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NameSilo Portfolio Company Marlow Launches AI Software Creation Platform

(CSE: URL) NameSilo Technologies Corp. announced that portfolio company Marlow AI Inc. has launched the beta version of its AI software creation platform. NameSilo currently holds an approximately 36% ownership interest in Marlow. Marlow is initially launching in beta to onboard an initial 500 customers. NameSilo acquired its ownership interest in Marlow in exchange for development resources contributed to Marlow. NameSilo LLC is a low-cost provider of domain name registration and management services. NameSilo LLC has approximately 6.3 million active domains under management from approximately 160 countries.

Rockwell Automation Integrates Plex QMS With FactoryTalk Analytics VisionAI to Advance AI-Driven Quality, Continues AI Expansion

(NYSE: ROK) Rockwell Automation, Inc. announced an API-enabled integration between Plex Quality Management System (QMS) and FactoryTalk Analytics VisionAI. The integration expands AI-driven quality management and reflects Rockwell's continued investment in artificial intelligence and elastic MES solutions. According to Rockwell's "Scaling MES Across the Enterprise" report, 42% of manufacturing processes are expected to become AI-supported within the next year. The Plex QMS and FactoryTalk Analytics VisionAI integration offers manufacturers opportunities for strategic, automated quality intelligence. Traditional visual inspection is only 80% effective and often fails to store inspection history. Plex Connected Worker recently introduced AI-powered authoring agent within the Digital Work Instructions suite. Rockwell Automation employs approximately 26,000 problem solvers dedicated to customers in more than 100 countries as of fiscal year end 2025.

Appian and Synechron Introduce Open Underwriting Stack for AI-Powered, Connected Underwriting

(NASDAQ:APPN) Appian and Synechron announced the Open Underwriting Stack, a joint reference architecture designed to help insurance carriers accelerate underwriting with AI process automation and an open data foundation. The architecture combines Synechron's InsureMESH—a data-first operational platform—with Appian's process orchestration, data fabric, and AI agents. The Open Underwriting Stack was demonstrated at InsurTech Insights New York with Aaron Lamp, CIO of Tokio Marine HCC PRG, sharing how connected operations are reshaping insurance. The Open Underwriting Stack gives carriers a practical way to add a governed operational AI layer around existing systems while maintaining auditability, control, and underwriter authority in decision-making. Synechron's InsureMESH is a data-first, API-first, cloud-first layer that holds insurance transaction events in an open, universally accessible format rather than locking them inside fixed legacy sequences. The Open Underwriting Stack shortens this path by replacing custom integration with prebuilt components joined at the InsureMESH layer. With 17,000 professionals across around 60 offices in over 20 countries, Synechron combines deep industry knowledge with advanced capabilities in AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and data engineering.

CleanCore Solutions Announces Pricing of $100 Million Public Offering

(NYSE:ZONE) CleanCore Solutions, Inc. announced the pricing of its public offering of 400,000,000 shares of common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) and accompanying warrants to purchase up to 400,000,000 shares of common stock. Each share of common stock and accompanying warrant is being offered at a combined public offering price of $0.25, for expected gross proceeds of approximately $100,000,000, before deducting placement agent discounts and commissions and offering expenses. The pre-funded warrants have an exercise price of $0.0001 per share. Each accompanying warrant will be immediately exercisable at an exercise price of $0.25 per share of common stock and will expire five years following the date of issuance. If all accompanying warrants are exercised in full, the Company would receive additional gross proceeds of approximately $100,000,000, before deducting applicable expenses. The Offering is expected to close on or about August 13, 2026, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions. CleanCore intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering primarily to fund the development of AI critical infrastructure opportunities, including the Minnesota Project, and for working capital and general corporate purposes.

Datasea Announces FDA Registration and Device Listing for NeuroVibe Acoustic BCI Biofeedback System as a Class II 510(k)-Exempt Biofeedback Medical Device

(NASDAQ: DTSS) Datasea Intelligent Technology Ltd. announced that Shuhai Jingwei (Shenzhen) Information Technology Co., Ltd., the Company's variable interest entity in China, has completed establishment registration and device listing with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its NeuroVibe Biofeedback System, including products NV-02 and NV-03. The products are listed under FDA product code HCC as Class II 510(k)-exempt biofeedback medical devices within the Neurology regulatory area. FDA establishment registration and device listing do not constitute FDA approval, clearance or authorization of the establishment or the listed devices. NeuroVibe integrates acoustic intelligence, AI-assisted analysis and non-invasive brain-computer interface technology. The Company has previously announced two acoustic-driven brain-computer interface (BCI) systems: an acoustic-coupled EEG signal enhancement system and a closed-loop vibration-enhanced BCI system. Datasea expects that NeuroVibe's early commercialization efforts in the U.S. market will focus on regulatory-compliant application scenarios aligned with the product classification and intended use listed.

Vuzix Receives Follow-On Smart Glasses Order From Augmex to Support Its U.S. Market Launch

(NASDAQ: VUZI) Vuzix Corporation announced that it has received an additional smart glasses order from Augmex, a smart glasses solutions provider focused on helping enterprise customers improve productivity, training and workflow execution. The order includes Vuzix M400 and LX1 smart glasses and continues a series of orders received from Augmex since December 2024. The latest order is expected to support Augmex's launch of its solutions in the United States, as well as continued deployments across multiple enterprise verticals. Augmex bundles Vuzix smart glasses with its software and services to deliver integrated solutions for customers in areas such as warehousing, logistics, field service and other hands-free workflow applications. Vuzix holds more than 500 patents and patents pending and numerous IP licenses in the fields of optics, head-mounted displays, and the augmented reality wearables field. The Company has won over 20 Consumer Electronics Show (or CES) awards for innovation since 2005 and several wireless technology innovation awards among others. Vuzix is a public company (NASDAQ: VUZI) with offices in: Rochester, NY; and Kyoto and Okayama, Japan.

AITX's RAD Strengthens Position in Global Logistics With Repeat ROAMEO Order

(OTC:AITX) Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD) have secured an order for a second ROAMEO autonomous security patrol vehicle from a global logistics leader. The long-standing client has deployed dozens of RAD solutions across multiple locations and selected ROAMEO to patrol another major logistics facility. ROAMEO is RAD's mobile patrol vehicle, engineered for autonomous security patrols across expansive outdoor environments, standing at 6 feet 8 inches and weighing over 1,600 pounds. RAD anticipates deploying the ROAMEO at the client's facility before the end of calendar 2026. RAD solutions are specifically designed to deliver cost savings of between 35% and 80% compared to traditional manned security and monitoring. Through its primary subsidiary, RAD-I, AITX is redefining the nearly $50 billion (US) security and guarding services industry with its AI-driven Solutions-as-a-Service model.

ChargeAfter Powers BYLD Finance Expansion

(LSE/AIM:FNEWS) ChargeAfter, the embedded lending platform for point-of-sale financing, announced that equipment financing specialist BYLD Finance has selected its technology to power its expansion into consumer point-of-sale lending. Stitch It International is the first vendor to deploy the new offering. BYLD Finance is transitioning beyond its traditional commercial lending roots by integrating ChargeAfter’s technology. The partnership enables specialty equipment retailers to offer consumer financing at ecommerce checkout, with in-store channels slated to launch soon. Shoppers are instantly matched with personalized financing options supported by a scalable multi-lender waterfall system. Retailers gain access to post-sale management tools, advanced analytics, and seamless lender connectivity. ChargeAfter is backed by investors including Visa, Citi Ventures, Synchrony Financial, Banco Bradesco, and MUFG.

Rocket One Accepted Into Seagate Partner Program, Expanding AI Infrastructure and Enterprise Data Storage Ecosystem

(NASDAQ:RKTO) Rocket One Inc., a technology company focused on next-generation AI infrastructure and advanced computing technologies for commercial, space and defense applications, announced that it has been accepted into the Seagate Partner Program. Through its participation in the program, Rocket One gains access to Seagate partner resources, including product information, training, sales and marketing tools, and other resources available through the Seagate partner portal. Rocket One holds exclusive rights to certain technologies, including a nanomagnetic matrix multiplier architecture intended as a hardware accelerator for machine learning and AI workloads, and related magnetic memory technology with potential applications in radiation-tolerant computing for defense and space systems. The Company is also positioned to pursue opportunities in nano-launch systems and nanosatellite deployment. The Company's biotechnology pipeline, including, but not limited to, HT-001, HT-KIT, HT-ALZ, and its GDNF-based metabolic program, will continue to be advanced under a wholly owned subsidiary.

OCAL Financial Explains Its Credit and Lender-Routing System, and the Underserved Market it Serves

(TSXV: OCAL) OCAL Financial Inc. explained the credit and lender-routing system at the core of its approval-first process, which allows the Company to serve a wider range of borrowers than a traditional dealership submission. OCAL's system scores how well each deal fits each lender, then sends the file to the lenders most likely to approve it on reasonable terms. The system is built to meet anti-money-laundering and know-your-customer requirements and lender-grade credit standards, and it runs machine-learning checks that flag anomalies and reduce risk for the lender. OCAL does not lend, underwrite, or hold the loans or take on credit-default risk, but earns from arranging financing and selling vehicles and related products. OCAL operates remotely and is licensed in British Columbia and Alberta. OCAL sources each vehicle only after a customer is approved, drawing on the OPENLANE auction network and select partners. OCAL earns revenue from vehicle sales and related finance and protection products, and does not hold consumer loans or assume credit-default risk.

Tenet Releases New Version 2.0 of Business Hub Platform Granting Access to U.S. SMEs

(CSE:PKK) Tenet Fintech Group Inc. announced the release of the latest version of the Business Hub, which now allows U.S. based SME owners and executives to register their businesses on the platform and take advantage of its features and functionalities. The newly released version of the platform features the implementation of several agentic AI functionalities, including the continuous analysis of the registered SMEs' financial data to create matches and recommended business opportunities between them based on 4 categories. The implementation of the feature resulted in the creation of over 40,000 recommended opportunities for the platform's legacy Canadian registered SMEs worth a potential of over $1.4 billion in combined annual revenue and cost savings for the SMEs. The Company expects that number to increase considerably in the weeks and months to come, as U.S. SMEs begin to register on the platform. Agentic AI is also at the center of the new Business Hub's grant matching feature, which the Company first revealed would be available to Canadian SMEs in a news release dated July 28, 2026. According to The Counsel for Community and Economic Research, there were 2,536 state-run business grant and tax credit programs in the U.S., and another approximately 900 active federal-run programs in 2026 according to Grants.gov. Tenet also provided additional details related to its two-month agreement with investor awareness consultant Tatiana Perez announced on August 7, 2026, by stating that the agreement began on August 1, 2026, will end on September 30, 2026 and will cost the Company a total of USD $5,000 for the two-month period.

Thomaston Savings Bank Advances Self-Service Banking With Diebold Nixdorf DN Series® ATMs and Managed Services

(NYSE:DBD) Diebold Nixdorf announced that Thomaston Savings Bank is modernizing its self-service network with DN Series® ATMs, the company's latest terminal application software and comprehensive managed services. Diebold Nixdorf monitors the bank's ATM network 24/7 and provides proactive support to keep the self-service channel running reliably for customers. These services are supported by DN AllConnect® Data Engine, which uses artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to aggregate and analyze ATM data in real time. Thomaston Savings Bank plans to move to Diebold Nixdorf's Branch Automation Solutions to further optimize its self-service channel. Future capabilities under consideration include tap-to-pay, QR-enabled transactions, enhanced deposit automation, cash recycling and video-assisted banking. Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated has a presence in more than 100 countries with approximately 20,000 employees worldwide.

Legend Power Systems Awarded GSA Multiple Award Schedule Contract for SmartGATE Active Power Management Systems

(TSXV:LPS) (OTCQB:LPSIF) Legend Power Systems Inc. announced that it has been awarded U.S. General Services Administration ("GSA") Multiple Award Schedule ("MAS") Contract 47QSMS26D0071 for its SmartGATE™ Active Power Management systems. The award makes Legend's SmartGATE Gen 3 platform available under Special Item Number ("SIN") 334512, Total Solution Support Products for Facilities Management Systems. The U.S. federal government manages one of the largest real estate portfolios in the world, with the federal inventory reported by the Government Accountability Office ("GAO") to include more than 3 billion square feet of building space. SIN 334512 is also eligible under GSA's Cooperative Purchasing Program, allowing eligible state, local, tribal, and other qualifying government buyers to access approved products and services through the MAS program. SmartGATE is Legend's patented Active Power Management platform installed at a building's electrical service entrance to manage incoming power conditions. SmartGATE provides full voltage regulation (+/- 8%) to exact specification, on each phase individually to address the main power attributes that impact system reliability, lifetime, and efficiency.

CETIN Networks Selects RADCOM for AI-Driven Assurance Across Its Mobile Network in Slovakia

(NASDAQ: RDCM) RADCOM Ltd. announced that CETIN Networks has selected RADCOM under a multi-year contract to deploy an end-to-end service assurance solution across its mobile network, spanning the radio access network (RAN) to the core. RADCOM will replace the legacy assurance provider and deliver an AI-driven next-generation solution to ensure superior customer experiences, meet service-level agreements (SLAs), and provide a unified data analytics foundation for CETIN's transition to a cloud-native network. The deployment consolidates CETIN's network visibility on a single platform and directly supports the next phase of its network evolution. RADCOM's solution provides the real-time, multi-layered assurance needed to launch 5G Standalone and Voice over New Radio (VoNR) services with confidence and to strengthen quality across the network. The multi-year engagement extends RADCOM's assurance footprint in Europe. CETIN Networks, s.r.o. is a wholesale provider of mobile and fixed telecommunications infrastructure in Slovakia and part of the e& PPF Telecom Group, operating the network that underpins the country's leading operators.

ECARX Announces Second Quarter 2026 Unaudited Financial Results

(NASDAQ:ECX) ECARX Holdings Inc. announced unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, reporting total revenue of US$225.2 million, up 45% year-over-year. Sales of goods revenue was US$196.4 million, up 50% YoY, while software license revenue was US$0.7 million, down 42% YoY, and service revenue was US$28.1 million, up 21% YoY. Gross profit was US$44.5 million, up 165% YoY, resulting in a gross margin of 19.8%. Net loss was US$12.0 million, compared with US$45.4 million during the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) gain was US$0.5 million, compared with adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) loss of US$29.8 million in the same period last year. ECARX shipped over 550,000 units during the quarter, with high-end Antora® and Pikes® solutions accounting for 42% of shipments.

AISIX Solutions Launches Fire Alerts for WildfireScore Retail Application

(TSXV: AISX) AISIX Solutions Inc. announced the launch of Fire Alerts, a new functionality within its WildfireScore application that enables subscribed users to receive daily notifications about wildfire activity near their properties. Fire Alerts are available through monthly and annual subscription plans and as an add-on to WildfireScore reports. Milestone 1 of AISIX's three-year contract with a major Canadian insurer has been completed, and work is underway to satisfy Milestone 2 deliverables. The deliverables span location-level and portfolio-wide loss metrics, including Annual Average Loss (AAL), Occurrence and Aggregate Probable Maximum Loss (PML), and Event and Year Loss Tables.

Inturai Expands Critical Iinfrastructure Security Capabilities Through Proposed DomeCommand Acquisition as Global Counter-UAS Focus Intensifies

(CSE: URAI) Inturai Ventures Corp. announced an update on its proposed acquisition of DomeCommand, a counter-UAS command-and-control platform, which was announced July 6, 2026. The Company is engaged in a 12-week proof-of-capability program for DomeCommand with the European Defence Tech Hub, targeting initial milestones in the fourth quarter of 2026. The global counter-UAS market is forecast to grow from US$9.17 billion in 2026 to US$29.70 billion by 2031, a 26.5% compound annual growth rate. DomeCommand is designed to compute optimized engagement plans, provide explainable judgement via AI reasoning agents, and record every decision in an evidence-linked audit trail. The platform is designed to fuse multiple sensor data types and coordinate drones, ground robots, personnel, and effectors through open protocols. DomeCommand is designed to run offline on a single workstation, enabling cost-constrained operators to field decision-layer capability without cloud dependency or large-scale procurement. Inturai intends to integrate DomeCommand into its technology platform while pursuing commercial opportunities across government, industrial, and enterprise markets.

£1m+ Cyber Wins; First UK&I MSP on Rubrik PayGo

(AIM: SYS) SysGroup plc has secured two new three-year cyber resilience contracts with a UK housing association and an English further education provider, with combined total contract value of over £1 million. SysGroup has become the first UK&I managed service provider to join the Rubrik MSP PayGo programme. The contracts will see SysGroup deliver managed data protection, cyber resilience and recovery services using Rubrik's technology platform. Integrating Rubrik's technology with SysGroup's managed service capabilities provides organisations with enterprise-grade data protection and ransomware resilience, eliminating upfront expenditure and operational complexity. The partnership aligns closely with SysGroup's MSP 3.0 and AI strategy, providing an additional source of cyber resilience data and operational insight. The two contract wins demonstrate customer demand for the proposition and provide a platform for further growth in SysGroup's managed cyber resilience business.

Nanoveu Inks Deal to Launch Eyefly3d Glasses-Free 3D Screen Protectors in India

(ASX: NVU) Nanoveu has entered into an agreement with US company One Immersive Inc to launch its EyeFly3D glasses-free 3D screen protectors across India. The agreement will be underpinned by a US$300,000 purchase order for a pilot production run of the 3D films for Apple and android devices. Initial deposits totalling US$165,000 have been received in previous periods, with the balance due upon completion of the final shipment before year end. One Immersive is an established spatial technology vendor and partner to a major over-the-top (OTT) platform in India that serves tens of millions of subscribers and over 100 million monthly active users. One Immersive has converted over 5,000 hours of content for release in 2026 via the platform’s mobile application using a proprietary 2D-to-3D conversion engine. India’s smartphone market was valued at US$44.15 billion in 2023, and is expected to reach US$88.99 billion by 2032 at a compound annual growth rate of 8.1%. India’s digital media market is forecast to grow from US$25.25 billion in 2024 to US$132.01 billion by 2035.

DATA Communications Management Corp. Reports Q2 2026 Financial Results

(TSX: DCM) (OTCQX: DCMDF) DATA Communications Management Corp. reported second quarter 2026 financial results, including revenues of $110.9 million, down 2.5% from $113.8 million in Q2 2025. The company completed the acquisition of Octacom Limited for approximately $54.0 million, consisting of $43.2 million in cash and $10.8 million in DCM common shares. DCM announced it entered into a fifth amended and restated credit agreement with a Canadian chartered bank, providing up to $160 million of credit facilities. Net debt at quarter-end was $64.6 million, down 26.2% from $87.5 million in Q2 2025. The board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.025 per common share, payable on September 28, 2026. DCM was selected by a Schedule I Canadian bank to develop and launch a comprehensive digital mailroom solution powered by Octacom's proprietary AI-enabled data capture and workflow automation platform.

Kyndryl Announces Agreement to Purchase Healthcare it Leaders, LLC, to Accelerate AI-led Modernization

(NYSE: KD) Kyndryl announced its intent to acquire Healthcare IT Leaders, LLC, an enterprise IT services provider for hospitals and health systems. The acquisition will enable Kyndryl to more effectively address growing customer demand for its AI‑led business modernization across healthcare providers and payors by leveraging Healthcare IT Leaders' healthcare consulting and application managed services expertise. Kyndryl already supports a broad set of healthcare organizations by running large-scale, highly regulated IT environments across the U.S. The addition of Healthcare IT Leaders' business will deepen Kyndryl's relationships with leading national healthcare systems and expand Kyndryl's access to the application and consulting layer of those environments. The transaction is expected to be completed during the second quarter of Kyndryl's fiscal year 2027, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory review. Kyndryl offers advisory, implementation and managed service capabilities to thousands of customers in more than 60 countries.

Keek Social Inc. Announces $5 Million CAD Private Placement to Accelerate SaaS Model Transition

(TSXV: KEEK) Keek Social Inc. announced a non-brokered private placement offering of units of the Company for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $5,000,000 CAD. The offering will consist of units of the Company at a price of 3.00 CAD for a period of two years from the date of issuance. Net proceeds from the offering will be used to fund sales and marketing efforts as the Company executes its strategic shift to a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business model. The Company's transition to a SaaS model directly addresses a critical pain point faced by content creators globally: 250 million content creators worldwide and 50 million 'significant' creators who pay tens of thousands of dollars annually in platform fees. Keek's solution includes three flat-rate monthly subscriptions to the Keek platform and zero platform fees on creator earning and tips. Keek will work with online creator agencies to bring hundreds of thousands of creators onboard efficiently and at scale. These agency partnerships are expected to accelerate user adoption and drive platform growth.

Gatekeeper Announces C$3 Million FRA Transit Video Project

(TSXV: GSI) Gatekeeper Systems Inc. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Gatekeeper Systems USA Inc., has received purchase orders to provide and install FRA compliant video and audio recording devices on passenger train lead locomotives for a project valued at approximately US$2.1 million (C$3 million) in aggregate. Gatekeeper has entered a contract to supply the project equipment to an unrelated third-party and has separately entered a contract with Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to provide installation services for the project. The project is expected to be completed during the Company's 2027 fiscal year which begins September 1, 2026. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) mandate issued under CFR 229.136 requires that all passenger train lead locomotives providing scheduled intercity rail passenger or commuter service be equipped with crashworthy memory modules and image recording devices prior to October 12, 2027. Gatekeeper has installed hundreds of crashworthy video recording devices on passenger trains for public transportation operators in the United States. Gatekeeper has provided solutions to more than 60 transit agencies and 3,500 school districts throughout North America and has installed more than 65,000 Mobile Data Collectors for customers which record video and data daily from over 200,000 onboard devices.

BeachHouse.com Selects RESAAS for Lead Distribution & Referral Payments

(TSXV: RSS) RESAAS Services Inc. announced that BeachHouse.com has selected the RESAAS Enterprise Referral Platform to distribute its buyer leads across the United States. BeachHouse.com features more than 100,000 beachfront and waterfront properties across North America and international markets. By signing with RESAAS, BeachHouse.com will use RESAAS's real-time referral platform to distribute valuable leads, improve lead conversion, and facilitate instant referral fee payments upon closing. The addition of BeachHouse.com further expands RESAAS' growing roster of enterprise customers. RESAAS referral technology manages high-value leads from the BeachHouse.com portal, supplemented by instant referral fee settlement by RESAAS's proprietary payment rails RESAAS Pay, generating transaction fee revenue for RESAAS.

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