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Victoria-based cybersecurity firm Plurilock has made significant strategic changes in a bid to achieve profitability. The company has eliminated its CTO and COO positions and reduced executive compensation by 30% as part of a broader cost-optimization strategy. These moves are expected to save $900,000 annually, which will be reinvested into growth initiatives like customer acquisition and market development. Plurilock, which trades on the TSX Venture Exchange, has grown significantly between 2021 and 2023, increasing its revenue from $500,000 to over $64 million through acquisitions and a roll-up strategy. The company aims to achieve breakeven by 2026 and continues to focus on operational efficiencies and AI innovation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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