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MissionIRNewsBreaks – Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM) Reports Financial Results and Waterberg Project Progress

Platinum Group Metals (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM) announced financial results for the three months ended Nov. 30, 2024, and provided updates on its Waterberg Project in South Africa. The mechanized, shallow mine is designed to produce platinum, palladium, rhodium, and gold (“PGMs”) alongside copper and nickel by-products, aiming to be among the world’s largest and most cost-effective underground PGM operations. Near-term objectives include advancing to a development decision, securing construction financing, and finalizing concentrate offtake agreements. Additionally, the company continues collaborating with Anglo American Platinum and Florida International University through Lion Battery Technologies Inc. to integrate platinum and palladium into lithium battery technologies. Detailed financial statements and management discussions are available on SEDAR+ and EDGAR.

To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/xw1gb

About Platinum Group Metals Ltd.

Platinum Group Metals is the operator of the Waterberg Project, a bulk underground palladium and platinum deposit located in South Africa. The Waterberg Project was discovered by Platinum Group and is being jointly developed with Implats, Mnombo and HJM. For more information about the company, visit www.PlatinumGroupMetals.net.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to PLG are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/PLG

About MissionIR

MissionIR (“MIR”) is a specialized communications platform with a focus on assisting IR firms with syndicated content to enhance the visibility of private and public companies within the investment community. It is one of 70+ brands within the Dynamic Brand Portfolio @ IBN that delivers: (1) access to a vast network of wire solutions via InvestorWire to efficiently and effectively reach a myriad of target markets, demographics and diverse industries; (2) article and editorial syndication to 5,000+ outlets; (3) enhanced press release enhancement to ensure maximum impact; (4) social media distribution via IBN to millions of social media followers; and (5) a full array of tailored corporate communications solutions. With broad reach and a seasoned team of contributing journalists and writers, MIR is uniquely positioned to best serve private and public companies that want to reach a wide audience of investors, influencers, consumers, journalists and the general public. By cutting through the overload of information in today’s market, MIR brings its clients unparalleled recognition and brand awareness.

MIR is where breaking news, insightful content and actionable information converge.

For more information, please visit www.MissionIR.com

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UK Premier Announces Plan to Grow Domestic AI Capability Twentyfold by 2030

UK’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer has set his sights on making the UK a global superpower in the AI space. He wants the industry to grow and create rivals to OpenAI in a move calculated to significantly grow domestic computing power so that technologies vital to national security are innovated within the country.

Of special interest to the government is the need to quickly expand AI data center capacity so that developers can have the needed infrastructure to rapidly deploy powerful foundational artificial intelligence models.

It is noteworthy that a bold target of growing AI computing capacity by twentyfold has been set. This, according to the PM, must be attained by 2030. These AI data centers will be set up in rural locations and this capacity will be made available to developer teams that need this infrastructure. This includes universities and startups.

“Sovereign AI” has increasingly come up in discussions conducted by policymakers not only in the UK but also throughout Europe. Similar to manufacturing onshoring, the proponents of sovereign AI want technology that is vital to national security and economic growth to be developed locally so that dependence on foreign sources is curtailed. If a country needs certain technology, it should build it locally, these advocates say.

Britain plans to establish many artificial intelligence “growth zones.” Planning regulations will be relaxed in these selected locations so that it is easier to establish data centers critical to the development of AI technology.

Furthermore, an Energy Council for AI will be created. Experts from the AI and energy industries will constitute this council. Their role will be to explore how renewable energies, such as atomic energy and other energy sources that emit low levels of carbon can be deployed to address the huge energy needs of the artificial intelligence industry.

Many tech giants, such as Google, Microsoft and Amazon have already heavily invested in developing small modular nuclear reactors (“SMR”) to provide the clean energy that they need to power their massive data centers. The UK is looking to explore a similar approach so that ample energy is available without putting excessive strain on the existing energy systems at this time when efforts are being taken to shift away from fossil fuels.

Another bold objective contained in the Prime Minister’s plan involves bringing to market AI technology that rivals what entities like OpenAI have brought to market, such as ChatGPT. The UK is making it clear that its domestic technologies should equal or be superior to what has so far come out of Silicon Valley.

It’s important to note that mining companies like McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) play a key part in ensuring the raw materials needed for data center establishment are available. Investors with a stake in the AI sector, and the industries that support it, are positioning themselves to reap the rewards as growth continues around the world.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to MUX are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/MUX

About MissionIR

MissionIR (“MIR”) is a specialized communications platform with a focus on assisting IR firms with syndicated content to enhance the visibility of private and public companies within the investment community. It is one of 70+ brands within the Dynamic Brand Portfolio @ IBN that delivers: (1) access to a vast network of wire solutions via InvestorWire to efficiently and effectively reach a myriad of target markets, demographics and diverse industries; (2) article and editorial syndication to 5,000+ outlets; (3) enhanced press release enhancement to ensure maximum impact; (4) social media distribution via IBN to millions of social media followers; and (5) a full array of tailored corporate communications solutions. With broad reach and a seasoned team of contributing journalists and writers, MIR is uniquely positioned to best serve private and public companies that want to reach a wide audience of investors, influencers, consumers, journalists and the general public. By cutting through the overload of information in today’s market, MIR brings its clients unparalleled recognition and brand awareness.

MIR is where breaking news, insightful content and actionable information converge.

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MissionIRNewsBreaks – Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) to Present Breakthrough Virotherapy Platform at AACR 2025

Calidi Biotherapeutics (NYSE American: CLDI), a clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in targeted antitumor virotherapies, announced its abstract, “Development of a Systemic Enveloped Virotherapy for Targeting All Metastatic Sites,” has been accepted for presentation at the American Association for Cancer Research (“AACR”) Annual Meeting, April 25-30, 2025, in Chicago. The presentation will highlight Calidi’s proprietary RTNova systemic platform, which leverages a novel vaccinia virus strain enveloped with a human cell membrane to overcome immune system elimination, enabling targeted delivery to multiple metastatic tumor sites. This innovative approach aims to address treatment challenges in advanced metastatic cancers, such as lung cancer, where intratumoral administration is impractical. CEO Allan Camaisa emphasized the platform’s potential to redefine metastatic cancer treatment by improving patient outcomes. In addition to the AACR presentation, Calidi plans to share further RTNova data at the ASCO Annual Meeting in June 2025, advancing its efforts to select a lead clinical candidate while progressing its localized virotherapies SNV (SuperNova) and NNV (NeuroNova).

To view the full press release, visit: https://ibn.fm/aSJJf

About Calidi Biotherapeutics

Calidi Biotherapeutics specializes in proprietary technology that empowers the immune system to combat cancer. The company’s novel stem cell-based platforms utilize potent allogeneic stem cells capable of carrying payloads of oncolytic viruses for use in multiple oncology indications, including high-grade gliomas and solid tumors. Calidi’s clinical stage off-the-shelf, universal cell-based delivery platforms are designed to protect, amplify, and potentiate oncolytic viruses leading to enhanced efficacy and improved patient safety. Calidi’s preclinical off-the-shelf enveloped virotherapies are designed to target disseminated solid tumors. This dual approach can potentially treat, or even prevent, metastatic disease. Calidi Biotherapeutics is headquartered in San Diego, California.

For more information, please visit www.calidibio.com

About MissionIR

MissionIR (“MIR”) is a specialized communications platform with a focus on assisting IR firms with syndicated content to enhance the visibility of private and public companies within the investment community. It is one of 70+ brands within the Dynamic Brand Portfolio @ IBN that delivers: (1) access to a vast network of wire solutions via InvestorWire to efficiently and effectively reach a myriad of target markets, demographics and diverse industries; (2) article and editorial syndication to 5,000+ outlets; (3) enhanced press release enhancement to ensure maximum impact; (4) social media distribution via IBN to millions of social media followers; and (5) a full array of tailored corporate communications solutions. With broad reach and a seasoned team of contributing journalists and writers, MIR is uniquely positioned to best serve private and public companies that want to reach a wide audience of investors, influencers, consumers, journalists and the general public. By cutting through the overload of information in today’s market, MIR brings its clients unparalleled recognition and brand awareness.

MIR is where breaking news, insightful content and actionable information converge.

For more information, please visit www.MissionIR.com

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MissionIRNewsBreaks – D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) Refutes NVIDIA CEO’s Quantum Computing Comments on CNBC

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) (“D-Wave”), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services, announced that CEO Dr. Alan Baratz appeared on CNBC’s “The Exchange” on January 8th to address recent comments by NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang regarding quantum computing’s readiness.

Dr. Baratz clarified that D-Wave’s annealing quantum computing systems are already commercially available and solving real-world problems, unlike gate-model quantum computers, which may still face significant development timelines. He highlighted D-Wave’s success in optimization problems, such as materials simulations, and emphasized the company’s work with a multitude of customers that are using D-Wave technology today to solve complex computational problems. The full interview is available on CNBC’s website.

To view the press release, visit https://ibn.fm/5M9fy

About D-Wave Quantum Inc.

D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software and services, and is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers—and the only company building both annealing quantum computers and gate-model quantum computers. The company’s mission is to unlock the power of quantum computing today to benefit business and society. D-Wave does this by delivering customer value with practical quantum applications for problems as diverse as logistics, artificial intelligence, materials sciences, drug discovery, scheduling, cybersecurity, fault detection and financial modeling. D-Wave’s technology has been used by some of the world’s most advanced organizations including Mastercard, Deloitte, Davidson Technologies, ArcelorMittal, Siemens Healthineers, Unisys, NEC Corporation, Pattison Food Group Ltd., DENSO, Lockheed Martin, Forschungszentrum Jülich, University of Southern California, and Los Alamos National Laboratory.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to QBTS are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/QBTS

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not be indicative of future results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, various factors beyond management’s control, including the risks set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” discussed under the caption “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Part I of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or any updates discussed under the caption “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Part II of our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in our other filings with the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this press release in making an investment decision, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. We undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law.

About MissionIR

MissionIR (“MIR”) is a specialized communications platform with a focus on assisting IR firms with syndicated content to enhance the visibility of private and public companies within the investment community. It is one of 70+ brands within the Dynamic Brand Portfolio @ IBN that delivers: (1) access to a vast network of wire solutions via InvestorWire to efficiently and effectively reach a myriad of target markets, demographics and diverse industries; (2) article and editorial syndication to 5,000+ outlets; (3) enhanced press release enhancement to ensure maximum impact; (4) social media distribution via IBN to millions of social media followers; and (5) a full array of tailored corporate communications solutions. With broad reach and a seasoned team of contributing journalists and writers, MIR is uniquely positioned to best serve private and public companies that want to reach a wide audience of investors, influencers, consumers, journalists and the general public. By cutting through the overload of information in today’s market, MIR brings its clients unparalleled recognition and brand awareness.

MIR is where breaking news, insightful content and actionable information converge.

For more information, please visit www.MissionIR.com

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MissionIRNewsBreaks – McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) Eyes Opportunity in Race to Establish AI Sector Infrastructure

McEwen Mining (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) was highlighted in a recent article that discussed favorable positioning of the United States in the AI sector. “Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has voiced his confidence in President-elect Donald Trump supporting the AI sector and ensuring that America, together with its allies, retain pole position in this nascent industry. Altman was speaking during a recent interview with Fox News,” the publication reads. “During the interview, Altman highlighted the need for support in the form of massive infrastructure… for the U.S. to stamp its leadership on AI technology and AI capabilities.”

“Tech giants like Microsoft, Meta Platforms, Alphabet Inc., Amazon and so many others are frantically building out data centers and other attendant systems in order to stamp their mark on the AI field. This race to set up AI infrastructure and applications has created market opportunities for companies like McEwen Mining (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) that extract the minerals critical to the AI industry.”

To view the full article, visit https://ibn.fm/nsAAK

About McEwen Mining Inc.
McEwen Mining is a gold and silver producer with operations in Nevada, Canada, Mexico and Argentina. In addition, it owns approximately 47.7% of McEwen Copper, which owns the large, advanced-stage Los Azules copper project in Argentina. The company’s goal is to improve the productivity and life of its assets with the objective of increasing its share price and providing a yield. Rob McEwen, MUX’s chairman and chief owner, has personally provided the company with $220 million and takes an annual salary of $1.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to MUX are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/MUX

About MissionIR

MissionIR (“MIR”) is a specialized communications platform with a focus on assisting IR firms with syndicated content to enhance the visibility of private and public companies within the investment community. It is one of 70+ brands within the Dynamic Brand Portfolio @ IBN that delivers: (1) access to a vast network of wire solutions via InvestorWire to efficiently and effectively reach a myriad of target markets, demographics and diverse industries; (2) article and editorial syndication to 5,000+ outlets; (3) enhanced press release enhancement to ensure maximum impact; (4) social media distribution via IBN to millions of social media followers; and (5) a full array of tailored corporate communications solutions. With broad reach and a seasoned team of contributing journalists and writers, MIR is uniquely positioned to best serve private and public companies that want to reach a wide audience of investors, influencers, consumers, journalists and the general public. By cutting through the overload of information in today’s market, MIR brings its clients unparalleled recognition and brand awareness.

MIR is where breaking news, insightful content and actionable information converge.

For more information, please visit www.MissionIR.com

Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the MissionIR website applicable to all content provided by MIR, wherever published or re-published: https://www.MissionIR.com/Disclaimer

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MissionIRNewsBreaks – Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) Prices $4.25 Million Public Offering

Calidi Biotherapeutics (NYSE American: CLDI), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on targeted immunotherapies, has priced its public offering of 5,000,000 shares of common stock at $0.85 per share, with gross proceeds expected to total approximately $4.25 million before fees and expenses. The offering, exclusively placed by Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc., is set to close on or around Jan. 10, 2025, subject to customary conditions. Proceeds will support working capital and general corporate purposes. The shares are offered under an effective Form S-3 registration statement, with a final prospectus available on the SEC’s website or through Ladenburg Thalmann.

To view the full press release, visit: https://ibn.fm/K3wAd

About Calidi Biotherapeutics

Calidi Biotherapeutics specializes in proprietary technology that empowers the immune system to combat cancer. The company’s novel stem cell-based platforms utilize potent allogeneic stem cells capable of carrying payloads of oncolytic viruses for use in multiple oncology indications, including high-grade gliomas and solid tumors. Calidi’s clinical stage off-the-shelf, universal cell-based delivery platforms are designed to protect, amplify, and potentiate oncolytic viruses leading to enhanced efficacy and improved patient safety. Calidi’s preclinical off-the-shelf enveloped virotherapies are designed to target disseminated solid tumors. This dual approach can potentially treat, or even prevent, metastatic disease. Calidi Biotherapeutics is headquartered in San Diego, California.

For more information, please visit www.calidibio.com

About MissionIR

MissionIR (“MIR”) is a specialized communications platform with a focus on assisting IR firms with syndicated content to enhance the visibility of private and public companies within the investment community. It is one of 70+ brands within the Dynamic Brand Portfolio @ IBN that delivers: (1) access to a vast network of wire solutions via InvestorWire to efficiently and effectively reach a myriad of target markets, demographics and diverse industries; (2) article and editorial syndication to 5,000+ outlets; (3) enhanced press release enhancement to ensure maximum impact; (4) social media distribution via IBN to millions of social media followers; and (5) a full array of tailored corporate communications solutions. With broad reach and a seasoned team of contributing journalists and writers, MIR is uniquely positioned to best serve private and public companies that want to reach a wide audience of investors, influencers, consumers, journalists and the general public. By cutting through the overload of information in today’s market, MIR brings its clients unparalleled recognition and brand awareness.

MIR is where breaking news, insightful content and actionable information converge.

For more information, please visit www.MissionIR.com

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SuperCom Ltd. (NASDAQ: SPCB) Inks Contracts with South Dakota Sheriffs, Boosting Public Safety Through Superior Electronic Monitoring

  • A growing number of law enforcement agencies worldwide are launching electronic monitoring (“EM”) efforts, strengthening public safety by tracking supervised criminals and suspects when they are free from jail or prison custody
  • EM tracking provides law agencies with significant cost savings compared with incarceration in a facility and provides offenders with rehabilitative opportunities that have the potential to reduce repeat offenses
  • EM technology developer SuperCom is particularly focused on preventing repeat offenses in domestic violence cases, making it possible for law officers and potential victims to be immediately notified if a supervised individual gets too close to the victim
  • SuperCom recently announced seven new contracts in South Dakota, an expansion of its products and services in the United States

South Dakota ranks No. 1 in the nation for statewide public safety efforts and related infrastructure, according to a review published last fall by health and safety experts at CPR educators ProTrainings (https://ibn.fm/oWTk1).

The study’s findings were based on the analysis of factors that include access to quality emergency health care, commute times, quality of internet coverage, and road structural soundness. The recent decision by several of the state’s sheriff’s agencies to sign electronic monitoring (“EM”) contracts for tracking supervised individuals on parole or probationary release from jail custody increases the state’s resources for enhancing public safety and minimizing incarceration costs.

GPS tracking technology developer SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB) announced on Dec. 30 that it has secured seven new contracts among the law enforcement agencies patrolling South Dakota’s 66 counties, 64 of which are classified by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as having rural or “frontier” (less than six people per square mile) populations (https://ibn.fm/jppXt).

SuperCom’s PureSecurity platform, along with its associated technologies—such as the PureOne EM bracelets that will be deployed by the sheriff’s agencies—provides real-time GPS tracking, robust communication capabilities, and dependable performance in both urban and rural environments.

“The growing adoption of our PureOne solution underscores its unique ability to meet the evolving needs of law enforcement,” SuperCom President and CEO Ordan Trabelsi stated in a company news release (https://ibn.fm/oc83r). “By delivering high-quality, innovative solutions, we continue to strengthen our position as a trusted partner in advancing public safety technology nationwide.”

SuperCom has been rapidly increasing its slate of clients in North America during the past year. South Dakota is the fourth new U.S. state to include adoption of SuperCom’s products and services since August, and the company anticipates adding more contracts as it expands throughout the region.

The company has been particularly focused on preventing domestic violence from reoccurring. Through use of its EM suite of GPS and RFID-enabled products, law enforcement officers can monitor the movements of supervised offenders to ensure they don’t trespass court-authorized limits, and potential victims can be alerted immediately if an offender is near.

“The PureOne bracelet solution is waterproof, features a battery life of up to one year—far exceeding the daily recharging needs of competing products—and offers a sleek, unobtrusive design. Unlike bulky ankle monitors, it enables monitored individuals to move freely and maintain productivity at work or school without facing social stigma. As part of SuperCom’s PureSecurity suite, it represents a significant improvement over traditional monitoring devices used in other programs.”

“Our rapid entry into new territories reflects the increasing demand for reliable, advanced monitoring solutions and highlights our commitment to delivering real value to law enforcement agencies across the U.S.,” Trabelsi stated.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.SuperCom.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to SPCB are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/SPCB

About MissionIR

MissionIR (“MIR”) is a specialized communications platform with a focus on assisting IR firms with syndicated content to enhance the visibility of private and public companies within the investment community. It is one of 70+ brands within the Dynamic Brand Portfolio @ IBN that delivers: (1) access to a vast network of wire solutions via InvestorWire to efficiently and effectively reach a myriad of target markets, demographics and diverse industries; (2) article and editorial syndication to 5,000+ outlets; (3) enhanced press release enhancement to ensure maximum impact; (4) social media distribution via IBN to millions of social media followers; and (5) a full array of tailored corporate communications solutions. With broad reach and a seasoned team of contributing journalists and writers, MIR is uniquely positioned to best serve private and public companies that want to reach a wide audience of investors, influencers, consumers, journalists and the general public. By cutting through the overload of information in today’s market, MIR brings its clients unparalleled recognition and brand awareness.

MIR is where breaking news, insightful content and actionable information converge.

For more information, please visit www.MissionIR.com

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D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) Completes Second SOC 2(R) Type 2 Audit, Confirming Commitment to Rigorous Data Privacy Standards

  • Established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and recognized worldwide, the SOC 2 Type 2 examination is designed for organizations of any size, regardless of industry and scope, to ensure the personal assets of their potential and existing customers are protected.
  • SOC 2 Type 2 compliance is part of D-Wave’s ongoing efforts to support customers’ production deployments of quantum and hybrid-quantum applications.
  • The company completed its first SOC 2 Type 2 audit in December 2023 and plans to perform these assessments every year.

D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) (“D-Wave”), a leader in quantum computing systems, software and services, and the first commercial provider of quantum computers, announced that it has completed its second SOC 2 Type 2 audit, a reflection of its ability to provide customers with secure, enterprise-grade quantum computing solutions. The company completed its first SOC 2 Type 2 audit in December 2023 and has maintained this rigorous compliance standard, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to customer data security and protection (https://ibn.fm/uK7ig).

The SOC 2 Type 2 audit was established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“AICPA”) and is recognized worldwide as confirmation that a company’s operations, procedures, policies, staff, infrastructure and software were formally reviewed. The audit is designed for any kind of organization across industries, with the goal of ensuring that companies safeguard and protect the personal assets of potential and existing customers.

D-Wave’s SOC 2 Type 2 audit was conducted by leading compliance assessor A-LIGN, a technology-enabled security and compliance partner trusted by more than 2,500 global organizations to help mitigate cybersecurity risks. “Congratulations to D-Wave for once again completing its SOC 2 audit, a widely recognized signal of trust and security,” said Steve Simmons, COO of A-LIGN. “It’s great to work with organizations like D-Wave, who understand the value of expertise in driving an efficient audit and the importance of a high-quality final report.”

Maintaining SOC 2 Type 2 compliance serves as independent confirmation of D-Wave’s efforts to protect customer data, at a time when organizations are seeking trusted partners and vendors to reduce privacy risks and meet compliance standards.

The renewed compliance comes as D-Wave is implementing a number of measures to support customers’ production deployments of quantum and hybrid-quantum applications. One such measure, announced in October 2024, is the introduction of service-level agreements (“SLAs”) tailored for Leap(TM) quantum cloud service customers who are transitioning applications into production. By establishing formal SLAs, the company reinforces the Leap cloud service’s levels of availability, reliability and scalability, as well as its ability to support requirements for commercial-grade quantum and hybrid-quantum applications.

The company will continue to perform SOC 2 Type 2 assessments every year and make the latest report available to current or potential customers upon execution of a nondisclosure agreement.

“At D-Wave we maintain a focused effort to provide commercial-grade security measures and mitigate risk for enterprises looking to scale their deployment of quantum computing solutions,” said Dr. Trevor Lanting, chief development officer at D-Wave. “With customers increasingly using our quantum solutions to support daily operations, security is paramount. Our SOC 2 compliance recognizes our leadership in using industry-standard best practices to protect our customers’ data.”

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.dwavequantum.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to QBTS are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/QBTS

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not be indicative of future results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, various factors beyond management’s control, including the risks set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” discussed under the caption “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Part I of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or any updates discussed under the caption “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Part II of our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in our other filings with the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this press release in making an investment decision, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. We undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law.

About MissionIR

MissionIR (“MIR”) is a specialized communications platform with a focus on assisting IR firms with syndicated content to enhance the visibility of private and public companies within the investment community. It is one of 70+ brands within the Dynamic Brand Portfolio @ IBN that delivers: (1) access to a vast network of wire solutions via InvestorWire to efficiently and effectively reach a myriad of target markets, demographics and diverse industries; (2) article and editorial syndication to 5,000+ outlets; (3) enhanced press release enhancement to ensure maximum impact; (4) social media distribution via IBN to millions of social media followers; and (5) a full array of tailored corporate communications solutions. With broad reach and a seasoned team of contributing journalists and writers, MIR is uniquely positioned to best serve private and public companies that want to reach a wide audience of investors, influencers, consumers, journalists and the general public. By cutting through the overload of information in today’s market, MIR brings its clients unparalleled recognition and brand awareness.

MIR is where breaking news, insightful content and actionable information converge.

For more information, please visit www.MissionIR.com

Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the MissionIR website applicable to all content provided by MIR, wherever published or re-published: https://www.MissionIR.com/Disclaimer

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MissionIRNewsBreaks – Clene Inc. (NASDAQ: CLNN) Paves Cash Runway to Advance CNM-Au8(R) for ALS

Clene (NASDAQ: CLNN) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Clene Nanomedicine Inc., is a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving mitochondrial health and protecting neuronal function to treat neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (“ALS”) and multiple sclerosis (“MS”). The company recently secured a new $10 million debt facility, which enables the payoff of another higher interest rate loan and the finance of operations to generate additional data to support the new drug application of lead drug candidate CNM-Au8 for ALS.

“We believe that the proceeds from this new debt facility, including an extended interest-only period, will allow Clene the cash runway to generate the additional data the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has requested from our expanded access programs,” said Clene CEO and President Rob Etherington. “The data are being gathered to support the existing clinical study data for inclusion in an application seeking approval of CNM-Au8 for ALS through the accelerated regulatory pathway.”

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About Clene Inc.
Clene (along with its subsidiaries, “Clene”) and its wholly owned subsidiary Clene Nanomedicine Inc., is a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving mitochondrial health and protecting neuronal function to treat neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis. CNM-Au8® is an investigational first-in-class therapy that improves central nervous system cells’ survival and function via a mechanism that targets mitochondrial function and the NAD pathway while reducing oxidative stress. CNM-Au8® is a federally registered trademark of Clene Nanomedicine, Inc. The company is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, with R&D and manufacturing operations in Maryland. For more information, please visit www.Clene.com.

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Israel Announces New Hub to Expedite Military AI and Autonomy Research

The government in Israel has set up a new office based at the Defense Ministry. This office will superintend over the development of technology focused on AI and autonomy. Dubbed the AI & Autonomy Administration, this team will operate under the auspices of the ministry’s defense research and development directorate. The directorate plays a crucial role in Israel’s military technology space.

Officials revealed that the purpose of this new office is to revolutionize the war capabilities of every section of the military so that the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) maintains its operational superiority within the region.

The office will bring together specialists from academia, IDF tech units, startups and defense industry players in order to bring about unprecedented technological and operational breakthroughs. The creation of this office comes at a time when the Israel military is battling Hezbollah and Hamas forces on many fronts simultaneously. This war has taken a considerable toll in terms of lives lost from the membership of the Israel forces, and technology is expected to help lower this casualty rate.

According to the official figures released by the Israel Defense Forces, 891 troops have lost their lives in this war as per available statistics covering the period up to Jan. 2, 2025. More than 5,000 soldiers have sustained injuries within the same timeframe.

From the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas, approximately 360,000 reservists have been mobilized to join the war. In the history of the Israel Defense Forces, this mobilization is the most extensive to date. About 33% of these reservists have served for at least 150 days, and many have exceeded this number of days in active service.

This heavy manpower requirement forms part of the motivation to establish a unit focused on advancing military AI and autonomy innovation. Officials hope that the budgetary and manpower demands of fighting wars will be eased as more technology is deployed during wars.

Eyal Zamir, the director general of the defense ministry, commented that the autonomy and AI capabilities developed will be pivotal in uplifting the operational superiority of Israeli forces while also slashing casualty numbers. Resources will also be optimized and the operational tempo will be increased.

Zamir reiterated that the ministry was committed to making the necessary investment in order to provide force multipliers that enhance the efficiency of Israeli military forces in terms of intelligence gathering and analysis, and cementing the forces’ naval, ground, space and air superiority.

It should be noted that the U.S. also created a similar focused team in December aimed at leveraging AI to boost military capabilities. All these special offices being created will require AI datacenters and purpose-built infrastructure to address their needs. Mining companies such as McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) are poised to benefit from providing the resources needed to enable these offices to develop and deploy the artificial intelligence systems that they envision.

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