Converus Conference Attendees Told Inroads to US Gov’t and EyeDetect Technology Enhancements Will Help Spur 415% Sales Growth in 2018
Optimism for this tech start-up soared amongst the 30 lie detection experts in attendance with the announcement of new products and growth expectations. Converus’ CEO says 2018 will be a “breakout” year for the credibility assessment technology company.
Converus President and CEO Todd Mickelsen told attendees at the 4th Annual Converus Service Partner Conference to expect 2018 to be a “breakout” year.
LEHI, Utah – Jan. 11, 2018 – While thousands of tourists turned fantasies into realties at nearby Walt Disney World, Converus’ executive team showed how they’re turning innovative lie detection technologies into real game-changing uses worldwide. More than 30 credibility assessment experts worldwide — including 19 from 11 different Spanish-speaking countries — attended the 4th Annual Converus Service Partner Conference at Disney’s Coronado Spring Resort Jan. 10-11 in Orlando, Florida.
“We predict 2018 will be a breakout year for Converus,” said Converus President and CEO Todd Mickelsen. “With the significant progress we’re making within the U.S. federal government market, as well as the new, advanced credibility assessment tools we’ve released, we predict sales will grow by 415% this year.”
Converus Service Partners received a sneak peek into major new EyeDetect capabilities that are on the horizon, which will be announced later.
Mickelsen recounted Converus’ 2017 accomplishments, including increasing EyeDetect Global Service Partners from 83 to 116 and EyeDetect customers from 325 to 429, running 141 percent more paid tests in 35 Countries and in 20 different languages, and selling 132 percent more licenses to customers. The company also added U.S. law enforcement and key international federal government customers.
Nearly three quarters of Converus’ 2017 revenue was produced by the U.S. (27 percent), Mexico (24 percent) and South America (22 percent). The balance came from Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa, Caribbean, the Middle East and Central America.
Mickelsen says what sets Converus apart from all other credibility assessment technology companies is its ability to leverage a “cognitive signature.”
“An EyeDetect test captures about 180,000 unique eye behavior measurements during the course of an exam — which are broken down into over 1 million data points,” explained Mickelsen. “Those measurements come as a result of an increase in cognitive load. The person has to think harder to lie or generate a lie. There’s physiological change exhibited in the eyes. One of the most telling signs is pupil dilation. Our technology captures those changes and determines whether the person is being deceptive by measuring the cognitive load increase.”
He said the same is true for IdentityDetect, which accurately detects fake identities in one to three minutes by analyzing variations in the motor nervous system responses of examinees.
“We intend to become the world’s leading credibility assessment technology provider,” said Mickelsen. “We’re not satisfied providing just one solution. That’s why we now have another credibility assessment technology. This will help us fulfill our mission to help organizations, governments and societies worldwide create and maintain environments of honesty and safety.”
Concluded Mickelsen, “We will make a difference in the world by providing innovative credibility assessment solutions.”
Service Partners praised the conference.
“I think the conference has been just outstanding,” said Terry Mullins, managing director for UK-based Integrity Assured. “I’m very impressed with the announcements.”
“I really learned a lot,” added Mark Almon, a senior program manager with the Potomac River Group. ” The new advancements really expand the potential growth into other opportunities. It will make for an exciting 2018.”
For more information, visit www.converus.com.
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About Converus®
Converus provides scientifically validated credibility assessment technologies. EyeDetect® detects deception at 86-90% accuracy in 15-30 minutes by analyzing eye and other behaviors. IdentityDetect® detects falsified identities at 91% accuracy in about 1-3 minutes by analyzing subtle variations in the motor nervous system responses. These technologies help protect countries, corporations and communities from corruption, crime and threats. Converus is headquartered in Lehi, Utah, USA. Visit: www.converus.com
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