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Operator XR selected for National Trial of Policing Law Enforcement System

Post author By Cheryl Dawson
Post date 23/03/2023

xReality Group (XRG) is thrilled to share the news that we have been chosen as a technology and expertise supplier for a funded National trial of its Law Enforcement system. This prestigious trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Virtual Reality Simulation Based Training (VRSBT) in enhancing frontline safety for police officers.

Operator XR will be working closely with an undisclosed foreign National Police Force over the next six months, immersing their officers into highly personalised scenarios to assess the capabilities of our cutting-edge Virtual Reality (VR) system.

What sets Operator XR apart is its ability to provide police and law enforcement agencies with a highly portable, easy-to-use, and incredibly realistic Virtual Reality training experience.

One of the key benefits is that it doesn’t require internet connectivity, making it highly secure and easily configurable. It also allows officers to train together in the same VR environment, even in the most challenging situations. Additionally, they are able to bring their own policing equipment into the VR environment, enabling officers to conduct extremely realistic training scenarios.

Operator XR has worked tirelessly to develop the software from the ground up. Leveraging the latest innovations in Virtual Reality technology and our extensive experience in design and scaled software platforms, we have created a system that exceeds market expectations.

“The decision to award this National trial to XRG further confirms the quality and effectiveness of the technology. We are currently experiencing a high level of demand from around the world from both military and law enforcement agencies. We look forward to seeing the positive impact our technology can make on improving the safety and preparedness of those men and women on the frontline.” – Wayne Jones, CEO, xReality Group Ltd.

At xReality Group Limited, we believe that Virtual Reality Simulation Based Training is the future of law enforcement training. We are committed to playing a key role in enhancing the safety and preparedness of police officers worldwide. The national trial represents a significant step towards achieving this goal.

Read the full ASX Announcement here.

Find out more about Operator XR Law Enforcement System here: https://operatorxr.com/law-enforcement

xReality Group Limited are leaders in enterprise software development for mission critical simulations for military and law enforcement. The company develops and operates physical and digital simulations. Portfolio companies include Indoor Skydiving facilities, Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) entertainment, training, and production.

Operator provides Military and Law Enforcement agencies with a unique, integrated Mission Planning & Rehearsal System, which is portable, secure and highly immersive. See https://www.operatorxr.com

xReality Group Limited is listed on ASX under the code XRG.

Tags Law Enforcement, National Trial, Operator, Operator XR, Police, Training, Virtual reality, xRealty Group, XRG

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Philip Copeland appointed as Non-Executive Director and Chair of International Expansion Committee

Post author By Cheryl Dawson
Post date 24/01/2023

We are proud to announce the appointment of Philip Copeland as Non-Executive Director and Chair of our newly formed International Expansion Committee.

With extensive experience in scaling enterprise SaaS businesses globally, particularly in government and financial services, Philip brings invaluable insights to guide our international growth strategy.

Philip, the former CEO and co-founder of Avoka Software, has a remarkable track record, leading the company to worldwide success before its acquisition by Temenos in 2018 for $US245M.

Currently residing in Colorado, USA, Philip will play a key role in our expansion into the US Government markets and driving growth through our Enterprise Software solutions.

“We are looking forward to Philip’s input in shaping our international growth strategy.” – Wayne Jones, CEO of xReality Group.

Philip added, “I am delighted to join the xReality Group Board. There is a tremendous opportunity to bring these innovative Australian products to the US and Global markets.”

We welcome Philip Copeland to our team and look forward to the exciting possibilities his expertise will bring as we embark on a transformative international journey.

Read the full ASX Announcement here.

xReality Group Limited are leaders in enterprise software development for mission critical simulations for military and law enforcement. The company develops and operates physical and digital simulations. Portfolio companies
include Indoor Skydiving facilities, Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) entertainment, training, and production.

Operator provides Military and Law Enforcement agencies with a unique, integrated Mission Planning & Rehearsal System, which is portable, secure and highly immersive. See https://www.operatorxr.com

xReality Group Limited is listed on ASX under the code XRG.

Tags Augmented Reality, Executive, Extended Reality, Law Enforcement, Military, Operator, Operator XR, USA, Virtual reality, xReality GRoup, XRG

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Operator Sale to Western Australia Police Force

Post author By Cheryl Dawson
Post date 08/12/2022

We are proud to announce a new and ongoing partnership with the Western Australian Police Force, in the first sale of our Operator LE de-escalation training system.

WA Police have implemented a $1.7M budget over a 5-year period, with their first order being valued at $1.04 million. This order includes hardware, software licensing, and on-demand technical support
over a 3-year term. The additional $634K covers licensing and support for a further two years of service.

Our Operator LE technology allows all forms of Law Enforcement – Police and otherwise – to train in realistic but completely simulated scenarios in a virtual reality environment. Compared with a physical training ground, Operator LE’s smaller virtual space and lightweight, easy-to-deploy technology, gives Law Enforcement more opportunities to enter and exit dynamic training scenarios at will. The system has been fully developed from the ground up by XRG, using the latest innovations in virtual reality technology. For a video demonstration of Operator, see http://www.operatorsimulation.com

Compared with a physical training ground, Operator LE’s smaller virtual space and lightweight, easy-to-deploy technology, gives Law Enforcement more opportunities to enter and exit dynamic training scenarios at will.

The Western Australia Police Force tendering process pitted Operator against established global competitors. The resulting success is validation of a superior product and market fit and we are excited about the future market potential. We have established an extensive pipeline of sales, receiving interest across four continents in a very short period of time.

The Western Australia Police Force currently includes over 7,300 Sworn Officers, which totals approximately 11% of Police Officers in Australia, and 0.3% of the Total Addressable Market in Law Enforcement globally.

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DroneShield Partners with Operator VR

Post author By Cheryl Dawson
Post date 08/12/2022

DroneShield, an Australian defence solutions company that targets military Drone and AI
technology, has partnered with Operator to provide training for scenarios that
involve counterdrone and C-UAS situations.

Our virtual reality training program, Operator VR, contains a wide variety of scenarios
that allow military personnel to train in a safe environment. The rapid
deployment technology gives soldiers the opportunity to insert themselves into
any situation and train in response, tactics, and outcomes.

In a video released by Red Cartel, the developers of Operator’s systems, a device known as
the DroneGun is being deployed to eliminate a drone threat safely. In both
virtual and physical spaces, this equipment allows military personnel to defend
themselves against Drone strikes without resorting to kinetic projectiles such
as personal firearms, where soldiers are more likely to miss a small, fast
target. Watch the video here:

By utilizing scenarios designed by DroneShield for use inside Operator’s VR training grounds, personnel can deploy and practice with DroneGuns to better understand how they function, without putting themselves or active military drones at risk. The Operator Command Centre allows instructors to observe the training inside the virtual world in real-time, from multiple viewpoints, and provide live feedback to soldiers without needing to terminate the simulation.

The launch of this product was bookended by a promotional event at the I/ITSEC 2022 Exhibition in Orlando, Florida. The expo ran from November 28^th to December 2^nd and was a great success for everyone involved.

We are looking forward to continuing our partnership with DroneShield to develop and deliver the best possible counterdrone training simulations. We are confident that, with the increase of unmanned aerial systems used in military operations, we can provide safe and efficient training to members of the military tasked with C-UAS procedures.

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iFLY Downunder wins Business of the Year

Post author By Cheryl Dawson
Post date 08/12/2022

iFLY Downunder wins Business of the Year

We offer a massive congratulations our team at iFLY Downunder, who, through their consistently outstanding skill and performance, were able to secure two awards at the Local Business Awards in October 2022.

iFLY Downunder has been awarded the Penrith Tourism & Experiences Award, which is an incredible feat of its own volition, but further went on to receive the Penrith Business of the Year award. Our team was nominated as finalists for the former category and we are beyond excited to be crowned winners for both categories at the ceremony. We are immensely proud of everyone for working so hard to accomplish all that they have since we first opened.

“Winning these awards would not have been possible without the passion, dedication, and hard work from all the employees and our supporters. We are proud to be part of a team that works so hard and supports each other, each day, to provide an amazing experience to our customers. Speaking on teamwork, it reminds me of a quote said by Hellen Keller “Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much”. We would like to thank everyone that has voted and continue to support iFLY we are all extremely grateful.” -Barbara McCarthy, iFLY Downunder Head of Sales.

We deeply appreciate the iFLY community for recognising our team and the hard work they put into providing a quality experience to each person through our doors. We are proud to be able to provide a unique and outstanding experience to people across Sydney and further. We look forward to seeing how iFLY will continue to evolve in the coming years.

Want to fly? Head to https://downunder.iflyworld.com.au/ or call 1300 435 966.

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FREAK Entertainment opens fifth venue, in prime Surfers Paradise location

Post author By Cheryl Dawson
Post date 05/12/2022

We are proud to announce the opening of FREAK Entertainment’s fifth venue, FREAK Surfers Paradise!

Located in the renowned Paradise Centre on Cavill Avenue, attracting an impressive 13.1 million tourists annually, FREAK Surfers Paradise spans an impressive 195m² and features two flagship free roam Arena’s, VR Escape Rooms, FREAK Drive racing simulators, and a VR Arcade. FREAK also joins other popular tenants like Timezone, Zone Bowling, El Camino Mexican Cantina, and Maniax Axe Throwing. The new venue also presents a number of cross-promotional opportunities with our indoor skydiving venue, iFLY Gold Coast, located just a short walk away.

We are also excited to announce the launch of game-changing, innovative technology at FREAK Surfers Paradise, with the venue becoming the first fully-wireless and untethered FREAK location! This technology advancement removes the need for backpack computers, offering an enhanced customer experience, wider audience accessibility, and improved customer throughput.

Application of this wireless and untethered technology cements FREAK’s commitment to delivering world-class experiences, and is made possible through strategic partnerships with HP and HTC Vive cultivated over the last 3 years.

We are thrilled about this fantastic milestone and look forward to providing many new customers to the world-leading entertainment that FREAK offers.

Find out more about FREAK Entertainment here: https://freakvr.com.au/

Tags Entertainment, FREAK, FREAK Entertainment, FREAK Virtual Reality, gaming, Gold coast, ifly, iFLY Gold Coast, Indoor Skydiving, Paradise Centre, Surfers Paradise, Virtual reality, wind tunnel

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Will Beaumont appointed as Global Sales Director

Post author By Cheryl Dawson
Post date 22/08/2022

We are excited to announce that Will Beaumont has joined xReality Group Limited as our Global Sales Director.

With a strong background in technology sales leadership and 14 years experience in the Australian Defence Force, where he led major procurement and capability plans for Special Forces, Will brings a unique perspective and understanding of our military and law enforcement customers’ needs.

xReality Group focuses on developing and operating physical and digital simulations, particularly in Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR). Our Military and Law Enforcement virtual reality simulation unit, Operator XR, has been gaining traction both domestically and internationally.

Will’s appointment comes at an opportune time, coinciding with our acceptance into the prestigious “Team Defence Australia” delegation, where we will showcase our products at ARMY-USA – the largest Army-focused conference and trade show in the United States.

As Global Sales Director, Will’s priorities include expanding our international distributor network, conducting product demonstrations for state and federal agencies, and executing our commercial sales pipeline. His enthusiasm for our solutions and their market fit reinforces our confidence in future growth.

Wayne Jones, XRG CEO, is thrilled with Will’s addition to the team, recognising his potential to drive our global sales strategy and ensure our products reach those on the frontline.

We warmly welcome Will to our team and look forward to an exciting journey ahead with xReality Group.

Read the full ASX article here.

Find out more about Operator XR here: https://operatorxr.com/

xReality Group Limited is listed on ASX under the code XRG.

Tags Augmented Reality, Global Sales Director, Operator, Operator XR, Sales, Team, Technology, Virtual reality, xRealty Group, XRG

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iFLY Wins Inclusive Marketing & Communication Award

Post author By Cheryl Dawson
Post date 03/06/2022

On May 31st, 2022, iFLY Downunder won the Inclusive Communication and Marketing award from the Multicultural Network Zero Barriers Business Excellence Awards.

We are so proud of iFLY for continuing to work hard in order to receive this award. They consistently strive to host an inclusive and welcoming environment for everybody. The company is passionate about accessibility and giving people of any ability the opportunity to fly their body their way. iFLY was also nominated for the Physical Inclusion and Inclusion Service awards, further highlighting their commitment to be an accessible activity for everyone.

We love what the Zero Barrier project represents. For those unaware, Zero Barriers is a free business and service support project that aims to eliminate barriers for people with disabilities when shopping, using services, or participating in activities in their local communities. Businesses take the Zero Barriers online assessment to review how accessible they are, then are provided feedback on what changes can be made to make their environment more inclusive and accessible. You can find out more about the project here: https://zerobarriers.net.au

Part of their commitment to accessibility is their annual involvement in International Day of People with Disability. They have filmed past events to help communicate what iFLY is all about and showcase how truly accessible it is.

To further assist with communication, they created three versions of the last video, with AUSLAN and open caption versions posted across their online channels. It was the creation of these communications that gathered their achievement with this award.

iFLY truly believes everybody should be given the chance to spread their wings and fly. In addition to their International Day of People with Disability event, they hold a number of All Ability events throughout the year. These events are a huge success, and the community support is outstanding. They are always so excited to showcase the fact that truly anybody can fly. iFLY also offers a 20% discount all year round – discount code ‘ICANFLY’.

Both iFLY and xRG encourage more businesses to support and take part in the Zero Barriers project. iFLY looks forward to working with them more, in order to continue to improve their inclusion in the community and, of course, provide an unforgettable indoor skydiving experience to everyone.

We are incredibly proud of iFLY to have received the award from Zero Barriers. Everyone is looking forward to the future and pledge to always provide an accessible and inclusive environment at iFLY Indoor Skydiving. They are so excited to continue to welcome and teach people of any ability to fly their body their way

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Launch of Operator Law Enforcement Trainer

Post author By Cheryl Dawson
Post date 25/05/2022

We are pleased to announce the launch of Operator LE, Virtual Reality Training Solution for the global Law Enforcement market.

The Law Enforcement training tools are a natural extension of the Military training products. We have tailored the products to address the current Australian demand with localised vehicles, uniforms and equipment with the xRG Operator LE equipment being easily adaptable to bespoke weapons and for use by law enforcement agencies around the world.

Operator LE allows Police and Law Enforcement Officers to train operational tactics and procedures within a portable, virtual reality environment. Complimenting existing training methods, the virtual reality system allows Officers to train more often, leading to increased preparedness across a broad range of scenarios.

The training scenarios focus on de-escalation, use-of-force, domestic disputes, traffic stops and other tactical drills, with a continually growing library. The system training accessories include Glock, Taser and OC Spray allowing officers to safely train use of-force scenarios, and users can train together in a warehouse scale training facility, or remotely in individual training spaces such as within a police station.

The design of the kit allows trainees to enter and exit the training scenario in moments, and the After Action Review System trainers to debrief trainees from any angle including trainee, suspect, or third person view.

The Investor Presentation on our Defence & Law Enforcement Global Growth Strategy can be viewed below:

More information on the product is available at www.operatorsimulation.com

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Release of first in-house produced VR game, Androids & Outlaws

Post author By Cheryl Dawson
Post date 30/04/2022

Androids & Outlaws

We are very excited to announce our first in-house video game experience, developed by our own VR studio, Red Cartel, has now been released and is playing in our Bondi and Gold Coast venues.

Androids & Outlaws is a fun and competitive multiplayer shooter game, played in FREAK’s Free-Roam Arena. The game pits 2 or 4 players against each other and features a friendly, cartoony aesthetic and utilizes the Vive Focus 3 Virtual Reality headset. To play, players are given a virtual shield and gun, and must shoot the opposing team to gain points. There is no limit to how many times players can be shot, as each round is based on a time limit. The team that holds the most points at the end of the round is victorious.

The Arena was previously limited to players aged 10 or older due to the weight of the backpack and equipment. However, by offering the use of the Vive Focus 3 and its accompanying controllers instead, the heavy equipment is entirely eliminated, allowing a younger and wider audience to play Androids & Outlaws.

Red Cartel spent several months developing this title specifically and exclusively for FREAK to use in the Arena to increase the market audience by accessing a younger demographic.

The in-house production means the game can be modified ongoing and quickly with any improvements that may be required.

FREAK have already seen a growth in the use of the second Arena during weekday operations, and an increase in younger players aged 8+, thanks to the release of this exclusive new title.

Find out more about Androids & Outlaws on the FREAK website below:

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Tags FREAK, game, gaming, RedCartel, VR