• GlobalTech Corp. announces that the company closed the acquisition of Moda in Pelle (“MIP”) to officially acquire a 51% controlling interest in the U.K. footwear brand
• The transaction is intended to not only serve as an additional revenue stream for the company, but also to strengthen the operational footprint in the U.K., boost the company’s ecommerce capabilities, and expand direct-to-consumer efforts
• The move also fuses heritage in retail alongside modern intelligent retail innovation through AI, creating a new benchmark for experience-driven commerce

GlobalTech (OTC: GLTK), a technology holding company, recently closed a definitive agreement to acquire a 51% controlling stake in 123 Investments Limited dba Moda in Pelle (“MIP”), which is a premium U.K. footwear brand.

The transaction was made not only to provide an additional revenue stream but also expand the company’s ecommerce and direct-to-consumer capabilities. GlobalTech also said that the move supports the planned deployment of the company’s Thrivo AI platform within the MIP ecosystem, and boosts the company’s footprint in the U.K.

Founded in 1975, MIP has a long history in the U.K. footwear space and has developed a strong market presence and a positive reputation over the decades. Not only does it have many physical stores, but also a strong online presence.

This partnership aims to fuse retail heritage and modern AI innovation to set a new benchmark for experience-driven commerce. GlobalTech may see this acquisition as a great way to modernize a strong and long-standing legacy brand like MIP, and potentially expand the company’s reach, while also making the retail experience more efficient and seamless.

By integrating Thrivo AI into MIP, GlobalTech can help the company offer more personalized and professional online shopping experiences, and the move may also have several behind-the-scenes benefits. For example, it may help with decision-making, improve inventory management, and help streamline various other internal processes.

The move may also modernize the MIP ecosystem in other ways, such as improving customer intelligence, optimizing the supply chain, and driving further innovation with the help of AI.

About GlobalTech Corp.

GlobalTech Corp. is a technology holding company that specializes in areas like big data, AI, and digital infrastructure. It blends internal innovation with strategic acquisitions to boost growth and create shareholder value. It has a diverse portfolio of acquisitions that span industries like ecommerce, retail, digital lending, and several others.

For more information, visit www.GlobalTechCorporation.com.

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• NGTF is preparing expanded manufacturing capacity to support the rising demand for service robotics
• The company will showcase its robotics portfolio and begin accepting orders at CES 2026
• These developments reflect Nightfood’s strategy of scaling early in markets undergoing automation-driven transformation

Nightfood Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: NGTF), operating under its TechForce Robotics platform, is intensifying its efforts in the AI-driven service robotics sector as automation adoption expands across foodservice, hospitality, and commercial environments. The company’s recent milestones underscore its emphasis on commercialization, scalability, and long-term growth as customer demands continue to grow (ibn.fm/GHIBM).

Located in Los Angeles, California, Nightfood operates as a holding company focused on identifying and scaling high-growth opportunities in the foodservice, hospitality, consumer packaged goods, and real estate sectors. Manufacturing readiness is a vital aspect of TechForce’s broader operational vision, especially as flagship programs mature into larger fleet deployment. The company’s Robotics-as-a-Service (“RaaS”) model is created to catalyze scalable rollouts, recurring revenue, and ongoing support, positioning the company to meet the needs of customers across locations.

A key strategic development for TechForce Robotics is its recent efforts to expand manufacturing capacity in anticipation of increased demand. Although NGTF’s current manufacturing partner in China has helped early product rollouts and delivered initial units to market, the company is now focusing on a parallel manufacturing strategy targeted at onboarding a larger, globally viable manufacturing partner. This move is aimed at supporting higher-volume deployments, quicker delivery timelines, and better supply-chain resilience as interest from multi-location and enterprise customers rises.

In addition to its manufacturing expansion, TechForce Robotics is also boosting its market visibility through participation in CES 2026, where the company is expected to showcase its full portfolio of proprietary robotics technologies. The convention will be a platform for direct engagement with potential partners and customers, live demonstrations, and the initial acceptance of orders for select robotic solutions. Participation in this event highlights TechForce’s transition from early commercialization to broader market adoption.

TechForce’s robotic solutions are created to solve real-life operational issues like service inefficiencies, labor shortages, and throughput constraints in restaurants, hotels, large events, and entertainment venues. The combination of real-world operating data and scalable manufacturing with proprietary robotics technology positions the company to deliver flexible automation solutions across commercial sectors.

These latest updates underscore Nightfood Holdings’ broader mission: To identify industries going through structural changes and establish early leadership positions through innovation and execution. With service automation gaining relevance among operators looking for consistency and efficiency, the company is positioning itself to leverage the next phase of industry growth.

For more information, visit the company’s website at NightfoodHoldings.com.

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• GLTK is advancing the acquisition of Moda in Pelle, representing a strategic expansion into global consumer retail
• GlobalTech operates at the nexus of big data, artificial intelligence, and the overall digital infrastructure
• This planned transition aligns with the company’s broader mission of deploying AI-enabled systems within established brands to support scalable, long-term value creation
• GLTK recently appointed D. Boral Capital LLC as a strategic advisor in connection with the planned acquisition, supporting disciplined execution and shareholder value

GlobalTech Corporation (OTC: GLTK) is entering a new phase of growth as they recently acquired 123 Investments Limited, doing business as Moda in Pelle (“MIP”). The proposed transactions align with the company’s strategic approach of expanding AI and data-driven capabilities into global consumer retail, positioning technology as a driver of long-term value creation and operational efficiency. (ibn.fm/4JAbF).

Moda in Pelle is a renowned international footwear and accessories brand, famous for its solid retail presence across various markets. For GLTK, the proposed acquisition presents a unique opportunity to embed AI-powered tools directly into real-time retail operations. Some of the capabilities include inventory optimization, demand forecasting, supply chain intelligence, and customer analytics, strategic areas that are very important in global retail.

The company’s approach underscores its commitment to advancing technology where it can create a measurable business impact. By integrating big data and AI systems into Moda in Pelle’s operations, GLTK intends to enhance decision-making, improve customer engagement, and support scalable growth across regions. This action underscores GLTK’s broader roadmap for transforming traditional industries with the help of intelligent systems, rather than just operating technology in isolation.

As an American technology holding company with a focus on big data, AI, and frontier technologies, GLTK continues to pursue a path of disciplined expansion through strategic partnerships and investments. With the Moda in Pelle transaction, the company’s commitment to aligning capital deployment with innovation-led enterprises that have established growth potential and market presence is highlighted.

The strategic acquisition highlights GLTK’s core objective of building multiple revenue streams while increasing its global footprint. Additionally, by integrating operational platforms with AI-driven insights, GlobalTech aims to establish repeatable models that demonstrate how emerging technologies can enhance performance in the retail industry.

To support its strategic expansion plans, GLTK recently announced the appointment of D.Boral Capital LLC as a strategic advisor. Through the partnership, D.Boral is expected to provide financial advisory services related to the transaction, bringing experience in advising high-potential companies on strategic initiatives. GLTK’s CEO, Dan Green, stated that D.Boral’s expertise perfectly aligns with the company’s ambition to scale globally, invest in cutting-edge solutions, and build long-term shareholder value (ibn.fm/necWJ).

While the transaction remains subject to customary agreements, conditions, and regulatory approvals, GLTK’s planned acquisition of Moda in Pelle marks a significant milestone in the company’s evolution, strengthening its focus to support the global retail expansion.

For more information, visit www.GlobalTechCorporation.com.

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• The company has announced a proprietary beverage dispensing robotic system called the Beverage Bot, which is designed to not only boost service efficiency, but also increase revenue
• It was created to address two challenges faced by venues, including long wait times for service and lost revenue due to insufficient staff during busy periods
• The company expects to begin accepting orders for the Beverage Bot within the first quarter of 2026, and is targeting initial deployments at large venues, enterprise operators, and hospitality partners with multiple locations

Nightfood Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: NGTF), dba as TechForce Robotics, an AI-driven robotics company, recently announced that the company is developing and launching a proprietary beverage dispensing robotic system called BIM-E (Beverages in Motion – Everywhere).

The system is designed to optimize both beverage revenue and service efficiency and was created to address two major challenges faced by many venues: long wait times and lost revenue caused by insufficient staff during busy periods. It reduces beverage serve time and may help capture lost revenue that often occurs when there’s not enough human servers to meet consumer demand.

The Beverage Bot is engineered to dispense both carbonated beverages and beer with precision, and delivers cold beverages quickly, without sacrificing consistency or quality.

The company expects the solution to be especially well-suited for environments where beverage serve speed and volume are required, such as at concerts, sporting events, conferences, festivals, airports, and many others.

TechForce Robotics President, Ried Floco, said the team is very excited about this new development, and added that “The Beverage Bot is a proprietary invention built entirely in-house to solve such real-world operational pain points. By reducing serve time, we anticipate that the Beverage Bot will directly increase production capacity and revenue potential, while helping venues operate more efficiently during peak demand.” 

The company is expecting to begin accepting orders for this system within the first quarter of 2026, and is targeting enterprise operators, large venues, and multi-location hospitality partners with the initial deployments. The Beverage Bot is also going to be integrated in the company’s greater Robotics-as-a-Service (“RaaS”) platform.

TechForce believes this innovation represents a meaningful expansion of the company’s robotics portfolio and also reinforces the company’s strategy of developing automation technologies to provide measurable returns for customers.

About Nightfood Holdings Inc., dba TechForce Robotics 

Nightfood Holdings, dba TechForce Robotics, is a robotics company, focused on developing and deploying AI-powered robotics and automation across a variety of industries. The company’s initial sector of deployment is hospitality, where the Robotics-as-a-Service (“RaaS”) platform addresses repetitive, dirty, difficult, or injury-prone tasks.

For more information, visit the company’s website at NightfoodHoldings.com.

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• Trilogy Metals, through its Ambler Metals joint venture, continues a community-focused approach towards the development of Alaska’s Ambler Mining District
• The company operates at the intersection of Alaska Native partnership, environmental stewardship, and critical mineral supply chain needs
• These efforts demonstrate the company’s focus on fostering strong partnerships, supporting local priorities, and advancing responsible modern mining practices

Trilogy Metals (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) remains a key participant in Alaska’s responsible resource development as more attention is being given to the Ambler Access Project – the proposed 211-mile, industrial-use-only road connecting the Dalton Highway to the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects held by Ambler Metals (Trilogy’s 50/50 joint venture with South32). With the American government focusing more on securing critical mineral supply chains and Alaska quickly establishing itself as a key location, the company is demonstrating how large-scale resource development can be achieved through the right partnerships and environmental safeguards.

Trilogy’s work in the Ambler Mining District is a product of several years of community consultations, environmental baseline studies, and cultural impact assessments, which have helped it earn a reputation as one of the most studied undeveloped mineral regions in America today. Responsible mineral development is a long-term process that begins well before any mine is built. These processes start with a thorough understanding of the ecosystems, ensuring that local communities help shape the future and that Alaska Native subsistence and ways of life are respected and accommodated. 

For over ten years, Trilogy has closely worked with NANA Regional Corporation, as well as local villages, to align project decisions with workforce development, cultural priorities, and long-term economic prospects. Trilogy’s project development strategy encompasses community support through training programs, skilled jobs, and future revenue streams that remain within the region.

With the right-of-way permits reinstated for the Ambler Access Road, Trilogy consistently highlights its commitment to being a responsible and forward-thinking partner in Alaska. For Trilogy, this road is not just an infrastructure for mining, but also a unique opportunity to bring socio-economic benefits to remote communities that have hitherto been underserved, while also including environmental measures to limit community impacts. The company’s strategy underscores a strong belief that America’s mining future depends on integrity, trust, and a willingness to capitalize on the vast opportunities in the sector.

For more information, visit www.TrilogyMetals.com.

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• Fairchild Gold is advancing exploration at its Nevada Titan Project, targeting high-grade copper and gold mineralization
• The company operates at the intersection of precious and base metals, aligning with global demand for the modern age
• The project entails historic mines, surface sampling, and geophysical targets consistent with a potential porphyry copper system
• Recent surveys and premium grade copper values of up to 34% Cu indicate a broad mineralized footprint at surface, strengthening the project’s strategic positioning

Fairchild Gold (TSX.V: FAIR) (OTC: FCHDF) is intensifying its exploration efforts at the Nevada Titan Project, strategically positioning the company to capitalize on long-term trends in both the gold and copper markets. Tightening global copper supply, driven by increased demand from AI-powered data centers, renewable energy infrastructure, and electrification, has pushed global prices towards US$12,000 per metric ton, indicating a 35% year-to-date increase. However, gold continues to maintain high levels, consolidating within elevated trading ranges and underscoring its position as a reliable store of value. (ibn.fm/Vlo3v).

The Nevada Titan project, located 26 miles southwest of Las Vegas, features geological characteristics consistent with a potential porphyry-style system. Over the past year, Fairchild has identified a 1.5-kilometer discontinuous copper trend, accompanied by additional high-grade occurrences at strategic mine sites, including Copper Chief, Azurite, Fitzhugh, and Copperside. Historical data and surface sampling indicate a broad, oxidized, and mineralized footprint, and magnetic surveys have identified eight priority targets for follow-up exploration (ibn.fm/5VwKZ).

Fairchild’s exploration approach incorporates modern geochemical and geophysical techniques with historical mining data, which includes over 100 historic mines and workings developed using small-scale early-1900s methods. Meticulous sampling and mapping have confirmed extensive copper mineralization, while a recently identified intrusive pipe is believed to provide an important vector toward identifying the source of the system, which the company believes may be a porphyry copper deposit.

The current global market environment gives a strong backdrop for Fairchild Gold’s activities. Global copper deficits, resulting from mining disruptions and increased demand for energy and AI infrastructure, enhance the strategic value of premium exploration projects. Similarly, the ongoing consolidation and strength of gold prices support investor interest in companies with exposure to base and precious metals.

By advancing the Nevada Titan Project, Fairchild Gold is strategically positioning itself at the nexus of critical market drivers: gold as a resilient, high-demand asset and copper for electrification and AI infrastructure (ibn.fm/dLslS). The blend of premium-quality surface results, historic mines, and geophysical targets positions the company to attract investor interest while potentially unlocking significant value from geologically complex, strategically placed assets.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.FairchildGold.com.

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• ESGold Corp., an exploration-stage company committed to the acquisition, exploration, and development of high-quality mineral properties worldwide, is especially optimistic about the coming year
• Recent developments include success with a closed flow-through share private placement, and major progress on the company’s Montauban project exploration
• With the closed $4½ million placement, ESGold has the resources it needs for comprehensive exploration of the promising mining site, and an advancing runway toward monetization and profitability

ESGold (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF), an exploration-stage company committed to acquiring, exploring, and developing high-quality mineral properties worldwide, is going into 2026 strong on the heels of a closed flow-through share private placement and incredible progress on its Montauban project exploration. The partial completion and interpretation of a comprehensive three-dimensional geological model on the property demonstrated that Montauban is not just a reclamation story, but the nucleus of a potentially much larger gold, silver, and base-metal district.

“The Montauban model is the most significant technical milestone in the project’s modern history,” noted ESGold’s CEO and Director, Gordon Robb. “What was once seen as a series of small, isolated deposits now seems to emerge as a continuous multilayered mineral system with dimensions not previously recognized at Montauban,” he added (https://ibn.fm/mwACF).

Following completion of the three-dimensional geological model scan, ESGold proceeded with a property-wide ANT survey, the digitization and incorporation of historical mine records, and the development of a systematic exploration and drilling program. It also set out to initiate drill permitting processes and a self-funded discovery model. Its combination of near-term production-readiness and multipod exploration upside uniquely positioned the company among emerging producers in Québec, while also positioning it as a leader in its space (https://ibn.fm/MMw04).

ESGold also recently closed its private placement of flow-through shares, raising aggregate gross proceeds of $4,505,000. The placement, which involved the sale of 5,300,000 shares, was transacted at $0.85 per FT share, placing the company at an advantageous position with resources to explore such a valuable mining site, along with a runway toward final monetization and profitability (https://ibn.fm/jYKCY).

Going into 2026, ESGold has all the pieces to make for a successful year. It has the resources and the expertise to stamp its position as a leader in its space. Most importantly, it has the legacy of the Montauban property, and an unrivalled understanding of the market, placing it a league above its competitors. The company’s management continues to affirm its optimism about the company’s growth, seeing 2026 as ESGold’s best year yet.

For company information, visit the company’s website at www.ESGold.com.

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• Trilogy Metals is focused on advancing the Arctic and Bornite projects, part of the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects located in northwest Alaska
• The need for high-grade projects such as Arctic and Bornite is reinforced by macroeconomic trends
• Beyond its project pipeline, Trilogy Metals has a clear vision focused on responsible resource development, community partnership and long-term value creation

A global surge in demand for copper and critical minerals continues to reshape development priorities across the mining sector, driven by the accelerating transition to clean energy technologies and the build-out of modern infrastructure. The world’s need for reliable, ethically sourced copper, zinc and associated metals has never been greater, positioning advanced North American projects as increasingly strategic. Within this context, Trilogy Metals (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) is emerging as a key player through its work to advance one of the most promising undeveloped copper districts in the United States.

Trilogy Metals is focused on advancing the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects (“UKMP”), located in the Ambler Mining District – a large, high-grade copper-dominant mineral belt in northwest Alaska. The district is being developed by Ambler Metals LLC, a 50-50 joint venture between Trilogy Metals and South32 Limited, formed to explore and develop the rich polymetallic resources of the region. The two cornerstone deposits within this district are Arctic and Bornite. Arctic is considered one of the highest-grade copper-zinc-lead-gold-silver volcanogenic massive sulfide deposits known in the world, while Bornite is a significant copper-cobalt carbonate deposit with compelling scale potential.

“The strategy of Trilogy and our partners is to advance both the Arctic and Bornite projects into production while carrying out additional exploration in the search for high-grade deposits within the UKMP,” the company has stated. In addition to Arctic and Bornite, the UKMP also hosts numerous other polymetallic mineral deposits and prospects such as Sunshine, South Cliff, Horse-Cliff, Snow, Nora, Tom Tom and BT. The formation of the joint venture with South32, in which South32 contributed $145 million into Ambler Metals, enables additional exploration activities with the goal of increasing the mineral inventory of the district.

The need for projects such as Arctic and Bornite is reinforced by macroeconomic trends. The International Energy Agency has emphasized that demand for copper is expected to rise substantially due to its essential role in electrification, renewable energy systems and electric vehicle components. A 2023 IEA analysis noted that clean energy technologies alone could double copper demand by 2030, underscoring the strategic importance of new, high-quality sources in stable jurisdictions. This trend aligns closely with Trilogy Metals’ focus, as both Arctic and Bornite contain the grade profile and tonnage that could meaningfully contribute to future supply.

Trilogy’s Arctic project, which has completed a feasibility study, represents a significant potential source of copper, zinc, lead, gold and silver. The feasibility study outlines a conventional open-pit operation with strong economics, including an estimated post-tax net present value exceeding $1 billion at consensus long-term metal prices. These results highlight the potential for Arctic to become a foundational project in Alaska’s mineral development landscape. The deposit’s high grades also position well within a global market increasingly focused on reducing the carbon intensity of copper production, as richer deposits tend to require less energy and result in lower emissions per tonne of metal recovered, because less material is mined and processed.

The company’s Bornite project, the second major asset within the district, offers long-term optionality with its combination of copper and cobalt resources. Cobalt is a crucial component in many battery chemistries, and while global supply is heavily concentrated in the Democratic Republic of Congo, there is growing pressure for diversification into ethically sourced jurisdictions. Trilogy Metals’ positioning within the United States provides investors and downstream battery manufacturers a future opportunity for supply originating in a region that adheres to stringent environmental and governance standards.

The broader Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects benefit from significant strategic support at the federal and state levels. In October 2025, the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority allocated $50 million for preconstruction activities for the Ambler Access Road – a proposed controlled-industrial road designed to connect the mining district to existing state transport infrastructure – following a Presidential order that reinstated the road’s federal permits. Trilogy Metals notes that more finalization on the road would spur exploration activity in the district. The road’s advancement is seen as an important catalyst for Trilogy and South32 as they continue to evaluate the long-term development potential of the region.

Beyond its project pipeline, Trilogy Metals has a clear vision focused on responsible resource development, community partnership and long-term value creation. Operating in Alaska requires close collaboration with local and Alaska Native communities, with Ambler Metals outlining detailed engagement protocols that emphasize transparency and shared economic benefits.

The company has highlighted that the region is part of the NANA Regional Corporation lands, meaning that development activities must align with the subsistence values, cultural priorities and economic goals of the Iñupiat people. This partnership-driven approach is integral to how Trilogy advances exploration and permitting, and it supports the company’s ability to develop projects that can deliver both economic opportunity and environmental stewardship.

As the clean-energy transition accelerates and global metal markets tighten, Trilogy Metals’ positioning within a world-class copper jurisdiction becomes increasingly meaningful. The combination of high-grade resources, strong joint-venture backing, supportive local partnerships and the potential for future infrastructure access underscores the company’s strategic place in the North American metals landscape. With demand for copper projected to grow for decades, Trilogy Metals is working to responsibly advance assets that could become critical components of the domestic supply chain.

For more information, visit www.TrilogyMetals.com.

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• The company has secured its 16th new U.S. service provider partnership and its 15th new U.S. state entered since mid-2024, marking the company’s first deployment in North Carolina.
• The agreement follows a recurring revenue model tied to active daily monitoring units, as the company continues to displace incumbent electronic monitoring vendors across multiple jurisdictions.
• The company is leveraging its PureSecurity(TM) platform to support offender monitoring and domestic violence prevention, and the strong profitability metrics provide financial capacity to support continued geographic expansion.

SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB), a global provider of secured e-Government, IoT, and cybersecurity solutions, continues to broaden its presence in the U.S. electronic monitoring (“EM”) market, announcing a new service provider partnership in North Carolina that extends its reach to a 15th new state entered since mid-2024. The agreement marks SuperCom’s first deployment in North Carolina and its 16th new service provider partnership over the past 18 months, underscoring the pace of the company’s domestic footprint expansion (https://ibn.fm/aoEsr).

The contract, disclosed December 16, positions SuperCom as the primary EM technology partner for a North Carolina-based service provider. Under the terms of the agreement, the provider will transition its existing GPS tracking infrastructure to SuperCom’s proprietary hardware and software platform. Revenue will be generated on a recurring basis, calculated by the number of active monitoring units deployed each day.

Management emphasized that the agreement is independent of a separate procurement vehicle contract previously awarded to SuperCom by the North Carolina Sheriff’s Association earlier in the year. Instead, the new partnership reflects a competitive evaluation process conducted by the service provider, which ultimately selected SuperCom’s technology to replace an incumbent vendor.

The win adds to the company’s growing pattern. Since mid-2024, SuperCom has secured more than 30 new U.S. electronic monitoring contracts and entered multiple new states, often by displacing established providers. This momentum suggests that regional service providers and agencies are increasingly reassessing incumbent EM systems in favor of newer, modular platforms.

“Our entry into North Carolina represents another meaningful step in our U.S. expansion strategy through our growing network of trusted service providers and direct agency customers,” said President and CEO Ordan Trabelsi in the announcement. “This win reflects the continued momentum we’re building across the U.S., with 16 service provider contracts signed and 15 new states entered since mid-2024. These wins demonstrate our ability to displace incumbents, ramp quickly, and establish a durable presence in new geographies.”

SuperCom’s core EM offering is built around its PureSecurity(TM) platform, a modular suite that integrates GPS, RFID, and cloud-based monitoring tools. The platform is designed to support a range of use cases, including home detention, probation and parole supervision, inmate monitoring, and domestic violence prevention.

The PureSecurity(TM) ecosystem allows agencies and service providers to configure solutions based on operational needs. Hardware options include one-piece and two-piece GPS tracking devices, RF-based house arrest equipment, and smartphone-enabled monitoring systems. Software components such as PureMonitor provide real-time visibility and alerts. At the same time, complementary tools like PureShield(TM) and PureProtect(TM) focus on enhancing victim safety through proximity notifications in domestic violence prevention programs.

SuperCom’s emphasis on electronic monitoring aligns with broader trends in corrections and public safety. Research from multiple jurisdictions suggests that EM can reduce recidivism while lowering costs compared with incarceration. Studies in Argentina, Australia, and France have reported reductions in reoffending ranging from roughly 10% to nearly 50%, depending on the program and timeframe. These findings have supported wider adoption of EM as an alternative or supplement to traditional detention, particularly for nonviolent offenders and pretrial populations.

Financially, the company enters this expansion phase from a position of strength. SuperCom reported record net income of $6 million for the first nine months of 2025, with an EBITDA margin exceeding 35%, according to management. These metrics provide the operational flexibility needed to support new deployments, onboard service provider partners, and scale support infrastructure as geographic coverage expands.

The U.S. expansion strategy complements SuperCom’s broader international footprint, which spans EMEA and North America. However, management has increasingly highlighted the U.S. market as a focal point, given the fragmented nature of EM providers and the ongoing push by courts and agencies to modernize supervision technologies. “We remain well-positioned and poised to scale nationally while delivering long-term value for all stakeholders,” Trabelsi added.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.SuperCom.com.

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• Over the next decade, innovation in retail technology is likely to matter as much as location, pricing and assortment.
• A2Z positions its Cust2Mate smart-cart platform as a modular system that can retrofit existing carts with a large touchscreen and a “sensor fusion” approach.
• For investors and retail operators watching the space, the core takeaway is that innovation is no longer optional “futureproofing.”

Retail is in a race to make shopping faster, more personalized and more efficient, and the winners are increasingly the ones investing in technology that connects what shoppers do in-store with the intelligence retailers have built online. A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions (NASDAQ: AZ) is focused squarely on that shift through its smart-cart platform, designed to retrofit existing carts with a digital interface and a sensor-driven, data-enabled in-store experience.

Over the next decade, innovation in retail technology is likely to matter as much as location, pricing and assortment. Stores are under pressure from labor constraints, rising fulfillment expectations and consumers who want “online-level” convenience in physical aisles. Think easy product discovery, frictionless checkout and relevant offers delivered in the right way and at the right moment. Deloitte’s 2025 retail outlook highlights how retailers are prioritizing efforts that strengthen digital commerce and enhance omnichannel experiences, moves that depend heavily on better data, smarter operations and smoother customer journeys.

One major area of change is the push toward automation and “smart-store” operations that reduce routine work and improve accuracy. Industry forecasts show retail automation as a sizable and expanding category, reflecting investment in systems that streamline workflows, improve visibility, and raise productivity. For example, Grand View Research estimates the global retail automation market at about $24.1 billion in 2023 and projects it could reach about $44.8 billion by 2030, implying strong growth through the end of the decade. That growth is showing up in self-checkout upgrades, computer-vision tools that reduce shrink and speed transactions, and back-of-house automation that supports faster replenishment and fulfillment.

A second game-changing shift is real-time inventory intelligence, where retailers are trying to eliminate the “I came in, but you didn’t have it” moment. Radio-frequency identification (“RFID”) is one of the most practical technologies driving this transformation because it can make inventory counts faster and more accurate and can help detect errors earlier in the supply chain. ABI Research notes that the retail RFID software market is expected to more than triple between 2025 and 2030, reaching more than $1 billion by 2030, an indicator of how quickly retailers are operationalizing item-level visibility at scale. As RFID, sensors and analytics mature together, the strategic value is not just knowing what’s in the building but knowing what’s on the shelf, what’s missing, and what should be replenished before sales are lost.

A third shift is the rise of in-store digital engagement as a revenue line, not just a cost center. Retailers have been building retail media networks online for years, and the next phase increasingly brings that model into physical stores through screens, apps and context-aware placements. Forrester forecasts global retail media spending could grow from $184 billion in 2025 to $312 billion by 2030, underscoring how meaningful “commerce-driven advertising” is becoming. The implication is significant: Stores are turning into measurable media environments, where promotions can be personalized and tied directly to outcomes, including basket size, category trade-up and repeat visits.

These technology arcs point directly to where A2Z Cust2Mate fits. The company positions its Cust2Mate smart-cart platform as a modular system that can retrofit existing carts with a large touchscreen and a “sensor fusion” approach that can incorporate tools such as barcode scanning, computer vision, AI, weight and RFID, enabling real-time engagement and workflows while shoppers are in motion. In practical terms, smart carts can support guided shopping, help shoppers find items, reduce friction during checkout and create new touchpoints for targeted promotions, all while also generating store-level data that can improve decisions on merchandising, labor allocation, and marketing effectiveness.

In addition, there’s a broader strategic point: As shoppers return to stores while still expecting online-like personalization, smart carts and connected-store systems become a bridge between digital intelligence and physical behavior. Industry coverage has highlighted how retailers are using AI, IoT and sensor-driven tools, including smart carts, to connect online insights with in-store actions and to create more responsive operations. That’s the direction of travel for physical retail over the coming decade: fewer disconnected moments, more context and better measurement of what actually drives conversion inside the store.

For investors and retail operators watching the space, the core takeaway is that innovation is no longer optional “futureproofing.” Rather, it is becoming a near-term lever for margin, loyalty and differentiation. A2Z Cust2Mate’s focus on smart-cart technology places it in the middle of several converging trends: automation to offset operational pressure, sensor-driven inventory accuracy, and in-store digital engagement that supports personalization and monetizable retail media.

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