oz gold, and US $22/oz silver at an exchange rate of $1:US$0.75. For more details on the economic analysis, refer to the 2023 Technical Report on the Carmacks Project Preliminary Economic Assessment, authored by SGS Canada Inc. for Granite Creek Copper. The results of the Carmacks preliminary economic assessment are preliminary in nature, it includes inferred mineral resources that are considered too speculative geologically to have the economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as mineral reserves, and there is no certainty that the preliminary economic assessment will be realized. Please refer to Granite Creek's August 24, 2021, News Release for more information on CRM21-011. Reported lengths are drilled widths. Estimated true widths vary but are expected to be typically 60-70% of the intersected widths. Please refer to Cascadia's July 25, 2024, News Release for more information on Amp Zone results. For more information, see CBC News article dated September 7, 2024, entitled "Selkirk First Nation clears 1st hurdle to buy Yukon's abandoned Minto mine", available here: Please refer to Granite Creek's February 11, 2021, News Release for more information on CRM20-001. Please refer to Granite Creek's August 24, 2011, News Release for more information on CRM21-011. Please refer to Granite Creek's October 28, 2021, News Release for more information on CRM21-019. Please refer to Granite Creek's March 10, 2022, News Release for more information on CRM21-025. Please refer to Cascadia's July 19, 2023, News Release for more information. Results referenced in this release represent highlights only. Below detection values for gold, copper, silver and molybdenum have been encountered in drilling, soil and rock samples in these target areas. Disclosure regarding the Carmacks Project is reliant on previous disclosure made by Granite Creek. Results from this project have not been independently verified by Cascadia. On behalf of Cascadia Minerals Ltd. Graham Downs, President and CEO For further information, please contact:Andrew Carne, VP Corporate DevelopmentCascadia Minerals Ltd. T: 604-688-0111 ext. 106acarne@ On behalf of Granite Creek Copper Ltd. Timothy Johnson, President and CEO For further information, please contact:Timothy Johnson, President & CEOTelephone: 1 (604) 235-1982Toll Free: 1 (888) 361-3494E-mail: info@ NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS NEWS RELEASE. Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements: This press release may contain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Readers are cautioned to not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release. Cascadia and Granite Creek undertake no obligation to update forward-looking information, except as required by securities laws. To view the source version of this press release, please visit Sign in to access your portfolio
