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Lens joins the Thought Industries Academy to form the Customer Knowledge AI Platform, turning fragmented customer and product knowledge into trusted guidance everywhere customers and AI agents look for answers

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Thought Industries today launched Lens, a first-of-its-kind AI product, and unveiled the Customer Knowledge AI Platform, creating a breakthrough way for businesses to help customers succeed with their products.

Customer and product leaders face a growing problem: customer knowledge lives in silos across systems and teams, while AI is now everywhere customers look for guidance. Every tool can answer fast. Not every tool answers right. When answers contradict each other or fall out of date, customers get stuck, trust erodes and product adoption slows, putting retention and growth at risk. That’s the exact challenge Thought Industries is solving with its new platform.

Unveiling the Customer Knowledge AI Platform

The Thought Industries Customer Knowledge AI Platform brings fragmented customer knowledge together so businesses can deliver trusted, accurate guidance wherever customers and AI agents need it. At the core of the platform is a proprietary governed AI knowledge layer that gives businesses visibility into what they know, the ability to reconcile conflicting or outdated information, and control over what can be trusted. It works quickly and proactively, before guidance reaches customers and AI agents across the systems businesses already use. Nothing to move. Nothing to rebuild.

Rather than relying on existing approaches alone –– such as MCP connectors, AI built into individual systems and other AI tools that primarily find and access existing information –– Thought Industries’ Customer Knowledge AI Platform breaks down knowledge silos across scattered sources, governing what customers and AI agents can rely on. That trusted and accurate guidance can then be delivered everywhere, while every interaction makes the knowledge behind the next one better.

“AI agents are only as smart as the context behind them. When every agent is working from a different version of product knowledge, they can simply spread wrong answers faster,” said Irana Wasti, CEO of Thought Industries. “AI made answers abundant. Now the problem is knowing what to trust when the sources don’t agree. Search and retrieval alone can find information, but they don’t resolve conflicts between sources. Our Customer Knowledge AI Platform does. When customers get what they need to succeed with a product, they use more, buy more and stay longer.”

Introducing Lens: AI Agents That Put Customer Knowledge to Work

To launch its Customer Knowledge AI platform, Thought Industries is introducing Lens, the first AI solution purpose-built to eliminate fragmented customer knowledge and accelerate product adoption. Powered by knowledge agents, Lens connects, governs and continuously improves customer knowledge, delivering trusted guidance and intelligent actions wherever customers and AI agents need them. Together with Thought Industries Academy, Lens is the pivotal AI solution needed to form the Customer Knowledge AI Platform and break the knowledge silos holding customers back, once and for all.

“Often the information a user is searching for lives in different systems, not just our courseware,” said Clyde Seepersad, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Education at The Linux Foundation. “We’re excited to put Lens to work. It will bring that knowledge together and make it useful wherever our customers are looking for help, including through AI. Most importantly, we maintain control over the information being surfaced while also learning from the questions customers are asking. That gives us a much clearer picture of what customers need, where they’re getting stuck and how we can help them get more value from our products.”

How Lens works:

• Connect sources instantly. Lens instantly plugs into the knowledge sources businesses already have, from their academy and product documentation to the help center, blog and more. Those sources stay where they are. No technical projects needed.
• Agents resolve and govern. Lens knowledge agents work across what businesses know about their customers, what customers need to know about the product, and what businesses learn from their questions. They surface contradictions, apply governance rules that users set in plain language and help keep guidance accurate and current as products change.
• Deliver trusted guidance everywhere. Lens makes that guidance available wherever customers and AI agents acting for them need it –– whether inside the product, in the academy, through support, on the web or in their AI tool of choice. It adapts to the moment, from a quick reply or walkthrough to a video or deeper learning. Lens agents can also take the next step and complete workflows.
• See and learn from every interaction. With Lens, customer questions don’t disappear into an AI black box. Every question and interaction feeds back into the knowledge layer, showing where customers are getting stuck, where gaps exist and how well answers are working. That helps improve what customers get next.

Together, these capabilities create a closed loop: every interaction improves the knowledge behind the next one.

With the launch of Lens and the Customer Knowledge AI Platform, Thought Industries is moving beyond traditional customer education to help businesses turn fragmented knowledge into a competitive advantage. By delivering trusted, intelligent guidance wherever customers learn, ask, and act, Thought Industries is helping businesses accelerate product adoption, deepen customer relationships, and drive growth through the success of their customers.

Lens is available now in Beta. To learn more about Lens and the Customer Knowledge AI Platform, please visit: www.thoughtindustries.com/lens

About Thought Industries

Thought Industries is the Customer Knowledge AI Platform for customer and product leaders, delivering trusted and accurate product guidance across every customer and AI touchpoint. Building on more than a decade of expertise in customer learning, Thought Industries brings fragmented knowledge together across existing systems through a governed AI knowledge layer that answers customers’ questions, governs what should be trusted and learns from every interaction. Through Thought Industries Academy and Lens, businesses help their customers successfully adopt and use products, driving retention, expansion and revenue growth.

Learn more at thoughtindustries.com.

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Expansion after just six months demonstrates real ROI with savings up to $8m per ship

Health condition of ship

Komodo and Cantilever showing health condition of flight deck

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The U.S. Navy and GSA have quadrupled the ceiling value on Gecko Robotics‘ contract for slashing maintenance delays and improving fleet readiness to $300 million, just six months after an initial $71m IDIQ contract award. This fourfold expansion will accommodate rapid robotic deployment across the Navy and is one of the strongest public endorsements yet of operational AI and robotics in defense, signaling the Pentagon’s confidence that it is a core military capability that is delivering results, not experimental technology.

Gecko’s AI and robotic technology can save the U.S. Navy up to $8 million in repair costs per ship and return vessels to sea quicker by identifying structural issues up to 50 times faster than traditional methods—reducing inspections from months to days.

Central to the expansion is Komodo, a proprietary Gecko robotic technology system. Komodo scans through thick, non-skid deck coatings without stripping or damaging them, giving the Navy the ability to see the health of assets without taking it apart. It produces a full-deck heatmap of corrosion and material thickness, enabling repair teams to pinpoint damage and plan work before a ship enters drydock, which was previously possible only after maintenance had begun.

“The conversation around AI and robotics in defense is no longer about experimental technology. It’s about delivering measurable and impactful returns,” said Jake Loosararian, co-founder and CEO of Gecko Robotics. “With savings of millions of dollars per ship, months of inspections turning into days and warships returning to sea faster, the U.S. Navy is demonstrating to the world how to deploy technology at scale. We’re proud to give our servicemembers the tools they need to stay ahead of emerging threats.”

The ceiling increase comes as the Department of the Navy places greater emphasis on fleet readiness as a national security priority as every additional day a warship spends in maintenance reduces its ability to deter adversaries, respond to crises, and project power around the world. The Chief of Naval Operations has set a target of 80% fleet readiness, which Gecko will have a crucial role in helping to meet.

Gecko’s wall-climbing robots, drones, and fixed-sensors collect an unprecedented amount of data on the health of U.S. Navy ships and submarines, including components, hulls, decks and welds, with AI being used to create accurate models to identify any current and future structural issues, even ones that cannot be seen by the human eye.

About Gecko Robotics
Gecko Robotics combines advanced robotics and AI-powered software to build, operate and modernize the world’s most critical infrastructure.

Using robots that climb, crawl, fly and swim, Gecko is able to collect an unprecedented amount of data on the built world, whether that’s with Fortune 100 companies in energy, oil and gas, and manufacturing sectors around the world, or the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy to protect and optimize nuclear submarines and aircraft carriers.

Through our AI-powered platform, Cantilever, Gecko transforms the massive datasets collected by robots into actionable insights that enable data-driven, evidence-based decisions on structures, delivering an ROI for customers.

Media Contact:
Steve Bourner
Steve.Bourner@geckorobotics.com 
+1 347-686-1313

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Canadian company recognized for technology that automates and swarms ultra-heavy-lift drones for wildfire response

SQUAMISH, British Columbia, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FireSwarm Solutions, a Canadian company that develops dual-use technology to automate drones for fire suppression and critical logistics, has been named to Cleantech Group’s 2026 Cleantech 50 to Watch. The annual list spotlights the early-stage companies best positioned to shape the next wave of cleantech innovation.

Selected through nominations and votes from Cleantech Group’s expert panel, this year’s 50 honorees span 12 countries. Canada is the second-most represented country with 11 companies, behind only the U.S.

FireSwarm was recognized in the list’s extreme heat resilience theme. Coming off a summer of punishing heat waves, Cleantech Group expects 2027 to be the year extreme heat resilience becomes a category of its own. Cleantech Group’s report notes that while wildfire detection has matured, resilience now depends on better suppression technology at the peak-burn stage. FireSwarm is one of three companies on the list it highlights as ready to address fires once they’ve broken out.

“Being named to the Cleantech 50 to Watch is a strong signal that wildfire suppression is now seen as core climate infrastructure, not just emergency response,” said Alex Deslauriers, CEO of FireSwarm Solutions. “Detection tells us where a fire is. The real gap is helping crews act earlier, whether that means supporting mobilization or delivering suppressant, often in conditions too dangerous for crewed aircraft. Automated swarms of ultra-heavy-lift drones will help extend firefighting into nighttime and low-visibility conditions.”

FireSwarm’s technology is designed to work across drone sizes, makes and models, automating swarms matched to each mission that can operate when traditional aircraft and crews are grounded. The company continues to advance its autonomous swarm technology, with AI at the core of its roadmap.

This year’s list arrives as Cleantech Group describes a shift from the “green premium” to a “sovereignty premium,” with buyers and investors prioritizing energy, supply and climate security. “With certainty, we’ve exited the days of the green premium,” said Anthony DeOrsey, Research Manager at Cleantech Group. “We’re now firmly entering the age of the sovereignty premium that is likely to define the late 2020s.”

View the official press release here: https://cleantech.com/release/the-sovereignty-premium-takes-center-stage-in-the-2026-cleantech-50-to-watch/

About FireSwarm Solutions

FireSwarm Solutions builds AI-enhanced autonomous drone swarm technology that extends the reach of those who protect us. Designed for wildfire suppression, dual-use logistics and emergency response, its systems are designed to support frontline crews day or night, in hard-to-reach places, in conditions that would ground traditional solutions. The company works with partners, fire agencies, communities and governments to build FireSwarm-ready regions equipped to respond faster to wildfire and emergency risk. Its technology is developed for civilian emergency response and adaptable to broader defence and security needs.

About Cleantech Group

Cleantech® Group is the human intelligence authority on global cleantech innovation. Since 2002, it has helped decision-makers across industry, finance, and policy navigate the rapid shifts transforming the global economy. Learn more at cleantech.com.

CONTACT: Media Contact

Melanie Bitner, CMO, FireSwarm Solutions
604 812 7032 | melanieb@fireswarmsolutions.com

Canadian company recognized for technology that automates and swarms ultra-heavy-lift drones for wildfire response

SQUAMISH, British Columbia, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FireSwarm Solutions, a Canadian company that develops dual-use technology to automate drones for fire suppression and critical logistics, has been named to Cleantech Group’s 2026 Cleantech 50 to Watch. The annual list spotlights the early-stage companies best positioned to shape the next wave of cleantech innovation.

Selected through nominations and votes from Cleantech Group’s expert panel, this year’s 50 honorees span 12 countries. Canada is the second-most represented country with 11 companies, behind only the U.S.

FireSwarm was recognized in the list’s extreme heat resilience theme. Coming off a summer of punishing heat waves, Cleantech Group expects 2027 to be the year extreme heat resilience becomes a category of its own. Cleantech Group’s report notes that while wildfire detection has matured, resilience now depends on better suppression technology at the peak-burn stage. FireSwarm is one of three companies on the list it highlights as ready to address fires once they’ve broken out.

“Being named to the Cleantech 50 to Watch is a strong signal that wildfire suppression is now seen as core climate infrastructure, not just emergency response,” said Alex Deslauriers, CEO of FireSwarm Solutions. “Detection tells us where a fire is. The real gap is helping crews act earlier, whether that means supporting mobilization or delivering suppressant, often in conditions too dangerous for crewed aircraft. Automated swarms of ultra-heavy-lift drones will help extend firefighting into nighttime and low-visibility conditions.”

FireSwarm’s technology is designed to work across drone sizes, makes and models, automating swarms matched to each mission that can operate when traditional aircraft and crews are grounded. The company continues to advance its autonomous swarm technology, with AI at the core of its roadmap.

This year’s list arrives as Cleantech Group describes a shift from the “green premium” to a “sovereignty premium,” with buyers and investors prioritizing energy, supply and climate security. “With certainty, we’ve exited the days of the green premium,” said Anthony DeOrsey, Research Manager at Cleantech Group. “We’re now firmly entering the age of the sovereignty premium that is likely to define the late 2020s.”

View the official press release here: https://cleantech.com/release/the-sovereignty-premium-takes-center-stage-in-the-2026-cleantech-50-to-watch/

About FireSwarm Solutions

FireSwarm Solutions builds AI-enhanced autonomous drone swarm technology that extends the reach of those who protect us. Designed for wildfire suppression, dual-use logistics and emergency response, its systems are designed to support frontline crews day or night, in hard-to-reach places, in conditions that would ground traditional solutions. The company works with partners, fire agencies, communities and governments to build FireSwarm-ready regions equipped to respond faster to wildfire and emergency risk. Its technology is developed for civilian emergency response and adaptable to broader defence and security needs.

About Cleantech Group

Cleantech® Group is the human intelligence authority on global cleantech innovation. Since 2002, it has helped decision-makers across industry, finance, and policy navigate the rapid shifts transforming the global economy. Learn more at cleantech.com.

CONTACT: Media Contact

Melanie Bitner, CMO, FireSwarm Solutions
604 812 7032 | melanieb@fireswarmsolutions.com

Schindellegi, Switzerland – 19 October 2026

Trifork Group AG
Company announcement no. 63/2026

Weekly report on share buyback

On 27 February 2026, Trifork initiated a share buyback program in accordance with Regulation No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and Council of 16 April 2014 (MAR) and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052, (Safe Harbour regulation). The share buyback program runs from 2 March 2026 up to and including no later than 31 December 2026. For details, please see company announcement no. 15 of 27 February 2026.

Under the share buyback program, Trifork will purchase shares for up to a total of DKK 75 million (approximately EUR 10 million).

Under the program, the following transactions have been made:

A detailed overview of the daily transactions can be found here: https://investor.trifork.com/trifork-shares/.

With the transactions stated above, the total accumulated amount of treasury shares acquired under the current share buyback program corresponds to 2.9% of the share capital of Trifork Group AG. Trifork Group owns 844,993 treasury shares in total, corresponding to 4.3% of the share capital.

Investor & Media contact
Frederik Svanholm, Group Investment Director, frsv@trifork.com, +41 79 357 7317

About Trifork Group
Trifork (Nasdaq Copenhagen: TRIFOR) is a global technology company specializing in designing, building, and operating advanced software for enterprise and public sector customers. With 1,118 FTEs across 16 countries, Trifork serves as an end-to-end technology partner to organizations in complex and regulated industries, including public administration, healthcare, financial services, energy, and aviation.
Learn more at trifork.com.

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PUNE, India and DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Oct. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ensono, a leading provider of managed services and technology solutions, has appointed Ayush Mittal as Senior Vice President and Managing Director, India. In his new role, Ayush will be responsible for advancing Ensono’s growth strategy in India, strengthening delivery excellence, expanding strategic capabilities and fostering a high-performance culture to support the company’s clients globally.

With extensive experience in technology services and business transformation, Ayush brings extensive expertise across cloud, infrastructure, applications, data and AI. He has led large global teams, scaled delivery capabilities and driven enterprise transformation initiatives across complex technology environments.

Prior to joining Ensono, Ayush served as Senior Vice President and Services Business Unit Head at Trianz, where he helped clients accelerate AI-led digital transformation. He previously held senior leadership roles at DXC Technology, managing Global Infrastructure Services portfolio and driving large-scale transformation and innovation-led operating models. Earlier, he held leadership positions at Accenture and Wipro, contributing to the growth of global cloud, infrastructure and technology transformation capabilities.

“I am delighted to welcome Ayush Mittal as Managing Director for India. India is a strategically important market for Ensono, and I am confident that Ayush’s leadership, industry experience and technical expertise will strengthen our position in the region. His appointment will help further establish India as a key technology hub for attracting talent and supporting clients globally. I look forward to partnering closely with Ayush as we accelerate our growth agenda and continue building a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence.,” Jon Clyne, Chief Operating Officer, Ensono

Commenting on his appointment, Ayush Mittal, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, India, Ensono, said, “I am excited to join Ensono at an important stage in its growth journey. India has a critical role to play in enabling our global delivery, technology capabilities and innovation agenda. I look forward to working with our teams, clients and partners to accelerate transformation, strengthen our capabilities and build an organisation that delivers sustained value for our clients.”

Known for his people-first leadership style, Ayush brings a strong focus on talent development, innovation and building future-ready workforce. At Ensono, he will lead the agenda to further strengthen India’s role as a strategic technology, delivery and innovation hub, supporting the company’s global growth priorities for long-term client impact.

About Ensono

Ensono is an expert technology advisor, innovation partner and managed service provider. As a relentless ally, we specialize in helping enterprise clients transform their organization, innovate new and disruptive technologies, and optimize their IT operations to achieve better business outcomes. Our dedicated team works across hybrid environments with services that span consulting, mainframe and application modernization, public cloud migration and cloud-native development. With certified experts in Azure and recognized as Microsoft Datacenter Transformation Partner of the Year, Ensono has over 4,200 associates globally and is headquartered in greater Chicago. In India, the company has presence through offices in Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bengaluru.

Media Contact:

Molly Leahy, molly.leahy@walkersands.com 

Led by Vertex Ventures SEA & India with participation from Hitachi Ventures, the round will scale RapidCanvas’ Hybrid Approach™, pairing its AI platform with field AI engineers.

RapidCanvas Founders

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RapidCanvas, the managed AI execution company pioneering the Hybrid Approach to deliver custom AI solutions at SaaS economics, has raised $29 million in Series B funding led by Vertex Ventures SEA & India with participation from Hitachi Ventures. Existing investors Accel, Peak XV Partners, Valley Capital Partners and Titanium Ventures also participated in the round. The financing brings total funding to $52.5 million. The raise follows 8x growth in annual recurring revenue over the past six quarters as enterprises demand outcomes from custom AI in production. More than 40% of RapidCanvas’ customers now run multiple AI use cases in production.

RapidCanvas pairs its AI platform with field AI engineers to deliver custom AI solutions. AI engineers learn each customer’s business processes, design and build custom AI applications, and stay accountable for the applications’ outcomes after delivery. The RapidCanvas AI platform brings together three products: The Enterprise Context Engine™ lets an enterprise capture how a business process runs, from requirements and tribal knowledge to data schemas and decision history, and the enterprise owns that context. The Visual Development Canvas lets AI engineers rapidly build custom AI solutions that meet industry benchmarks, drawing on a skills library that gives each new solution a 60% head start from proven, benchmarked code. The Operational Harness manages and governs AI solutions once they’re deployed in production. RapidCanvas offers its Hybrid Approach at subscription pricing, changing the economics of enterprise AI.

So far in 2026, more than 75 enterprises in manufacturing, financial services, retail, business services and infrastructure have made 1.4 million AI-led decisions with applications built on RapidCanvas.

“AI can be the great equalizer, but so far its biggest wins have gone to the Fortune 100. We want to give every enterprise the same opportunity,” said Rahul Pangam, co-founder and CEO of RapidCanvas. “Vibe coding has made it easy to start building with AI. Getting AI into production reliably and safely still remains the biggest gap. Our growth over the past six quarters is evidence that AI in enterprises is moving beyond pilots into production and real operations.”

RapidCanvas serves an underserved market: enterprises with $100 million to $10 billion in revenue that have AI budgets and C-suite mandates but no proven path to outcomes. These companies are caught between services firms that charge millions and take months to deliver, and do-it-yourself platforms that require specialized AI talent most of them don’t have. In conversations with more than 400 business leaders, RapidCanvas found that most C-level executives expect a return on AI within six to 12 months, yet very few have moved beyond pilots and proofs of concept.

“Most enterprises are still searching for real returns on their AI spend. RapidCanvas delivers them by pairing an AI platform that compounds with every deployment and field AI engineers who own the outcome end to end. The proof is in the customer pull: enterprises keep expanding into new use cases and functions. We’re excited to lead this Series B and back a team that has built and scaled this playbook before.” said Piyush Kharbanda, General Partner at Vertex Ventures SEA & India.

“Enterprise AI will ultimately be measured by the economics of delivering outcomes at scale. RapidCanvas combines hands-on engineering with a productized platform, allowing what starts as custom delivery to become increasingly repeatable and scalable. That shift from services economics toward software economics is core to our AInomics thesis at Hitachi Ventures, and we’re glad to partner with the team as they scale,” said Radhika Ananth, Head of India and Investment Director at Hitachi Ventures.

RapidCanvas will use the Series B funding to grow its go-to-market teams and expand its network of private equity and advisory partners, who bring managed AI execution to their portfolio companies and clients as a repeatable path to value. It will also grow its field AI engineering team across the U.S., Brazil and India. The company will invest in all three of its products: deepening the Enterprise Context Engine, growing the skills library behind the Visual Development Canvas, and strengthening governance in the Operational Harness.

About RapidCanvas
RapidCanvas is a managed AI execution company that takes organizations from concept to production to scaled transformation. The RapidCanvas Hybrid Approach™ pairs elite human experts with a purpose-built agentic platform, delivering solutions that are human-led, agent-executed, and outcome-first. Partners include leaders in manufacturing, retail/consumer goods, financial services, business services, supply chain, and infrastructure. Recognized as a top 5 Data Science and Machine Learning platform by G2. See rapidcanvas.ai.

About Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India
Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India is a leading early-stage venture capital firm focused on partnering with high-growth startups across Southeast Asia and India. With a strong network and strategic expertise, they have invested in successful companies such as Grab, FirstCry, Nium, Licious, Kuku FM, Abacus Digital, RPG Commerce and PatSnap, driving innovation and scaling businesses across various sectors. See – https://www.vertexventures.sg

Media Contact

Justin Finnegan
SamsonPR for RapidCanvas
917-952-4752
rapidcanvas@samsonpr.com

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European footprint surges 192% to 2,078 locations across 38 countries, up from 712 locations in 20 countries at the beginning of 2026.

Network now spans 642 cities region-wide, including 18 new country markets across the Nordics, Central Europe and the Balkans.

Top 10 cities: London, Barcelona, Madrid, Paris, Milan, Brussels, Berlin, Rome, Amsterdam and Lisbon.

Top 10 countries: United Kingdom, Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, Switzerland and Sweden.

Global network surges 235% year-to-date to 7,600+ locations in 126 countries.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hotdesk.com, an independent flexible workspace marketplace, today announced the expansion of its European footprint to 2,078 locations across 38 countries, representing 192% growth from 712 locations in 20 countries at the beginning of the year.

The expansion spans 642 cities region-wide, establishing coverage across nearly every major city on the European continent, with 18 new country entries across the Nordics, Central Europe and the Balkans. It’s part of a global network that has surged 235% since the start of 2026 to 7,600+ locations across 126 countries and 2,100+ cities.

What This Means

Hotdesk.com connects companies and individuals to co-working spaces, serviced offices, and flexible workspace through a unified booking platform. The European expansion gives customers access to more than 2,000 locations across major metro areas, spanning desks, meeting rooms, and private offices, from hourly to annual terms, plus enterprise packages for employee mobility. As an asset-light marketplace, Hotdesk.com does not hold leases on the spaces it lists — each space is owned and operated by an independent host or operator.

“What excites us about this expansion isn’t the number of cities — it’s the people in them: a business meeting in London, a founder building something in Lisbon’s startup scene, or someone who needs a desk for a week in a city she’s never worked from before. Hotdesk exists for all of them, to access workspaces on-demand and belong, everywhere,” said Mohamed Khaled, Founder & CEO of Hotdesk.

“Our European network nearly tripled this year without adding a single lease to our balance sheet,” said Giles Heyring, President of Hotdesk. “That’s the advantage of an asset-light, rapidly scalable tech company that doesn’t hold property.”

“Spain’s strength in this expansion traces back to its position as our first market in Europe, which gave us an early foothold,” added Mohamed ElSarrag, Co-founder & COO of Hotdesk.

About Hotdesk.com

Hotdesk.com is an independent flexible workspace marketplace operating in 126 countries and 2,194 cities worldwide. The platform connects businesses and individuals to co-working spaces and serviced offices through a unified booking experience. Its enterprise product, HotdeskONE, powers multi-city workspace programs for global companies, while HotdeskOS equips flexible workspace owners and operators with the tools to grow and manage their spaces. For more information, visit www.hotdesk.com.

Media Contact

Public Relations: pr@hotdesk.com

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Brooks Campus #1 draws multiple written, non-binding expressions of interest from prospective high-performance computing customers; partners intend to complete community engagement before any regulatory filings

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FingerMotion, Inc. (Nasdaq: FNGR) (“FingerMotion” or the “Company”) today announced its participation, through its strategic development relationship with BlueFlare Group Holdings Inc. (“BlueFlare”), in a planned energy park in east-central Alberta. The park is intended to be held by an Alberta-based, Canadian-controlled landowner and designed around Alberta’s “bring your own power” framework, with on-site natural-gas-fired generation and battery storage that would add new supply rather than draw on the provincial grid. The plan contemplates development of up to 500 MW in 75 MW phases for high-performance computing and digital infrastructure customers. The first phase is planned at 75 MW, subject to completion of the land acquisition, local land-use approvals, Alberta Utilities Commission approval of the generation facilities, gas supply arrangements and project financing.

Alberta Energy, Built in Phases

The park is designed to be powered by Alberta natural gas and to add new generating capacity in the province rather than compete with homes, farms and businesses for existing grid supply. Development in 75 MW phases is intended to allow regulators, local authorities and surrounding communities to assess each stage before the next proceeds.

Listening First

Before filing any regulatory applications, the partners intend to carry out a full participant involvement program under Alberta Utilities Commission requirements. This is expected to include open houses in the surrounding communities, direct engagement with landowners and residents, engagement with Indigenous communities, and work with local authorities on land-use approvals.

BlueFlare’s practice is to hire locally first and to work with Alberta contractors and suppliers. The partners intend to pursue training partnerships in the region and to design the park so that its benefits, including jobs, infrastructure and long-term economic activity, remain in the communities that host it.

Customer Interest at Brooks Campus #1

At Brooks Campus #1, FingerMotion’s permitted 9.9 MW campus in the County of Newell and the first site in its previously announced 99 MW Alberta build program, BlueFlare has received multiple written, non-binding expressions of interest from prospective high-performance computing customers. BlueFlare, acting as FingerMotion’s development and marketing partner, is evaluating these proposals on contract term, creditworthiness and fit with the campus design, and expects to recommend a lead offtake customer to FingerMotion. Any definitive agreement remains subject to negotiation and execution. There can be no assurance that any expressions of interest will result in a definitive agreement.

Management Commentary

“Our strategy is to pair near-term capacity at sites like Brooks Campus #1 with a deep pipeline of behind-the-meter power,” said Jolie Kahn, Chief Executive Officer of FingerMotion. “Alberta’s natural gas resources and its framework for projects that bring their own power allow us to bring capacity online in phases as customers commit.”

“Projects like this succeed in Alberta when they are built with the communities around them, not just near them,” said Landon Ruszkowski, Chief Executive Officer of BlueFlare. “The interest in Brooks Campus #1 confirms the demand is real. Our focus now is selecting the right long-term customer for the site and the community, not simply the first one, and listening to the people who live and work in the region before we build.”

About FingerMotion, Inc.

FingerMotion, Inc. (Nasdaq: FNGR) is a technology company that has historically served the mobile payment, recharge and data-analytics markets in the People’s Republic of China. Through its relationship with BlueFlare, the Company is developing behind-the-meter powered data-center capacity in Alberta for artificial-intelligence and high-performance computing clients. Additional information is available at www.fingermotion.com.

About BlueFlare Group Holdings Inc.

BlueFlare Group Holdings Inc. is a Calgary-based energy and digital infrastructure developer that designs, builds and operates behind-the-meter power and powered-land campuses across Alberta. BlueFlare hires locally first and works with Alberta contractors and suppliers.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is subject to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the planned energy park, its planned capacity, phasing and power design; the completion of the land acquisition; the Company’s participation in the project; the participant involvement program and community engagement; expected local economic benefits; customer interest at Brooks Campus #1 and the selection of an offtake customer; and the Company’s development pipeline. Words such as “plan,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “design,” “potential,” “may,” “will” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.

These statements are based on current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including: the land acquisition may not close on the expected terms or at all; the Company does not and will not own the land and participates through contractual arrangements; local land-use approvals and Alberta Utilities Commission approvals may not be obtained, or may be delayed or conditioned; gas supply, equipment and construction may not be available on acceptable terms; project financing may not be obtained; expressions of interest are non-binding and may not result in definitive agreements; changes in Alberta and federal energy, emissions and data center policy and levies; community or stakeholder opposition; the Company’s relationship with BlueFlare; the Company’s ability to maintain its Nasdaq listing; and the other risks described in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update them except as required by law.

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2026 Winners Span Electric Vehicles, Autonomous Systems, Fleet Management, Vehicle Safety and Connected Car Innovation

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AutoTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization recognizing innovation in automotive and transportation technology, today announced the winners of its seventh annual AutoTech Breakthrough Awards program. The 2026 awards honor companies, technologies and products advancing the automotive industry and improving how people and goods move around the world.

The automotive and transportation sectors continue to offer exciting opportunities for innovation. Artificial intelligence is expanding the capabilities of vehicle systems and business operations, connected platforms are helping turn vehicle data into actionable insights, and advances in electrification and charging are supporting new approaches to mobility. Across dealerships, repair facilities and commercial fleets, technology is also helping businesses deliver better service and operate more efficiently.

The mission of the annual AutoTech Breakthrough Awards program is to recognize the innovators transforming the global automotive and mobility landscape with breakthrough technology. The program conducts a comprehensive analysis of the companies redefining how vehicles are designed, manufactured, driven and maintained. From autonomous driving platforms and connected vehicle software to AI-driven safety systems, IoT-based fleet and telematics monitoring, and next-generation electrification and battery innovations, these innovations are enabling automotive companies to operate more efficiently, deliver safer and smarter transportation, and shape the future of how the world moves.

“The automotive industry is an incredible proving ground for innovation, where advances in AI, connectivity and electrification can change the experience of millions of drivers and transform entire transportation businesses,” said Bryan Vaughn, Managing Director of AutoTech Breakthrough. “Our 2026 winners are bringing ingenuity and ambition to some of the industry’s most demanding challenges. Their work demonstrates how much opportunity remains to improve transportation, strengthen automotive businesses and create better experiences on and off the road. We are thrilled to recognize their achievements and congratulate every winner in the seventh annual AutoTech Breakthrough Awards program.”

Winners were chosen based on a range of criteria, with a focus on innovation, technological advancement, and the overall impact of their solutions in advancing the automotive technology industry.

2026 AutoTech Breakthrough Award winners include:

Auto Dealership
Auto Dealership Platform of the Year: iPacket
Auto Dealership Solution of the Year: Impel

Automotive Cybersecurity
Automotive Cybersecurity Company of the Year: AUTOCRYPT
Automotive Cybersecurity Innovation of the Year: Mobile Work Agent, Cerence AI

Autonomous Driving Technology
ADAS Solution of the Year: High Mount Direct Drive Steer-by-Wire (HMDD), Nexteer Automotive
Autonomous Vehicle Innovation of the Year: WiTricity AI Tech

Connected Car
Automotive Infotainment Solution of the Year: Cinemo Bring Your AI™ by Cinemo
Automotive Infotainment Innovation of the Year: AutoKinex Virtual Agent, Verra Mobility
Connected Car Innovation of the Year: Viasat
Connected Car Solution Provider of the Year: Motorq
Connected Car Platform of the Year: nSpireAuto, Endeavour Technology
Driver Safety Solution of the Year: Ready Aware, HARMAN International

Electric Vehicles
Battery Charging Technology Solution of the Year: OpenECU NX3, New Eagle
Overall Electric Vehicle Innovation of the Year: Adeia
Hybrid Technology Solution of the Year: X-Range C15, Horse Powertrain

Fleet and Transportation Management
Fleet Intelligence Solution of the Year: Element Fleet Management
Fleet Management Innovation of the Year: DriveWell Fleet, Cambridge Mobile Telematics
Fleet Management Technology Company of the Year: AutoFleet
Integrated Fleet Management Solution of the Year: Ford
Overall Fleet Management Company of the Year: EquipmentShare

In-Cabin Intelligence & Driver Monitoring
Driver Monitoring Solution of the Year: IQ Camera, Teletrac Navman
In-Cabin Solution of the Year: indie
In-Cabin Intelligence Company of the Year: Geotab

Smart Parking
Smart Parking Solution of the Year: Trailer Park Assist, AUMOVIO

Vehicle Telematics
Vehicle Telematics Company of the Year: Solera
Vehicle Telematics Innovation of the Year: Damoov

Artificial Intelligence
AutoTech AI Innovation of the Year: Auto AI by BCG X
AutoTech AI Solution of the Year: Fastlane Platform, Sonatus

Industry Leadership
Auto Repair Solution of the Year: Qapter XpertCX Solutions Suite, Solera
Overall AutoTech Company of the Year: Lotlinx
Overall AutoTech Solution of the Year: Nation Safe Drivers (NSD)
Overall Transportation Tech of the Year: HALO by First Student

About AutoTech Breakthrough
Part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation and leadership, the AutoTech Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring excellence in automotive technologies, services, companies and products. The AutoTech Breakthrough Awards program provides a forum for public recognition around the achievements of AutoTech companies and solutions in categories including Connected Car, Electric Vehicles, Engine Tech, Automotive CyberSecurity, Sensor Technology, Traffic Tech, Vehicle Telematics and more. For more information visit AutoTechBreakthrough.com

Tech Breakthrough LLC does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in our recognition programs, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with award designations. Tech Breakthrough LLC recognition consists of the opinions of the Tech Breakthrough LLC organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Tech Breakthrough LLC disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this recognition program, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

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AutoTech Breakthrough
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Membership builds on ROC’s NIST #1 global ranking for age estimation and commitment to accurate, privacy-preserving age assurance technology

DENVER, CO, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rank One Computing Corporation d/b/a ROC (Nasdaq: ROC) (“ROC” or the “Company”), a U.S. leader in Vision AI, building unified biometric, video analytics, and digital evidence solutions, today announced that it has joined the Age Verification Providers Association (“AVPA”), a global trade body representing organizations across the age-assurance industry. ROC’s membership follows its recent achievement of #1 global ranking in age estimation accuracy as determined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”) Face Analysis Technology Evaluation for Age Estimation and Verification (“FATE AEV”) and represents the Company’s alignment with the AVPA’s dedication to the global age-assurance market.

“Joining the AVPA strengthens ROC’s role in advancing secure, privacy-conscious age assurance,” said Blake Moore, ROC Chief Operating Officer. “As global age-gating requirements continue to expand, businesses face the challenge of protecting minors and meeting regulatory obligations without compromising privacy or creating unnecessary friction. The AVPA provides an important forum for ROC to engage with industry leaders, policymakers, and regulators as the market evolves.”

“We first noticed ROC through strong performance in NIST evaluations of their facial age estimation technology, which is an important, inclusive, and convenient option in the rapidly expanding and innovative sector we represent. We appreciate their decision to support our work promoting privacy-preserving, standards-based age assurance around the world,” said Iain Corby, Executive Director of the AVPA.

To further expand access to its age-assurance technology, ROC recently launched its first SaaS offering through an Age Estimation API designed to help digital platforms and enterprise businesses integrate facial age estimation into their age assurance workflows.

The AVPA is a global, not-for-profit trade body representing organizations that provide, support, or audit age verification and age-assurance services. Its members commit to principles focused on fairness, transparency, privacy, and security by design, accuracy, and appropriate verification methods. The AVPA brings together age verification, age estimation, and age inference providers, as well as organizations supporting and auditing age-assurance services.

About ROC
ROC is a leading U.S. developer of Vision AI, delivering sovereign biometrics, video analytics, and digital evidence through a unified platform. This enables agency and integrator partners to unlock faster, more accurate, and cost-efficient capabilities. At its core, ROC transforms raw pixels into real-time operational awareness for defense, public safety, and digital commerce. The Company is headquartered in Denver, Colo., with additional hubs in Grand Rapids, Mich., and Morgantown, W.Va. For more information, please visit the Company’s website: www.roc.ai.

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Annual Awards Program Recognizes Breakthrough Innovation in Automotive & Transportation Technologies Around the Globe

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AutoTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global automotive and transportation technology markets, today announced that Trailer Park Assist from AUMOVIO has won “Smart Parking Solution of the Year” in the 7^th annual AutoTech Breakthrough Awards program.

AUMOVIO Trailer Park Assist is an intelligent parking feature designed to streamline maneuvering trailers into tight or challenging spaces. The technology leverages advanced sensors and control algorithms to ensure the trailer follows the optimal trajectory to the user-defined destination. Drivers define their own custom trailer parking spot, and the system automatically guides the vehicle and trailer into that exact location. After the driver sets the desired spot once, the system precisely memorizes its position and orientation, allowing the vehicle to perform all steering inputs required for a smooth and accurate parking maneuver.

The solution delivers full autonomy, adapting to whatever situation and input a driver needs. In a marked lot, AUMOVIO’s system detects open spots on its own and parks the trailer automatically, no input required. Off-grid, such as at a campsite, a job site, or a driveway, the driver sets the target on the in-vehicle display, and the system plans and executes the maneuver. AUMOVIO’s technology also allows drivers to use the in-vehicle screen and the vehicle’s cameras to view surroundings and select exactly where the trailer needs to go in tight, complex spots where sightlines from the cab are not sufficient, such as a loading dock or a narrow gap between structures. The system then automatically backs the trailer into the spot. AUMOVIO’s satellite and surround-view camera technology provides reliable, high-quality environmental perception for precise trailer maneuvering, even in rain, snow, or bright sunlight.

The driver can also step outside the vehicle for a clearer view of the surroundings and set the target using an augmented reality (AR) mobile app. The app is designed to capture the trailer’s dimensions and footprint, then lets the driver drag and drop it into place on their phone screen. Once the spot is set, the system memorizes the exact position and orientation and smoothly and accurately handles the steering.

“Built on advanced sensors and control algorithms, Trailer Park Assist doesn’t just automate a maneuver; it restores confidence to drivers who dread towing altogether,” said Ibro Muharemovic, Head of Autonomous and Commercial Mobility, AUMOVIO North America. “We’re proud to accept this award from AutoTech Breakthrough. Our solution eliminates the need to choose between automation and control, or between simplicity and precision in hard-to-see spaces. It is one platform with three ways to engage for one important outcome: a stress-free park.”

The transportation technology sector is rapidly redefining the way people and goods move, transforming one of the world’s largest and most vital industries. From autonomous driving technologies and advanced driver-assistance systems to connected vehicle platforms, electrification, and sustainable mobility solutions, transportation technology is delivering greater safety, efficiency and environmental responsibility.

The mission of the annual AutoTech Breakthrough Awards program is to recognize the innovators transforming the global automotive and mobility landscape with breakthrough technology. The program conducts a comprehensive analysis of the companies redefining how vehicles are designed, manufactured, driven and maintained. From autonomous driving platforms and connected vehicle software to AI-driven safety systems, IoT-based fleet and telematics monitoring, and next-generation electrification and battery innovations, these innovations are enabling automotive companies to operate more efficiently, deliver safer and smarter transportation, and shape the future of how the world moves.

“AUMOVIO offers a complete answer to trailer parking. Slow, high-stakes, and one misjudged inch from costly damage, parking a trailer is one of the most stressful maneuvers a driver can face. Traditional solutions only solve one version of the problem, such as systems for marked lots, or ones built around a single input method. Drivers are left patching together workarounds depending on where they are,” said Bryan Vaughn, Managing Director, AutoTech Breakthrough. “Built to improve convenience, confidence, and safety, AUMOVIO Trailer Park Assist helps eliminate the stress that often comes with reversing and parking a trailer, especially in confined spaces or areas with limited visibility. We’re excited to award AUMOVIO with ‘Smart Parking Solution of the Year.’”

About AutoTech Breakthrough
Part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation and leadership, the AutoTech Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring excellence in automotive technologies, services, companies and products. The AutoTech Breakthrough Awards program provides a forum for public recognition around the achievements of AutoTech companies and solutions in categories including Connected Car, Electric Vehicles, Engine Tech, Automotive CyberSecurity, Sensor Technology, Traffic Tech, Vehicle Telematics and more. For more information visit AutoTechBreakthrough.com

Tech Breakthrough LLC does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in our recognition programs, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with award designations. Tech Breakthrough LLC recognition consists of the opinions of the Tech Breakthrough LLC organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Tech Breakthrough LLC disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this recognition program, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

About AUMOVIO
AUMOVIO was established as an independent technology company in September 2025 following the spin-off of Continental’s former Automotive group sector. The company offers a broad portfolio for safe, exciting, connected, and autonomous mobility. Its products and capabilities include sensor solutions, displays, braking and comfort systems, as well as comprehensive expertise in software, architecture platforms, and assistance systems for software-defined vehicles. In fiscal 2025, AUMOVIO generated sales of €18.5 billion. The company is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany, and employs approximately 82,000 people at more than 80 locations worldwide.

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AutoTech Breakthrough
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TruGolf Links engages Polymath for professional services & an on-chain cap table on Polymesh, facilitating issuance infrastructure and compliance as its franchise network scales toward more than 221 committed locations

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TruGolf Holdings, Inc. (“TruGolf”) (NASDAQ: TRUG) today announced that its franchise subsidiary, TruGolf Links Franchising, LLC (“TruGolf Links”), has signed an intercompany agreement with Polymath Research Inc. (“Polymath”), TruGolf’s tokenization subsidiary, to provide professional services and move the TruGolf Links capitalization table onto Polymath’s regulated digital securities infrastructure.

The agreement comes six days after TruGolf completed its acquisition of Polymath on October 8, 2026, and is the first Polymath engagement signed inside the combined company. It also lays the groundwork for the equipment leasing program and fractional franchise ownership opportunities for qualified franchisees that TruGolf Links and Polymath are developing, with initial rollout targeted for the first quarter of 2027.

TruGolf Links is built on Regional Developers who acquire exclusive territories in markets of one million people or more. The network opened its flagship location at Plaza at Cherry Hill, New Jersey, in July, and its Regional Developers in New Jersey, New York, and Illinois represent commitments for more than 221 future locations. A franchise system that grows territory by territory needs ownership records that can keep pace. Under the agreement, Polymath will migrate TruGolf Links’ equity records to a tokenized cap table on Polymesh, a regulated blockchain designed for compliant assets, and build investor onboarding, identity verification, and transfer restrictions directly into the token, designed to facilitate compliance with applicable securities law requirements and regulatory concerns.

The result is a single, real-time record of who owns what, with compliance written into the asset itself. For TruGolf Links, that means a cap table ready for scale as the network expands. According to Nate Larsen, President of TruGolf Links:

“TruGolf has spent more than forty years proving the game belongs indoors. Every bay we open runs on TruGolf’s trusted simulation technology. Now the business behind those bays runs on technology built for where we believe capital markets are heading. We built the future of how golf is played. This is the next chapter: how it’s owned.”

For Polymath, the engagement turns the thesis behind the acquisition into a working deployment. According to Natalie Hirsch, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of TruGolf and Interim CEO & CFO of Polymath:

“When we brought TruGolf and Polymath together, the thesis was clear: real operating businesses, paired with the infrastructure to modernize how they’re owned and financed. Six days after close, that thesis is live inside our own house. TruGolf Links is our first deployment, and it gives every growing private company a working model of what a tokenized cap table looks like in practice.”

Founded in 2017, Polymath introduced the ST-20 security token standard and, in 2021, launched Polymesh, its public, permissioned Layer-1 blockchain, where identity, compliance, and settlement are built into the chain itself.

About TruGolf

Since 1983, TruGolf has driven the golf industry forward with innovative indoor golf solutions. TruGolf builds products that capture the spirit of golf. TruGolf’s mission is to grow the game by making it more accessible, approachable, and affordable through technology, because TruGolf believes golf is for everyone. TruGolf’s team has built award-winning video games, innovative hardware solutions, and an all-new e-sports platform, E6, to connect golfers worldwide. Since its beginning, TruGolf has continued to define and redefine what is possible with golf technology.

About TruGolf Links

TruGolf Links Franchising, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of TruGolf Holdings, Inc., delivers a true-to-life indoor golf experience powered by TruGolf simulation technology, with memberships, leagues, lessons, nationwide tournaments, and private events. TruGolf Links offers franchise opportunities nationwide, with a strategic emphasis on Regional Developers who acquire exclusive territories with populations of one million or more.

Learn more at trugolflinks.com

About Polymath

Polymath is a Canadian technology company that develops enterprise-grade capital markets infrastructure for the issuance, compliance, and lifecycle management of regulated digital securities and other tokenized financial instruments.

Polymath enables issuers, investors, and market participants to create and manage tokenized representations of real‑world assets within compliant frameworks, supporting investor onboarding, regulatory controls, and post‑issuance administration across private and institutional markets.

With a strong history of building blockchain‑based capital markets infrastructure, Polymath’s technology supports scalable, compliant deployment of tokenized securities across asset classes, including real‑world assets, private equity, and structured financial products. Polymath’s solutions are purpose-built for institutional adoption and evolving regulatory environments.

Learn more at polymath.network

Important Notice

No securities are currently being offered pursuant to this announcement. Any future offering, including any equipment leasing or fractional franchise ownership opportunity, will be made only pursuant to applicable offering documents and in accordance with applicable securities laws and regulations. This release is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security, and is not a recommendation with respect to any investment.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as well as forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and include statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations, intentions, estimates, projections, or assumptions regarding future events or performance.

Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the services to be provided by Polymath to TruGolf Links and the anticipated benefits of the agreement; the migration of TruGolf Links’ capitalization table to tokenized form; the anticipated development and timing of TruGolf Links’ equipment leasing program and fractional franchise ownership opportunities; the expected growth of the TruGolf Links franchise network; and the anticipated benefits of TruGolf’s acquisition of Polymath.

Forward-looking statements are generally identified by words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “estimates,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” and similar expressions or the negative thereof. These statements are based on current expectations, assumptions, and estimates of management as of the date of this press release and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements include, among others: TruGolf’s ability to successfully integrate Polymath’s business and realize the anticipated benefits of the acquisition; TruGolf Links’ ability to open committed locations; risks related to digital assets, tokenized securities, and token-related initiatives; changes in market conditions; changes in applicable laws or regulations; competitive pressures; general economic and business conditions; and other risks and uncertainties described from time to time in TruGolf’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Although management believes that the assumptions and expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date hereof, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and TruGolf undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

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2026 zSpace Program of Distinction honoree will show how one AR/VR ecosystem powers mobile, K-12, and workforce development healthcare training

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — zSpace, Inc. (OTC: ZSPC), a leading provider of augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) learning solutions for education, today announced that HealthForce Kentucky, its 2026 Program of Distinction, will co-present at the 2026 National Health Science Conference (NCHSE) in Birmingham, Alabama. The session will share how the regional coalition uses immersive health science education to build Kentucky’s healthcare workforce across three settings: mobile outreach, the K-12 pipeline, and workforce development partnerships.

Shawna Kirkland, Chief Operating Officer of HealthForce Kentucky, and Brenda Berube, Ed.D., Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE) at zSpace, will lead VR & AR Transforming Health Science Training and Education on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 1:00 to 1:45 PM CT. The interactive session offers educators and program leaders a framework for integrating AR/VR across multiple health science pathways, paired with hands-on learning experiences.

A Statewide Response to a Workforce Emergency

HealthForce Kentucky was formed in 2022 after the state legislature declared an emergency to address the healthcare workforce shortage. Kentucky is projected to be short more than 16,000 registered nurses by 2030, and 54 of its 120 counties are designated Health Professional Shortage Areas, according to figures cited in the organization’s 2025 Annual Report.

The coalition unites nine colleges and universities, healthcare partners, and P–12 school districts across central and western Kentucky. It operates on a hub-and-spoke model: a 35,000-square-foot Innovation Center in Owensboro serves as the hub, while two mobile simulation labs carry training into rural communities.

One AR/VR Ecosystem, Three Pathways

HealthForce Kentucky deploys 80 headset-free zSpace AR/VR Laptops across its programs, now reaching 34 counties and more than 40 schools.

• Mobile outreach: zSpace laptops travel with the HealthForce 1 and HealthForce 2 mobile labs, giving rural students hands-on exposure to healthcare careers in their own communities.
• K-12 pipeline: Middle and high schools can check out zSpace laptops on request, bringing immersive Nursing and Allied Health instruction, including Anatomy & Physiology Dual Credit classes, to campuses without a dedicated lab.
• Workforce development partnerships: A land-based computer lab at the Innovation Center anchors training for adult learners, and Kentucky workforce development partners can check out laptops to deliver immersive healthcare training at their own sites.

“HealthForce Kentucky is proudly contributing in a meaningful way to accelerating students’ finding healthcare career paths. We are doing this by bringing one-of-a-kind resources to them, meeting them where they are. Using one flexible platform across our trucks, customized before each deployment to meet the needs of the school or requester, we are ensuring every learner receives a solid learning foundation, no matter where they live, and we are delivering educational resources to teachers and faculty that they don’t have to select, buy and maintain,” said Shawna Kirkland, Chief Operating Officer of HealthForce Kentucky.

Program-Wide Results

Since launching in late 2023, HealthForce Kentucky has engaged 22,727 participants through 542 events and delivered more than 341,000 learner contact hours. Partner institutions across the region have reported a 17% increase in healthcare program applications and a 6% rise in enrollment. In student surveys, 94% said the mobile labs gave them a deeper understanding of healthcare professions.

That impact earned HealthForce Kentucky the inaugural zSpace Program of Distinction in June 2026, recognizing implementations that demonstrate measurable student impact, instructional innovation, and a scalable vision for hands-on learning.

“HealthForce Kentucky has shown that immersive learning scales when it follows the learner, from a mobile lab in a rural county to a workforce training site. We’re proud to share the stage so other states can put this model to work,” said Paul Kellenberger, CEO of zSpace.

Visit zSpace at NCHSE 2026

The 2026 National Health Science Conference takes place October 19 to 22 in Birmingham, Alabama. Attendees can join Session 8 in Room East N at the Birmingham–Jefferson Convention Complex and visit zSpace at Booth 33 for hands-on demonstrations of headset-free AR/VR health science applications. To learn more, visit zspace.com.

About zSpace

zSpace, Inc. (OTC: ZSPC) delivers innovative augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) experiences that drive achievement in STEM, CTE, and career readiness programs. Trusted by over 3,500 school districts, technical centers, community colleges, and universities, zSpace enables hands-on “learning by doing” experiences proven to improve engagement and student outcomes. Headquartered in San Jose, California, zSpace holds more than 80 patents, with research published in the Journal of Computer Assisted Learning (2021) validating the impact of 3D virtual reality technologies on student knowledge gains.

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Proudly Canadian technology company sets its sights on growth, investment in Canadian talent and the convergence of AI, infrastructure and cybersecurity

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MOBIA Technology Innovations (“MOBIA”) today announced the completion of a management buyout led by Chris Peerless, formerly Vice President at MOBIA, who will lead the company as President and CEO.

The transition marks the next chapter for the more than 40-year-old Canadian technology company. With employees and customers from coast to coast, MOBIA will build on its strong foundation while investing in its people and capabilities across Data & AI, Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity.

“This is an incredibly exciting time for MOBIA,” said Chris Peerless, President and CEO of MOBIA. “We have talented people, incredible customers and relationships built over many years. This next chapter is about investing in that foundation — growing our team, deepening our expertise and building a proudly Canadian company ready for where technology is going next.”

Former owners Mike Reeves and Rob Lane have retained select resources which are being launched under a new brand, Kinovo Consulting. MOBIA and Kinovo intend to collaborate as partners

“We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve built at MOBIA and excited for what comes next,” said Mike Reeves, former President of MOBIA. “Chris knows the business, our people and our customers, and we’re confident in his leadership and the future of MOBIA.”

The transition comes at a pivotal time for the technology industry, as AI moves rapidly from experimentation to real-world deployment. Bringing AI to life requires more than AI alone — it requires scalable infrastructure, the right data and software platforms, and cybersecurity integrated throughout.

“AI isn’t a single product or platform — it’s an entire technology stack,” said Martyn Jackson, Senior Director of Technology at MOBIA. “Our strength is understanding how that stack comes together, from accelerated compute, networking and infrastructure through to data, AI software and cybersecurity. We have the expertise to help customers take AI from an idea into a secure, production-ready environment.”

Investing in the Next Phase of MOBIA

MOBIA’s next phase of growth will include continued investment in Canadian talent, expanding its coast-to-coast team across technical and customer-facing areas, including solutions architecture and enterprise sales. This growth will strengthen MOBIA’s capabilities across Data & AI, Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity.

“Our ambition is to build something enduring,” said Peerless. “We want MOBIA to create opportunities for great people, be a trusted technology partner to our customers and continue building a company that Canada can be proud of. We have a tremendous foundation, and we’re just getting started.”

Headquartered in British Columbia, MOBIA will continue building on more than 40 years of experience, investing in its people, customers and technology ecosystem while growing its presence across Canada.

About MOBIA Technology Innovations

MOBIA Technology Innovations (MOBIA) is a proudly Canadian technology solutions company with more than 40 years of experience helping organizations navigate technology change. With expertise across Data & AI, Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity, MOBIA helps organizations build, secure and transform their technology environments and turn complex technology challenges into practical business outcomes.

With employees and customers from coast to coast, MOBIA combines decades of experience, deep technical expertise and a leading technology ecosystem to help Canadian organizations build what’s next.

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