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London, Ont., sports venue adopts Xtract One technology for patron screening

Budweiser Gardens in London, Ont., has selected the SmartGateway patron screening solution from Toronto-based Xtract One Technologies for its 10,200-capacity sports and entertainment venue.

The property, which is also home of the London Knights hockey team, is owned by the City of London and managed by global sports and entertainment company OVG360.

“As the largest sports-entertainment centre in Southwestern Ontario, we are committed to providing the best possible experience for our fans and guests — as their comfort and safety is always our top priority,” said Brian Ohl, general manager, Budweiser Gardens in a statement. “We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Xtract One to implement their industry-leading SmartGateways to further improve safety, and provide a better overall experience for everyone who visits Budweiser Gardens for a London Knights game, or other live event.”

The SmartGateway system replaces traditional metal detectors, according to Xtract One, and unobtrusively scans patrons for guns, knives, and other prohibited items as they enter the facility using AI-powered sensors.

“At Xtract One, we are excited to partner with Budweiser Gardens, OVG360, and the City of London to provide our cutting-edge security solutions and help improve patron safety. We are confident that our innovative technologies will enhance the existing security measures and help create a more secure, fan-centric environment for all patrons,” said Peter Evans, CEO, Xtract One.