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GTX Corp Announces Distribution Agreement with Posifon AB

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 8, 2014 – GTX Corp. (OTCBB: GTXO), a pioneer and global provider of personal location wearable technologies, is pleased to announce a new distribution agreement with Posifon AB, a market leader in mobile safety alarms for elderly persons in Sweden and other Nordic countries. Comprising of Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland, total population of around 25 million, this territory is one of the more prosperous regions in Europe with very high per capita spend on health care. “Our business development efforts internationally are now resulting in direct distribution relationships with industry leaders for our SmartSole products,” commented Patrick Bertagna, CEO of GTX Corp.  “With our upcoming retail consumer launch of the SmartSoles later this month in the US, we are pleased with the additional demand from overseas distributors that are servicing their own markets using our products.  Posifon AB is a recognized leader in working […]

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GTX Corp Partners with Life Button 24 for Emergency Response Services

Partnership Provides 24/7 Live Emergency and Concierge Dispatch Service for SmartSole Users LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 2, 2014 – GTX Corp. (OTCBB: GTXO), a pioneer in personal location wearable technologies, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Life Button 24, a division of World Wide Security Group a leading provider of life safety, dispatch and monitoring services since 1979.  Under the strategic partnership, GTX Corp will offer Life Button 24 services to its GPS SmartSole customers, providing 24/7 access to live dispatch operators that can assist caregivers when a loved one goes missing.  The premium service will be offered through GTX on a monthly subscription basis as an “add on” to existing monthly tracking service plans provided by GTX. “Our GPS SmartSoles were specifically designed for caregivers to be able to react in real time to find a loved one who has wandered off,” commented Andrew Duncan, Director […]

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For those afflicted with Alzheimer’s, a walk may bring them one step closer to death.

Alzheimer’s disease causes its victims to wander off. Getting lost places them at great risk. They can die – of those lost more than 72 hours, only a few will survive. More than 300 Alzheimer’s sufferers wander and/or get lost each day. Each year there are as many as 125,000 reports of victims of Alzheimer’s disease wandering away …many more go unreported. Experts estimate that 60 percent of persons suffering from Alzheimer’s will wander. This puts the potential pool of wanderers at an epidemic 3,000,000 individualsMost of those who wander don’t get very far. As a result, they are found quickly and only local residents get involved in their search. Of those found within 12 hours, most percent survive –however, one in 14 doesn’t make it home. Of those lost more than 24 hours – 67 of 100 die. Of those lost more than 72 hours, 80 percent never make […]

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GTX Corp Announces Q3 2014 Results

Los Angeles, Calif. – November 20, 2014 – GTX Corp. (OTCQB: GTXO), a pioneer in location-based wearable technologies, announced today commentary on its third quarter performance. Q3 2014 Highlights: Revenues up 60% over last year’s quarter Cost of goods sold decreased by 16% from last year’s quarter Increases in unit sales & subscriptions for drones and other niche applications Entered commercial production of flagship GPS SmartSoles Entered Security Market In Beta testing of BLE SmartSoles New “Brand Ambassador” retired professional boxer Ray Ciancaglini “We are starting to see the ship turn with small and steady increases in performance that reflect the strategy we embarked on earlier this year, of direct sales and penetrating new markets with our core suite of embedded, all purpose and digital tracking and monitoring solutions,” commented Patrick Bertagna, Chief Executive Officer of GTX Corp. “Our current focus remains on the commercial roll out of our GPS […]

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November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

In 1983, President Ronald Reagan designated November as National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month stating, “The fight against Alzheimer’s disease needs many allies. I salute the many Americans who are working for increased public awareness of this baffling disorder and the scientists whose research holds the promise of hope.” A little over ten years later he would announce his own affliction with Alzheimer’s and note, “Unfortunately, as Alzheimer’s disease progresses, the family often bears a heavy burden.” November is also Family Caregivers Month, helping to shine a light on the amazing efforts more than 65 million Americans provide every year as unpaid caregivers. In recognition and support of this work , we at GTX Corp invite you to join us in taking the next 4 weeks to spread the word and help raise awareness for Alzheimer’s and Family Caregivers. Join us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Pinterest as we share facts, tips, quotes […]

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GTX Corp Announces Starting Commercial Production of GPS SmartSoles

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 30, 2014 – GTX Corp. (OTCBB: GTXO), a pioneer and global provider of personal location wearable technologies, is pleased to announce that it has officially entered the volume production cycle for its GPS SmartSoles, with expected first delivery in late December. The GPS SmartSoles are being manufactured in partnership with Atlantic Footcare, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of orthotic insoles for over 20 years and strategic partner of the Company. “We have hit a true tipping point with this initial production run of our patented GPS SmartSoles,” commented Patrick Bertagna, CEO of GTX Corp.  “All of the units in the first delivery are already spoken for with our current backlog and demand, from high profile pilot programs to actual orders we have received in the recent months. Shipping these units in the field starts to build upon our channel partner pipeline and recurring revenue […]

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GTX Media Update

Dear GTX Friends, Colleagues and Loyal Followers, The past few months have been filled with excitement as we near our launch of the GPS and BLE SmartSoles. As a recap we wanted to share with you some of our recent highlights: From entering into the Security market, to Jack Brewer retired NFL player and current UN Ambassador starring in a video, to how our patented SmartSoles have helped retired boxer Ray Ciancaglini, along with several other announcements and media mentions. Jack Brewer Highlights Security in GTX Corp’s GPS SmartSoles™ GTX Corp Enters Security Market with Patented GPS SmartSole™ GTX Corp.—GPS SmartSole Now Also For Personal Security Wandering solutions for Alzhiemer’s caregivers – GTX featured in SavvySeniors GPS SmartSole Wearable Technology by GTX Corp on FairchildTV Canada About Alzheimer’s disease (GTX at the Minnesota State Fair) via gpsinsole.com/blog GPS SmartSoles™ Expand into Canada GTX is making a difference in people’s lives- see what […]

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GTX Corp Enters Security Market with Patented GPS SmartSole™

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 – GTX Corp.(OTCBB: GTXO), a pioneer and global provider of personal location wearable technologies, will break into the personal security market this week with its patented GPS SmartSole™. The ingenious SmartSole tracking system, originally created for people at risk of wandering due to cognitive memory disorders such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, autism, TBI and more will now help protect journalists, diplomats, ambassadors, avid business travelers and other high-profile individuals who travel to dangerous or remote regions of the world by keeping their loved ones and co-workers updated on their whereabouts, no matter where they go.   The dangers that members of the media and international professionals face overseas has never been more clear, especially in light of recent unfortunate events. GTX Corp knows their innovative SmartSoles can provide a much-needed solution to these rising security concerns. The GPS-equipped shoe insoles provide […]

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About Alzheimer’s disease

It is estimated that more than 5.4 million people in the United States suffer with Alzheimer’s disease and over 500,000 new patients are diagnosed every year, with almost one in eight older Americans affected by the disease. Alzheimer’s is the third leading cause of death in the United States. The cost of unpaid care in the United States is estimated at over $210 billion and estimated that the expenditures in the United States will exceed $1.4 trillion by 2050. While there is no cure in sight, there is a solution that can help monitor those who are afflicted. GPS SmartSoles empowered by GTX Corp The GTX Corp GPS SmartSoles were exhibited this past week at the Wiser Living building at the “Great Minnesota Get Together” (State Fair)    

GPS SmartSoles™ Expand into Canada

Los Angeles, September 3, 2014 – GTX Corp (OTCBB: GTXO), a pioneer and global provider of personal location wearable technologies, is pleased to announce the receipt of a volume purchase order for its flagship GPS and BLE SmartSole line of products from Canadian distributor Safe Tracks GPS Canada , Inc. (“Safe Tracks”), a GPS electronic monitoring and safety solution provider across Canada. After four months of testing the patented GPS tracking “SmartSole” will become commercially available in Canada next month through Safe Track’s e-commerce Website, www.safetracksgps.ca and Canada’s largest GSM cell phone provider, with over 9.2 million users servicing 95% of Canada’s population, will be the Canadian wireless data provider. “During our testing period, SafeTracks GPS Canada has received an abundance of inquiries in regards to the release of the GPS SmartSoles in Canada. In preparation for the launch we recently completed a series of television interviews which began airing […]

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