Reticulate Micro Enters into Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with U.S. Special Operations Command

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Reticulate Micro (OTCQB: RMXI) has entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) to advance tactical video communications through its VAST video encoder platform. The VAST platform enables streaming of high definition (HD) video over bandwidth-constrained tactical networks, delivering HD video at rates as low as 200 kbps and standard definition at 50 kbps.

The platform operates on standard x86 or Arm computing platforms, reducing deployment costs and complexity for military units. The company has demonstrated VAST's capabilities by streaming video over tactical UHF TACSAT and MUOS SATCOM during military exercises, and streaming UDP Multicast video over a 500-mile high-frequency radio link for the U.S. Navy.

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• Secured strategic CRADA agreement with USSOCOM for military applications
• Successfully demonstrated VAST platform capabilities in military exercises
• Platform operates on standard computing hardware, reducing deployment costs

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ST. LOUIS, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Reticulate Micro, Inc. (OTCQB: RMXI) ("Reticulate Micro," "we," or the "Company"), a software products company specializing in advanced video compression and streaming solutions, today announced it has entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA #USSOCOM-SOF AT&L-ST–24–01–JS328) with U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) to advance tactical video communications through its innovative VAST video encoder platform.

VAST is a groundbreaking software-based video encoder platform that enables the streaming of high definition (HD) video over bandwidth-constrained tactical networks. Its AV1 compression technology delivers HD video at data rates as low as 200 kbps, and standard definition (SD) at 50 kbps. Unlike traditional video encoder systems requiring specialized hardware, VAST operates on standard x86 or Arm computing platforms – from servers to low-SWaP (size, weight, and power) single-board computers – significantly reducing both cost and complexity of deployments by military units.

Reticulate Micro has showcased VAST's breakthrough capabilities at recent demonstration events, including significant industry "firsts."

1. Streaming video over tactical UHF TACSAT and MUOS SATCOM during military exercises at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Tacoma, Washington.
   
   
2. Streaming UDP Multicast video over a 500-mile high-frequency (HF) radio link during a demonstration for the NAVWAR office of the U.S. Navy at Fort Huachuca, Arizona.

Through this CRADA, Reticulate Micro will be able to work directly with Special Operations Forces to incorporate real-world operational requirements as it further refines VAST's capabilities while maintaining robust security and commercial development rights.

John Dames, Reticulate Micro's Chief Technical Officer, stated "This CRADA and our relationship with USSOCOM creates a strategic framework for developing our software-based VAST video encoder to further enhance streaming HD video over ultra-low bandwidth tactical networks. Moreso, this agreement allows us to collaborate directly with USSOCOM to validate and refine VAST's capabilities for adoption in the wider SOF community." 

About Reticulate Micro, Inc.

Reticulate Micro, Inc. (OTCQB: RMXI), headquartered in St Louis, Missouri, is a video technology company focused on addressing the world's growing crisis in video data transmission and storage. Through its proprietary VAST (Video Adaptive Systems Technology) platform, Reticulate Micro is aiming to transform how organizations capture, transmit, store and share visual data. The Company's battle-tested technology, proven in military applications, reduces video bandwidth, storage, and power consumption by up to 50% while maintaining quality across any network or hardware platform. From defense to AI and enterprise applications, Reticulate Micro endeavors to redefine how organizations handle the growing demands of video data worldwide.

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FAQ

What is the bandwidth capability of RMXI's VAST video encoder platform?

VAST can deliver HD video at data rates as low as 200 kbps, and standard definition (SD) at 50 kbps over bandwidth-constrained tactical networks.

What military demonstrations has RMXI's VAST platform completed?

RMXI has demonstrated VAST by streaming video over tactical UHF TACSAT and MUOS SATCOM at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and streaming UDP Multicast video over a 500-mile HF radio link at Fort Huachuca.

What are the hardware requirements for RMXI's VAST platform?

VAST operates on standard x86 or Arm computing platforms, from servers to low-SWaP single-board computers, without requiring specialized hardware.

What is the significance of RMXI's CRADA agreement with USSOCOM?

The CRADA allows Reticulate Micro to work directly with Special Operations Forces to incorporate real-world operational requirements while maintaining robust security and commercial development rights.