Communicators

CARL INTRODUCES COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS TO COLLECT SENSOR DATA

April 4, 2017 -Vancouver, British Columbia -  Carl Data Solutions Inc. (CSE:CRL, FSE:7C5, OTC:CDTAF) (“Carl” or the “Company”), a developer of Big-Data-as-a-Service (“BDaaS”)-based solutions for data integration, business intelligence, and Industrial Internet-of-Things (“IIoT”) applications, along with recently acquired company AB Embedded Systems Ltd. (“AB Embedded”), now provides their clients communications solutions that collect data more efficiently and economically from their sensor networks. By adding networked communications to its list of services, Carl is positioned to take the lead in analytics, monitoring and reporting for IIoT verticals.

The two primary solutions use wireless, automated communications to collect data at remote or inaccessible sensors, and transmit it through a network to a central location for monitoring. Currently, many sensor networks and other remote assets have their data collected manually causing time delays and unnecessary operational costs.  This is due to the limitations of cellular or wifi availability in certain locations. The solution is new wireless RF (radio frequency) networks that allow the transmission of multiple data streams even in very remote locations, or where cellular connections are impractical or cost prohibitive.

A "wireless mesh" network is a made up of sensors organized in a mesh topology, transmitting to and from gateways which can be connected to the Internet. A mesh network can self-form and self-heal making it highly reliable. When one sensor is no longer active, the rest of the sensors can still communicate with each other, directly or through intermediaries.

A LoRaWAN (low-power wide-area network) provides secure and seamless communications among smart devices and sensors without the need of complex installations. The network is typically laid out in a star-of-stars topology which relays data between sensor and a central network server through standard IP connections. To maximize both battery life and overall network capacity, the network servers manage the data rates and RF output for each sensor individually.

Attila Bene, AB Embedded’s President, commented, “Both mesh and LoRaWAN networks provide reliable low-power communications that are economical enough for large IIoT deployments. They can connect sensors for industrial uses such as pipeline monitoring, or monitoring Smart City infrastructures such as water management systems with speed and accuracy.”

Greg Johnston, Carl’s CEO, says, “Access to these easy-to-deploy, cost effective networked communications technologies is why we chose not to go through with the acquisition of Stratocom, a company that uses airborne meter reading.  Airborne data collection methods don’t have the speed and accessibility needed to transmit the real-time data that will provide our clients with the level of service needed to get the most out of our analytics, reporting and monitoring applications.”

About Carl Data Solutions Inc.

Carl Data Solutions Inc. is focused on providing next generation information collection, storage and analytics solutions for data-centric companies. Building on its recent acquisitions, Flow Works Inc., a company that helps its clients analyze and understand all forms of environmental data through a powerful platform of data collection, monitoring, analysis and reporting tools and ETS., Carl continues to develop applications to work with new cloud-based mass storage services and analytics tools (Big-Data-as-a-Service (“BDaaS”)).

Carl’s development platform can accommodate virtually unlimited storage of any type of data.  This technology allows Carl to build advanced applications for monitoring, reporting and analysis.  Carl’s data collection and storage methods allow the company to build smart Software-as-a-Service (“SaaS”)-based applications that can collect data from many diverse sources and provide deep insight for decision-making purposes.  More information can be found at www.carlsolutions.com.

About AB Embedded Pvt. Ltd.

AB Embedded Pvt. Ltd. has been executing projects in hardware and software engineering design since 2006 in Calgary, Canada. They focus on embedded systems. Since their embedded systems are engineered to perform specific tasks, their design engineers ensure that customers’ cost, power consumption, size, performance and reliability are optimized. Their smart control systems and devices are manufactured specifically for water, solid waste management, industrial control and monitoring in all-weather environments.

AB Embedded’s high-performance, high-efficiency control systems, are a top choice for the Oil & Gas sector because of their consistent reliability and low-power consumption. AB Embedded believe in constant innovation. They are transforming the way engineers design, prototype and deploy embedded systems for automation, measurement and embedded applications. www.ab-embedded.com

On behalf of the Board of Directors:

Greg Johnston
President, Chief Executive Officer, Director
Carl Data Solutions Inc.

For further information please contact:

Kimberly Bruce
Corporate Communications
Carl Data Solutions Inc.
Telephone: (778) 379-0275
Email: kimberly@carlsolutions.com 

The Canadian Securities Exchange (operated by CNSX Markets Inc.) has neither approved nor disapproved of the contents of this press release.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities law. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as “plan”, “expect”, “project”, “intend”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “estimate” and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur. In particular, forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: the completion of the Acquisition; the Company’s belief that the Acquisition will contribute to Carl’s corporate growth strategy to build and acquire companies with a proven record of success working in data-driven verticals, such as Oil & Gas, Utilities and Resource Development, whose data management needs are growing with the advancement of the IIoT; Carl’s plan to enhance AB Embedded’s solutions using its BDaaS platform to provide additional advanced analytics, reporting and alarming; the Company’s belief that upon completion of the Acquisition, Carl along with its subsidiaries, AB Embedded and FlowWorks, will be able to provide turnkey IIoT solutions for progressive, data-centric companies and cities who rely on large amounts of data to properly operate and maintain their infrastructure; the Company’s expectation that Attial Bene will continue with his role to develop, engineer and integrate of their sensors and communications with Carl’s existing solutions subsequent to completion of the Acquisition; Mr. Bene’s statement that Carl’s SaaS based solution will provide the necessary means for clients of AB Embedded to properly interpret and respond to the information generated by AB Embedded’s hardware networks; Carl’s expectation to provide unique and customized solutions from data collection through to predictive analytics using machine learning; and the Company’s expectation to begin filling gaps and supplementing existing networks to create even more value for the Company’s clients with the addition of AB Embedded.

Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct.  Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the statements including, without limitation, risks with respect to: delay or failure to complete the transactions contemplated by the Agreement; the inability to successfully integrate the business of AB Embedded; the ability of the Company to establish a market for its services; competitive conditions in the industry; general economic conditions in Canada and globally; the inability to secure additional financing; competition for, among other things, capital and skilled personnel; potential delays or changes in plans with respect to deployment of services or capital expenditures; possibility that government policies or laws may change; technological change; risks related to the Company’s competition; the Company’s not adequately protecting its intellectual property; interruption or failure of information technology systems; and regulatory risks relating to the Company’s business, financings and strategic acquisitions.  Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release.  The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities laws.