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Garcia Announces Strategic Investment in the Sports-Focused Streaming, E-Com & Marketing Platform

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / September 18, 2025 / Two-division world champion and Philadelphia boxing legend, Danny “Swift” Garcia, today announced that his highly anticipated return to the ring will stream exclusively on MILLIONS.co with a pay-per-view broadcast on Saturday, October 18 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Purchase the PPV HERE.

Titled “Farewell to Brooklyn,” the event marks Garcia’s final bow at the iconic arena that has become a second home for him throughout his storied career and which has hosted many of Garcia’s most memorable battles.

The card presented by Swift Promotions will be available nationwide through MILLIONS.co for purchase as part of a larger strategic partnership, with Garcia becoming an investor in the sports streaming, e-commerce and marketing platform.

Garcia cited his own experiences with the logistical challenges of promotion and brand-building as the key driver for his investment. MILLIONS.co provides a turnkey solution for athletes to manage merchandise sales, create and broadcast PPV streams, launch podcasts & interview channels, and secure brand deals-all in a single ecosystem.

“Brooklyn and the Barclays Center have been a special part of my journey, and I can’t wait to give the fans one last unforgettable night there,” said Danny Garcia. “But this fight is more than just a return; it’s about the future. As a promoter with Swift Promotions and as an athlete, I’ve felt the pain that MILLIONS solves. It’s a struggle to easily sell merch, create streams, launch a podcast, or get brand deals. MILLIONS makes it easier than ever. They’ll do over 500 PPV events this year, and after I met with the team, I was excited to invest and bring Swift Promotions to the platform. I’m looking to build a blueprint for fighters and promotors to take control of their own careers & events.”

“We’re thrilled to have Danny Garcia as an investor in the company. He’s an icon in boxing and understands exactly what we’re building and the opportunity in front of us,” says Matt Whitteker CEO at MILLIONS.co. “We got to spend a weekend talking boxing & business strategy together earlier this year and both teams knew it was a great fit.”

The event will feature a full undercard of thrilling fights, celebrating the fighting spirit of the borough and providing a platform for the next generation of boxing talent, which will be announced in the coming weeks.

Tickets for the live event are available for purchase now through Ticketmaster.

Event Details:

Event: Swift Promotions Presents: Farewell to Brooklyn

Main Event: Danny “Swift” Garcia vs. Danny Gonzalez

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY

Tickets: Available at Ticketmaster.com

Exclusive PPV Broadcast: MILLIONS.co

About Swift Promotions:

Swift Promotions is a premier boxing promotion company founded by two-division world champion and boxing legend Danny “Swift” Garcia. Committed to putting on world-class events, Swift Promotions showcases elite talent and rising stars, delivering unforgettable nights of boxing action for fans around the globe.

About MILLIONS.co:

MILLIONS.co is a leading sports streaming, e-commerce, and marketing platform dedicated to empowering athletes and sports content creators. By providing a comprehensive suite of tools for PPV events, merchandise sales, content creation, and sponsorships, MILLIONS.co enables athletes to directly engage with their fanbase and build their personal brands.

Media Contact:

Matt Whitteker | matt@millions.co
CEO | MILLIONS.co

Andrew, Roberts, Swanson Communications for Swift Promotions:
(202) 783-5500, contact@swansonpr.com

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SOURCE: MILLIONS.co

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Upcoming announcements highlight transactions centered on I-ON’s flagship gold-backed digital asset, ION.au, an Asset-backed Security (ABS) central to the Company’s leadership in transforming legacy financial services for the digital age.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS / ACCESS Newswire / September 18, 2025 / I-ON Digital Corp. (OTCQB:IONI), a recognized leader in digital asset infrastructure and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, is advancing the next wave of secure and transparent decentralized finance through the expansion of its ION.au Central Vault initiatives. By deploying its flagship gold-backed digital asset, ION.au, as a digital vault-based asset-backed security (ABS), I-ON is setting new standards for stability and trust in digital finance. This highly anticipated deployment positions I-ON as a premier centralized repository for the digitized physical and in situ gold reserves meeting ION.au asset quality standards. Supported by institutional-grade vaulting, ION.au provides balance sheet enhancement for digital asset-ready banks, stablecoin issuers, and exchanges bridging traditional finance with the rapidly expanding Open Finance marketplace-one increasingly defined by transparency, security, and blockchain-enabled portability.

I-ON Digital‘s expanded Central Vault program is structured to support independent stablecoin initiatives from its portfolio of trusted vault client-partners. Each initiative utilizes ION.au as a gold-backed security, anchored to the Company’s established internal pricing peg to the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) daily price – a framework designed to reinforce stability, transparency, and investor confidence across each deployment.

By extending Central Vault services, I-ON will provide third-party holders of ION.au access to secure, centralized vaulting and ledger enhancement solutions. This builds and expands on the company’s mission to bridge the traditional financial sector with next-generation digital asset infrastructure through institutional-grade compliance, transparency, and accountability.

“The concept of deploying closely held or managed ION.au further demonstrates I-ON’s role as a trusted stakeholder in the transformation of legacy financial services into the digital age,” said Carlos X. Montoya, CEO of I-ON Digital Corp. “Vault-based deployment and correspondent services are designed to enhance and support I-ON’s Digital Asset Platform (DAP), which enables banks and other financial service providers to onboard, buy, sell, trade, manage, and report on digital asset activities involving their own holdings or services.”

Montoya added, “Both the DAP and ION.au deployment initiatives are structured to drive long-term, recurring revenue for the Company’s income statement.”

About I-ON Digital Corp.:

I-ON Digital Corp. is a pioneer in the digitization of real-world assets (RWA) and blockchain-driven tokenization technologies. The company’s flagship initiative, the ION.au digital security, is revolutionizing gold asset digitization, enabling secure, transparent, and efficient access to in-situ gold reserves. By integrating advanced blockchain solutions, I-ON Digital empowers industries and investors to unlock the true value of physical and digital assets.

For more information about I-ON Digital Corp. and its initiatives, visit www.iondigitalcorp.com.

For further information, please contact:
Investor Relations
I-ON Digital Corp.
investorrelations@iondigital.com
(866) 440-2278
https://iondigitalcorp.com

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Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements associated with the expected ability of the Company to undertake certain activities and accomplish certain goals and objectives. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “expects,” “intends,” “will,” “goal,” “potential” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company’s current expectations and involve assumptions that may never materialize or may prove to be incorrect. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, risks associated with the process of developing and commercializing its products. These and other risks concerning the Company and its financial position are described in additional detail in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.

SOURCE: I-ON Digital Corp

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Rethink Impact leads investment round as company targets expansion to 30+ states by end of 2026

WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESS Newswire / September 18, 2025 / Seven Starling, a leading virtual provider of women’s behavioral health services, today announced it has raised $8M in funding led by Rethink Impact to accelerate national expansion of its specialized maternal mental health platform. The round includes participation from insiders Pear VC, Zeal Capital Partners, Magnify Ventures, Ulu Ventures, Expa, Fiore Ventures, the March of Dimes, Rogue Women’s Fund, and Graham & Walker.

Currently operating in 18 states with partnerships across 1,500 OBGYNs, the company plans to expand to over 30 states by the end of 2026, significantly increasing access to specialized care for women experiencing mental health challenges during fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood.

Seven Starling was founded by Harvard Business School graduates Tina Keshani and Sophia Richter, who combined their operational scaling expertise with personal experience navigating the challenges of growing their own families.

Scaling Proven Clinical Model Nationwide

Seven Starling’s expansion builds on demonstrated clinical outcomes, with 90% of patients achieving significant improvement in depression symptoms through the company’s provider-integrated model. The platform maintains in-network coverage with major health plans, including Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare, representing over 100 million covered lives and has expanded coverage options including Medicaid programs in a growing number of markets.

“We saw an opportunity to build something different by working directly within the healthcare system rather than working around it,” said Keshani, CEO and Co-Founder, who previously led payer expansions and telemedicine solutions at Warby Parker. “Our provider-integrated approach ensures women get specialized care at the moment they need it most.”

Addressing a $14 Billion Healthcare Crisis

Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders affect 1 in 5 women, making them the most common complication of childbirth. Yet 75% of diagnosed women never receive treatment due to systemic barriers including provider shortages, insurance limitations, and geographic access challenges. Untreated conditions cost the U.S. healthcare system $14 billion annually, while suicide remains the leading cause of maternal death in the first year postpartum.

In August 2024, the US Surgeon General issued an advisory titled “Parents Under Pressure,” identifying parental mental health as a critical public health challenge requiring immediate national attention.

Proven Clinical Outcomes at Scale

Seven Starling’s evidence-based platform delivers measurable results:

• 90% see clinical improvement: Patients who complete the program show statistically significant reduction in depression symptoms (5-point PHQ-9 decrease)

• 4.9/5 patient satisfaction: 97% found therapist time valuable

• Rapid access: 1-day average time to initial consult and care team match vs. 5-week industry average

• Insurance accessibility: 96% of patients use in-network coverage with most copays being $0-30

• Removing barriers: 40% of patients accessing mental health care for the first time

• Health equity: 37% of patients identify as BIPOC; 50% of clinicians are BIPOC

“Maternal mental health represents a massive market failure – high costs, poor outcomes, and critically underserved populations – and is ripe for disruption,” said Jenny Abramson, Founder & Managing Partner of Rethink Impact, the largest fund in the country backing women-led tech companies. “Seven Starling’s tech enabled integrated model tackles one of healthcare’s most pressing challenges with measurable results. This is healthcare innovation that actually moves the needle.”

Technology-Enabled Healthcare Infrastructure

The company’s platform offers automated patient screening technology, seamless one-click referrals, and direct EMR integrations, enabling over 90% of their patients to be referred by 1,500 OBGYNs across the country. Seven Starling’s proprietary technology automates critical operational functions including insurance verification, personalized care team assignment, and care coordination, removing traditional barriers that prevent patients from accessing care. The platform’s AI capabilities handle administrative workflows while licensed clinicians trained specifically in perinatal mental health deliver individual therapy, group sessions, and medication management.

“We’ve built technology to solve the operational challenges that typically create friction in healthcare delivery,” said Sophia Richter, COO and Co-Founder of Seven Starling. “Our platform’s ability to seamlessly integrate with existing provider workflows while automating complex processes like revenue cycle operations is what enables us to scale specialized care nationwide.”

“Seven Starling solved the problem I’ve had for years, knowing my patients need support but having nowhere appropriate to refer them quickly,” said Dr. Annam Abbasi, an OBGYN at Virginia Physicians for Women. “The seamless referrals and rapid patient access has transformed how we address maternal mental health at my practice.”

About Seven Starling

Seven Starling is a leading virtual provider of women’s behavioral health services, specializing in perinatal mental health care. The company’s integrated platform combines evidence-based therapy, medication management, and care coordination to address mental health challenges during fertility, pregnancy, pregnancy loss, postpartum, and early parenthood. Founded by Harvard Business School graduates, Seven Starling partners with healthcare providers and major insurance plans to deliver accessible, specialized care. For more information, visit www.sevenstarling.com.

About Rethink Impact

Rethink Impact is the largest venture firm in the country dedicated to investing in female leaders using technology to help solve the world’s biggest problems (Forbes) and believes the next generation of extraordinary companies will find success through their relentless pursuit of mission for the benefit of all communities. For more information, visit https://rethinkimpact.com or contact Chelsea at chelsea@rethinkimpact.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Lauren Gill, MAG PR
lauren@mooringadvisorygroup.com

SOURCE: Seven Starling

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After treating 50,000+ patients abroad, the Norwegian startup closes $4.5M seed round, opens U.S. headquarters, and launches Acne Care app.

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 18, 2025 / Nolla Health, the company pioneering AI-powered personal healthcare, today announced its U.S. launch across 40+ states, introducing a “Personal Care Companion for Your Skin” that makes dermatologist-level treatment more accessible than ever. The launch and opening of its U.S. headquarters in New York City comes on the heels of a $4.5 million seed round led by General Catalyst, with participation from SNÖ Ventures and Commure founder Diede van Lamoen. For its U.S. debut, Nolla is rolling out its Acne Treatment App, the first in a suite of AI-powered healthcare products the company plans to introduce.

“I grew up with a doctor in the family and only later realized how rare that access is,” said Luis Wenus, Co-Founder and CEO of Nolla Health. “Having someone who knows your medical history, is always available, and truly personalizes your care shouldn’t be a luxury. With today’s technology, we can finally begin to deliver that experience for everyone.”

In Norway, Nolla treated more than 50,000 patients in just six months, catching thousands of serious skin conditions while reducing clinician time per patient by 10x. Both of its apps, for acne treatment and skin cancer screening, consistently ranked among the top five medical apps in the App Store.

A New Standard for Continuous Skin Care

Dermatology is one of the most in-demand but hardest-to-access specialties. In the U.S., patients wait an average of 36 days to see a dermatologist. For conditions like acne, affecting up to 50 million Americans each year, delays in treatment can be costly both physically and emotionally. Nolla replaces that delay with care that adapts daily:

• AI-powered skin scans that track changes in real time.

• Clinician-reviewed treatment plans prescribed asynchronously.

• Custom compounded medications manufactured in the U.S. and shipped directly to patients’ homes.

By focusing first on acne, Nolla brings a highly visual, data-rich condition into the digital-first era, delivering more personalized, consistent, and adaptive treatment than traditional models allow.

A Full-Stack Approach to Care

While many AI healthcare startups focus on plugging language models into existing systems, Nolla is rethinking the entire stack, from diagnosis and tracking to prescriptions and referrals. By building its own proprietary AI models and delivering care directly to patients through its apps, Nolla reduces friction, cuts costs, and improves outcomes.

“At General Catalyst, we believe AI-native healthcare models can make care more accessible and affordable for patients everywhere,” said Neeraj Arora, Managing Director at General Catalyst. “By building a full-stack platform that integrates proprietary AI with clinician oversight, Nolla is creating a seamless path from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up. We’re excited to support the team as they expand to the U.S. and work to deliver timely, high-quality care at scale.”

With the new capital, Nolla will expand its U.S. operations, grow its clinical and engineering footprint, and accelerate R&D toward additional condition-specific apps, advancing the company’s long-term vision to build a vertically integrated, AI-powered healthcare platform that provides personalized, concierge-level care at scale.

Nolla’s Acne Care app is now available in 40+ states for $59/month, sign up for your first free scan here.

ABOUT NOLLA HEALTH:

Nolla Health is building AI-powered personal care companions for everyone. Beginning with acne and skin health, Nolla combines proprietary AI with clinician oversight to deliver diagnosis, treatment, prescriptions, and follow-up in one seamless experience. Headquartered in New York, Nolla operates across 40+ states. Learn more at https://www.nollahealth.com/.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Nina Pfister, MAG PR at E: nina@mooringadvisorygroup.com; P: 781-929-5620

SOURCE: Nolla Health

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 18, 2025 / For too long, recycling has worn the label of obligation. Governments issued quotas, companies ticked boxes under duress, and consumers quietly questioned whether any of it mattered. The cycle usually ended in the same place – higher costs, flat recycling rates, and very little trust. SMX (NASDAQ:SMX), together with BT-Systems’ Competence Center REDWAVE, just rewrote that story. What was once compliance theater is now a commercial engine with real horsepower, one that stretches across food, automotive, and electronics markets.

The proof came in demonstrations before NAFRA, an institution with the clout to turn trials into standards. SMX showed that plastics long considered untouchable can now be detected, separated, and certified at industrial speed. Food-grade packaging, flame-retardant materials, and even the notorious carbon black plastics are no longer landfill-bound. They are verified, valuable, and ready to re-enter global supply chains. That single shift moves recycling out of the sustainability column and straight into the profit column.

Certified Recycling Gains Global Momentum

Start with food-grade plastics. For packaging companies and consumer brands, this has been the biggest bottleneck. Regulators demand more recycled content, consumers demand safer packaging, but supply chains have been unpredictable at best. SMX’s molecular markers, running on REDWAVE’s high-speed detection lines, change the equation. Food-grade content can now be certified and delivered at scale. Companies cut costs by reducing virgin resin use, regulators finally get verifiable compliance, and shoppers get packaging they can believe in. For a sector squeezed from every angle, this is not a minor upgrade. It is survival.

Flame-retardant plastics tell a similar story. Critical for safety in vehicles and electronics, they have historically been too risky to recycle without contamination. SMX broke through that wall. With molecular traceability, these plastics can be confidently identified and reused without compromising safety standards. That means automakers can meet environmental targets without sacrificing performance, and electronics manufacturers can reduce costs without cutting corners. NAFRA’s presence here is no accident – as a European body representing flame-retardant interests, their validation signals that SMX’s technology can carry the regulatory weight needed to reshape entire industries. Doors across Europe’s automotive and electronics corridors just swung open.

Turning Proof Into Market Standards

Then there is carbon black plastic, recycling’s most infamous holdout. Its pigmentation made it invisible to traditional detection, leaving it outside the system for decades. SMX made the invisible visible. By embedding markers directly into the material, carbon black plastics can now be verified and certified in real time. For manufacturers, this means access to a cheaper, compliant stream of high-performance plastics, freeing up food-grade PET to be used where it belongs. Supply chains stabilize, costs drop, and materials finally find their rightful place.

The Plastic Cycle Token (PCT) takes these breakthroughs from proof to profit. Each certified unit of recycled plastic becomes a tradable digital asset, moving recycling from compliance cost to market opportunity. Food companies can show certified inputs, automakers can access ESG-linked financing, and investors can participate in a new commodity class. The PCT turns verification into valuation – proof you can bank on.

This is a pivotal, even transformative, moment for SMX. And it is not just because the technology works. It is because it worked under the eyes of NAFRA, an institution with the authority to turn a demonstration into a directive. Their validation opens doors to policy adoption and industry mandates. The ripple effect is clear: once standards are demonstrated, they get adopted, and once they are adopted, markets reward the players who led the way.

From Compliance Cost to Value

That is why the payoff is so large. Food companies gain reliable certified inputs. Automakers secure compliant, high-performance plastics. Electronics manufacturers achieve cost savings and safety compliance in the same stroke. Regulators get enforceable tools. Investors gain a tradable asset class tied to the real economy. Everyone benefits, except those clinging to the old paperwork-and-promises model.

Recycling has finally shed its reputation as a burden. SMX has shown it is a profit driver. The proof is visible, the payoff is real, and the companies that recognize it first will not just comply with recycling rules. They will own the competitive edge in the next era of global trade.

About SMX

As global businesses face new and complex challenges relating to carbon neutrality and meeting new governmental and regional regulations and standards, SMX is able to offer players along the value chain access to its marking, tracking, measuring and digital platform technology to transition more successfully to a low-carbon economy.

Forward-Looking Statements

The information in this press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements in this press release may include, for example: matters relating to the Company’s fight against abusive and possibly illegal trading tactics against the Company’s stock; successful launch and implementation of SMX’s joint projects with manufacturers and other supply chain participants of gold, steel, rubber and other materials; changes in SMX’s strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects and plans; SMX’s ability to develop and launch new products and services, including its planned Plastic Cycle Token; SMX’s ability to successfully and efficiently integrate future expansion plans and opportunities; SMX’s ability to grow its business in a cost-effective manner; SMX’s product development timeline and estimated research and development costs; the implementation, market acceptance and success of SMX’s business model; developments and projections relating to SMX’s competitors and industry; and SMX’s approach and goals with respect to technology. These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this press release, and current expectations, forecasts and assumptions, and involve a number of judgments, risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing views as of any subsequent date, and no obligation is undertaken to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. As a result of a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, actual results or performance may be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Some factors that could cause actual results to differ include: the ability to maintain the listing of the Company’s shares on Nasdaq; changes in applicable laws or regulations; any lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on SMX’s business; the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations, and identify and realize additional opportunities; the risk of downturns and the possibility of rapid change in the highly competitive industry in which SMX operates; the risk that SMX and its current and future collaborators are unable to successfully develop and commercialize SMX’s products or services, or experience significant delays in doing so; the risk that the Company may never achieve or sustain profitability; the risk that the Company will need to raise additional capital to execute its business plan, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; the risk that the Company experiences difficulties in managing its growth and expanding operations; the risk that third-party suppliers and manufacturers are not able to fully and timely meet their obligations; the risk that SMX is unable to secure or protect its intellectual property; the possibility that SMX may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and other risks and uncertainties described in SMX’s filings from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

EMAIL: info@securitymattersltd.com

SOURCE: SMX (Security Matters)

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TAMPA, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / September 18, 2025 / The America’s Best Plastic Surgeons in America 2025 list from Newsweek and Statista includes Dr. Meegan Gruber, MD, of Gruber Plastic Surgery for her expertise in liposuction procedures.

The designation results from peer selection and quality weighting because American surgeons and medical professionals conduct evaluations to establish the worth of each other’s work. Dr. Gruber maintains dual board certification as a plastic surgeon and runs her practice at 3979 Moran Rd, Tampa, FL 33618 in North Tampa.

A Surgeon Recognized by Peers

Dr. Gruber stated that peer recognition serves as an effective performance indicator because it shows actual safety accomplishments and trustworthiness and real-world results.

Her team achieves optimal patient results through their methodical planning and exact procedures and thorough post-treatment care protocols.

The criteria of this award

The award bases its evaluation on particular standards that make it different from other recognition systems:

1. Peer Recommendations – from thousands of medical practitioners, both in-state and out-of-state.

2. The Quality of Care Ratings system evaluates all aspects of care delivery by examining consultation services and complication management and follow-up care and patient results.

3. The American Board of Plastic Surgery provides professional certification to surgeons who achieve board certification.

The list focuses on peer trust and quality performance and certification which establishes it as something greater than a popularity contest.

The evaluation process for these procedures occurred in 2025:.

• Breast Augmentation

• Liposuction

• Facelift

• Rhinoplasty

• Eyelid Surgery

• Tummy Tuck

The scope of recognition refers to the extent and boundaries within which a particular system or process can identify and acknowledge certain entities or phenomena. This definition encompasses the range of objects, events, or concepts that a system or process is designed to recognize, as well as the limits beyond which it cannot identify or distinguish them. The scope of recognition is crucial in various fields, including artificial intelligence, data science, and cognitive science, where it determines the effectiveness and reliability of recognition systems. In these contexts, understanding the scope of recognition helps developers and users to design and utilize systems that can accurately identify and process relevant information, while avoiding false positives or negatives. By defining the scope of recognition, researchers and practitioners can ensure that their systems operate within predetermined boundaries, thereby enhancing their performance, reliability, and overall utility.

• The recognition program chose 459 surgeons who worked in different parts of the United States.

• The top 30 surgeons who performed each procedure received their rankings.

• The list of additional surgeons followed alphabetical order.

A national nod for a Tampa leader in liposuction

Liposuction is a complex procedure where results hinge on case selection, aesthetic judgment, safety protocols, and meticulous technique. Earning a place on Newsweek’s 2025 America’s Best Plastic Surgeons for Liposuction list signals that surgeons across the country recommend Dr. Gruber for this specific procedure and recognize her consistent quality of care.

The following elements determine the results of liposuction surgery.

• Choosing suitable patients

• Artistic evaluations

• Safe surgical protocols

• Precise surgical technique

Liposuction at Gruber Plastic Surgery (Tampa, FL)

Dr. Gruber’s liposuction pathway includes:

Careful Planning
Doctors need to match each patient’s preferred body shape with their natural body proportions for creating balanced results according to the procedure.

Safety-First Protocols
Anesthesia and VTE-prevention measures customized to each individual.

Comprehensive Aftercare
The program provides post-operative coaching together with scheduled follow-up appointments to check patient progress toward their desired outcomes and maintain their results.

In 2025, Dr. Meegan Gruber received numerous prestigious awards and recognitions, highlighting her leadership and expertise in the field of plastic surgery. She was honored as a Top American AAPI Doctor, named an Elite Doctor by Tampa Bay Style Magazine, and recognized as a Top Doctor by Tampa Bay Metro. Her excellence in patient care and surgical skill also earned her the distinguished titles of Castle Connolly Top Doctor and Florida Top Doctor. Most notably, she was included on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Plastic Surgeons, further solidifying her reputation as one of the nation’s most respected and trusted plastic surgeons.

“Innovation has to mean safer, smarter surgery,” Dr. Gruber added. “From awake body contouring to comprehensive recovery coaching, we keep refining the details that matter most to patients.”

About Gruber Plastic Surgery

Gruber Plastic Surgery, located in Tampa, FL, is led by Dr. Meegan Gruber, Ph.D., board-certified plastic surgeon renowned for her pioneering work in awake plastic surgery. Dr. Gruber, also the star of “Awake Surgery,” which you can stream today on TLC GO, HBO MAX, Hulu, Discovery+, and other streaming platforms, integrates advanced techniques and cutting-edge technology to deliver safe, comfortable, and natural-looking results with minimized recovery time. Specializing in awake surgeries, the clinic offers a range of state-of-the-art procedures. Dr. Gruber is committed to innovation and education, ensuring precision and safety in every treatment, while enhancing patient confidence through individualized care and surgical expertise.

Contact Information

Jay Saint
info@drmeegangruber.com
888-400-0086

SOURCE: Gruber Plastic Surgery

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Targeting Ore Reserves, PFS and ML application by the end of 2026

HIGHLIGHTS

• May 2025 Optimised Scoping Study (OSS) outlined a compelling Tunkillia development project: ¹

  • Annual production: ~120,000oz gold + ~250,000oz silver

  • Total LoM operating cash: ~A$2.7 billion (unlevered, pre-tax)

  • Net Present Value (NPV _7.5% ): ~A$1.4 billion (unlevered, pre-tax)

  • Internal Rate of Return (IRR): ~73.2% (unlevered, pre-tax); and

  • Payback period: ~0.8 years (unlevered, pre-tax)

• ~18,000m reverse circulation (RC) drilling on high value ‘Starter Pits’, which are modelled to yield 365koz Au and A$1.3bn cash in first ~2 years, paying back development cost ~3x over ¹

• Barton approached by several prospective development and finance partners following OSS; expediting development drilling programs to support conversion of JORC Mineral Resources to JORC (2012) Ore Reserves, feasibility studies, and a Mining Lease application by end of 2026

ADELAIDE, AU / ACCESS Newswire / September 10, 2025 / Barton Gold Holdings Limited (ASX:BGD)(OTCQB:BGDFF)(FRA:BGD3) (Barton or Company) is pleased to announce the start of JORC upgrade drilling for its South Australian Tunkillia Gold Project (Tunkillia). An initial round of ~18,000m RC drilling is designed to convert Tunkillia’s high value ‘Stage 1′ and ‘Stage 2′ optimised open pits to JORC (2012) ‘Measured’ and ‘Indicated’ categories, supporting expedited project financing discussions. ¹

The current 1 ^st stage ~18,000m RC drilling program will:

• target conversion of all of ‘Stage 1′ and ‘Stage 2′ pit materials to JORC ‘Indicated’ category; and

• target conversion of a high-value subset of ‘Stage 1′ pit materials to JORC ‘Measured’ category.

A 2 ^nd stage RC and diamond drilling ( DD ) program planned for March to June 2026 will then:

• target conversion of all other Tunkillia OSS mineralisation JORC ‘Indicated’ category;

• expand Tunkillia’s geotechnical database for further open pit design optimisation; and

• expand Tunkillia’s metallurgical database for detailed recovery and production modelling.

Commenting on Tunkillia’s upgrade drilling programs, Barton Managing Director Alex Scanlon said :

“The Tunkillia OSS demonstrated the financial and capital leverage available to large-scale bulk processing operations, with the major advantage of a higher-grade ‘Starter Pit’ that can pay back development costs 2x over in the first year.

“Having been approached by multiple prospective development and finance partners, upgrade drilling on Tunkillia’s ‘Starter Pits’ will expedite development and financing discussions while Barton evaluates the optimal path forward.

“We are aiming to generate maximum optionality for Tunkillia’s development, and plan to convert Mineral Resources to Ore Reserves, complete a Pre-Feasibility Study, and submit a Mining Lease application by the end of 2026.”

Program background

Tunkillia’s May 2025 OSS outlined a compelling development profile, with ‘Starter Pits’ modelled to produce: ²

• ‘Stage 1′: ~206,000oz gold and ~491,000oz silver during the first ~13 months of operation; and

• ‘Stage 2′: ~159,000oz gold and ~432,000oz silver during the next ~14 months of operation.

These ‘Starter Pits’ are therefore modelled to return: ²

• ~$825 million operating free cash during the first ~13 months at a cash cost of only A$997/oz Au, paying back up-front capital cost more than 2x over during this time; and

• a total ~$1.3 billion operating free cash during the first ~27 months at an average cash cost of only A$1,429/oz Au, paying back up-front capital cost more than 3x over during this time.

Figure 1 below shows Tunkillia’s key ‘Stage 1′ and ‘Stage 2′ Starter Pits, with the location of new drill hole collars planned for the initial September to December 2025 JORC Mineral Resource upgrade program.

This stage of development drilling will comprise ~18,270m RC drilling across 209 planned drill holes. The objective is to increase confidence in ‘Stage 1′ and ‘Stage 2′ mineralisation, validate deposit geostatistics, and test the drill hole spacing required for future upgrade drilling in other Tunkillia mineralisation zones.

The drilling shown below is complementary to a significant number of existing surrounding drill holes, and is expected to convert all ‘Stage 1′ and ‘Stage 2′ mineralisation to JORC ‘Indicated’ category, with the highest-value subset of the ‘Stage 1 Starter Pit’ mineralisation converted to JORC ‘Measured’ category.

Figure 1 – Tunkillia OSS Optimised Open Pits with planned Stage 1 upgrade drilling

Authorised by the Board of Directors of Barton Gold Holdings Limited.

For further information, please contact:

Alexander Scanlon Managing Director a.scanlon@bartongold.com.au +61 425 226 649

Jade Cook Company Secretary cosec@bartongold.com.au +61 8 9322 1587

About Barton Gold

Barton Gold is an ASX, OTCQB and Frankfurt Stock Exchange listed Australian gold developer targeting future gold production of 150,000ozpa with 2.2Moz Au & 3.1Moz Ag JORC Mineral Resources (79.9Mt @ 0.87g/t Au), brownfield mines, and 100% ownership of the region’s only gold mill in the renowned Gawler Craton of South Australia. ^*

Challenger Gold Project 313koz Au + fully permitted Central Gawler Mill ( CGM ) Tarcoola Gold Project 20koz Au in fully permitted open pit mine near CGM Tolmer discovery grades up to 84g/t Au & 17,600g/t Ag Tunkillia Gold Project 1.6Moz Au & 3.1Moz Ag JORC Mineral Resources Competitive 120kozpa gold & 250kozpa silver project Wudinna Gold Project 279koz Au project located southeast of Tunkillia Significant optionality, adjacent to main highway

Competent Persons Statement & Previously Reported Information

The information in this announcement that relates to the historic Exploration Results and Mineral Resources as listed in the table below is based on, and fairly represents, information and supporting documentation prepared by the Competent Person whose name appears in the same row, who is an employee of or independent consultant to the Company and is a Member or Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM), Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG) or a Recognised Professional Organisation (RPO). Each person named in the table below has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and types of deposits under consideration and to the activity which he has undertaken to quality as a Competent Person as defined in the JORC Code 2012 (JORC).

Activity	Competent Person	Membership	Status
Tarcoola Mineral Resource (Stockpiles)	Dr Andrew Fowler (Consultant)	AusIMM	Member
Tarcoola Mineral Resource (Perseverance Mine)	Mr Ian Taylor (Consultant)	AusIMM	Fellow
Tarcoola Exploration Results (until 15 Nov 2021)	Mr Colin Skidmore (Consultant)	AIG	Member
Tarcoola Exploration Results (after 15 Nov 2021)	Mr Marc Twining (Employee)	AusIMM	Member
Tunkillia Exploration Results (until 15 Nov 2021)	Mr Colin Skidmore (Consultant)	AIG	Member
Tunkillia Exploration Results (after 15 Nov 2021)	Mr Marc Twining (Employee)	AusIMM	Member
Tunkillia Mineral Resource	Mr Ian Taylor (Consultant)	AusIMM	Fellow
Challenger Mineral Resource (above 215mRL)	Mr Ian Taylor (Consultant)	AusIMM	Fellow
Challenger Mineral Resource (below 90mRL)	Mr Dale Sims	AusIMM / AIG	Fellow / Member
Wudinna Mineral Resource (Clarke Deposit)	Ms Justine Tracey	AusIMM	Member
Wudinna Mineral Resource (all other Deposits)	Mrs Christine Standing	AusIMM / AIG	Member / Member

The information relating to historic Exploration Results and Mineral Resources in this announcement is extracted from the Company’s Prospectus dated 14 May 2021 or as otherwise noted in this announcement, available from the Company’s website at www.bartongold.com.au or on the ASX website www.asx.com.au. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the Exploration Results and Mineral Resource information included in previous announcements and, in the case of estimates of Mineral Resources, that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates, and any production targets and forecast financial information derived from the production targets, continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the applicable Competent Persons’ findings are presented have not been materially modified from the previous announcements.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This document may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “seek”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “expect”, “target” and “intend” and statements than an event or result “may”, “will”, “should”, “would”, “could”, or “might” occur or be achieved and other similar expressions. Forward-looking information is subject to business, legal and economic risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among other things, risks relating to property interests, the global economic climate, commodity prices, sovereign and legal risks, and environmental risks. Forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and opinions at the date the statements are made. Barton undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements for events or circumstances that occur subsequent to such dates or to update or keep current any of the information contained herein. Any estimates or projections as to events that may occur in the future (including projections of revenue, expense, net income and performance) are based upon the best judgment of Barton from information available as of the date of this document. There is no guarantee that any of these estimates or projections will be achieved. Actual results will vary from the projections and such variations may be material. Nothing contained herein is, or shall be relied upon as, a promise or representation as to the past or future. Any reliance placed by the reader on this document, or on any forward-looking statement contained in or referred to in this document will be solely at the readers own risk, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements due to the inherent uncertainty thereof.

¹ Refer to ASX announcement dated 5 May 2025

² Refer to ASX announcement dated 5 May 2025

^* Refer to Barton Prospectus dated 14 May 2021 and ASX announcement dated 8 September 2025. Total Barton JORC (2012) Mineral Resources include 1,049koz Au (39.7Mt @ 0.82 g/t Au) in Indicated category and 1,186koz Au (40.2Mt @ 0.92 g/t Au) in Inferred category, and 3,070koz Ag (34.5Mt @ 2.80 g/t Ag) in Inferred category as a subset of Tunkillia gold JORC (2012) Mineral Resources.

SOURCE: Barton Gold Holdings Limited

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 23, 2025 / American Critical Minerals Corp. (“American Critical Minerals” or the “Company“) (CSE:KCLI)(OTCQB:APCOF)(Frankfurt:2P3) applauds the recent decision of the U.S. Federal Government to formalize the addition of Potash to the US Geological Survey’s (“USGS”) draft Critical Minerals List. This list is updated every 3 years and updates will be finalized this year after a 30-day period for public comments on the proposed changes to the List with the final version of the List expected shortly.

Potash has been included in the Critical Minerals List following Executive Orders issued by President Donald Trump earlier this year highlighting that potash should be designated as a Critical Mineral. Its inclusion is also reported to follow modelling which flagged the risks of potential trade barriers from major global suppliers especially with the USGS estimating that in excess of 92% of all potash consumed in the US is imported, mostly from Canada, the former Soviet Union and the Middle East.

According to the USGS, inclusion on the Critical Minerals List can position projects to be eligible for Federal funding, subject to a streamlined permitting process and to be more competitive due to fees placed on imports. For full details of the Department of the Interior Draft 2025 List of Critical Minerals please see https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/department-interior-releases-draft-2025-list-critical-minerals

In addition, the Company highlights the recent approval for a US$14 million grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to Sage Potash (USA) Corporation, a subsidiary of Sage Potash Corp. This funding will support Sage Potash’s financing strategy for its planned construction of a potash production facility in the Paradox Basin in Utah. For full details please see: https://sagepotash.com/sage-potash-obtains-approval-for-us14-million-usda-grant-to-advance-project/

The Company also highlights that the International Development Finance Corporation (“DFC”) committed US$3 million in project development funding for Millennial Potash’s Banio Potash Project in Gabon, recognizing its potential strategic role to strengthen U.S. food security and supply chain resilience. Please see https://millennialpotash.com/news-releases/

Management Commentary

Simon Clarke President & CEO stated, “the recognition of Potash as a Critical Mineral by the US is a major milestone for the Industry and highlights the need for the US to develop domestic and other sources of supply as quickly as possible, especially with its current reliance on imports for the vast majority of the potash it consumes. It is critical that the US strengthens its food security and supply chain resilience and the size, potential scale and location of the Company’s Green River Project positions it very favourably as a potential source of significant potash supply.

Recent US Federal Government financing commitments in the Potash Sector, following the publication of the draft Critical Minerals List, further demonstrates the Administration’s commitment to strengthen the supply of potash and we believe we are very well placed to benefit from funding and other benefits that are available as we continue to advance our Project.”

Market Awareness Program

The Company also announces that it has engaged Machai Capital Inc. (“Machai“) to provide digital marketing services, including creating in-depth marketing campaigns involving corporate branding and social media and email marketing.

Machai is an arms-length marketing, advertising and public awareness firm based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Machai has been engaged for a term of up to 12 months for an upfront retainer of $400,000. The Company does not propose to issue any securities to Machai in consideration for the services to be provided to the Company. To the knowledge of the Company, Machai does not hold any securities of the Company, but Suneal Sandhu, the principal of Machai, currently holds 1,000,000 common shares and 500,000 share purchase warrants of the Company. Machai can be contacted at <suneal@machaicapital.com> or 101 – 17565 – 58 Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia, V3S 4E3, Canada.

About American Critical Minerals’ Green River Potash and Lithium Project

The Green River Potash and Lithium Project is situated within Utah’s highly productive Paradox Basin, located 20 miles northwest of Moab, Utah and has significant logistical advantages including close proximity to major rail hubs, airport, roads, water, towns and labour markets. It also benefits from close proximity to the agricultural and industrial heartland of America and numerous potential end-users for its products.

The history of oil and gas production across the Paradox Basin provides geologic data from historic wells across the Project, and the wider Basin, validating and de-risking the potential for high grade potash and large amounts of contained lithium. Wells in and around the project reported lithium up to 500 ppm, bromine up to 6,100 ppm and boron up to 1,260 ppm (Gilbride & Santos, 2012). This data is reinforced by nearby potash production and the advanced stage of neighbouring lithium projects. The Paradox Basin is believed to contain up to 56 billion tonnes of lithium brines, potentially the largest such resource in US (Source: Anson Fastmarkets Presentation – https://wcsecure.weblink.com.au/pdf/ASN/02823465.pdf ) The Company also has a 43-101 Exploration Target of 600 million to 1 billion tonnes of sylvinite (the most important source for the production of potash in North America) with average grades ranging from 19% to 29% KCL.**

The Company holds a 100% interest in eleven State of Utah (“SITLA“) mineral and minerals salt leases covering approximately 7,050 acres, 1,094 federal lithium brine claims (BLM Placer Claims) covering 21,150 acres, and 11 federal (BLM) potash prospecting permits covering approximately 25,480 acres. Through these leases, permits and claims the Company has the ability to explore for potash, lithium and potential by-products across the entire Green River Project (approx. 32,530 acres). The Company is authorized to drill a total of 7 exploratory drill holes across the Project (pending bonding the recently approved 4 drill holes).

Intrepid Potash, Inc. is America’s largest potash company and only U.S. domestic potash producer and currently produces potash from its nearby Moab Solution Mine, which the Company believes provides strong evidence of stratigraphic continuity within this part of the Paradox Basin (www.intrepidpotash.com). Anson Resources Ltd. has advanced lithium development projects contiguous to the northern boundary of our Green River Project and neighbouring to the south. Anson has a large initial resource, robust definitive feasibility study and has recently completed successful piloting operations through its partnership with Koch Technology Solutions, as well as an offtake agreement with LG Energy Solution. The Anson exploration targets encompass the combined Mississippian Leadville Formation and the Pennsylvanian Paradox Formation brine-bearing clastic layers, which also underlie American Critical Minerals’ entire project area (www.ansonresources.com)*.

In 2022, the U.S. imported approx. 96.5% of its annual potash requirements with domestic producers receiving a higher sales price due to proximity to market (intrepidpotash.com/ August 15, 2024, Investor Presentation). In March 2024, the US Senate introduced a bill to include key fertilizers and potash on the US Department of Interior list of Critical Minerals which already includes lithium and this process is well advanced with potash being added to the USGS Draft Critical Minerals List. In August 2025. Recent market estimates suggest that the global potash market is over US$50 billion annually and growing at a compound annual growth rate (“CAGR”) of close to 5%. Annual lithium demand is now estimated to be over 1 million tonnes globally and continuing to grow rapidly.***

On behalf of the Board of Directors

Simon Clarke, President & CEO

Contact: (604)-551-9665

*American Critical Minerals’ management cautions that results or discoveries on properties in proximity to the American Critical Minerals’ properties may not necessarily be indicative of the presence of mineralization on the Company’s properties.

**A report titled “NI 43-101 Technical Report – Green River Potash Project, Grand County, Utah, USA”, prepared by Agapito Associates Inc., and dated effective September 12, 2012, quantifies the Green River Potash Project’s potash exploration potential in the form of a NI 43-101 Exploration Target. The Exploration Target estimate was prepared in accordance with the National Instrument 43-101 -Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101“). It should be noted that Exploration Targets are conceptual in nature and there has been insufficient exploration to define them as Mineral Resources, and, while reasonable potential may exist, it is uncertain whether further exploration will result in the determination of a Mineral Resource under NI 43-101. The Exploration Target stated in the Agapito Report is not being reported as part of any Mineral Resource or Mineral Reserve. A copy of the report can be accessed on the corporate website for the Company: www.acmineralscorp.com.

***United States Geological Survey, Mineral Commodity Summaries, January 2024 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/periodicals/mcs2024/mcs2024-potash.pdf).

Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward Looking Information
This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking information is typically identified by words such as: believe, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ from this forward-looking information include those described under the heading “Risks and Uncertainties” in the Company’s most recently filed MD&A. The Company does not intend, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or revise the forward-looking information contained in this news release, except as required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking expect, anticipate, intend, estimate, postulate and similar expressions, or are those, which, by their nature, refer to future events. Such statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the intended use of proceeds from the Offering. Although the Company believes that such statements are reasonable, it can give no assurances that such expectations will prove to be correct. All such forward-looking information is based on certain assumptions and analyses made by the Company in light of their experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors management believes are appropriate in the circumstances. This information, however, is subject to a variety of risks and information.

SOURCE: American Critical Minerals Corp.

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WAUKEGAN, IL / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / The Midwest Association of Public Procurement (MAPP) today announced the launch of the MAPP Cooperative Alliance, a community-driven initiative to expand collaborative purchasing opportunities across cities, counties, park districts and other local government agencies in Illinois. The Alliance will be powered by Bespoke Community Cooperatives, which will provide the administrative and organizational support needed to drive collaboration, efficiency, and savings for public agencies.

With over 90 member agencies, MAPP has long been a trusted network of public procurement professionals. Through the Cooperative Alliance, MAPP members will be able to:

• Procure jointly to save time and money across agencies by combining spend and resources.

• Engage and support local Illinois businesses through expanded outreach and vendor inclusion.

• Uncover trends in spending that help the community build stronger, more informed contracts.

Contracts established under the Alliance will be available not only to MAPP members but also to non-member public sector buyers, broadening the reach and impact of the initiative.

“Our members have always been committed to collaboration and efficiency,” said Krista Kennedy, President of MAPP. “The MAPP Cooperative Alliance takes that commitment to the next level by ensuring public agencies of all sizes can leverage shared resources and expertise to deliver the greatest value to their communities.”

Bespoke Community Cooperatives will provide a full suite of administrative services to support the Alliance, including:

• Organizing joint participation

• Coordinating local vendor outreach and training

• Managing a centralized site for contract and data sharing

• Delivering analytics to inform decision-making

• Supporting contract expansion and scalability

“This partnership allows us to do what we do best: help communities and agencies organize, maximize their purchasing power, and create long-term, sustainable savings,” said Bespoke’s Brian Selander. “We’re honored to help MAPP launch this initiative and look forward to supporting its growth.”

The MAPP Cooperative Alliance represents a new model for how public procurement agencies can align resources, foster innovation, and strengthen public trust by ensuring that taxpayer dollars are spent more effectively.

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About the Midwest Association of Public Procurement (MAPP)
Founded in 1980, the Midwest Association of Public Procurement is a local chapter of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing. For over thirty years, MAPP members have dedicated themselves to promoting professionalism and ethical procurement practices within their entities, which are comprised of cities, villages, townships, boards of education, park districts, colleges and county agencies. Learn more at mapp-nigp.org.

About Bespoke Community Cooperatives
Bespoke Community Cooperatives partners with associations, governments, and organizations to build collaborative procurement models that maximize efficiency, savings, and community impact. Bespoke provides administrative services, vendor engagement, contract management, and analytics to help cooperative groups thrive. Learn more at bespokecommunity.org.

SOURCE: Bespoke Community Cooperatives

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While 95% of companies face AI setbacks, a new survey reveals the root cause is a breakdown in the quality practices that once enabled safe, high-velocity development.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / The race to deploy AI has dangerously decoupled development speed from software quality, leading to a near-universal rate of project setbacks across the tech industry. This is the central finding of a new report, “The 2025 Software Testing Vibe Check: Agentic AI Edition,” from Sauce Labs, the leading platform for continuous quality.

The report, based on a survey conducted by Wakefield Research, argues that the core principles of the DevOps movement-which successfully bonded speed and quality together over the last decade-have been diminished in the AI gold rush. This has created a capability gap, with the survey revealing that 82% of companies lack the appropriately skilled testers or adequate tools to manage their AI initiatives safely.

“For a decade, the best tech companies proved you could move fast and be stable,” said Prince Kohli, CEO at Sauce Labs. “But now we’re seeing a potentially dangerous decoupling of speed from quality. This survey reveals a deep chasm between the few companies equipped to manage AI and the many who are unprepared.”

Set amongst the survey data lies a sobering statistic: Most professionals (61%) report their own leadership doesn’t understand the fundamentals of software testing. This leadership blind spot results in teams being tasked with implementing powerful AI without proper support, creating a culture where employees are set up to fail. Consequently, 60% of respondents believe employees will take the blame for AI’s mistakes.

Other Key Findings from ‘The Great Decoupling’ Report:

• A Universal Toll: The capability gap is exacting a heavy price. A near-universal 95% of companies have experienced setbacks from their AI initiatives, a consequence of deploying complex technology without the right support structures in place.

• An Acceleration into the Gap: Despite these setbacks, nearly half of companies (48%) are “doubling down” on their AI investments. This high-stakes gamble suggests market pressure is forcing them to accelerate even when they lack the internal capability to do so safely, widening the chasm between ambition and reality.

• A Reality Distortion Field: The industry is operating with an optimistic timeline that ignores the quality gap. While 72% believe in full autonomous testing by 2027, 60% of companies haven’t even established the basic accuracy benchmarks needed to measure success.

• The Innovator’s Dilemma: The industry is split on how to proceed. While nearly half (47%) have slowed or paused AI initiatives due to poor results, a nearly equal number (48%) are “doubling down,” accelerating into the problem in a high-stakes bet that they can fix quality issues mid-flight.

“The next great challenge isn’t building more powerful AI; it’s building the quality frameworks to control it,” Kohli added. “The goal is to re-couple speed and quality for the AI era. You need a platform that provides a safety net to let your developers innovate at full speed – and even help them accelerate – without fear of breaking everything.”

For a deeper analysis, download the complete report here: http://www.saucelabs.com/resources/report/agentic-ai-survey-in-software-testing

The survey was conducted by Wakefield Research among 400 US-based tech professionals, including executives and software engineers, in June 2025.

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About Sauce Labs

Sauce Labs is the leading platform for continuous quality, trusted by the world’s top enterprises – like Walmart, Bank of America, and Indeed. More than 8 billion tests have been run on the Sauce Labs platform, and over 300,000 users depend on Sauce Labs to help them quickly deliver the highest quality software experiences. Our unified platform powers continuous quality across the SDLC – using AI-driven analytics to identify key quality signals from development through production. With over a decade of expertise and deep roots in the Selenium and Appium open-source communities, Sauce Labs helps teams test on thousands of different devices, browsers, and operating systems – anywhere, any time, and at any scale. For more information, please visit saucelabs.com.

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