LISNR Releases Web SDK For Radius

LISNR ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL RELEASE OF RADIUS SDK FOR WEB BROWSERS

The new SDK lets web applications transmit and receive data over sound directly in standard web browsers, without requiring native mobile app downloads.

CINCINNATI, OH — October 13, 2026 — LISNR, a global leader in ultrasonic data-over-sound technology, today announced the official release of its Radius SDK for Web. This software development kit lets web applications transmit and receive Radius ultrasonic tones directly in standard web browsers, expanding web capabilities without requiring end users to download native mobile applications.

The Radius Web SDK enables developers and businesses to integrate proximity-based functionality into web applications. Primary use cases include web-based transit ticketing validation, interactive second screen media engagement, and proximity-validated retail-enabled experiences. Ultrasonic tones are a powerful tool for customer identification; they let businesses know who the consumer is when they are near the speaker and enable these personalized experiences.

"Bringing Radius to web browsers represents a significant milestone in physical web technology. By enabling web applications to process data over sound, we are removing technical barriers and making proximity interactions accessible across standard web browsers."

Eric Allen, CEO of LISNR

The Radius Web SDK is available immediately for deployment. Organizations interested in evaluating or integrating LISNR web capabilities can learn more and contact us at www.lisnr.com or connect@lisnr.com.

About LISNR

LISNR powers secure and seamless data transmission using sound for ID verification, proximity marketing, and device-to-device transactions. Its patented ultrasonic Radius® SDK both challenges and complements conventional modalities (Bluetooth, NFC, QR codes), offering a versatile, offline-capable alternative requiring no special hardware.

LISNR’s technology is critical to providing real-world context at the edge, converging physical and digital experiences in mobility, finance, broadcast media, hospitality, and live events. Learn more at lisnr.com.

LISNR is privacy-first by design. The Radius SDK is built solely for real-time, data-over-audio transmission and does not record or store any audio. Presence is detected without GPS or background tracking; instead, a brief, inaudible audio signal is transmitted only at the moment of interaction. All integrations with consumer mobile applications strictly follow Apple and Google platform standards, requiring explicit user permission for microphone access. This ensures transparent, consent-based operation and full compliance with iOS and Android privacy requirements.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

LISNR Marketing

Email: connect@lisnr.com

Website: www.lisnr.com

LISNR and Satsuma.ai Partner to Power Omnichannel Agentic Commerce at Scale

Partnership empowers retailers, brands, POS providers, and operators to connect to AI agents—activating agent-driven purchases wherever consumers shop, travel, or engage

HOUSTON–November 4, 2025 — (BUSINESS WIRE)–LISNR, the global leader in ultrasonic data transmission technology, and Satsuma.ai, the MCP server and agentic-orchestration platform for commerce, today announced a strategic partnership to enable agentic commerce across in-store, out-of-store, and on-the-go experiences.

The partnership connects LISNR’s location-aware identity platform—used globally across retail, transit, venues, and wallets—with Satsuma.ai’s agentic connection layer, which allows LLM-powered agents to work directly with a retailer’s loyalty, catalog, and ordering systems. LISNR verifies who the customer is and where they are, while Satsuma.ai recommends products and ensures the order is fulfilled in the best way—whether in-store, through a nearby partner, or shipped to the home—so commerce can happen wherever and whenever intent arises.

“Only a small fraction of brands have been chosen by foundational LLM platforms for direct integration,” said Matthew Bouchner, CEO and Founder, Satsuma.ai. “Our platform exists to bring agentic commerce to the other 99%. Partnering with LISNR expands access across major retailers, transit providers, and point-of-sale systems so everyday shoppers can buy wherever they are.”

Agentic commerce is projected to reach $175 billion by 2030. What were once bespoke integrations are now a scalable, repeatable framework, positioning the entire ecosystem to capture this growth. By uniting LISNR’s authenticated presence technology with Satsuma.ai’s agentic intelligence, the partnership is positioned to unlock billions in new transaction value by turning everyday moments of intent into secure, frictionless purchases.

As digital wallets and mobile-first transit payments move to mainstream adoption by 2026, they create an ideal foundation for agentic commerce, where contextual retail ads, delivered based on a rider’s location, become actionable transactions in real time. For example, a commuter authenticated through a LISNR-powered transit app could receive a personalized Satsuma-powered recommendation for a product at a nearby retailer, apply loyalty benefits, and complete the purchase for pickup before stepping off the train.

“By combining LISNR’s authenticated presence and loyalty identity with Satsuma.ai’s agentic orchestration, retailers can finally meet customer intent in real time—whether inside a transit app, near a store entrance, at a stadium, or even during a broadcast—always with the retailer retaining loyalty and remaining the merchant of record.”

Eric Allen, CEO of LISNR

“By the end of this quarter, LISNR-powered applications will reach more than 20 million daily riders in transit apps and another 20 million users in digital wallet platforms worldwide,” said Eric Allen, CEO of LISNR. “By combining LISNR’s authenticated presence and loyalty identity with Satsuma.ai’s agentic orchestration, retailers can finally meet customer intent in real time—whether inside a transit app, near a store entrance, at a stadium, or even during a broadcast—always with the retailer retaining loyalty and remaining the merchant of record.”

In-store, the partnership allows merchants to recognize a shopper at entry, decouple loyalty programs from time of payment, and deliver targeted offers before the customer checks out, including items beyond physical shelves, while confirming real-time inventory availability.

By bridging digital agents and real-world retail to create a unified, intelligent shopping layer across every consumer experience, LISNR and Satsuma.ai are redefining the future of commerce. This partnership turns everyday intent into instant opportunity, empowering brands and retailers to activate personalized, authenticated transactions wherever their customers move, work, and play.

About LISNR

LISNR^® powers secure and seamless data transmission in over 100 countries using sound for proximity verification, proximity marketing, and transaction verifications. Its ultrasonic SDK challenges conventional methods like Bluetooth, NFC, and QR codes, offering a versatile, offline alternative requiring no special hardware. By converging offline and online experiences, LISNR’s technology is critical to digital transformation initiatives in urban mobility, retail, financial services, digital identity, and hospitality. For more information, visit LISNR.com.

About Satsuma.ai

Satsuma.ai connects retailers, brands, and POS systems directly to AI agents. By managing the complex integrations required for agentic commerce, Satsuma.ai ensures merchants can seamlessly participate in the agent-driven economy while retaining full control over their AI agent relationships, customers, and data. Its MCP server and orchestration layer provide the infrastructure that allows AI agents to interact with existing systems securely and reliably—enabling commerce everywhere intent arises without ceding ownership or visibility to third parties. Learn more at Satsuma.ai.

PEM Media Agency and LISNR Transform Bogotá Transit Into a Real-Time Promotions Platform

BOGOTÁ, Colombia , June 30, 2025 — PEM Media Agency and LISNR announced the launch of Nexos, a groundbreaking mobile app that delivers real-time promotions to consumers across Bogotá by harnessing LISNR’s cutting-edge Radius® ultrasonic technology. Starting today, Nexos will connect directly with TransMilenio, the city’s primary Bus Rapid Transit system, to reach more than 2.5 million daily riders in a completely new and seamless way.

By integrating with TransMilenio’s existing speaker infrastructure, Nexos leverages LISNR’s ultrasonic proximity platform to send location-aware, hyper-relevant promotions to riders while they’re waiting at stations or traveling on buses—without relying on Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or QR codes. The result: a powerful new channel for brands and merchants to engage directly with consumers and transform everyday transit moments into high-impact retail touchpoints.

"By combining our relationship with over 250 clients with LISNR's Radius technology, we've created an intelligent ecosystem that benefits riders, merchants, and brands."

Jose Cuellar, CEO of PEM Media Agency

“Our vision with Nexos is to build a community of savvy, engaged consumers who receive the right offer, at the right place, at the right time,” said Jose Cuellar, CEO of PEM. “By combining our relationship with over 250 clients with LISNR’s Radius technology, we’ve created an intelligent ecosystem that benefits riders, merchants, and brands.”

LISNR’s ultrasonic Radius SDK powers this hyper-targeted engagement by enabling devices to communicate using inaudible sound, providing real-time presence detection without added hardware or network connectivity. Riders who opt in to Nexos simply enable microphone permissions and enjoy a curated stream of deals triggered by their proximity.

Transit and retail are increasingly intertwined, with studies showing that retail sales see a 20% uplift near major transit hubs, and areas within one mile of a transit station experience a 28% increase in new retail businesses. By bringing targeted promotions directly into the commuting journey, Nexos capitalizes on this growing global trend.

“We’re proud to support PEM in delivering smarter and more meaningful connections, further integrating retail in transit environments,” said Eric Allen, CEO of LISNR. “Nexos is a great example of how proximity-first experiences can unlock value for both consumers and businesses—in one of Latin America’s most dynamic cities.”

With Nexos, PEM aims to transform daily commutes into engaging, rewarding experiences—while offering merchants and brands an unprecedented tool for context-aware, high-impact advertising.

ABOUT LISNR

Today’s customer expects seamless, secure, and context-aware interactions—anytime, anywhere. LISNR® helps brands deliver on that expectation by powering proximity engagement that works without dependence on hardware, connectivity, or QR codes. With millions of transmissions in over 100 countries, LISNR’s ultrasonic SDK (Radius®) and gamified consumer engagement platform (Quest) allow businesses to recognize presence, personalize experiences, and process transactions in real-time. From mobility and retail to fintech and hospitality, LISNR bridges the gap between digital and physical with proximity-first experiences that drive loyalty, revenue, and trust. For more information, visit LISNR.com.

ABOUT PEM MEDIA AGENCY

PEM Media Agency is a leading media trading company with a focus on Out of Home (OOH) and Digital Out of Home (DOOH) solutions. Our expertise in Mass Transit advertising allows us to deliver impactful campaigns to large audiences. With over a decade of experience, we’ve established strong partnerships with major economic sectors in our country. We’re excited to collaborate with LISNR and leverage Nexos to revolutionize brand-audience connections through innovative technology and strategic expertise. For more information, visit https://pem.com.co

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LISNR Announces Release Date for Radius 3.1

News-LISNR Announces Release Date for Next Generation Ultrasonic SDK Radius 3.1

Release Date Set for Next Generation Ultrasonic SDK Radius

With Radius® 3.1, LISNR raises the bar in ultrasonic-powered proximity engagement through enhanced speed, scale, security, and flexibility

CINCINNATI – May 6, 2025– LISNR®, the global leader in ultrasonic proximity technology, is gearing up to launch Radius 3.1, the most advanced version of its proximity SDK to date. Set to release in mid-May, Radius 3.1 is designed to unlock merchants’ customers’ most important micromoments through secure, real-time detection, authentication, and engagement, all without added hardware or reliance on internet or camera access.

New Security Features

This release introduces new ToneLock and encryption capabilities to the core technology, making Radius 3.1 the most secure ultrasonic SDK in market. Combined with enhancements to multichannel transceiving, flexible tone profiles, and developer-first callbacks, Radius 3.1 empowers brands to interact meaningfully at the exact right moment.

“Radius 3.1 is more than just an SDK upgrade. It’s a step toward redefining what’s possible in the micromoments that matter most,” said Eric Allen, CEO of LISNR. “It allows our partners to authenticate, engage, and transact with their customers in ways that are both secure and seamless.”

New Use Cases

Through Radius 3.1, LISNR elevates the standards for proximity technology protocols, enhancing how brands can activate and unify experiences that meet customers in the real world, instantly.

Stay Tuned.

For a sneak preview of features and new use cases, visit the Radius 3.1 preview page.

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ABOUT LISNR®
Today’s customer expects seamless, secure, and context-aware interactions—anytime, anywhere. LISNR® helps brands deliver on that expectation by powering proximity engagement that works without dependence on hardware, connectivity, or QR codes. With millions of transmissions in over 100 countries, LISNR’s ultrasonic SDK (Radius®) and mobile commerce platform (Quest) allow businesses to recognize presence, personalize experiences, and process transactions in real-time. From mobility and retail to fintech and hospitality, LISNR bridges the gap between digital and physical with proximity-first experiences that drive loyalty, revenue, and trust. For more information, contact a LISNR proximity services expert.

LISNR® Acquires Arden Labs

LISNR^® & Arden Labs Unite to Transform How Merchants Connect with Their Customers

Redefining Marketing Through Gamification, Personalization, and Tokenized Rewards to Create Meaningful Consumer Connections

CINCINNATI, January 7, 2025—Imagine how powerful personalized consumer experiences can be when a brand understands what you’re buying and why it matters to you. LISNR® is taking steps to make those micro-moments more frequent and meaningful.

Today, LISNR®, the global leader in ultrasonic data transmission technology, has announced its acquisition of Arden Labs (“Arden”), a gamified consumer engagement platform trusted by leading restaurants and retailers. Together, LISNR® and Arden are redefining how businesses understand their customers—what they buy and why it matters.

“This partnership goes beyond integrating technology,” said Eric Allen, CEO of LISNR®. “Together with Arden, we’re creating a future where businesses and their consumers interact in meaningful ways, building authentic connections that drive lasting value.”

Unlocking Consumers’ Most Important Micro-moments

Loyalty marketing has often felt one-sided—brands speaking at customers rather than with them.

LISNR® and Arden are shifting that dynamic by helping businesses uncover deeper insights into consumers’ preferences, habits, and moments of decision.

Arden’s platform turns everyday interactions into opportunities to build trust, whether through tokenized rewards, personalized offers, or proximity-based campaigns that resonate in the moment. Paired with LISNR’s ultrasonic technology, these tools allow businesses to create real-time, seamless experiences without extra hardware or barriers.

“Think of a micro-moment as the perfect opening line at a party,” said Coert Voorhees, CEO and Co-founder of Arden. “It’s about sparking a genuine connection. With LISNR’s technology, we’re helping businesses engage in ways that feel personal and meaningful.”

Bringing Humanity Back to Data

At its core, this acquisition empowers businesses to make smarter decisions rooted in a deeper understanding of their customers.

LISNR® and Arden provide insights into loyalty trends, offline purchases, and preferences, helping businesses create tailored experiences that build trust and loyalty.

By linking this wealth of information with powerful tools for gamification and rewards, LISNR® and Arden aren’t just helping businesses sell more—they’re helping them forge relationships that last. Whether it’s a personalized offer sent at just the right time or a loyalty reward that feels earned and appreciated, these solutions bridge the gap between data and real human connection.

“This collaboration represents a shared vision to make marketing feel less like a monologue and more like a dialogue,” added Allen. “Together, we’re equipping businesses to create meaningful connections by focusing on the moments that matter most.”

ABOUT LISNR
LISNR powers secure and seamless data transmission using sound for proximity verification, marketing, and transaction verification across a variety of industries in over 100 countries. Its Radius SDK challenges the limited accessibility and connectivity of conventional methods like Bluetooth, NFC, Ultra-wideband, and QR codes, offering a safe, versatile, low-power alternative that operates offline and requires no special hardware. By converging offline and online experiences, LISNR is the new data transmission standard for urban mobility, retail, financial services, digital identity, and more. Founded in Cincinnati in 2012, LISNR’s major investors include Visa, Intel, Jump Capital, Mercury Fund, R/GA, and Synchrony Financial. To learn more about LISNR and its leading data-over-sound solutions, visit the LISNR.com website or LinkedIn.

ABOUT ARDEN LABS

Arden’s gamified consumer engagement platform helps businesses drive loyalty, personalization, and consumer engagement through tokenized rewards and gamification. Trusted by leading restaurants and retailers, Arden creates memorable customer experiences that strengthen consumer relationships. Arden is supported by industry leaders and was recently accepted into NVIDIA’s accelerator for startups leveraging AI/ML, Chainlink’s accelerator for cutting-edge startups connecting web3 with the real world, and Google Cloud’s web3 startup program. Learn more at Arden.cc.

LISNR Welcomes Dustin Young and Andrew White to Board of Advisors

LISNR Expands Advisory Board with Esteemed Leaders in Fintech and Investment Communities

The Appointment of Dustin Young and Andrew White Deepen the Ultrasonic SaaS Company’s Subject Matter Expertise with Additional High-Profile Leadership

CINCINNATI, October 21, 2024—LISNR, the leading provider of ultrasonic data-over-sound solutions, proudly announces the addition of two esteemed leaders to its advisory board. Andrew White, Founder of Sweat Equity Partners, LP, and Dustin Young, retired Visa payments executive with over 35 years of experience, will join existing advisory board members Kirk Ball and Paul Bartholomew-Keen.

On the heels of its 6x growth over the last twelve months, the advisory board brings together depth and expertise from retail, fintech, and investment to guide LISNR’s vision for accelerated growth.

“With the addition of Andrew and Dustin, our advisory board now reflects a balanced mix of leaders who bring decades of experience across retail, fintech, and investment,” said Eric Allen, CEO of LISNR. “Their combined insights will be invaluable as we continue to scale our technology and explore new growth opportunities.”

Andrew White expressed his excitement about joining the board, “I’m thrilled to join such an innovative company at the forefront of proximity solutions. LISNR’s sustainable ultrasonic technology solutions have the potential to reshape entire industries, and I look forward to contributing to their future success.”

Dustin Young added, “LISNR’s innovative approach to data-over-sound technology aligns perfectly with the evolving needs of the payments industry. I’m honored to be part of this incredible team and help LISNR unlock new opportunities in fintech.”

The LISNR advisory board, now comprised of Kirk Ball, Paul Bartholomew-Keen, Andrew White, and Dustin Young, represents a diverse group of leaders with expertise spanning retail, fintech, and investment. Kirk Ball, a seasoned retail technology executive Ball (Giant Eagle, Kroger) brings deep experience from his roles as CIO and CTO within Fortune 500 retail grocery enterprises. Paul Bartholomew-Keen, with over 30 years as a financial services innovator and payments leader (Travelex, Elavon, Mastercard), adds critical fintech expertise, rounding out a team poised to drive LISNR’s next phase of growth for the next generation of LISNR’s Radius® SDK.

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ABOUT LISNR
LISNR powers secure and seamless data transmission using sound for proximity verification, marketing, and transaction verification across a variety of industries in over 100 countries. Its Radius SDK challenges the limited accessibility and connectivity of conventional methods like Bluetooth, NFC, Ultra-wideband, and QR codes, offering a safe, versatile, low-power alternative that operates offline and requires no special hardware. By converging offline and online experiences, LISNR is the new data transmission standard for urban mobility, retail, financial services, digital identity, and more. Founded in Cincinnati in 2012, LISNR’s major investors include Visa, Intel, Jump Capital, Mercury Fund, R/GA, and Synchrony Financial. To learn more about LISNR and its leading data-over-sound solutions, visit the LISNR.com website or LinkedIn.

LISNR® and S-CUBE Partnership for High-Speed Transit Solutions in India

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LISNR® and S-CUBE Join Forces to Advance High-Speed Transit Technologies in India Using Ultrasonic

Elevating Seamless Travel Experiences in India with Be In, Be Out Solutions

CINCINNATI, July 30, 2024 — LISNR®, a pioneer in ultrasonic data transmission, proudly announces a new strategic partnership with S-CUBE, aimed at transforming India’s transit systems using cutting-edge ultrasonic technology. S-CUBE, also known as Satyam Software Solutions, has been a provider of innovative and economically viable automation solutions specifically designed for the high-speed transit sector in India for nearly twenty years.

New Solutions for Multimodal Travel

By incorporating Radius®, LISNR’s ultrasonic SDK into S-CUBE’s automatic fare collection systems, the initiative will introduce enhanced mobile ticketing, payments, and BIBO capabilities for transit operators. This new system will boost the efficiency and security of transit networks in India – including Delhi, Mumbai, and Jaipur – and is planned to extend globally, including to South Korea, Dubai, the UK, and the US.

Eric Allen, CEO of LISNR®, highlighted the strategic importance of this alliance in bringing ultrasonic solutions to India’s high-speed travel sector. “Partnering with S-CUBE marks a crucial juncture for LISNR® as we tackle the significant challenges within urban mobility. Ultrasonic technology provides an unparalleled chance to fill the gaps of other modalities. This partnership underscores our dedication to innovation and our conviction in the disruptive capabilities of ultrasonic technology in fast-paced, large-scale transit operations.”

A New Era in Ultrasonic Presence Detection

The rollout of the National Common Mobility Card and the standardization of new data modalities in India are significant steps forward for urban mobility solutions in India. LISNR’s technology will help S-CUBE expand the capabilities of automatic fare collection systems using a new identification protocol at the device level to increase system throughput minimums without increasing hardware costs or transactional friction.

Ritesh Verma, CEO of S-CUBE, echoes a shared vision for the partnership. “Working with LISNR® allows us to enhance the standards of transit technology in India and beyond, integrating ultrasonic solutions to increase system throughput and reduce congestion, particularly in high-density scenarios.”

The Future of Urban Mobility Transit in India is Ultrasonic

As this partnership between LISNR® and S-CUBE progresses, they are eager to engage with industry leaders and stakeholders to redefine the standards of transportation technology. This collaboration signifies more than technological enhancement—it heralds a new era for the transit industry worldwide. For updates on this transformative journey and to explore the possibilities of ultrasonic technology, visit the LISNR® website.

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ABOUT LISNR®

LISNR® powers secure and seamless data transmission in over 100 countries using sound for proximity verification, proximity marketing, and transaction verifications. Its ultrasonic SDK challenges conventional methods like Bluetooth, NFC, and QR codes, offering a versatile, offline alternative requiring no special hardware. By converging offline and online experiences, LISNR’s technology is a critical component of digital transformation initiatives in urban mobility, retail, financial services, digital identity, and hospitality. For more information, visit LISNR.com.

ABOUT S-CUBE

Satyam Software Solutions, an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 20000 – 1: 2018 certified company founded in 2006, specializes in delivering innovative solutions for Automation and Mass Rapid Transit Systems, including metros and BRTS. With a robust product portfolio that includes Automatic Fare Collection Systems and Industrial Automation, S-CUBE tailors its services to meet client needs throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring cost-effective quality with a focus on technology and innovation. For more information, visit S-CUBETECH.com.

Global IT Outage Mitigation-CrowdStrike

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Don’t Let This Crisis Go to Waste:

Ultrasonic Solutions for Business Continuity in the Face of a Global IT Outage

In the wake of a global IT outage on July 18 that sent shockwaves through essential industries worldwide, CEOs are left grappling with a stark reality: our heavy reliance on online systems for communication and authentication has exposed critical vulnerabilities that could have been prevented in many instances.

Flights were grounded. Banking operations halted. Broadcast media cutover to backup systems. Emergency response systems froze.

Thousands of essential businesses around the world came to a standstill as the outage disrupted operations on an unprecedented scale. But amid the chaos lies an opportunity—a moment to reassess, adapt, and fortify emergency response plans with robust, resilient transmission solutions like data-over-sound that can operate independently of internet connectivity so that data-dependent services can continue to safely function offline.

TL;DR: Key Takeaways

Global IT outage impacts businesses, highlighting vulnerabilities in online communication and authentication systems.
The disruption exposes the need for robust emergency response plans and alternative solutions with offline capabilities.
Ultrasonic data transmission can be used to deliver seamless, secure offline communication and authentication.

A Wake-Up Call with Real-World Consequences

For any CEO, the well-being of your organization during such crises hinges on preparedness. There’s no doubt that the amount of time leadership teams strategizing for contingency plans is extraordinary.

An effective emergency response plan is a lifeline – not just a checklist. However, no system is infallible.

This outage has revealed how interconnected and fragile our systems are. It also demonstrated how exceptional leaders rise to the occasion even under the most extraordinary adversity.

CrowdStrike is actively working with customers impacted by a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts. Mac and Linux hosts are not impacted. This is not a security incident or cyberattack. The issue has been identified, isolated and a fix has been deployed. We…
— George Kurtz (@George_Kurtz) July 19, 2024

In the midst of the outage, flight operations at major airports ground to a halt. The air travel industry is subjected to significant regulations that require copious amounts of contingency plans, yet passengers and staff at bustling airports faced unimaginable consequences when suddenly all systems failed. Flights were delayed, passengers were confused, and chaos ensued. This was the reality for many travelers as airlines like United, American, Delta, and Allegiant faced massive disruptions.

Grounding flights was not just an inconvenience; it was a significant operational and financial blow.

Early this morning, a third-party software outage impacted computer systems worldwide, including at United. We have resumed some flights but expect schedule disruptions to continue throughout Friday as we continue to troubleshoot many systems and programs.

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— United Airlines (@united) July 19, 2024

Elsewhere, other industries typically unrelated, found common challenges. The banking sector felt the strain as transactions were halted and services disrupted. Customers were unable to access funds or complete transactions. Even the Sphere’s LED exosphere in Las Vegas went dark, showing how even the most technologically advanced setups can fail.

Ultrasonic Data Transmission: A Resilient Solution That Works On or Offline

Unlike NFC, QR codes, Bluetooth, and WiFi, ultrasonic technology can operate offline to facilitate communication and authentication during connectivity outages. Ultrasonic technology operates by transmitting data through sound waves, a method that doesn’t rely on internet connectivity to function.

To illustrate how it works, let’s use a mass transit station as an example:

Digital scanners at transit station typically use the Internet to authenticate tickets before boarding.

During an Internet outage, these systems are rendered useless, exposing your business to potential breaches, unauthorized access, long queues, and more.

Using LISNR Radius® ultrasonic proximity technology, however, a transit station can detect proximity and send signals offline so that ticketless access can be authenticated and granted, security protocols remain intact, and more.

The peace of mind that comes with knowing your authentication processes are still functioning is immeasurable.

Industries Impacted by the CrowdStrike Outage

The CrowdStrike outage impacted thousands of companies around the world across a wide variety of industries – from air travel to retail – demonstrating the numerous areas where ultrasonic proximity technology can be used offline when online access is disrupted.

Just Because the World’s Offline Doesn’t Mean You Have to Be

The global IT outage is a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities inherent in our reliance on online systems. In times of crisis, preparedness and resilience are paramount. As we navigate the aftermath of this outage, let it be a catalyst for change.

Maintaining operations during an IT outage can be a major competitive advantage. From reevaluating emergency response plans to implementing ultrasonic data transmission, there are elements of your business that can remain operational.

Don’t let this crisis go to waste—take action now to build a more resilient future. When you’re ready to discuss if ultrasonic data transmission might be right for you, contact LISNR to schedule an evaluation.

LISNR Unveils Radius 3.0, Redefining Omni-Experiences with Ultrasonic Proximity Technology

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Groundbreaking Features and Multi-Channel Engagement Propel LISNR’s Data-Over-Sound Technology to New Heights

CINCINNATI – June 19, 2024 – LISNR, the leader in data-over-sound technology, announces the launch of Radius 3.0, the latest version of its innovative SDK. This upgrade enhances proximity verification, transaction security, and proximity marketing, making LISNR the first SDK and modality to overcome single-thread limitations and deliver a true omni-experience.

“With Radius 3.0, we are the first modality to support true omnichannel experiences both on and offline,” said Eric Allen, CEO of LISNR. “Traditional solutions rely on single-thread interactions and continuous HTTP access, posing security risks. Radius 3.0 facilitates multi-engagement verification, crucial for personalization, and opens opportunities for proximity detection, dynamic content delivery, and more secure transactions.”

Radius 3.0 Highlights

Expanded Use Cases:

Proximity Marketing – Personalize the on-prem customer journey with or without the Internet, enhancing user experience and fraud control with robust tone security
Proximity Verification – Determine user presence for secure identification and personalized experiences within a zone or region
Transaction Verification – Efficiently and securely authenticate transactions and user authorization

Advanced Features:

ToneLock™ – Assign a UUID so only intended receivers can demodulate Radius Tone payloads
Multi-Channel Transmission – Use up to three distinct channels for robust, simultaneous communication
Enhanced Tone Profiles – Scale proximity detection and data transmissions from near-field to long-range applications
Optimized User Experience – Includes callbacks and volume-locking features

Radius 3.0 sets a new standard for proximity data. LISNR has processed nearly 100 million transactions in over 100 countries and is consistently recognized as a best-in-class mobile technology provider with over 50 awards. The Radius 3.0 release demonstrates LISNR’s commitment to innovating solutions for the evolving data needs of a wide variety of industries worldwide.

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ABOUT LISNR

LISNR powers secure and seamless data transmission using sound for proximity verification, proximity marketing, and transaction verifications. Its ultrasonic SDK challenges conventional methods like Bluetooth, NFC, and QR codes, offering a versatile, offline alternative requiring no special hardware. By converging offline and online experiences, LISNR’s technology is a critical component of digital transformation initiatives in urban mobility, retail, financial services, digital identity, and hospitality. For more information, visit LISNR.com.

New Multimodal Mobility Solution from LISNR and Meep

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LISNR and Meep Release Ultrasonic Ticketing Validation Solution for Mobility

Enhancing Seamless Travel Experiences with Advanced BIBO Technology

CINCINNATI, June 13, 2024 — LISNR and Meep are excited to announce their latest collaboration, an advanced ultrasonic ticketing validation solution for “Be In, Be Out” (BIBO). Building on their partnership announced last year, this innovative solution aims to enhance the multimodal travel experience by providing seamless boarding and efficient ticket validation, benefiting both transport operators and users.

Transforming Multimodal Travel

For transport operators, the LISNR x Meep solution provides a flexible cost structure, advanced security through encryption and cryptography, and efficient management with full control over data transmission. Thanks to high transmission reliability, users enjoy fast and contactless boarding, compatibility with all types of fares, and a frictionless experience. Additionally, the solution promotes eco-friendly transportation by reducing the need for additional hardware.

The solution seamlessly integrates with operators’ current fare structures, minimizing the need for significant changes while enhancing fraud prevention and providing precise origin-destination tracking for users. Key features include pre-purchased ticket validation to prevent duplicates and fraud, offline data transmission, BIBO for seamless entry and exit, hop-on hop-off validation with dynamic fares, bidirectional transmission and reception, real-time ticket validation, and fast signal recognition.

Next Generation Solution for Integrated BIBO Technology

“Be In – Be Out” (BIBO) is an innovative fare collection solution that detects a customer’s presence through their device and calculates the fare based on the duration of their presence. Unlike contact or contactless cards, BIBO allows customers to board and exit vehicles or transit systems without interacting with a ticketing system, enabling seamless movement through stations, platforms, and carriages without delays.

“The partnership between LISNR and Meep is driven by our shared commitment to solving the complex challenges associated with Be In, Be Out (BIBO) ticketing,” said Eric Allen, CEO of LISNR. “By combining our expertise in ultrasonic proximity technology with Meep’s proficiency in multimodal mobility solutions, we are delivering a seamless and secure travel experience that addresses the needs of both transport operators and passengers.”

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ABOUT LISNR
LISNR powers secure and seamless data transmission in over 100 countries using sound for proximity verification, proximity marketing, and transaction verifications. Its ultrasonic SDK challenges conventional methods like Bluetooth, NFC, and QR codes, offering a versatile, offline alternative requiring no special hardware. By converging offline and online experiences, LISNR’s technology is a critical component of digital transformation initiatives in urban mobility, retail, financial services, digital identity, and hospitality. For more information, visit LISNR.com.

ABOUT MEEP
Meep creates intelligent, sustainable mobility ecosystems that transform urban travel. More than just technology, Meep acts as the catalyst for humane and efficient transportation. It harnesses data and advanced analytics to provide actionable insights, enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making for multimodal route planning and unified payment systems. This empowers cities and transport operators to deliver a more connected and accessible future for every traveler. For more information, visit Meep.app.

LISNR Welcomes Kirk Ball to Board of Advisors

Veteran Retail Executive Kirk Ball Appointed to LISNR Board of Advisors

Strengthening Innovation and Strategic Vision in the Data-Over-Sound Sector with High-Profile Technology Leadership

CINCINNATI, March 29, 2024—LISNR, a leading innovator in data-over-sound technology, announced today that Kirk Ball has been appointed to its board of advisors. Ball, formerly CTO at Kroger and EVP & Chief Information Officer at Giant Eagle, brings a rich legacy of leading complex, innovative projects within dynamic industries. His profound expertise will be pivotal as LISNR continues to elevate its presence in ultrasonic proximity technology, targeting key sectors like retail, urban mobility, ridesharing, and digital identity with its groundbreaking Radius SDK.

“With Kirk’s visionary approach to business and technology alignment, we are poised to further enhance our data-over-sound solutions, providing unparalleled value to our clients,” said Eric Allen, CEO of LISNR. His track record of fostering innovation and driving strategic governance with integrity and passion perfectly aligns with our mission to seamlessly bridge offline-to-online experiences.”

Ball’s career is marked by his extraordinary ability to cultivate relationships and build consensus among senior business and technology leaders, alongside a demonstrated passion for innovation that transcends traditional boundaries. His strategic insight and experience will be invaluable as LISNR continues to expand its SDK platform and extend its dominance as an ultrasonic technology provider, filling in technology gaps where BLE, NFC, and QR code are insufficient or unavailable, without the need for internet connectivity or camera-equipped smartphones.

Reflecting on his appointment, Kirk Ball remarked, “I am excited to be joining the LISNR Board. The LISNR product suite provides leading ultrasonic proximity capability that can serve many needs across various industries such as retail, payments and customer identification and authorization.”

LISNR’s Radius SDK represents a paradigm shift in how devices communicate in proximity. It facilitates a wide array of applications, from secure identification to loyalty programs, all while prioritizing user privacy and security. With Kirk Ball on board, LISNR is set to further its mission of delivering cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of the global industries it serves.

ABOUT LISNR
LISNR powers secure and seamless data transmission using sound, enabling proximity verification, marketing, and transaction verification across a variety of industries. Its Radius SDK challenges conventional connectivity methods like Bluetooth, NFC, and QR codes, offering a versatile and efficient alternative that operates offline and requires no special hardware. By converging offline and online experiences, LISNR aims to revolutionize interaction in urban mobility, retail, and digital identity, among others. For more information about LISNR and its innovative data-over-sound solutions, visit LISNR.com

Beame Technologies Partners with LISNR to Expand Digital Financial Inclusion with BeamPay

Cincinnati, OH

Beame Technologies, a fintech startup company that specializes in direct-to-consumer digital financial services for emerging markets, has inked a partnership deal with LISNR, the global leader in proximity verification. The partners will begin offering BeamPay, to enable mobile authentication and payments for online and offline transactions, leveraging card on file, no card existence, and open banking schemes in Cabo Verde, Africa.

Beame is a trusted partner in digital financial services for developing regions. Their expertise lies in understanding market nuances, regulatory compliance, and consumer behavior. With a focus on direct-to-consumer services, they lead in providing innovative solutions, promoting financial inclusion and economic growth. BeamPay will combine LISNR’s ultrasonic payment capabilities with Beame’s leading regional expertise for consumer and merchant platforms with a goal of increasing tourism efforts and closing the financial inclusion divide in Cabo Verde. Without the need for additional hardware scanners, chips, and beacons, LISNR’s ultrasonic proximity verification solution, Radius, will be implemented across the BeamPay wallet ecosystem for consumers and merchants to transact anytime, anywhere.

The mobile wallet market is expected to grow to $35.63 billion by 2028, nearly a 27% growth rate from today’s valuation of $10.88 billion. As LISNR’s growth and adoption have increased by nearly 55% over the past two years, consumers, merchants, and wallet providers alike are recognizing and responding to the growing demand for Data-Over-Sound implementations.

“We chose to partner with LISNR due to their innovative ultrasonic technology, which allows us to offer a seamless and intuitive user experience, innovative mobile payments scheme, and direct-to-consumer value proposition that addresses the specific needs of our target markets. Capturing a significant share of the growing mobile payments market in other regions, the flexibility of our digital wallet alongside LISNR’s interoperability allows our merchants and consumers to transact anywhere, at any time, regardless of region, device, or transaction type. We couldn’t be more excited to extend our capabilities together!” – Shun Dorsey, CEO, Beame

Neither consumers nor merchants will experience an increase in costs as a result of the implementation, as only pre-existing speakers and microphones will be in use. Consumers will be provided an in-app currency converter, offline payment processor, peer-to-peer transactions, and cross border transactions through the BeamPay platform. Regardless of internet connection or device, LISNR supports these proximity efforts and many more.

“We are thrilled to partner with Beame, enabling person present payments in a growing region. The Beame team communicated to us that with LISNR’s evolving ability to outperform current modalities such as QR Codes and NFC, across any operating system, will enable a safe, secure, and frictionless experience to consumers and merchants. As device-to-device authentication through speaker and microphone provides the lowest transactional cost, Cape Verde and emerging markets will experience intrinsic benefits as a result of their acceptance of the BeamPay solution. With the growing demand for user offline and digital authentications evolving across the globe, the Beame and LISNR partnership will position both sides to evolve, expand, and grow.” – Eric Allen, CEO, LISNR

About Beame

Established in 2018, Beame Technologies, Inc. is a U.S. based Financial Technology company and the parent company to BeamPay LLC., and BeamPay EMEA Sociedade Unipessoal, LDA, a Payment Service Provider (PSP) to provide digital financial services in Cabo Verde[MOU1] , Africa. Our mission is simple- To reduce inequality in access to digital financial services. Our digital financial services are designed to stimulate the development of fintech and digital inclusion in emerging markets. To learn more about Beame, visit https://www.beampay.app/

About LISNR

LISNR’s proximity solutions ensure secure, seamless and contactless data transfer. Powered by a ubiquitous device & OS platform, LISNR’s non-captive near-field association provides proof-present authentication enabled through proximity tokens. From entry validation to payments and fulfillment, LISNR empowers merchant micro-moments across the customer journey. Headquartered in Cincinnati, LISNR is currently deployed in 8 countries via multiple global partners. LISNR powers transactions and connects the online to offline customer journey globally with the most advanced near Ultrasonic Data Platform. Founded in 2012, LISNR’s major investors include Visa, Intel, Jump Capital, Mercury Fund, R/GA, and Synchrony Financial. To learn more about the LISNR technology visit: http://www.lisnr.com or email info@lisnr.com.

Crunchfish and LISNR Partner to Enable Offline Payments

Cincinnati, OH

Crunchfish, a deep tech company developing a Digital Cash platform for Banks, Payment Services and CBDC implementations, has inked a partnership with LISNR, the global leader in proximity verification using data-over-sound, to offer a turnkey proximity-based payment solution for merchants and banks.

By integrating LISNR’s Radius Software Development Kit (SDK) and Crunchfish’s Digital Cash offering, mobile wallets are now provided with a payment offering for retail, gas station and transit users which is frictionless, always available, and easy to implement. With digital payments in the Asia Pacific region expected to grow at a CAGR of 23.91% until 2027, the region was in need of an offline payment solution.

The solution from Crunchfish and LISNR offers 100% offline availability to seamlessly recognize consumers at point of entry, delivers loyalty offers, and provides a secure checkout experience, all through a mobile wallet. Lack of internet connectivity is no longer problematic in rural areas; at crowded sporting arenas, concerts and festivals; or in airplanes, trains, and ferries. Mobile wallet providers can now offer consumers and merchants an end-to-end solution without disrupting payment services.

“LISNR is a valuable Digital Cash partner with respected, secured, and trusted solutions that will help to facilitate Digital Cash on a wide variety of use cases. Regardless of region, every consumer device has access to a built-in speaker and microphone, enabling a secure seamless interaction between a payer and payee in proximity. With the growing demand for offline and CBDC payments evolving across the globe, the Crunchfish and LISNR partnership will position both sides to evolve, expand, and grow together.” – Patrik Lindeberg, CEO, Crunchfish Digital Cash AB

“We are thrilled to partner with Crunchfish, enabling person present payments in an ever changing ecosystem. The Crunchfish team communicated to us that with LISNR’s evolving ability to outperform current modalities such as QR Code and NFC, our capabilities provide a valuable identification and authentication experience for consumers and merchants alike. As speakers and microphone provide the lowest transactional cost, enabling a safe, secure, and frictionless experience continues to expand financial inclusion and accessibility.” – Eric Allen, CEO, LISNR

About Crunchfish

Crunchfish is a deep tech company developing a Digital Cash platform for Banks, Payment Services and CBDC implementations and Gesture Interaction technology for AR/VR and automotive industry. Crunchfish is listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market since 2016, with headquarters in Malmö, Sweden and with a subsidiary in India.

About LISNR

LISNR’s proximity solutions ensure secure, seamless and contactless data transfer. Powered by a ubiquitous device & OS platform, LISNR’s non-captive near-field association provides proof-present authentication enabled through proximity tokens. From entry validation to payments and fulfillment, LISNR empowers merchant micro-moments across the customer journey. Headquartered in Cincinnati, LISNR is currently deployed in 8 countries via multiple global partners. LISNR powers transactions and connects the online to offline customer journey globally with the most advanced near Ultrasonic Data Platform. Founded in 2012, LISNR’s major investors include Visa, Intel, Jump Capital, Mercury Fund, R/GA, and Synchrony Financial. To learn more about the LISNR technology visit: http://www.lisnr.com or email info@lisnr.com.

Sun FinTech & SunCash Partners with LISNR to Enable CBDC Payments Within its Digital Wallet

Cincinnati, OH

SunCash, the largest mobile & digital payments company licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of the Bahamas and the Securities Commission, has inked a partnership with LISNR, the global leader in proximity verification, to enable ultrasonic authentication for online, offline, and Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) transactions.

SunCash is also the first mobile wallet to set up and process a CBDC in the world. As innovators, Suncash continues to lead the way by driving large CBDC adoption, after onboarding the world’s first business and customer that processed a CBDC transaction. The Bahamas and SunCash will continue to promote financial inclusion through pioneering the way with CBDC for the rest of the world to benefit.

By combining LISNR’s ultrasonic payment capabilities and SunCash’s leading regional experience consumer and merchant CDBC platforms, the Caribbean and Latin America will become the world’s largest, most ubiquitous payments region in the world, and a leading adopter of digital economy solutions, including offline digital wallet payments.

LISNR’s ultrasonic proximity verification solution, Radius, will be implemented across SunCash’s issuing and acquiring ecosystem for consumers and merchants to transact any time, anywhere. While operating on various merchant devices enabled by Sunmi, Suncash consumers issued Visa and Mastercard cards will be able to transact in any environment, regardless of internet connection, through LISNR.

“Providing digital payment solutions for governments, nonprofits, businesses or just loved ones, that are in remote areas, or after a hurricane, major power/ internet outage has always been a problem in this region. LISNR & Sun FinTech/SunCash can finally address and in many ways solve this problem through these innovative FinTech solutions. –Shawn Smith, Director Business Development – Sun FinTech

“Incorporating LISNR into the SunCash mobile wallet is an exciting opportunity for us, our users, and our merchants. As we leverage its proven technology abilities, LISNR’s experience and market knowledge for digital transactions between peers, merchants, and transportation will allow us to provide a unique, personalized wallet experience to our users and customers. Without the need of QR Code, NFC, or biometric scanners, our costs will be reduced over time, allowing us to expand into markets and grow as an organization. Our partnership with LISNR will give us strong market adoption and allow us to stand out in the ever-changing payment landscape.” – Desmond Pyfrom, CEO, SunCash

CBDC is in a position to revolutionize payments across the globe, with 119 countries, representing 95% the world’s GDP, experimenting with CBDC creation and development.The Bahamas launched the world’s first Central Bank Digital Currency (Sand Dollar) in 2019 and SunCash/Sun FinTech played a critical role in this process. SunCash is also the first to roll out a digital wallet enabling consumers to make payments using facial recognition through CBDC.

“We are thrilled to partner with SunCash, enabling person present payments in a growing region. The SunCash team communicated to us that with LISNR’s evolving ability to outperform current modalities such as QR Code, NFC, and biometrics will enable a safe, secure, and frictionless experience to consumers and merchants as device to device authentication through speaker and microphone provides the lowest transactional cost. With the growing demand for user offline and CBDC payments evolving across the globe, the Suncash and LISNR partnership will position both sides to evolve, expand, and grow. ” – Eric Allen, CEO, LISNR

About Suncash

SunCash is the largest digital payments, mobile money, and e-commerce service provider in The Bahamas. SunCash’s proprietary technology provides financial solutions to all segments of society, including the banked, underbanked, and un-banked Bahamians, as well as non-resident populations in The Bahamas. SunCash has over 55,000 active wallet customers, accounting for approximately 1/7th of the total population of The Bahamas, and more than 1,000 merchants who accept SunCash payment solutions. Customers can also access SunCash services online, through the SunCash App, at local stores, or from more than 150 kiosk locations throughout The Bahamas. SunCash is licensed by both the Central Bank and Securities Commission of The Bahamas. To learn more about SunCash, visit www.mysuncash.com

About LISNR

LISNR’s proximity solutions ensure secure, seamless and contactless data transfer. Powered by a ubiquitous device & OS platform, LISNR’s non-captive near-field association provides proof-present authentication enabled through proximity tokens. From entry validation to payments and fulfillment, LISNR empowers merchant micro-moments across the customer journey. Headquartered in Cincinnati, LISNR is currently deployed in 8 countries via multiple global partners. LISNR powers transactions and connects the online to offline customer journey globally with the most advanced near Ultrasonic Data Platform. Founded in 2012, LISNR’s major investors include Visa, Intel, Jump Capital, Mercury Fund, R/GA, and Synchrony Financial. To learn more about the LISNR technology visit: http://www.lisnr.com or email info@lisnr.com.

LISNR & Meep Partner to Bring Ultrasonic Authentications to Growing Mobility as a Service Ecosystem

Cincinnati, OH

Meep, a leading provider of mobility-as–a-service in Southern Europe, has inked a partnership with LISNR, the global leader in proximity verification, to enable contactless authentications for mobility operators and riders.

The collaboration between Meep and LISNR is LISNR’s first major partnership with a MaaS provider this year, as mobility is a key vertical and focus area for the overall growth strategy of LISNR. The relationship between LISNR’s contactless proximity capabilities and Meep’s unique mobile app and platform capabilities will enable both groups to attract bus, train, and transit operators looking for a more robust customer experience.

LISNR’s ultrasonic proximity verification solution can be leveraged for mobile payment and mobile ticketing scenarios, where the high cost of QR code scanners and NFC readers can become obsolete with one complete platform offered by Meep. As MaaS aims to provide the best return value for users, societies, and the environment, a cost effective solution that aims to enable and include online and offline passengers is key to the success of LISNR & Meep.

“LISNR’s technology enhances the mobility ecosystems that Meep creates, making them more widely usable, and therefore, this partnership unlocks tremendous opportunities for American cities” – Guillermo Campoamor, CEO, Meep

As the Mobility as a Service industry is expected to hit nearly $78.5 bn in valuation by 2027, and the proximity payment ecosystem is expected to hit $42.7 bn by 2030, LISNR and Meep are focused on being the leader in this space. As digital transformation trends grow across the globe, and consumer feedback becomes increasingly important, a more inclusive and digital mobility experience will continue to enhance the rider and operator journey.

“Mobility is a key and critical market vertical for LISNR and Meep is a great partner for us to service this massively growing industry. The Meep team communicated to us that LISNR’s ability to over perform current modalities, QR code and NFC, with a more secure, cost efficient modality, with flexible range will enable operators and end riders to create a frictionless and seamless journey, all while gaining loyalty from entry to exit, with a complete and easy to use platform. LISNR’s ability to operate in offline environments will allow ecosystem leaders to provide an inclusive and accessible means of ticket entry and payment, which further enables LISNR to be well positioned in playing an integral role in the MaaS landscape.” -Eric Allen, CEO, LISNR

About Meep

Meep creates digital mobility ecosystems by integrating information and payments of all mobility options in a city, both public and private transport. Meep promotes the use of public transport and more efficient and connected mobility, bringing the service closer to the citizen to increase the number of passengers and business opportunities with all mobility operators. Meep’s solutions have already been rolled out in 7 countries and more than 25 cities; with more than 165 services integrated into our multimodal platform.

About LISNR

LISNR’s proximity solutions ensure secure, seamless and contactless data transfer. Powered by a ubiquitous device & OS platform, LISNR’s non-captive near-field association provides proof-present authentication enabled through proximity tokens. From entry validation to payments and fulfillment, LISNR empowers merchant micro-moments across the customer journey. Headquartered in Cincinnati, LISNR is currently deployed in 8 countries via multiple global partners. LISNR powers transactions and connects the online to offline customer journey globally with the most advanced near Ultrasonic Data Platform. Founded in 2012, LISNR’s major investors include Visa, Intel, Jump Capital, Mercury Fund, R/GA, and Synchrony Financial. To learn more about the LISNR technology visit: www.lisnr.com or email info@lisnr.com.

LISNR Partners with CLEAR to Provide Secure, Friction-Free Digital Age Verification

New York, New York (January 16, 2023)

LISNR, the global leader in proximity verification, today announced a partnership with CLEAR (NYSE: YOU), the secure identity company, to create a safer and more frictionless checkout experience for age-gated purchases across the retail landscape. LISNR will leverage CLEAR’s advanced age verification product to streamline and elevate consumer experiences by allowing retail partners to easily verify a customer’s age instead of manually checking an ID. The collaboration between CLEAR and LISNR is LISNR’s first major partnership within the digital identity space in the United States.

As the global identity verification market is expected to grow by over 16% by 2026, pairing CLEAR’s age verification product with LISNR’s data-over-sound technology allows retailers to increase operational efficiency and safety, and eliminate fraud while ensuring a seamless customer experience. This solution is also expected to alleviate the need for merchants to make large investments in advanced systems and staffing.

“The age and identity verification space is an exciting market opportunity for LISNR to be apart, and CLEAR is a great partner for us to launch with. As we continue to grow our merchant adoption in the United States and abroad, the need for frictionless and secure transactions is prevalent now more than ever, proving that sound is an excellent standard for proximity authentication. As we solve similar pain points in the retail, transit, and event spaces, LISNR’s ability to provide a secure, data transmission between merchant and consumer will help enhance the entire customer journey, from check-in to checkout, while providing friction-free experiences alongside CLEAR.” –Eric Allen, CEO, LISNR

“We’re excited to work with LISNR to bring the same age verification product CLEAR’s members already know and depend on to more people,” said CLEAR CEO Caryn Seidman-Becker. “Consumers love that our age verification technology means they don’t have to go digging through their wallets to find their driver’s license to prove their age, and businesses nationwide trust our platform to enhance their operations. I’m confident LISNR’s retail partners – and their customers – will appreciate the convenience, predictability, and security of CLEAR.”

About LISNR

LISNR’s proximity solutions ensure secure, seamless and contactless data transfer. Powered by a ubiquitous device & OS platform, LISNR’s non-captive near-field association provides proof-present authentication enabled through proximity tokens. From entry validation to payments and fulfillment, LISNR empowers merchant micro-moments across the customer journey. Headquartered in Cincinnati, LISNR is currently deployed in 8 countries via multiple global partners. LISNR powers transactions and connects the online to offline customer journey globally with the most advanced near Ultrasonic Data Platform. Founded in 2012, LISNR’s major investors include Visa, Intel, Jump Capital, Mercury Fund, R/GA, and Synchrony Financial. To learn more about the LISNR technology visit: www.lisnr.com or email info@lisnr.com.

About CLEAR
Founded in 2010, CLEAR’s mission is to create frictionless experiences. With more than 14 million members and hundreds of partners across the world, CLEAR’s identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel. Whether it’s at the airport, stadium, or right on your phone, CLEAR connects you to the things that make you, you – making everyday experiences easier, more secure, and friction-free. Since day one, CLEAR has been committed to privacy done right. Members are always in control of their own information, and we never sell member data. For more information, visit clearme.com.

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HERCS Partners with LISNR on Ultrasonic Authentication for Contactless Identification Across the United States

Cincinnati, OH

HERCS, a smart-fitness data company based in New York City, has inked a partnership with LISNR, the global leader in proximity verification, to enable contactless ultrasonic authentication as it expands its reach into the smart-fitness ecosystem.

The collaboration between HERCS and LISNR is LISNR’s first major partnership within the IoT space. The relationship between LISNR’s ultrasonic identification capabilities and HERCS’ mobile app and tablet will enable fitness centers and gym goers to identify themselves, provide workout instructions, and deliver unique content in a frictionless manner.

As a result of COVID-19, gyms across the globe were forced to shut down, causing in-home equipment to soar in value. However, as gyms reopen and make a fast recovery, fitness app technology is here to stay as a way to connect users and their gym routines. While connecting equipment to its respective user in a digital way, adopting IoT in the fitness space will enable gym owners with accurate data sets on its machinery and end customers.

“We’re honored to collaborate with LISNR for our smart-gym interactions between end-user apps and HERCS enabled gyms. One of smart gyms’ cores relies on a cutting-edge communication protocol, and LISNR’s ultrasonic technology is able to provide us with that. Compared to other wireless communication technologies such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, and RFID, LISNR guarantees us smoother and more seamless smart-gym experiences for our pre-installed smart sensors and OS when upgrading traditional gyms to smart ones. Through our partnership with LISNR, the gym-goer identification process becomes much easier when responding, connecting, and reconnecting to HERCS end-users. This ongoing collaboration is of great help to tech startups like HERCS towards fundraising and business development. We believe that our next milestone, cultivating and harvesting our first 100+ HERCS user champions, is just around the corner with the easier, smoother, and more user-friendly ultrasound products by LISNR.” – Marvin Li, Co-Founder & CEO, HERCS

As IoT in the fitness industry continues to grow, both sides will continue to provide and enable the space with a frictionless experience, making it simpler to connect and reward users in the fitness industry.

“The IoT in the fitness space is an exciting market for us to join and HERCS is a great partner for us to launch with us. The HERCS team communicated that LISNR’s ability to outperform current modalities, such as biometrics and BLE, will enable its app users and gym owners to create a frictionless identification process. This is further evidence that sound is an excellent communication standard for proximity authentication. We are currently solving similar pain points in the retail, transit, and event spaces, further supported by our 29% month over-month transaction growth over the past two years. ” -Eric Allen, CEO, LISNR

About HERCS

HERCS, a leading smart gym initiator starting from NYC, aims to upgrade traditional gyms into the smart. The smart-gym-upgrading solution by HERCS is to enhance the traditional workout machines in gyms by smart sensors, mobile apps, and AI-algorithms, so that gym members can automatically record, track, and predict their fitness. Founded in 2021, HERCS has been creating a smart-fitness ecosystem based on the workout data platform to actively serve gym-goers, personal trainers, gyms, gym machines providers, and all others in the fitness industry. To learn more about HERCS as a game changer and its disruptive products, visit: https://www.gohercs.com/

About LISNR

LISNR’s proximity solutions ensure secure, seamless and contactless data transfer. Powered by a ubiquitous device & OS platform, LISNR’s non-captive near-field association provides proof-present authentication enabled through proximity tokens. From entry validation to payments and fulfillment, LISNR empowers merchant micro-moments across the customer journey. Headquartered in Cincinnati, LISNR is currently deployed in 8 countries via multiple global partners. LISNR powers transactions and connects the online to offline customer journey globally with the most advanced near Ultrasonic Data Platform. Founded in 2012, LISNR’s major investors include Visa, Intel, Jump Capital, Mercury Fund, R/GA, and Synchrony Financial. To learn more about the LISNR technology visit: www.lisnr.com or email info@lisnr.com.

Spendwisor Partners with LISNR on Ultrasonic Authentication for Contactless Payments Across Qatar

Las Vegas, Nevada

Spendwisor, a leading payment and financial service company in Qatar, has inked a partnership with LISNR, the global leader in proximity verification, to enable contactless ultrasonic authentication as it expands its consumer and merchant product features.

The collaboration between Spendwisor and LISNR is LISNR’s first major partnership within the Fintech space in Qatar. The relationship between LISNR’s ultrasonic payment capabilities and Spendwisor’s unique mobile wallet and loyalty program will enable both sides to interact with merchants and consumers, eager for a frictionless experience.

LISNR’s ultrasonic proximity verification solution will be enabled across Spendwisor’s ecosystem for consumers to pay merchants and redeem loyalty incentives. As all eyes are on Qatar for the 2022 World Cup this November, the rampant release of the joint solution will readily be available as both sides experience strong growth in 2022.

“We are excited to incorporate LISNR into the Spendwisor consumer and merchant apps. We are leveraging their technology for contactless payments alongside our softPOS technology. This is an exciting partnership because consumers can now pay at a merchant in a frictionless, digital manner while connecting their payment to our loyalty platform at the time of transaction. We will be able to sign up and scale merchants quickly and efficiently without the need for QR code scanners or NFC readers as they will be able to leverage the native speakers and microphones that our softPOS sits on. Our partnership with LISNR will give us a strong advantage in attaining our goal of 1,000 merchants in the next 6 months by offering yet another easy, contactless, and seamless way to make payments and drive loyalty with our customers” – Safarudheen Farook, Co-Founder & CEO, Spendwisor

As the MENA fintech region continues to grow (valued at over $2 trillion), Spendwisor aims to be the regions’ leader in digital transformation and contactless payments. Having raised $35 million YTD in SSF debt facility, it’s crucial that its ability to scale up to merchants and consumers is met alongside an innovative and transformative proximity payment solution.

“Qatar is an exciting market for us to join and Spendwisor is a great partner for us to launch with us. The Spendwisor team communicated to us that LISNR’s ability to outperform current modalities, QR code and NFC, will enable its merchants and consumers to create a frictionless and seamless customer journey, all while gaining loyalty from entry to exit. With our easy to implement solution and our proven savings for merchants, we’re well positioned to help Spendwisor in their goal of scaling to 1,000 merchants by year end.” -Eric Allen, CEO, LISNR

About Spendwisor

Spendwisor, a Fintech startup focused on mobile payments and loyalty program solutions, is focused on providing a mobile wallet, mobile POS, and innovative loyalty program solutions tailored for the Qatar retail industry. By redefining the retail ecosystem through innovative business to customer marketing, Spendwisor transforms the ecosystem by providing an innovative digital platform that accepts mobile payments and rewards shoppers with points and cashback. Founded in 2020, Spendwisor works with a variety of merchants from small local establishments to international brands. To learn more about Spendwisor and the service they provide, visit: https://spendwisor.app/.

About LISNR

LISNR’s proximity solutions ensure secure, seamless and contactless data transfer. Powered by a ubiquitous device & OS platform, LISNR’s non-captive near-field association provides proof-present authentication enabled through proximity tokens. From entry validation to payments and fulfillment, LISNR empowers merchant micro-moments across the customer journey. Headquartered in Cincinnati, LISNR is currently deployed in 8 countries via multiple global partners. LISNR powers transactions and connects the online to offline customer journey globally with the most advanced near Ultrasonic Data Platform. Founded in 2012, LISNR’s major investors include Visa, Intel, Jump Capital, Mercury Fund, R/GA, and Synchrony Financial. To learn more about the LISNR technology visit: www.lisnr.com or email info@lisnr.com.

SUNMI partners with LISNR to enable proximity payments and authentications.

Cincinnati, Ohio

As a leader in the Android mobile, payment, and kiosk terminal space, SUNMI has partnered with LISNR to enable their proximity solutions across its suite of devices. This strategic partnership aims to service industries such as mobility, grocery, retail, hospitality, and emerging industries that improve customer experiences.

This partnership will enable merchants, payment providers, and digital platforms to easily tap into a frictionless consumer experience without any additional CAPEX investment. With convenient and efficient hardware architecture, LISNR will enable SUNMI’s merchants to recognize an increase in their ROI and overall customer satisfaction, as consumers are willing to wait just up to eight minutes in a checkout line before abandoning their cart. As digital payments continue to soar, both LISNR and SUNMI will be taking one step forward as leaders in the proximity solutions market.

As a Business IoT company, SUNMI sells its hardware into 190+ countries and since its establishment in 2013, has shipped over 11 million devices. SUNMI provides merchants a solution for every touchpoint in every major vertical including retail, hospitality, healthcare and restaurant and transportation. SUNMI is certified with many of the largest processors and gateways around the world.

“LISNR’s proximity solution is a one-of-a-kind technology that SUNMI is excited to bring to our ever growing base. We are proud to leverage LISNR’s platform to help drive the standard for contactless identity, payment, and authentication uses. By partnering with LISNR, SUNMI will provide a complete end to end solution that creates frictionless consumer experience.” -Mike Morris, VP Payment Solutions, SUNMI

As the demand for proximity payments increases, expected to hit $46.8 Billion by 2030, this partnership is set to catalyze LISNR’s overall goal of providing a complete, end to end terminal and proximity solution to their growing customer base.

“SUNMI is known for their commitment to empowering secure, contactless, and efficient transactions globally. Their suite of devices will allow for a LISNR enabled solution across payment, identity and authentication experiences. By partnering with LISNR, SUNMI will be able to continue their trailblazing in the growing proximity solution space.” – Eric Allen, CEO, LISNR

About SUNMI

SUNMI, an IoT company valuing Altruism, is committed to building an interconnected world and supporting integrated cloud services by empowering businesses with IoT cloud management platform and operating systems. Unveiling their first product in 2013, the handheld SUNMI V1, the SUNMI team has a series of commercial IoT products including mobile terminals, desktop terminals, kiosks, network analytics, and video analytics. With 60+ smart IoT devices today, SUNMI has over 27,000 partners worldwide. Visit https://www.sunmi.com/en-US/ for details.

About LISNR

LISNR’s proximity solutions ensure secure, seamless and contactless data transfer. Powered by a ubiquitous device & OS platform, LISNR’s non-captive near-field association provides proof-present authentication enabled through proximity tokens. From entry validation to payments and fulfillment, LISNR empowers merchant micro-moments across the customer journey. Headquartered in Cincinnati, LISNR is currently deployed in 8 countries via multiple global partners. LISNR powers transactions and connects the online to offline customer journey globally with the most advanced near Ultrasonic Data Platform. Founded in 2012, LISNR’s major investors include Visa, Intel, Jump Capital, Mercury Fund, R/GA, and Synchrony Financial. To learn more about the LISNR technology visit: www.lisnr.com or email info@lisnr.com.

WizarPOS partners with LISNR to enable proximity payments globally.

Cincinnati, Ohio

WizarPOS, the global leader in Android POS terminals, kiosks and biometric enabled devices has partnered with LISNR to enable their proximity solutions across all devices. This strategic partnership aims to service industries such as mobility, transit, retail, hospitality, traditional and emerging industries that improve customer experiences.

As the demand for proximity payments increases, expected to hit $46.80 Billion by 2030, this partnership is set to catalyze LISNR’s overall goal of providing a complete, end to end solution to their growing customer base globally.

Recently awarded the OmniPay certificate provided by Fiserv for their flagship mobile POS, Q2 & Q3, WizarPOS looks to continue riding the momentum garnered by those two devices, which currently sits at over 2-million unit shipments on five different continents.

“Dedicated to enabling smart payments is core to WizarPOS’s mission. Partnering with LISNR and being able to integrate their proximity solutions will allow us to empower our global customer base with a frictionless user experience.” – Kaishen Zhu, Founder, WizarPOS

This partnership will allow mobility platforms, transit operators, merchants and other sectors to easily be able to tap into all capabilities without any additional capex investment.

“WizarPOS is known for their commitment to empowering secure, contactless, and future-proof payments globally. Their suite of devices will allow for a LISNR enabled solution across payment, identity and authentication experiences. By partnering with LISNR, WizarPOS will be able to continue their trailblazing in the growing proximity solution space.” – Eric Allen, CEO, LISNR

About WizarPos

WizarPOS, the trailblazer in Android POS terminal technology, is committed to empowering secure, future-proof, and scalable payment solutions worldwide. Carrying Android DNA without legacies, the WizarPOS team debuted the world’s first wireless POS device under PCI v1.3 in 2005. Designing and enabling Android merchant payment ecosystems from devices, SDK, and TMS to SaaS solutions, WizarPOS has shipped over 2 million units of Android-based payment devices worldwide. Visit www.wizarpos.com for details.

About LISNR

LISNR’s proximity solutions ensure secure, seamless and contactless data transfer. Powered by a ubiquitous device & OS platform, LISNR’s non-captive near-field association provides proof-present authentication enabled through proximity tokens. From entry validation to payments and fulfillment, LISNR empowers merchant micro-moments across the customer journey. Headquartered in Cincinnati, LISNR is currently deployed in 8 countries via multiple global partners. LISNR powers transactions and connects the online to offline customer journey globally with the most advanced near Ultrasonic Data Platform. Founded in 2012, LISNR’s major investors include Visa, Intel, Jump Capital, Mercury Fund, R/GA, and Synchrony Financial. To learn more about the LISNR technology visit: www.lisnr.com or email info@lisnr.com.

Tix.africa partners with LISNR to enable contactless mobile ticketing across Africa

Tix.africa, a self-service ticketing platform for event creators, has partnered with LISNR to enable a seamless mobile ticketing experience for their customers.

This is an exciting partnership as the smart ticketing market is experiencing hypergrowth, projected to hit $21.33 billion with a 14.5% CAGR by 2028. More specifically, Africa finds itself well-positioned to be the main contributor to that projected growth, possessing a significant younger population alongside rapidly increasing smartphone penetration. Their event ticket revenue alone is expected to hit $888 million in 2022.

This couldn’t come at a better time as tix.africa is experiencing some incredible growth. Their revenue grew 11x year-on-year in Q1 of 2022 as they worked on expanding their ticketing capabilities.

“This partnership with LISNR will help give our event creators the most seamless and secure way of offering an excellent mobile experience to our guests. From verifying guest identity to the secure authorization of payment, LISNR will help us deliver a self-service ticketing platform in Africa that is second to none.” – Folayemi Agusto, CEO, tix.africa

As the smart ticketing market heats up, the corresponding demand for proximity solutions has increased as well, expected to reach $26.4 Billion by 2027. This bodes well for LISNR as they are set to deliver another proximity solution within one of the fastest growing regions in Africa.

“tix.africa is aiming to be the self-service ticketing platform in all of Africa. Tix has entrusted LISNR as its proximity solution partner to enable a seamless and secure user experience. Our experience working with innovative ticketing platforms dates back to 2016 and our work with Ticketmaster.“ – Eric Allen, CEO, LISNR

About tix.africa

Tix is a self-service ticketing platform that gives event creators the tools they need to build beautiful experiences. Our products integrate ticketing, admissions, payment technology, virtual venues, and promotion and audience engagement tools to simplify operations and drive sales for event creators. Tix is currently available in Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa.

About LISNR

LISNR’s proximity solutions ensure secure, seamless and contactless data transfer. Powered by a ubiquitous device & OS platform, LISNR’s non-captive near-field association provides proof-present authentication enabled through proximity tokens. From entry validation to payments and fulfillment, LISNR empowers merchant micro-moments across the customer journey. Headquartered in Cincinnati, LISNR is currently deployed in 8 countries via multiple global partners. LISNR powers transactions and connects the online to offline customer journey globally with the most advanced near Ultrasonic Data Platform. Founded in 2012, LISNR’s major investors include Visa, Intel, Jump Capital, Mercury Fund, R/GA, and Synchrony Financial. To learn more about the LISNR technology visit: www.lisnr.com or email info@lisnr.com.

ORION Electronics Partners with LISNR to Enable Contactless E-Bike Authentication

ORION Electronics, a black-owned consumer electronics company that’s bringing the “Future of Urban Travel™” to US streets via their Smart E-Bike is partnering with LISNR for a secure, contactless authentication experience.

As the mobility sector heats up, the micro-mobility sector is growing just as rapidly. A recent report by McKinsey states that by 2030 the micromoblity market is set to hit $300 Billion in the U.S. and $900 Billion globally.

“As we try and tackle a problem faced by millions of consumers, it’s important for us to partner with companies that enable us to offer an affordable & frictionless customer experience. LISNR’s seamless authentication solution allows us to provide that experience as we scale across the U.S.” – Paul Perkins, CEO, ORION Electronics

Looking to launch in Columbus first, ORION has plans to scale to 6 metropolitan areas in the upcoming 18 months.

“ORION Electronics is uniquely positioned to take on the rapidly growing micro-mobility sector. As they scale their solution across the U.S., they’re aware of the importance authentication plays in their user experience. By partnering with LISNR they’ll be able to provide frictionless authentication to their growing consumer base”. – Eric Allen, CEO, LISNR

About ORION

The ORION Electronics Company, Inc. is a global consumer electronics company founded at the Beijing University of Technology (BJUT) in 2013 by co-founders, Paul Perkins (CEO), Sydney Mwaimba (COO), Colin Curry (CDO) and Pius Gadosey (CTO). They are currently headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. ORION develops affordable, innovative and eco-friendly products for consumers in underrepresented markets. Their vision is to develop a more innovative and sustainable future, a vision they call the “Internet of Us™”.

About LISNR

LISNR’s proximity solutions ensure secure, seamless and contactless data transfer. Powered by a ubiquitous device & OS platform, LISNR’s non-captive near-field association provides proof-present authentication enabled through proximity tokens. From entry validation to payments and fulfillment, LISNR empowers merchant micro-moments across the customer journey. Headquartered in Cincinnati, LISNR is currently deployed in 8 countries via multiple global partners. LISNR powers transactions and connects the online to offline customer journey globally with the most advanced near Ultrasonic Data Platform. Founded in 2012, LISNR’s major investors include Visa, Intel, Jump Capital, Mercury Fund, R/GA, and Synchrony Financial. To learn more about the LISNR technology visit: www.lisnr.com or email info@lisnr.com.

Rabbit Mobility Partners with LISNR for Contactless Boarding

Cincinnati, Ohio

Rabbit Mobility, an innovative leader in shared commuting experiences out of Nigeria has partnered with LISNR for an industry-leading contactless mobile boarding experience. The partnership will enable Rabbit Mobility to offer a seamless and secure onboarding experience allowing for quicker more automated stops.

Rabbit Mobility was looking to provide a strong alternative to the current transit options existing in Nigeria. The addition of LISNR technology to the ticketing boarding process will drastically improve efficiency reducing mobile boarding scan times by 34.5%.

“We at Rabbit Mobility are committed to providing the most comfortable, convenient and safe transportation solution in all of Nigeria. By partnering with LISNR we’ll be avoiding driver disruption and giving our riders a safer, more enjoyable experience that current incumbent solutions cannot deliver”. – Emenike Olome, CEO, Rabbit Mobility

“The team at Rabbit realized a deep-rooted problem in Nigeria’s mass transit infrastructure. Determined to be the most viable alternative to mass transit in Nigeria they understood the value of LISNR’s unique, mobile proximity validation solution. By increasing operational efficiency while delivering proximity validation, we are able to significantly reduce friction between passenger and driver, allowing Rabbit to provide the most convenient and safe commuter experience”. – Eric Allen, CEO, LISNR

In the past couple of years Lagos, Nigeria has surpassed Nairobi, Kenya as Africa’s “tech hub” attracting more than $1B in venture capital. Nigeria has experienced explosive growth in both mobile & digital penetration, as the “last billion” of people come online, primarily via mobile. Nigeria, sporting a population of 200 million people that have been vastly underserved by antiquated mobile & payment methods, has only hit the tip of the iceberg in regards to its Fintech revolution.

About Rabbit Mobility

Rabbit is re-defining mass transportation within Nigerian cities by improving the way people move and send packages using medium capacity buses.The company has created a hybrid platform that allows commuters to schedule bus rides and package delivery while enjoying a comfortable and reliable service for daily commute.

Utilizing technology we aggregate third-party-owned buses to provide bus services at different hours of the day to users with pre-scheduled rides.

About LISNR

LISNR’s ultrasonic technology enables contactless proximity verification and authentication across commerce experiences for merchants, financial service providers, and mobility companies. Today, multiple Fortune 100 companies trust LISNR to power data transmission & authentication between devices. Founded in 2012, LISNR is located in Oakland, CA, and Cincinnati, OH. Major investors include Visa, Intel, Jump Capital, NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Mercury Fund, R/GA, and Synchrony Financial. To learn more about the LISNR technology visit: http://LISNR.com or email info@lisnr.com.

Paga Partners with LISNR on Ultrasonic Authentication for Contactless Payments Across Africa

Paga and LISNR Partner for Contactless Payments

Cincinnati, Ohio November 16, 2021 – Paga Group, a leading payment and financial service company, has inked a partnership with LISNR the global leader in proximity verification, to enable contactless ultrasonic authentication as it expands its recently launched merchant solution, Doroki across Africa.

The collaboration between Paga and LISNR is LISNR’s first major partnership within the Fintech space in Africa. The relationship between Paga and LISNR has evolved over the past couple of years as they both are innovative VISA partners as well as Endeavor portfolio companies. The synergies eventually led to a strategic partnership.

LISNR’s ultrasonic proximity verification solution will be enabled across Paga’s ecosystem for consumers to pay merchants and send money to each other with ease. Today’s launch is following months of successful in-market tests where Paga experienced significant improvements in consumer experience, transaction time, security and merchant onboarding.

“We are excited to incorporate LISNR into the Paga and Doroki Apps. We are leveraging their technology for both person to business and person to person payments. This is exciting because people can now pay at a till without being very close to the cashier. It also enables us to offer more interesting non payment use cases for merchants and consumers. Our partnership with LISNR will give us a strong advantage in attaining our goal of 120,000 merchants in the next two years by offering yet another easy, contactless, and seamless way to make payments and drive loyalty with their customers” – Tayo Oviosu, Founder & CEO, Paga Group.

As the African fintech revolution continues to grow at a fast rate, billions are being invested to try and tap into one of the world’s fastest growing economies, one that overwhelmingly favors tech enabled solutions.

Paga made the news recently with their partnership with Untapped Global. As they rapidly try to scale from 33,000 merchants to 120,000 merchants within the next 2 years, it’s imperative that they bring on partners that provide complementary solutions aligned with their overall objective of facilitating this ~4x growth.

“Paga is the household name for Fintechs in all of Nigeria and is one of the market leaders in all of Africa. We believe our contactless & secure proximity solution will enable a seamless authentication process across it’s growing user & merchant database. With our easy to implement solution and our proven savings for merchants, we’re well positioned to help Paga in their goal of scaling to 120,000 merchants in two years.” – Eric Allen, CEO, LISNR

About Paga

Paga is a payments and financial services ecosystem for Africa. Our ecosystem is similar to that of Square and PayPal as we focus on helping both consumers and sellers pay, get paid, and access financial services. Our first market is Nigeria where we now have over 18 million unique users.Africa is massively underserved when it comes to payments and financial services. We believe that in today’s Africa, digital-only does not scale. Cash will not go away anytime soon and smartphone penetration is still low (Nigeria, as an example, is where the US was in smartphone penetration in 2010, and most business is conducted offline). Paga enables consumers to access and use money in the most convenient way for them, whether that is through a neighborhood store (agents) or via their mobile phone (smartphone or feature phone). We also enable sellers to sell more efficiently and access financing. Additionally, we open our APIs to third party partners to enable endless possibilities for others to innovate. For more information or media requests, please contact Oluchi Ezeugo oezeugo@paga.com.

About LISNR

LISNR’s ultrasonic ‘data-over-sound’ technology enables contactless proximity verification and authentication across commerce experiences for merchants, financial service providers, and mobility companies. Today, multiple Fortune 100 companies trust LISNR to power data transmission & authentication between devices. Founded in 2012, LISNR is located in Oakland, CA, and Cincinnati, OH. Major investors include Visa, Intel, Jump Capital, NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Mercury Fund, R/GA, and Synchrony Financial. To learn more about the LISNR technology visit: http://LISNR.com or email info@lisnr.com.

LISNR Customer Connect Now Available on SAP® Store

LISNR today announced that its LISNR Customer Connect solution is now available on SAP® Store, the online marketplace for SAP and their partner offerings. LISNR’s Customer Connect merchant wallet solution utilizes near field ultrasonic with SAP Commerce to deliver a way for attendants to easily connect on-premise customers to their digital profiles.

“Due to the pandemic, consumer shopping behaviors have shifted, bringing about new expectations around a safe and seamless customer shopping experience. With LISNR’s technology, merchants will be able to expand their omnichannel journey, through our proximity solutions, optimizing the customer experience by providing quick access to customers’ digital profiles.” – Eric Allen, CEO, LISNR

LISNR provides a solution to merchants and their customers that is simple and secure and delivers three benefits:
●    Reduces friction
●    Operates at range
●    Improves customer experience

SAP Store, found at store.sap.com, delivers a simplified and connected digital customer experience for finding, trying, buying and renewing more than 1,800 solutions from SAP and its partners. There, customers can find the SAP solutions and SAP-validated solutions they need to grow their business. And for each purchase made through SAP Store, SAP will plant a tree.

LISNR is a partner in the SAP PartnerEdge® program after participating in the SAP.iO Foundry New York program. As a partner, LISNR is empowered to build, market and sell software applications that supplement and build on SAP software and technology.

About LISNR
LISNR’s ultrasonic ‘data-over-sound’ technology enables contactless proximity verification and authentication across commerce experiences for merchants, financial service providers, and mobility companies. Today, multiple Fortune 100 companies trust LISNR to power data transmission & authentication between devices. Founded in 2012, LISNR is located in Oakland, CA, and Cincinnati, OH. Major investors include Visa, Intel, Jump Capital, NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Mercury Fund, R/GA, and Synchrony Financial. To learn more about the LISNR technology visit: http://LISNR.com or email info@lisnr.com.

About SAP.iO
SAP.iO delivers new partnerships and products for SAP by accelerating and scaling startup innovation as well as incubating employee ventures. SAP.iO brings together innovators from every region, industry, and line of business to transform how businesses run. Since 2017, SAP.iO has helped 300+ external startups and internal ventures accelerate their growth while enabling thousands of SAP customers to access innovation. For more information, visit http://sap.io/.

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Refill and LISNR Partner Launching Advanced Contactless Solutions

LISNR, the global leader in proximity solutions, announced its partnership with Refill Technologies, a mobile ordering leader, to facilitate contactless transactions as they expand across venues and retail.

Currently, establishments struggle with lines to gain entry and overcrowding service counters making access to goods very challenging. Incumbent modalities like the QR code or “tap to pay” continue to require close proximity and thus present a multitude of safety and congestion issues. By working together, LISNR and Refill initially will provide ultrasonic authentication for purposes such as ticketing and mobile ordering where proximity verification occurs at fulfillment.

“LISNR identified Refill as a strong strategic partner in the merchant service space,” said Eric Allen, CEO, LISNR. “In these times where overcrowded venues can pose a serious health risk, we believe that the partnership between LISNR and Refill can effectively solve the problem of congestion at fulfillment in these establishments.”

In 2020, due to the pandemic, restaurant and foodservice sales missed forecasted projections to the tune of $240 Billion. As consumers return to normally congested venues in this “new normal”, they are going to expect safe and secure ordering and fulfillment solutions. Rapidly, these types of solutions have become an essential element to the customer experience.

“By partnering with LISNR, we will be able to easily implement a secure & contactless form of authentication at fulfillment. As venues start to allow more and more capacity, it’s imperative that the correct tech solution is in place that ensures both a safe method of authentication and doesn’t compromise the customer experience. We believe that LISNR enables us to provide that solution”. – Anthony Reynolds, CEO, Co-Founder, REFILL

About LISNR

LISNR’s ultrasonic ‘data-over-sound’ technology enables contactless proximity verification and authentication across commerce experiences for merchants, financial service providers, and mobility companies. Today, multiple Fortune 100 companies trust LISNR to power data transmission & authentication between devices. Founded in 2012, LISNR is located in Oakland, CA, and Cincinnati, OH. Major investors include Visa, Intel, Jump Capital, NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Mercury Fund, R/GA, and Synchrony Financial. To learn more about the LISNR technology visit: http://LISNR.com or email info@lisnr.com.

About Refill

“Refill Technologies Inc. based in Columbus, Ohio launched its venue contactless payment and mobile ordering technology in January of 2020. Allowing venues to reduce lines, enhance fan experiences, and collect data to make data-driven marketing decisions. The technology features tech like, scan your card, order throttling, and quick reorder.”

Grape ID taps LISNR to Enable One Stop Proximity Identity Verification

Today, LISNR, the global leader in ultrasonic contactless proximity verification, announced a partnership with Grape ID, an innovative digital passport that ensures the security of personal information. In coming together the two companies will be able to provide a frictionless identity verification solution utilizing LISNR’s ultrasonic technology.

“Digital identity fraud has accelerated with the pandemic economy. Grape ID™ is looking to be the trusted consumer login for the entire internet and they understood that their underlying value rested primarily on secure data transfer. They understood the importance in choosing a proven and secure method of proximity verification and realized that LISNR would allow them that capability.” – Eric Allen, CEO, LISNR

Previously Grape ID™ made use of QR codes to initiate transactions. By leveraging LISNR’s proximity transmission, Grape ID™ is able to deliver a much simpler, secure and efficient solution for identity verification.

“LISNR’s ultrasonic technology will also allow users to login to websites, return car rentals, prove identity to a bank teller, and any other Grape ID™ transaction where two users have a mic and speaker. Their easy to implement solution will allow consumers to transact at retailers without having to touch pin-pads or exchange cards.” – Rob Andersen, CEO, Grape ID™

About LISNR
LISNR’s ultrasonic ‘data-over-sound’ technology enables contactless proximity verification and authentication across commerce experiences for merchants, financial service providers, and mobility companies. Today, multiple Fortune 100 companies trust LISNR to power data transmission & authentication between devices. Founded in 2012, LISNR is located in Oakland, CA, and Cincinnati, OH. Major investors include Visa, Intel, Jump Capital, NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Mercury Fund, R/GA, and Synchrony Financial. To learn more about the LISNR technology visit: http://LISNR.com or email info@lisnr.com.

About Grape ID™
Grape ID™ is a digital passport for consumers and businesses. For consumers, it offers each person one centralized place to manage his/her digital life with 10x the ease and security. For example, users get one login for the entire internet that can be used both at work and at home. For businesses, Grape ID™ increases profit in multiple ways such as expediting checkout speed and eliminating expensive password resets costs. Grape ID™ provides the simplest way for consumers and businesses to opt-in, register, pay, check in, and check out — at any online/brick-and-mortar business — in the tap of a button.

Shuttl Launches Ultrasonic Boarding Solution With LISNR

Today, LISNR, the global leader in ultrasonic contactless proximity verification, announced its launch with Shuttl, India’s largest office commute service provider, to enable their contactless mobile boarding solution. LISNR’s ultrasonic “data-over-sound” software enables “Person Present” authentication and verification for transactions across mobility and retail commerce experiences. These transactions normally rely on outdated tactile methods such as paper or QR codes. Providers may even look to other wireless methods like BLE/NFC but are at a cost and integration disadvantage compared to LISNR due to the specified hardware requirements of BLE/NFC.

Shuttl, a long-time leader in seamless and contactless mobility boarding experiences, required a solution that not only keeps both driver and rider safe but also is capable of handling spikes in usage all the while maintaining a quick and reliable boarding process. The “scale of authentication” due to the sheer volume of daily rides, concurrent riders, and simultaneous boarding, required a technology that has the capability to manage and improve the way we travel. “Real-world use” meaning that in a busy & noisy environment, like a crowded bus stop, the solution works reliably and efficiently as possible. Moving from a previous provider to LISNR’s market-leading inaudible technology added a much-coveted advantage in consumer experience and overall robustness. LISNR’s ultrasonic solution checked all the boxes.

“An ‘assured seat’ is one of our key offerings for consumers and it makes accurate boarding authentication in noisy on-road conditions critical to our business. LISNR has proved to be a reliable solution for our need and scale.” – Vivek Surie, Chief Business Officer, Shuttl

Backed by Amazon, Toyota & Sequoia, amongst others, Shuttl operates over 1,300 buses and more than 350 routes in 9 cities in India and other countries, Shuttl is quickly becoming the de-facto commuter busing platform in their region as they quickly expand both nationally and internationally.

“Shuttl is the premier office shuttle service in all of India. They very much understood the importance of ultrasonic as an invaluable means of touchless authentication. We’re excited to partner with them as they continue to expand their international footprint”. – Eric Allen, CEO, LISNR

As the mobility and travel sector comes back in 2021, it’s more important than ever for authentication mediums to be seamless, efficient, and touchless. The pandemic ushered in a new type of consumer that expects a top-notch user experience enabled by contactless technologies that ensure their safety (at a distance) throughout every point of authentication, from check-in to check-out. Consumer tendencies are starting to shift from incumbent brands with antiquated solutions to agile and innovative brands that offer a solution for today’s mobility sector, one that seamlessly integrates a delightful consumer experience with secure and touchless authentication.

This is LISNR’s 3rd announcement with leading companies launching outside of the US in the past 4 months and coincides with the global use of LISNR in the financial service industry across Africa and Asia. LISNR is seeing demand increase for its contactless solution across Africa, Asia, and South America as QR code solutions are oversaturated, cumbersome, and unsafe, as McAffee has listed QR codes as a top cybersecurity threat for 2021. As feature phone usage remains high, NFC growth has paused in some of these markets despite the demand for a better wireless solution. Heading into the “new normal” for mobility as a sector, LISNR believes this demand will continue to increase as they position themselves as the de-facto contactless standard.

About LISNR
LISNR’s ultrasonic ‘data-over-sound’ technology enables contactless proximity verification and authentication across commerce experiences for merchants, financial service providers, and mobility companies. Today, multiple Fortune 100 companies trust LISNR to power data transmission & authentication between devices. Founded in 2012, LISNR is located in Oakland, CA, and Cincinnati, OH. Major investors include Visa, Intel, Jump Capital, NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Mercury Fund, R/GA, and Synchrony Financial. To learn more about the LISNR technology visit: http://LISNR.com or email info@lisnr.com.

About Shuttl
Founded in 2015, Shuttl is India’s largest office commute service provider. With a mission of solving the pain of commute, Shuttl offers a space-efficient, safe, and cost-effective solution for urban India.

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CodeZero Launches New Digital Identity Card Powered By LISNR Ultrasonic Technology

Strategically tailored for the “new normal”, CodeZero’s future identity card pushes the envelope to what a business card can be. In one easy to access portal, a company can upload, design and digitize their corporate profile, brochures, and even an entire sales kit, saving time, cost, and the environment. An employee can be onboarded and assigned their own digital business card containing their marketing collateral all in a matter of clicks. The employee can then easily share or exchange their digital business card with their networks ensuring the best and most consistent first impression.

Looking for a market solution to help combat digital identity spoofing & enable contactless authentication, CodeZero recognized LISNR’s ultrasonic technology as the safest and most seamless data transfer and authentication medium. After a failed search to find a viable ultrasonic solution before this, CodeZero had to revert to using a QR Code until eventually discovering LISNR as a more suitable technology for touchless authentication at regulated safe distances. They are looking to eventually replace their QR Code solution entirely with LISNR’s ultrasonic technology as they see the advantages of ultrasonic data transfer playing a crucial role as they expand their product offerings as well.

“The global pandemic accelerated the speed of our adoption of technology and digital services and this brings with it a whole new host of challenges, one of which is the integrity and authenticity of an individual’s digital identity. Only by addressing this issue can we move forward with other digital implementations practically. CodeZero is ardent in providing our solution to this issue, and with this collaboration with LISNR, that enables us to transfer genuine and trustworthy data securely and seamlessly between two different parties, we believe we are headed in the right direction.” – Steve Koh, CEO of CodeZero.

“There is a growing problem in digital identity fraud that CodeZero is thoughtfully looking to combat. Striving to be the de-facto identity card of the future, they realized they needed to partner with a company like LISNR that could align with their needs for contactless and secure authentication and verification for its quickly growing user base. We look forward to working with them as they continue to expand on their vision.” – Eric Allen, CEO of LISNR.

In the “new normal” where contactless methods of exchange are expected, LISNR is proving to be one of the safest and most seamless options for companies as shown in this partnership with CodeZero. With multiple different feature enhancements in the pipeline for their digital identity card such as AccessCards for individuals to access their home or office, MembershipCards for merchants to create loyalty programs for their customers, and EventCards where individuals or organizations can create digital invitation cards to events, CodeZero will continue to collaborate with LISNR to expand the adoption data transfer and authentication via secure ultrasonic technology.

About LISNR:
LISNR’s ultrasonic ‘data-over-sound’ technology enables contactless proximity verification and authentication across commerce experiences for merchants, financial service providers, and mobility companies. Today, multiple Fortune 100 companies trust LISNR to power data transmission & authentication between devices. Founded in 2012, LISNR is located in Oakland, CA and Cincinnati, OH. Major investors include Visa, Intel, Jump Capital, NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Mercury Fund, R/GA, and Synchrony Financial. To learn more about the LISNR technology visit: http://LISNR.com or email info@lisnr.com.

About CodeZero:
CodeZero is a technology company based in Malaysia offering a digital platform to connect people and businesses called ZERO BrandCard, with the vision of conserving the environment and reducing waste. With over 700 businesses in South East Asia from SMEs to MNCs using ZERO BrandCard as their digital business card platform within a year of its release, CodeZero continues to create awareness of a corporation’s impact on the environment while offering them a practical alternative. Visit http://www.zerobrandcard.com to learn more.

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LISNR Receives Investment From Visa To Accelerate Contactless Authentication Via Sound

Today, LISNR®, the global leader in ultrasonic data transmission, announced a strategic investment by Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments. The investment further bolsters Visa’s confidence in LISNR and their growth in touchless payments and authentication. This capital raise is a follow up to Visa’s original 2019 investment in LISNR and comes alongside a growing relationship between LISNR and Visa.

LISNR’s ultrasonic data-over-audio technology enables proximity verification and touchless transactions for merchants, financial service providers and mobility companies. LISNR’s technology integrates seamlessly in today’s omni-channel world, including curbside pickup, scan, pay and go, point-of-sale, and on-demand platforms.

“The pandemic has accelerated the need for safe and secure authentication solutions at a distance,” said Eric Allen, CEO, LISNR. “LISNR’s contactless, data-over-audio technology, is proving to be an invaluable solution to an authentication problem across many different commerce experiences. The incumbent market solution, the QR code, has seen its adoption spike as it is expected to surpass $4.4 trillion processed in 2020. The fact that we can do what a QR code does at regulated, safe distances leaves us in a very promising position to go after that growing addressable market.”

“Our partnership with LISNR dates back to 2015 and continues to evolve,” said Kevin Jacques, Vice President, Visa Ventures. “Visa’s investment in LISNR is consistent with our broader global strategy to partner with and invest in companies that provide critical infrastructure for securely and seamlessly accepting digital payments. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated demand from companies to introduce touchless authentication, fulfillment and checkout experiences, and LISNR’s unique technology is well positioned for the increase in touchless payments globally by consumers looking to minimize contact interactions at the point-of-sale.”

In 2015, LISNR became one of three startups to win the Visa Everywhere Initiative, a global innovation program that tasks start-ups to solve commerce challenges of tomorrow, further enhance their own product propositions and provide visionary solutions for Visa’s vast network of partners. Visa’s latest investment in LISNR will foster further collaboration between the companies toward the increased adoption of touchless payments and authentication in today’s omni-channel world.

About LISNR
LISNR’s ultrasonic ‘data-over-sound’ technology enables contactless proximity verification and authentication across commerce experiences for merchants, financial service providers, and mobility companies. Today, multiple Fortune 100 companies trust LISNR to power data transmission & authentication between devices. Founded in 2012, LISNR is located in Oakland, CA and Cincinnati, OH. Major investors include Visa, Intel, Jump Capital, NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Mercury Fund, R/GA, and Synchrony Financial. To learn more about the LISNR technology visit: http://LISNR.com or email info@lisnr.com.

BusUp Integrates LISNR’s Ultrasonic Technology Enabling Safe Contactless Ticketing for its Users

BusUp, the #1 corporate bus commuter management platform in the E.U. announces their integration of LISNR’s ultrasonic technology platform to enable contactless mobile boarding pass authentication. LISNR’s ultrasonic technology enables contactless “Person Present” authentication and transactions across numerous mobility and retail commerce experiences that require contactless fulfillment. In the “new normal” where contactless methods are needed at distances greater than what NFC or QR can provide, LISNR is proving to be the safest and most seamless option for merchants as shown in this partnership with BusUp.

“Incorporating LISNR technology into our on-boarding process is a real breakthrough for BusUp. Thanks to LISNR we can offer our daily passengers with an even faster and safer contactless check-in on board.” – Rui Stoffel, CEO and co-founder of BusUp

LISNR’s frictionless solution will prove invaluable for BusUp’s extensive list of clients that include Siemens, Accenture, Louis Vitton and Cognizant amongst others. While the Coronavirus brought most forms of shared transportation to a halt, BusUp has taken a proactive approach in selecting a safe and seamless solution.

“A recent survey showed that 88% of BusUp users feel safe or very safe with BusUp. By incorporating LISNR ultrasound technology, we are confident that we will be able to improve these excellent results.” – Thibaud Kistler, CEO USA

Priding themselves on incorporating the most advanced technology for their customers, BusUp saw LISNR as a safer and more efficient solution to QR code. They recognized LISNR’s technology as the market leader for reasons such as safety, efficiency & ability to function without an internet connection. Safety for the riders and drivers through contactless authentication. Efficiency and speed to better eliminate queues and ensure less reading errors. The fact that the technology works without an internet connection was imperative since BusUp is a global company providing services in areas with less than stable internet connection, especially in LatAm where they are currently operating in Brazil and Peru.

“BusUp is a perfect use case for our contactless, “person present” authentication. They are a prominent corporate transportation provider in the E.U. and U.S. for a reason. They work with some of the biggest brands to help ensure their most valuable asset, their employees, have a safe commute to the workplace. We’re excited to be an integral part in making sure that process stays reliable, safe and seamless in these “new normal” times.” – Eric Allen, CEO LISNR

As BusUp continues to expand globally, LISNR will continue to play an essential part of their contactless authentication process. Overall LISNR has seen contactless authentication and transactions skyrocket in many different verticals like mobility (transportation + delivery) and retail (scan pay & go, BOPIS, curbside pickup). According to McKinsey contactless services have seen a rise, and many consumers intend to continue using methods like self checkout (79%) + BOPIS (64%) after the pandemic subsides.1. With universal safety regulations recommending distances greater than what incumbent solutions like QR Code or NFC technology are effectively able to carry out, LISNR’s ultrasonic proximity platform is proving to be a stronger & safer alternative for these new times.

About LISNR:
LISNR’s ultrasonic ‘data-over-sound’ technology enables contactless proximity verification and authentication across commerce experiences for merchants, financial service providers, and mobility companies. Today, multiple Fortune 100 companies trust LISNR to power data transmission & authentication between devices. Founded in 2012, LISNR is located in Oakland, CA and Cincinnati, OH. Major investors include Visa, Intel, Jump Capital, NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Mercury Fund, R/GA, and Synchrony Financial. To learn more about the LISNR technology visit: http://LISNR.com or email info@lisnr.com.

About BusUp:
BusUp is an innovative shared transportation platform that works alongside corporations, universities and schools in managing efficient, safe and shared bus commuting programs for their employees and students. Founded only in 2016, BusUp is already a global company that is currently operating in the US, Europe and Latin America. Large corporations such as Accenture, Roche, Cognizant, and DXC Technologies, are already benefiting from the efficiencies of a shared commuter program. To learn more about BusUp visit http://www.busup.com or email: info@busup.com

1. McKinsey & Company COVID-19 US Consumer Pulse Survey 8/19-8/23/2020

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720-202-7577

LISNR Appoints Innovative Fintech Leader to Board

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2/11/2020

Oakland, CA: Today, LISNR, the global leader in ultrasonic data transmission, & authentication, has announced the appointment of Dave Matter, former Chief Product Officer at Marqeta and current Executive at Point72 Ventures, a leading financial services VC, to its board of directors. Matter will be bringing his extensive experience in FinTech, specifically in product and operations, to the LISNR Board.

“David Matter is an exciting addition to our board. David was instrumental in Marqeta’s growth over the years and we see many synergies in the challenges they’ve solved in our space,” said Eric Allen CEO of LISNR. “We look forward to leveraging David’s expertise and experiences as we continue to drive innovative solutions in financial services with LISNR.”

Matter recently joined Point72 Ventures as their Head of Operations and Product. Prior to Point72 Ventures, Dave served as Chief Product Officer of Marqeta, an innovative FinTech leader in global api based card issuing, for 6 years. Under his leadership Marqeta powered some of the most innovative companies in the world, including Affirm, Doordash and Instacart among others.

“The challenge of identity and presence verification as well as its connection to payments is becoming increasingly critical in many verticals on a global scale. LISNR and the team have developed technology that has them well positioned to address these needs in a unique product that doesn’t introduce friction in the process. Making complexity invisible and inaudible is incredibly disruptive. I’m honored to help the LISNR team realize the full potential of their product,” said Matter

Founded in 2012, LISNR has pioneered data over sound’s use in mobile payments and person present authentications . LISNR is one of the most secure, seamless and universal mediums for device to device identification & authentication. The need for such a solution has a growing demand in card not present but the customer’s present type of transactions. These types of transactions are dominant methods across rideshare, food delivery, mobile ordering, and buy online pickup in stores which are driving many of the recent innovations in fintech. This is an area where David Matter is intimately familiar with as he led a product at Marqeta which provides solutions to many of the leaders in the space such as Doordash or Instacart.

About LISNR:
LISNR® powers transactions across the customer journey globally with the most advanced Ultrasonic Data Platform. Today, Visa, alongside multiple Fortune 100 companies trust LISNR to power data transmission & authentication between devices. Founded in 2012, LISNR is located in Oakland, CA and Cincinnati, OH. Major investors include Visa, Intel, Jump Capital, NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Mercury Fund, R/GA, and Synchrony Financial. To learn more about the LISNR technology visit: http://LISNR.com or email info@lisnr.com.

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LISNR receives investment from NTT DOCOMO Ventures

OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 3, 2019 – LISNR, Inc. (Office: Oakland, California, USA; CEO: Eric
Allen; hereinafter called “LISNR”), a provider of ultrasonic data-over-sound technology, has
received an investment from NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Inc. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo;
President and CEO: Takayuki Inagawa; hereinafter called “NDV”) through a fund operated by NDV.
Currently, various near-field technologies exist such as RFID, NFC, and Bluetooth. These
technologies are used in a wide variety of fields, including payment transactions, proximity
marketing, and inventory management.

Enter LISNR’s ultrasonic data-over-sound technology, a stark contrast to these traditional NFC
technologies. LISNR helps achieve near-field communication through the use of existing speakers
and microphones on mobile devices, eliminating the need for NFC or Bluetooth technology.
Founded in 2012, LISNR has successfully developed ultrasonic data-over-sound technology,
providing solutions in various fields including ticketing at the gates of concerts and sporting events,
as well as authentication and mobile payments. LISNR already possesses a wide base of customers
such as retailers, commercial facilities, plants, and automotive manufacturers. In the future, LISNR’s
technology is expected to be used in even more fields such as financial services, mobility &
ridesharing.

LISNR possesses an advanced IP portfolio in the area of ultrasonic technology that is highly praised
by its existing customers for data transfer speed and strong security. NDV has invested in LISNR
with the expectation that NDV will contribute to creating new opportunities and partnerships using
LISNR’s ultrasonic technology throughout various services provided by NTT DOCOMO.
About LISNR

LISNR® powers transactions across the customer journey globally with the most advanced
Ultrasonic Data Platform. Today, Visa, alongside multiple Fortune 100 companies trust LISNR to
power data transmission between connected devices. Founded in 2012, LISNR is located in Oakland,
CA and Cincinnati, OH. Major investors include Visa, Intel, Jump Capital, Mercury Fund, R/GA,
and Synchrony Financial. To learn more about the LISNR technology visit: http://LISNR.com or
email info@lisnr.com.

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Visa Injects Capital in LISNR® to Accelerate Growth in Payments

Oakland, CA October 29th, 2019 – Today, LISNR®, the global leader in ultrasonic data transmission, announced a financial injection by Visa (NYSE:V) to accelerate its growth in mobile payments. This injection of capital comes alongside a commercial relationship between LISNR and Visa. LISNR powers transactions and connected moments across the customer journey globally.

LISNR’s technology enables merchants and payment providers to universally accept mobile payment data securely across the customer journey. This is a single technology that can live across touchpoints like scan-and-go, store pickups, pay zones, Point-of-Sale, at home with e-commerce, and even voice-enabled purchases. The advantages also span beyond payments as LISNR can drive other use cases at these touchpoints, such as proximity messages, authentication, and identification.

With this investment and commercial relationship, Visa further validates LISNR’s push into retail as LISNR brings to market an improved mobile payment product across a wide range of use cases. With the priority initially focused on retail solutions and financial solutions globally, partners and clients will start to experience the power of ultrasonic payments this year. LISNR is also looking forward to working with VISA in additional payment use cases in mobility, transportation, and ticketing.

“LISNR is a better method vs. alternatives like NFC or QR codes for mobile payments globally, it decentralizes payment scenarios across a wide range of payment moments with advanced data protection, ability to transact at a distance and concurrent transactions – all which are designed to accelerate payments overall,” says Eric Allen, CEO of LISNR. “We are excited about our growing relationship with VISA and are looking forward to continuing to drive innovation in financial services.”

Founded in 2012, LISNR has pioneered data over sound solutions and its ultrasonic platform. The company has established superior performance, traction and intellectual property position in a growing ultrasound data transmission market. Armed with the most advanced transmission features, LISNR has enabled one of the most secure and universal mediums for payments. LISNR and its partners look forward to driving this medium as the new payment standard in 2020 and welcome additional partners and retailers as early users.

About LISNR

LISNR® powers transactions across the customer journey globally with the most advanced Ultrasonic Data Platform. Today, Visa, alongside multiple Fortune 100 companies trust LISNR to power data transmission between connected devices. Founded in 2012, LISNR is located in Oakland, CA and Cincinnati, OH. Major investors include Visa, Intel, Jump Capital, Mercury Fund, R/GA, and Synchrony Financial. To learn more about the LISNR technology visit: http://LISNR.com or email info@lisnr.com.

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Oakland, CA – May 17th, 2019 – LISNR today announces that they were named to CNBC Disruptor 50 list—2019 edition. In their seventh year of picking out the most impactful venture-backed companies, CNBC looked out for forward-thinking startups that have made a massive impact in their category and boast impressive valuations. In aggregate, this roundup of companies, including Grab, Robinhood and Stripe, has raised over $46 billion in venture capital, with valuation topping $266 billion.

LISNR, #41, was chosen because of their groundbreaking work in mobile payments and starts a list of company announcements driving ultrasonic payments across the customer journey for mobile devices. LISNR’s proprietary data over audio solutions have been fueling connections across mobility, ticketing and IOT since 2012. In 2017, LISNR started to significantly enhance their technology offering to capture mobile payment opportunities. LISNR now powers payments for merchants enabling secure one-to-one and one-to-many transactions—offering frictionless checkout experiences from all mobile devices.

Current acceleration in mobile payments is being driven by retailers with over 62% of mobile wallet transactions attributed to retailer branded wallets. These wallets use QR codes, which introduces unwanted friction and transaction limitations or higher fee structures, due to it being considered an ecommerce transaction.

LISNR’s ultrasonic technology allows retailers to bypass this friction and create seamless and secure payment scenarios with better fee structures. LISNR also increases the throughput capacity of checkout experiences with the ability to detect and transact at a distance. With NFC transactions accounting for only 38% of total mobile transactions, LISNR is poised to standardize its payment method as a card present solution to capitalize on the fastest growing segment in mobile payment—retailer wallets.

The implications of LISNR in mobile payments is tremendous as a card present solution that lives outside of the terminal infrastructure and in turn can allow any device to transact. LISNR’s opportunity spans across retail, mobility, transportation and ticketing. Joining this prestigious list of CNBC Disruptor 50 companies in 2019 is LISNR’s fourth inclusion in the past five years and the second consecutive year.

“This Disruptor list continues to showcase the power of using ultrasonic solutions to pay in more ways and places than ever before. We’re challenging the world of merchants and financial service providers to test and compare LISNR to other methods for your mobile wallets. We offer a superior product. As the flexibility of payment scenarios continue to grow, LISNR is positioned to be an integral component,” says Eric Allen, CEO of LISNR.

May has been an action packed month for the LISNR team, as just last week they announced their participation in the METRO Target Retail Accelerator, Certified by Techstars. And last month LISNR was featured as a company driving the future of business by the CNBC team as part of their 30th-anniversary celebration. LISNR’s inclusion in the Disruptor 50 is a continuation of their recognition as a leading company in the connectivity space that is moving the needle in financial services and beyond.

Learn more about what LISNR brings to the Disruptor 50 list here on CNBC.

About LISNR

LISNR® powers transactions across the customer journey for retailers and restaurants globally with the most advanced Ultrasonic Data Platform. Today, companies like Jaguar Land Rover, and Visa use this solution to create secure & frictionless moments for consumers around the world. Founded in 2012, LISNR is located in Oakland, CA and Cincinnati, OH. Major investors include Intel, Jump Capital, Mercury Fund, R/GA, and Synchrony Financial. To learn more about the LISNR technology visit: https://LISNR.com or email info@lisnr.com.

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RideYellow and LISNR® Connect Drivers and Riders Ultrasonically

RideYellow and LISNR® Team Up to Deliver First Transportation App That

Connects Drivers and Riders Ultrasonically

LOS ANGELES, CA and OAKLAND, CA – October 25, 2018 –LISNR, the world’s most advanced ultrasonic data platform; and RideYellow, one of the leading taxi apps in the US with over 2700 cabs across California and Florida, have announced today an integration whereby RideYellow riders and drivers will be able to connect seamlessly via LISNR’s ultrasonic data transmission technology. All taxis on the RideYellow app will utilize the technology.

In today’s competitive ride-hailing environment, it’s imperative for taxi companies to create frictionless customer experiences. One of taxis unique advantages over Transportation Network Companies (TNCs), such as Uber and Lyft, is their ability to accept business from street hails and taxi stand walk-ups. Through this new partnership, RideYellow users will now be able to hop into a cab at an airport or a hotel, for example, open the RideYellow app on their phone, and with the help of LISNR’s ultrasonic data transmission, automatically connect their app to the taxi vehicle that they are in.

After this connection is made, users will be able to utilize RideYellow’s features. This includes paying their driver automatically with a stored credit card in the app as well as entering their destination, which will instantly update the driver’s app with turn-by-turn navigation. In the coming months, RideYellow users will also be able to receive an upfront price for their trip while enroute to their destination.

“There are a multitude of scenarios, such as at airports, hotels, and venues, where riders hop into one of our cabs, and then want to utilize various apps features but cannot do so because they didn’t book their ride with the app,” said Shan Gupta, Director of Strategy for RideYellow. “But now with LISNR, the user simply opens the app and is automatically connected to the ride. This creates a truly frictionless experience for our users and give us an important competitive edge in the market”.

Using LISNR’s proprietary tones, the RideYellow app sends the vehicle number to the passenger’s app, ensuring a correct pairing for the trip. The RideYellow app is built upon NTS (National Taxi Services), an all-in-one taxi dispatch and cashiering platform. NTS was responsible for completing the LISNR integration for RideYellow.

“Innovation has been shaping and changing the taxi and ridesharing industry dramatically over the last few years,” said Eric Allen, CEO of LISNR. “We’re incredibly excited to work with RideYellow as they work to use technology to improve the customer experience.”

About RideYellow

RideYellow is an on-demand taxi service that allows customers to request a taxi through an Android or iPhone app. Once a taxi is requested, riders can track the location of the taxi and its expected arrival time. Riders also have the option to tip in the app and rate the driver. RideYellow’s coverage area includes Southern California cities (Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego) and a number of cities in Florida (Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, and Tallahassee).

About LISNR

LISNR powers transactions and connects the online to offline customer journey globally with the most advanced Ultrasonic Data Platform. Originally developed as a device independent method of communicating short messages to consumers, the software solution inserts, then extracts data using inaudible tones through standard speakers and microphones. Today, companies like Jaguar Land Rover, Ticketmaster, Visa and more use this solution to create frictionless applications for consumers around the world. Founded in 2012, LISNR is headquartered in Oakland CA with an office in Cincinnati, OH. Major investors include Intel, Jump Capital, Mercury Fund, R/GA, and Synchrony Financial. To learn more about the LISNR technology visit: http://lisnr.com or email info@lisnr.com.

Contacts

LISNR

Angelica Valentine

510.717.8357

angelica@lisnr.com

RideYellow

Shan Gupta

818.270.1425

shan@rideyellow.com

Cincinnati Startup LISNR Partners to Roll out Mobile Payment Technology

Equinox Payments and LISNR® Team Up to Deliver Payments Using Ultrasonic Data Transmission

Creates an Extraordinary Experience to Recognize and Reward Customers

PHOENIX, AZ and OAKLAND, CA – October 22, 2018 – LISNR, the world’s most advanced ultrasonic data platform and Equinox Payments (“Equinox”), a leading provider of payment terminals, applications and support services, today announced a partnership to meet the increased demand for ultrasonic data solutions that enhance the payment and customer engagement at the point of sale. Equinox gains first mover advantage as the exclusive terminal manufacturer to be using proprietary LISNR technology to facilitate seamless payment processing between smartphone apps and Luxe terminals equipped with microphones.

Retailers are focused on making the checkout experience as simple as possible, while shoppers want to be able to complete checkout from anywhere in the store. Add to that a real need for secure authenticated payments using encrypted payment data and you have a tall order. LISNR offers a solution that solves these problems by using inaudible tones to authenticate shoppers and safely process payments. Equinox has integrated support for the technology directly into its Luxe line of terminals, using the built-in microphone so that customers can easily tap into the capabilities without additional CAPEX investments.

“Creating a frictionless path to transactions for consumers is a holy grail in the payments industry,” said Eric Allen, CEO LISNR. “In our quest to attain that, Equinox stood out as both an innovator and leader. By combining our technologies, we’ve been able to quickly move to market with a solution that has a clear ROI for retailers, while keeping them competitive in a fast moving market.”

Gone are the cumbersome steps associated with dipping cards, downloading and opening mobile wallets or scanning QR codes, which means valuable seconds are shaved off transaction times. Retailers with private label programs can skip the hassles and costs associated with issuing cards by deploying LISNR’s software-based technology via an app that can facilitate payment and loyalty rewards using ultrasonic transmission.

“This relationship represents a transformative moment for Equinox, our customers and our partners,” said Rob Hayhow, vice president, Equinox Payments. “Our Luxe devices were designed with the future in mind, and tapping into the innovative spirit of LISNR to deliver this solution demonstrates our focus and commitment to excellence. We are excited to work with the LISNR team and leaders across the payment space to introduce this new digital experience.”

About LISNR

LISNR powers transactions and connects the online to offline customer journey globally with the most advanced Ultrasonic Data Platform. Originally developed as a device independent method of communicating short messages to consumers, the software solution inserts, then extracts data using inaudible tones through standard speakers and microphones. Today, companies like Jaguar Land Rover, Ticketmaster, Visa and more use this solution to create frictionless applications for consumers around the world. Founded in 2012, LISNR is headquartered in Oakland CA with an office in Cincinnati, OH. Major investors include Intel, Jump Capital, Mercury Fund, R/GA, and Synchrony Financial. To learn more about the LISNR technology visit: https://lisnr.com or email info@lisnr.com.

About Equinox Payments

Brookfield Equinox LLC (dba Equinox Payments) was founded in 2014 as a result of an acquisition of assets from Equinox Payments, LLC. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, Equinox is looking beyond product features to rethink and reimagine the customer payment experience.

The company is owned by NBS Payment Solutions, based in Toronto, Canada and a leading provider of electronic payment solutions to the financial industry for over 25 years. NBS Payment Solutions is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brookfield Asset Management, which has over $285 billion of assets under management. Brookfield is listed on the New York (BAM) and Toronto (BAM.A) stock exchanges. For more information about Equinox, visit www.equinoxpayments.com.

Contacts

Equinox Payments

Michelle Wagner

770.331.7010

mwagner@equinoxpayments.com

LISNR

Marcos Sanchez

415.505.8375

marcos@lisnr.com

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LISNR Announces Partnership with Global IT Services Provider Cycloides

Oakland, Calif. – August 14, 2018 – LISNR, the world’s most advanced ultrasonic data platform and Cycloides, a global information technology company today announced a partnership to meet the increased demand for ultrasonic data solutions across the payments and customer journey landscape.

Connecting to customers and providing them with a frictionless path to purchase is the ultimate goal of almost any retailer. That road is unfortunately fraught with many roadblocks not easily overcome. Whether it’s following a customer from online to offline, connecting to their device without knowing its configuration or securely passing an encrypted credit card, finding a solution to enable that communication consistently is difficult at best. Enter sound.

Using ultrasonic data transmission companies can quickly, inexpensively and at scale create a more frictionless experience for their customers from research to purchase. LISNR has created a proprietary software solution for encoding data into inaudible “tones”, which are transmitted and received using standard speakers and microphones across a multitude of devices. This all happens at a much lower cost than hardware based solutions like NFC, Bluetooth or WiFI.

“We are proud to be an implementation partner of LISNR as it enables us to offer new and innovative solutions to our customers globally”, said Anil AR, CEO Cycloides Inc. “With LISNR’s proprietary ultrasonic protocol our global customers will have access to proximity engagement, secure methods of authentication and device to device data transmission. This is going to be a defining moment for us both and the beginning of a long-standing business relationship.”

“With several major customers under our belt, we believe the ultrasonic market is reaching a critical mass”, said Eric Allen, President LISNR. “In order to keep up with demand, we believe it’s important to find the right partners who can supply hardware solutions at scale and our partnership with Cycloides is a significant step toward allowing for this both in North America and developing markets.”

About LISNR

LISNR powers transactions and connects the online to offline customer journey globally with the most advanced Ultrasonic Data Platform. Originally developed as a device independent method of communicating short messages to consumers, the software solution inserts, then extracts data using inaudible tones through standard speakers and microphones. Today, companies like Jaguar Land Rover, Ticketmaster, Visa and more use this solution to create frictionless applications for consumers around the world. Founded in 2012, LISNR has over 40 employees and offices in California and Ohio. Major investors include Intel, Jump Capital, Mercury Fund, R/GA, and Synchrony Financial. To learn more about the LISNR technology visit: https://lisnr.com or email info@lisnr.com

About Cycloides, Inc.

Cycloides Inc. is a global information technology company headquartered in Canada and works with ambitious ideas and missions. The company aims to become the best global application outsourcing company through its vertical industry capabilities, service execution, delivery excellence and account management and governance skills. Cycloides Inc. is incorporated under Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA), A software company positioning itself to become the most successful product development and consultancy company across diverse industry verticals like social media, e-commerce, telecom and industrial automation. For more information call +1 905-361-6441 or visit : www.cycloides.com

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LISNR® and Diconium Partner to Deliver Data-Over-Sound Solutions in European Markets

Diconium Adds LISNR® Technology to Their Innovation Toolkit

Barcelona/Berlin (February 27, 2018) – LISNR®, the leading global provider of data-over-audio, announced today that it has signed a strategic partnership with Diconium, Germany’s largest independent digital business and technology company, as their solution design and implementation partner for European markets.

This partnership between LISNR® and Diconium is a natural fit. Diconium’s best in class solutions are being leveraged by some of the leading German, Austrian and Swiss companies in a multitude of industries. The goal of this alliance is to develop and implement data-over-sound solution that creates a new dimension in existing customer experiences and a new level of operational excellence.

Eric Allen, President of LISNR® says, “LISNR has been revolutionizing device connectivity in many industries worldwide. Partnering with Diconium will help LISNR® gain more access and awareness into the European market and its consumers. We look forward to working together to provide transformational solutions for companies interested in investing in emerging technologies.”

Globally, the data-over-sound solution for device connectivity is influencing the transformation of many day-to-day tasks such as ticketing, payment, and authentication. The enthusiasm of the partnership reciprocated by the Diconium team.

“We are happy to join forces with the LISNR team. Entering this strategic partnership with a cutting-edge technology company like LISNR is an essential building block in our 360° digital innovation portfolio, which includes established players like SAP Hybris, IBM or Adobe, and the world-leading research labs of Stanford Research Institute (SRI). This helps us in serving the growing demand for data-over-audio solutions to companies in Germany and Europe on a local base”, says Andreas Schwend, Co-Founder of Diconium.

About LISNR®
LISNR® is recognized as the leading, global provider of data-over-audio technology. LISNR®’s proprietary near-ultrasonic protocol is being used across the connected world to power over 100 million devices and counting.

Founded in 2012, LISNR®’s near-ultrasonic protocol sends data-over-audio to enable proximity engagement, seamless, and secure methods of authentication, and device-to-device data transmission for connectivity and automation.

To learn more about the LISNR® technology visit: https://lisnr.com/technology/

About Diconium
As Germany’s largest independent digital business and technology company, diconium helps companies to digitize customer relationships, products, services and contents. The company serves companies and brands as an advisor along the process of digital transformation, as well as a builder of digital businesses.

To learn more about diconium digital solutions visit: http://diconium.com/digital-solutions/en/

LISNR® Joins the Industrial Internet Consortium

Data-Over-Audio Company, LISNR®, Becomes a Member of the Industrial Internet Consortium

Cincinnati, OH (February 26, 2018) – LISNR®, the leading global provider of data-over-audio, announced today that they have joined the Industrial Internet Consortium® (IIC™), the world’s leading organization transforming business and society by accelerating the adoption of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). LISNR brings integrated device connectivity expertise to the IIC that will help the consortium and its members integrate new technologies that enable the IIoT.

Data-over-sound will become an integral part of the IoT industries framework. As part of its participation in the consortium, LISNR® aims to define best practices and processes and to help solve major challenges in the industry. As a small company and emerging technology, LISNR® will play a major role in the disruption IoT has on existing markets.

LISNR® is an advanced, near-ultrasonic, ultra-low power data transmission technology that enables fast, reliable, and secure communication between devices that have a speaker and/or microphone. Acting as a local proxy for data transmission, their technology is removing the need for complex, expensive, and power-consuming RF or QR code technologies. This technology works seamlessly across physical and digital spaces more effectively.

LISNR® technology enables secure local device identification and data transmission to another device. This data transmission can be used to initiate secondary actions such as authentication for access, payment, identification, or provide connectivity improvements in pairing, syncing, or linking.

How LISNR® Works
LISNR® utilizes sound waves and software to transmit customizable streams of data. These high-frequency sound waves can transmit data using a speaker to and between any smart devices with a microphone. A device with the LISNR® SDK installed will recognize the presence of a LISNR® audio signal when it comes into range. Once a signal is heard, the SDK demodulates the audio for information and performs the specified function on the device based on the data.

LISNR® technology is revolutionizing how devices connect and communicate in any environment, especially when traditional forms of connectivity are unreliable.

Dr. Richard Soley, Executive Director, Industrial Internet Consortium, said, “In a large IIoT system, IoT devices are often built by many different vendors, which can make interoperability challenging. This is why it is so important for us to share our testbed results with standards organizations. We are looking forward having LISNR as a member of the IIC to share its knowledge and experience in data-over-sound and device connectivity technologies with our members.”

About LISNR®
LISNR® is recognized as the leading, global provider of data-over-audio technology. LISNR®’s proprietary near-ultrasonic protocol is being used across the connected world to power over 100 million devices and counting.

Founded in 2012, LISNR®’s near-ultrasonic protocol sends data-over-sound to enable proximity engagement, seamless, and secure methods of authentication, and device-to-device data transmission for connectivity and automation.

To learn more about the LISNR® technology visit: https://lisnr.com/technology/

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CINCINNATI, Nov. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — LISNR® today announced that it has been named a CES 2018 Innovation Awards Honoree for software and mobile applications. This is the second year LISNR® has received this award, following the announcement of the KAB® (Kilo Audio Bit, the first data-over-audio solution to support data transmission speeds of 1,000 bits per second).

Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, independent engineers and members of the trade media to honor outstanding design and engineering in cutting-edge consumer electronics products across 28 product categories.

LISNR® is an advanced, near-ultrasonic, ultra-low power data transmission technology that enables fast, reliable, and secure communication between devices that have a speaker and/or microphone. Acting as a local proxy for data transmission, our technology removes the need for complex, expensive, and power-consuming RF-based technologies.

“At LISNR we are using sound evolve the IoT market,” says Rodney Williams, CEO and Co-founder. “We are honored and humbled to be recognized for our efforts as we redefine wireless connectivity in emerging industries such as financial services, automotive, and consumer electronics.”

The prestigious CES Innovation Awards are sponsored by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™, the owner and producer of CES 2018, the global gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies, and have been recognizing achievements in product design and engineering since 1976.

Entries are evaluated on their engineering, aesthetic and design qualities, intended use/function and user value, unique/novel features present and how the design and innovation of the product directly compares to other products in the marketplace.

Products chosen as CES Innovation Honorees reflect innovative design and engineering in some of the most cutting-edge tech products and services coming to market.

LISNR®, the global data-over-audio leader, and other CES 2018 Innovation Honoree products are featured on CES.tech/Innovation. If you’d like to learn more about LISNR®, you can set up a meeting with us during CES in Las Vegasby visiting our website or emailing us at marketing@lisnr.com.

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New Investment Highlights Growth in Data-over-Audio Possibilities in Financial Services

Cincinnati, OH (Oct. 25, 2017) – LISNR®, leading global provider of data-over-audio technology, announces it has secured a strategic investment from Synchrony Financial, a premier consumer financial services company. The investment is part of a larger, undisclosed round with participation from Mercury Fund, Jump Capital, NGMP, and Danmar Capital.

LISNR® is an advanced, near-ultrasonic, ultra-low power data transmission technology that enables fast, reliable, and secure communication between devices that have a speaker and/or microphone. Acting as a local proxy for data transmission, our technology removes the need for complex, expensive, and power-consuming RF-based technologies.

“Sound technology is revolutionizing the payment space, helping with effortless transactions without Internet connections,” says Neeraj Mehta, ‎Executive Vice President, Business Strategy and Development at Synchrony “LISNR continues to deliver new ways to use data-over-audio to support payments and other financial services use cases, and we’re excited to explore this technology with them.”

This investment announcement follows news of a major product innovation in data-over-audio. LISNR® has significantly increased its data throughput, positioning this technology a viable solution for financial services and making the Synchrony Financial relationship a natural fit.

About LISNR®
LISNR® is the new standard for device connectivity using sound as the leading global provider of data-over-audio technology. LISNR®’s proprietary data-over-audio protocol is being used across the connected world to power over 100 million devices and counting. Founded in 2012, LISNR®’s near-ultrasonic protocol sends data over audio — enabling proximity engagement, seamless and secure methods of authentication, and device-to-device data transmission for automation and connectivity. For more information, visit http://lisnr.com.

About Synchrony Financial
Synchrony Financial (NYSE: SYF) is one of the nation’s premier consumer financial services companies. Our roots in consumer finance trace back to 1932, and today we are the largest provider of private label credit cards in the United States based on purchase volume and receivables.* We provide a range of credit products through programs we have established with a diverse group of national and regional retailers, local merchants, manufacturers, buying groups, industry associations and healthcare service providers to help generate growth for our partners and offer financial flexibility to our customers. Through our partners’ over 365,000 locations across the United States and Canada, and their websites and mobile applications, we offer our customers a variety of credit products to finance the purchase of goods and services. Synchrony Financial offers private label credit cards, Dual Card™ and general purpose co-branded credit cards, promotional financing and installment lending, loyalty programs and FDIC-insured savings products through Synchrony Bank. More information can be found at www.synchronyfinancial.com, facebook.com/SynchronyFinancial, www.linkedin.com/company/synchrony-financial and twitter.com/SYFNews.

*Source: The Nilson Report (June 2017, Issue # 1112) – based on 2016 data.

LISNR Announces Biggest Innovation in Mobile Payments

LISNR® Announces Biggest Innovation in Mobile Payments and Authentication

LISNR® innovation marks a significant milestone in the use of data-over-audio in financial services

Cincinnati, OH (Oct. 24, 2017) – LISNR®, the global data-over-audio leader, announces the KAB® (Kilo Audio Bit), the first data-over-audio solution to support data transmission speeds of 1,000 bits per second. This is the biggest technological advancement in data-over-audio since the emergence of the company’s first solution in 2012. This also marks LISNR® as the first truly viable solution for secure data transmission over audio in financial services.

For financial services, data throughput has been the number one limiting factor for securely sending information using audio. This component has restricted security and encryption capabilities as well as the speed to authentication or completing a transmission. Sending data at 1,000 bits/second with sound allows for EMV-like data transmission – in under a second, depending on the size of the data packet – making LISNR® a profitable alternative to NFC or the QR code.

“Our number one focus when driving our product innovation is how can we reshape the end-user experience while adding value for businesses,” says Rodney Williams, LISNR® Co-founder and CEO. “The payment industry has struggled with adoption rates using overly complex solutions for seemingly simple user processes. Companies such as Google, with the Google Tez product in India, have been trying to solve these challenges using audio. But they fall short in terms of data throughput and security. We’re excited to have built the first commercially viable solution for the financial sector and look forward to the future of data-over-audio.”

Originally called Smart Tones™ in 2012, our audio technology has evolved into the KAB® (Kilo Audio Bit), enabling unparalleled encryption and speed to authenticate. LISNR® is formally making this announcement on-stage and presenting a live demo at Money 20/20.

About LISNR®
LISNR® is the new standard for device connectivity using sound. As the leading global provider of data-over-audio technology, LISNR®’s proprietary data-over-audio protocol is being used across the connected world to power over 100 million devices and counting. Founded in 2012, LISNR®’s near-ultrasonic protocol sends data over audio — enabling proximity engagement, seamless, and secure methods of authentication, and device-to-device data transmission for automation and connectivity. For more information, visit http://lisnr.com.

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LOS ALTOS, Calif., August 10th, 2017 – DSP Group®, Inc. (NASDAQ:DSPG), a leading global provider of wireless chipset solutions for converged communications, and LISNR®, a leading global provider of data-over-audio technology, announced today the Audio-D, a solution that supports data-over-audio communication for any device with a speaker or microphone. This solution, based on DSP Group’s DBMD4 Voice SoC and LISNR® technology, overcomes device-to-device hardware restraints regarding RF protocols. This enables always-on communication and high level of interoperability while consuming little power.

Over the past 20 years, the connected industry has made significant advancements in connecting devices from afar. In that same time it’s become increasingly difficult to facilitate an initial or always-on connection to devices in close proximity, due to hardware and RF limitations. Short-range wireless device detection and data transmission across all connected devices can be quite difficult utilizing the current methods or protocols.

The cooperation of DSP Group® and LISNR® solves these hurdles and creates the ultimate solution enabling any device manufacturer to leverage audio as a means to transmit data across devices. The solution utilizes DSP Group’s DBMD4 – an innovative, cost-effective, small form-factor voice processor. This enables voice processing in IoT devices while maintaining extremely low power consumption. LISNR® technology serves as an audio data transfer software to combat connectivity issues, efficiently identifying a device in close proximity to another device then initiating any secondary action. The secondary action could be connectivity, authentication for access, payment, ID, pairing, syncing, or data transmission such as mesh networking across all devices.

The Audio-D also offers consumers a boon in interoperability allowing advantages in cross-device flexibility. Devices becoming available with a microphone, speaker, and Audio-D will be able to use sound to detect and directly communicate with any other device in the vicinity, regardless of manufacturer. This solution spans the connected device world with specific demand from auto, consumer electronics, hospitality, smart cities, healthcare, etc.

LISNR’s proprietary, near-ultrasonic protocol sends data over audio across bandwidths (12 khz – 19 khz) that are audible or inaudible, depending on use case and distribution method, to ensure optimal performance. Additional performance enhancements include Smart Tone™ types (ID, Text, Data), that optimize characteristics of data type for the actual use case.

“We have spent five years streamlining the ability to connect devices via sound, and this partnership is a validation of our technology and its capability. It’s the ultimate end-consumer benefit grounded in a partnership that’s rooted in seamless connectivity,” says Eric Allen, LISNR® President. “DSP Group’s DBMD4 is the ideal enabler of this solution offering low power consumption and excellent performance.”

“Advanced, ultra-low power data transmission technology using audio is a natural step in extending our wireless solutions across all devices,” says Yosi Brosh, CVP SEA Sales and Marketing with DSP Group. “We’re excited to work with LISNR® on a groundbreaking solution for data-over-audio technology.”

About LISNR®
LISNR® is the new standard for device connectivity using sound as the leading global provider of data-over-audio technology. LISNR®’s proprietary data-over-audio protocol is being used across the connected world to power over 30 million devices and counting. Founded in 2012, LISNR®’s near-ultrasonic protocol sends data over audio — enabling proximity engagement, seamless and secure methods of authentication, and device-to-device data transmission for automation and connectivity. For more information, visit http://lisnr.com.

About DSP Group®
DSP Group®, Inc. (NASDAQ: DSPG) is a leading global provider of wireless chipset solutions for converged communications. Delivering semiconductor system solutions with software and hardware reference designs, DSP Group enables OEMs/ODMs, consumer electronics (CE) manufacturers and service providers to cost-effectively develop new revenue-generating products with fast time to market. At the forefront of semiconductor innovation and operational excellence for over two decades, DSP Group provides a broad portfolio of wireless chipsets integrating DECT/CAT-iq, ULE, Wi-Fi, PSTN, HDClear™, video and VoIP technologies. DSP Group enables converged voice, audio, video and data connectivity across diverse mobile, consumer and enterprise products – from mobile devices, connected multimedia screens, and home automation & security to cordless phones, VoIP systems, and home gateways. Leveraging industry-leading experience and expertise, DSP Group partners with CE manufacturers and service providers to shape the future of converged communications at home, office and on the go. For more information, visit www.dspg.com.

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When something is broken, it takes innovator to find a solution or simply create a whole new approach. The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® annual awards recognize that innovative spirit in business leaders, and two of LISNR®’s own were so honored in June – Eric Allen, president and Rodney Williams, founder and CEO.

“Winning Entrepreneur Of The Year in the Connected World Communications category is a tremendous validation,” says Eric Allen. “The need for electronic devices to recognize and communicate with each other has only grown over the years. This recognition of the LISNR® technology which solves that problem is shared by our entire team.”

The 2017 Ohio Valley awards presentation, held in Louisville, KY on June 15, was one of 25 regional events around the country celebrating “those with the ingenuity to invent the future.” LISNR® is now among the finalist for the national awards, which will be presented in November.

The Making of an EY Entrepreneur
EY (formerly Ernst & Young) is a multinational professional services firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom. As one of one of the “Big Four” accounting firms, EY knows what it takes for a business to succeed. The firm’s Entrepreneur Of The Year® program is one example of its commitment to “building a better working world — with increased trust and confidence in business, sustainable growth, development of talent in all its forms, and greater collaboration.”

Founded in 1986, the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® includes regional programs across the U.S. and 140 others around the world. The rigorous evaluation process begins with an application. A panel of regional and independent judges, including entrepreneurs and prominent leaders from academia, business and the media, reviews each application. And that panel determines the award categories and recipients based on the quality and quantity of the nominations.

With this award, LISNR® has joined the ranks of more than 9,500 business leaders who have gone on to produce some of the products and services we use every day. Two notable examples are James Park of Fitbit who won the Technology Venture Capital Impact category, and Ben Chestnut of MailChimp who won the Media, Entertainment and Communications category.

In a recent report, EY quantified the very real impact made by the companies of Entrepreneur Of The Year® winners.

Job creation: Created an estimated 14 million jobs in 2015 alone
Longevity: 40 percent are still in business 15-20 years later; 22 percent is the U.S. average
Stable leadership: 45 percent of CEOs remain after 15-20 years; 14 percent is the U.S. average
Serial entrepreneurs: 46 percent of winners go on to found two or more new companies

Impressive Company
That entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in the Ohio Valley, and LINSR® is pleased to share the Entrepreneur Of The Year® spotlight with some of our neighbors. Bryant Goulding and Robert Bonder of Rhinegeist Brewery (Cincinnati, OH) were recognized in the Retail and Consumer Products category. Virginia Drosos of Assurex Health, Inc. (Mason, OH) beat out the competition in Specialty Health Care Services. Mark Lanwehr of Car Keys Express (Louisville, KY) came out on top in Manufacturing. And John Waggoner of HMS Global Maritime (New Albany, IN) won in Automotive & Transportation.

Leading what is described as “one of the most disruptive companies in the IoT space and world of mobile connectivity” is a labor of love for Rodney Williams. But he also appreciates what accolades like this one mean for LISNR® as a whole.

“Being named Entrepreneur Of The Year is a stamp of approval,” he says. “We set out to create the industry standard for transmitting data via sound, and we’re doing it. I was thrilled to represent LISNR® at the Ohio Valley Awards and look forward to building on this success.”

LISNR® will represent Ohio in the Entrepreneur Of The Year® competition at this year’s National Gala. The Entrepreneur Of The Year® U.S. National Awards gala is held at the end of the EY Strategic Growth Forum in Palm Beach, FL in November. The by-invitation-only CEO event “brings together more than 2,000 of the nation’s top executives, entrepreneurs, advisors, investors and other business leaders.”

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(CINCINNATI, OHIO) May 30, 2017 — LISNR, the world’s most advanced ultrasonic protocol and an emerging leader in the Internet of Sound, announces their relationship with Jaguar Land Rover Tech Incubator.

As part of this partnership, LISNR is working towards being integrated into Jaguar Land Rover’s vehicle ecosystem to provide automobiles and drivers with new functionality. LISNR’s technology aims to provide Jaguar Land Rover with the tools to surpass their current technical boundaries and create a more dynamic user experience across every vehicle model. This collaboration allows LISNR to explore and research greater means of in-car connectivity, to reach even more ambitious heights, outside of Jaguar Land Rover needs. Both companies are aligned and striving to bring a fully validated solution to the entire automotive industry.

LISNR will leverage the existing hardware and infrastructure, easily enabling broadcasting & receiving Smart Tones capabilities. The partnership with Jaguar Land Rover will position and allow LISNR to solve industry pain points around communication between users and their cars, and devices in close proximity.

In addition, LISNR aims to challenge and disrupt the traditional automotive business model to include a much broader set of industries including IT, retail, financial services, media, and consumer electronics, disrupting traditional ideas across the board.

“LISNR is looking forward to working with Jaguar Land Rover to enhance car connectivity and the in car experience. How the car owner communicates with the car is as important as how the car communicates with the owner and the devices near the car. We are currently exploring the ability to identify devices connecting people to the car, determine where they are in or near the car, and personalize the experience based on the individual passenger’s preferences. One example of how we’re working to enhance in car communication is by using our technology to identify everyone in the vehicle as well as if they are a driver or passenger using their mobile devices. Based on this information, LISNR will personalize the car’s settings to suit each user in the vehicle. As we make progress with our partnership, Jaguar Land Rover will bring us closer to validating even more solutions,” says Eric Allen, President of LISNR.

Known for their commitment to building a sustainable future, Jaguar Land Rover is continuing to push engineering and design further than ever before at their Tech Incubator. Now in the second year of their program, they seek to further innovations of the connected car and advance the entire automotive industry by relying on a powerful combination of modern aesthetics and ground breaking technology. As the automotive industry continues to face connectivity challenges and concerns, this partnership is specifically designed to propel technology while defining the very future of automotive connectivity.

Danielle Alexander, General Manager of the Jaguar Land Rover Tech Incubator says, “We are looking for and investing in technologies that simplify in-car connectivity and bring cars, devices and their users closer together. LISNR is one of the most compelling technologies we’ve seen in this space, and we believe working with them will bring us closer to our goals of complete car and device connectivity.”

Primed and ready for in-vehicle testing and a commercial launch, LISNR has already received numerous awards and recognition such as Automobility LA Top 10 Automotive Start-up, North American International Automotive Show Top Automotive Start-up and most recently Mobility Pioneers Best Connected Car Technology

About LISNR
Founded in 2012, LISNR is the creator of Smart Tones™, a new ultrasonic communication protocol for sending data over audio. LISNR transmits customizable packets of data every second and can be configured into dash displays and embedded in-vehicle operating systems to be used for wireless and in-vehicle data communication, analytics, and content management. We enable this functionality better and more efficiently than bluetooth (proximity), ACR (2nd Screen), and NFC/RFID (authentication) For more information, visit http://lisnr.com.

About Jaguar Land Rover
Jaguar Land Rover is the UK’s largest automotive manufacturer, built around two iconic British car brands: Land Rover, the world’s leading manufacturer of premium all-wheel- drive vehicles; and Jaguar, one of the world’s premier luxury sports sedan and sports car marques.

The company employs almost 38,000 people globally, with 330 in the U.S. and supports around 275,000 more through our dealerships, suppliers and local businesses. Manufacturing is centered in the UK, with additional plants in China, Brazil, India and Slovakia.

At Jaguar Land Rover we are driven by a desire to create class-leading products that deliver great customer experiences. The largest investor in R&D in the UK manufacturing sector, we have invested £12 billion (USD$15.7 billion) in the last five years and in the current year alone will spend over £3 billion (USD$3.9 billion) on new product creation and capital expenditure. Last year Jaguar Land Rover sold 487,065 vehicles in 160 countries, with more than 80 percent of our vehicles produced in the UK being sold abroad.late]

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SAN FRANCISCO — LISNR, the world’s most advanced ultrasonic protocol and an emerging leader in the Internet of Sound, has been named to the Consumer Electronics Show 2017 Innovation Awards list as an honoree in the Software and Mobile Apps category. This is the first year LISNR has received this honor, following its 2016 technology advancements allowing best-in-class data throughput and the launch of 2-way device to device functionality.

Each year, the CES Innovation Awards give consumer technology manufacturers and developers an opportunity to have their newest products judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, independent engineers and members of the trade press.

LISNR is an inaudible secure ultrasonic protocol that sends data over audio. The company produces inaudible sound waves called Smart Tones™ to transmit data. LISNR transmits customizable packets of data every second that enable proximity data transmission, second-screen functionality, authentication and device to device connectivity on any device by just using sound & software.

LISNR has huge implications in the world of authentication and the world of connected devices alongside the Internet of Things. As a secure and efficient offline method of data transmission, LISNR can identify, authenticate and transmit data to enable any functionality within our data threshold and serve as offline security gateway to additional protocols. Whether LISNR is used as a standalone protocol or the Internet of Things’ security gateway, LISNR is poised to be a standard amongst the growing ecosystem of connectivity.

“LISNR is honored to be on the shortlist this year. This is further confirmation that our technology is truly progressive and is considered among the best in the world,” said Rodney Williams, founder and CEO. “We’re very excited to share LISNR with the global technology community on one of its most coveted stages.”

You can see LISNR at the CES Tech West pavilion in the Innovation Awards Showcase, where the technology’s latest advancements will be on display. Visitors will be able to see LISNR used in several of its most popular contexts, spanning industries as varied as live 2nd screen engagement, authentication and device to device connectivity.

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CINCINNATI, OH (Oct 13, 2016) – LISNR, leading ultrasonic protocol provider, has announced a new use for their proprietary Smart Tone technology as a ticketing solution.

In conjunction with Splash, the event marketing platform, guests attending the Finale concert at TechStars FounderCon 2016 will enter using Smart Tone Ticketing instead of QR Codes. This is the first public demonstration of LISNR’s 2-way authentication ultrasonic protocol, announced in early summer on the heels of being named to the CNBC Disruptor 50 list for the second year in a row.

Once an RSVP is confirmed, attendees will be sent their Smart Tone ticket via an email. The actual Smart Tone will live in a web link. Each web link will generate an ultrasonic Smart Tone at the time of use. Smart Tones will then individually generate and broadcast data confirming the attendee to check-in officials. Check-in officials will have a check-in app to decode each unique Smart Tone and check in each attendee as they arrive. This will all happen offline, quickly and securely, without using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or any other forms of connectivity.

“Authentication using LISNR offers significant advantages over other technologies. This debut further establishes LISNR as the most advanced ultrasonic protocol,” says Rodney Williams, CEO and Cofounder at LISNR. “LISNR is pumped to show our guests the innovation and ingenuity that lives in Cincinnati and the newest application of our technology.”

Splash’s event marketing automation software will be the delivery system for the tickets. Splash, the leading field and event technology for brands, is at the forefront of attendee data and marketing insights. As marketing campaigns transition to real life experiences, capturing and understanding attendee engagements through each touch-point, Splash enables brands to deliver personalized and consistent messaging.

“We’re really excited about our partnership with LISNR. This technology offers an advanced, frictionless check-in feature for our clients. As an attendee, you’ll experience a more streamlined and personalized check-in process,” says Head of Creative Strategy Adam Slover. “The Splash platform is constantly evolving, and this partnership deepens our ability to capture the most robust engagement data for our clients.”

Request your Smart Tone Ticket at businessisboomin.splashthat.com.

About LISNR
Founded in 2012, LISNR is the creator of Smart Tones™, a new ultrasonic communication protocol for sending data over audio. LISNR transmits customizable packets of data every second, enabling proximity data transmission, second-screen functionality, authentication and device-to-device connectivity on any LISNR-enabled device. For more information, visit http://lisnr.com.

About Splash
Billions of dollars are spent on events each year, making them one of the most expensive aspects of the marketing budget. Launched in 2012 by Ben Hindman and Brett Boskoff, Splash is the platform that optimizes and validates that spend. Splash features fully integrated technology that empowers marketers to design beautiful event pages, sell tickets, understand every lead and seamlessly manage communications to deliver maximum ROI. For more information, visit http://www.splashthat.com.

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LISNR, Aloompa Announce Multi-Year Partnership Bringing Mobile-Based Synchronized Moments to Fans

CINCINNATI – LISNR, leading data-over-audio technology provider, has announced a multi-year partnership with Aloompa to bring proximity-based mobile messaging and synchronized moments to fans of live events.

Aloompa, a Nashville-based technology company, helps event producers, brands and others provide a better live event experience through the use of mobile apps, data & analytics and sponsorship focused features and is a leading provider of turnkey, best-in-class mobile applications for music, food, conference, sport and community focused events in the United States and internationally. Aloompa powers more than 250 events annually including Coachella, X Games, Bonnaroo and the LA Marathon. Their event application, FestApp provides real-time location based data to users, helping them navigate events, and maximize their experience. In addition to the event app solution, Aloompa offers a proximity platform called Presence to manage and generate location-based content for fans and provide event producers deep insight into audience behavior. With the addition of LISNR Smart Tones technology, the Presence platform expands to include synchronized moments, offline communication and moment-based merchandise sales.

“At Aloompa, we are constantly striving to improve our platform offering to fans and event producers. In many cases, those improvements and innovations are delivered by finding, vetting and implementing the right partners,” said Drew Burchfield, Co-Founder at Aloompa. “We believe that audio as a communication protocol offers many advantages to our customers, and LISNR has proven their value as the leading solution in the market.”

LISNR brings unparalleled engagement to each individual fan at live events by leveraging the event’s existing sound system to deliver experiences to fans. Festivals and events can immediately push relevant content to smart devices through high frequency, inaudible Smart Tones™ that can be played by any speaker and picked up by any enabled device. Using LISNR, the festival or event can create synchronized in-venue moments, deliver exclusive promotions in-store and bring broadcast viewers into the event experience.

“LISNR was originally founded on the passion of music enthusiasts several years ago and we are extremely honored to have the opportunity to partner with Aloompa,” said Chris Ostoich, Co-Founder and head of Partnerships at LISNR. “They are clearly the leader in providing mobile-content to fans at music, food, sports and community events & festivals across the country. We are excited that LISNR will now be offered to assist in powering that memorable moment the fan will never forget.”

Aloompa LLC, a Nashville-based technology company helps event producers, brands and others provide a better live event experience through the use of mobile apps, data & analytics and sponsorship focused features. The company’s industry-leading methodology around the use of proximity sensors on-site allows for delivery of targeted messaging and provides rich behavioral analytics. www.aloompa.com.

Founded in 2012, LISNR is the creator of Smart Tones™, a new communication protocol for sending data over audio. LISNR transmits customizable packets of data every second, enabling proximity data transmission, second-screen functionality, authentication and device-to-device connectivity on any LISNR-enabled device. For more information, visit http://lisnr.com.

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LISNR, Sidearm Sports to Bring Location-Based Mobile Messaging to College Sports Fans

LISNR, SIDEARM SPORTS TO BRING LOCATION-BASED MOBILE MESSAGING TO COLLEGE SPORTS FANS

CINCINNATI, Ohio and SYRACUSE, N.Y. – College sports fans will love their mobile devices even more with the launch of the most technologically advanced mobile apps in the collegiate sports market, which will be powered by SIDEARM Sports, the industry-leader of digital technology for over 900 college athletic websites.

With a state-of-the-art native app user interface, and a focus on an immersive game day experience, SIDEARM Sports announced a new multi-year partnership with cutting-edge technology provider LISNR which will bring location based mobile messaging over audio to college sports fans.

“What LISNR does is a game-changer for collegiate sports fans, and we’re building this technology into the school apps we are launching for a fan’s favorite university team or alma mater,” said Jeff Rubin, president and CEO for SIDEARM Sports – a Learfield company which will host nearly 150 Division I university athletic sites this 2016-17 season, including 30 schools in the Power Five conferences.

LISNR brings unparalleled engagement to each individual fan on game day without the cost and burden of hardware based beacons. Teams can immediately push relevant content to smart devices through high frequency, inaudible Smart Tones™ that can be played by any speaker and picked up by any enabled device. Using LISNR, teams can create synchronized in-stadium celebrations, deliver exclusive promotions in-store and bring broadcast viewers into the stadium experience. Professional teams using LISNR include the Cleveland Cavaliers, Indianapolis Colts and Buffalo Bills.

“We’re excited to enter the collegiate sports marketplace and demonstrate how these fans are really going to love this technology,” said Rodney Williams, Founder and CEO at LISNR. “Partnering with a leading provider like SIDEARM Sports makes sense as we broaden our reach with passionate college sports fans all over the country. We know what we have will cater to their game day experience as our Smart Tones will open up some incredible opportunities for in-venue mobile engagement.”

Rubin added, “Without the use of beacon hardware, proximity-based messages can be sent inside the school apps that we build – creating real-time engagement with fans, while simultaneously leveraging our school’s corporate partners through this instantaneous way to receive data over audio.”

“This partnership will allow marketers and the schools to deliver customized messages in-venue in real time, while aimed at optimizing the collegiate sports fan experience,” said Scott Carlis, Learfield’s senior vice president, digital media. “With the LISNR partnership, mobile messaging is woven into the larger brand and fan experiences, creating both interactive and relevant messaging – making it a win-win program for the fans, the schools, and brands.”

Pac 12 Networks, Alabama, Iowa, Mississippi State, SMU and Texas Tech are among many of the university relationships SIDEARM added to its portfolio in recent months. The company’s mobile friendly publishing platforms offer maximum flexibility and deliver an innovative set of tools, including HD streaming, fan database aggregation, social platform integration, snapshot graphics and data visualization, all designed to create the most customized and engaging fan experience for each university.

SIDEARM Sports, acquired by collegiate marketer Learfield in June 2014, is the nation’s leading digital provider serving more than 900 partners. Based in Syracuse, N.Y., SIDEARM Sports was founded in 1998 by Jeff Rubin, who continues to lead the business. Clients applaud SIDEARM for its service, reliability and customization, and its easy-to-use interface allows schools to customize their content streams and digital presence. As a leader in collegiate athletic web solutions, SIDEARM Sports provides the software and technology that powers websites, mobile applications, live stats, social presence and video streaming for its school and conference partners. To learn more about the company’s capabilities and its complete collegiate portfolio, visit www.sidearmsports.com.

Founded in 2012, LISNR is the creator of Smart Tones™, a new communication protocol for sending data over audio. LISNR transmits customizable packets of data every second, enabling proximity data transmission, second-screen functionality, authentication and device-to-device connectivity on any LISNR-enabled device. For more information, visit http://lisnr.com.

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CINCINNATI — LISNR, the world’s most advanced ultrasonic data-over-audio solution, and an emerging leader in the Internet of Sound, has been named to CNBC’s Disruptor 50 for a second straight year. The fourth annual Disruptor 50 list features private companies in 15 industries, from aerospace to financial services to cybersecurity to retail, whose innovations are disrupting and revolutionizing the business landscape.

“The world is becoming a place where people need to be connected to the world around them and vice versa.” said Rodney Williams, LISNR CEO and Founder. “Our long-term goal is to harness the original medium for a message to be delivered — through sound — and bring it to the digital age.”

LISNR Smart Tones™ are inaudible ultrasonic frequencies that, when played from any audio speaker, can transmit data to any LISNR-enabled device. LISNR uses this technology to connect devices, drive consumer engagement in venues and broadcast. With its latest advancement, LISNR can now power contactless payments, authentication and peer-to-peer device communication.

LISNR has been compared to Bluetooth or NFC, but unlike these protocols, LISNR is not limited by significant hardware requirements. Additionally, LISNR Smart Tones can encode and decode locally via the device or application eliminating the need for any other connectivity.

“This Disruptor list continues to showcase the power of using sound to connect devices in more ways and places than ever before. Last year, we were aiming for Bluetooth using LISNR as connected signal. Today, we’ve made LISNR devices talk back, revolutionizing authentication and device to device connectivity. We’re going to challenge the world to think differently about the Internet of Sound as more than a signal – but as a network. As the needs for connectivity continue to grow, LISNR is positioned to be an integral component of commoditizing data connectivity everywhere,” says Eric Allen, President.

LISNR technology advancements have been a direct result of key strategic hires most notably in Eric Allen, LISNR’s President and product leader, as well as the addition of strategic partners, including Intel & Cisco.

About LISNR
LISNR is a high frequency, inaudible technology; a new communication protocol that sends data over audio. LISNR uses inaudible sound waves called SmartTones™, to transmit data. These customizable packets of data can enable proximity data transmission, second-screen functionality, authentication and low-fi device to device connectivity on any LISNR enabled device. We enable this functionality better and more efficiently than bluetooth (proximity), ACR (2nd Screen), and NFC/RFID (authentication).

As an integrated software partner, LISNR can power devices to connect with the world around better than ever before. LISNR has pioneered high-frequency data transmission and garnered some of the world’s most notable partners, clients, investors and awards. You can follow them on Twitter (@LISNR). For more information, visit www.lisnr.com.

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Cincinnati-based audio communication company LISNR has been named a finalist for the SXSW Music & Audio Innovation Award.

The award honors innovation that changes and improves the way people enjoy music. LISNR was nominated specifically for its work with the Budweiser Made in America Music Festival. The Made in America Festival app, powered by LISNR, provided real-time information, proximity-based marketing messages and context-driven promotional offers to fans despite the limited connectivity that is common at large festivals.

“LISNR was launched at SXSW, and the music industry has always been part of our lifeblood,” said Rodney Williams, founder and CEO. “We’re thrilled to be a finalist for the award, and we have high hopes of taking it home come March.”

The idea for LISNR was forged on StartupBus 2012, a pitch competition where entrepreneurs develop a business idea on the drive to SXSW and pitch it upon arrival. Since then, LISNR has grown exponentially, winning a Cannes Lion for Mobile Innovation, being named to the CNBC Disruptor 50, and raising $10 million in Series B funding led by Intel Capital. LISNR’s high-profile clients include AEG, Visa and Budweiser.

LISNR is the world’s first and only data-over-audio solution. It creates high frequency, inaudible Smart Tones that can be played by any speaker and picked up by any microphone. This effectively turns any speaker — be it a stadium PA system or the TV in your living room — into a beacon that can trigger second-screen experiences on any device. Unlike Bluetooth, iBeacons, or NFC, LISNR is not dependent on hardware or connectivity, meaning that wherever sound can be played, connections can be made.

The awards ceremony will be held March 15. Other finalists for the award include DELQA, Pulse Solo, Trackd and Here Active Listening System.

About LISNR
LISNR is the creator of SmartTones, a new technology that sends data over audio. LISNR uses an inaudible digital sound file to turn any device into a beacon. LISNR gives brands and content creators a platform that delivers second-screen experiences and proximity-based messaging. For more information, visit http://lisnr.com.

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