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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:SMX)(NASDAQ:SMXWW) (the “Company”), today announced that the reverse stock split of the Company’s ordinary shares will begin trading on an adjusted basis giving effect to the reverse stock split on August 7, 2025 under the existing ticker symbol “SMX”. The new CUSIP number of the Company’s ordinary shares will be G8267K174 and the new ISIN code will be IE000TB5RTG4.

On May 2, 2025, the Company’s Shareholders approved a proposal to amend the Company’s constitution to allow the Company’s Board of Director’s to consolidate and/or divide all or any of the Company’s classes of shares as the Board of Directors sees fit. As such, Shareholder approval was not required to effect the reverse stock split.

The Company’s Board of Directors’ fixed the split ratio at 7:1, every seven (7) ordinary shares of the Company with a nominal value of $0.000000000000041 per share will be automatically combined into one (1) ordinary share with a nominal value of $0.000000000000287 per share. This will reduce the number of outstanding ordinary shares of the Company from approximately 9 million to approximately 1 million.

Outstanding Company options, warrants and other applicable convertible securities, including the Company’s warrants listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol SMXWW which will retain its existing CUSIP number, will be proportionately adjusted in accordance with their respective terms. No fractional shares will be issued in connection with the reverse stock split. Instead, the Company will aggregate the fractional entitlements of shareholders who otherwise would be entitled to receive fractional shares because they hold a number of ordinary shares not evenly divisible by 7ordinary shares pursuant to the reverse stock split or they hold less than the number of ordinary shares which should be consolidated into one ordinary share pursuant to the reverse stock split and, to the extent possible, sell such aggregated fractional ordinary shares on the basis of prevailing market prices at such time.

Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company is acting as exchange agent for the reverse stock split and will send instructions to any shareholders of record who hold stock certificates regarding the exchange of certificates. Shareholders with shares held in book-entry form or through a bank, broker, or other nominee are not required to take any action and will see the impact of the reverse stock split reflected in their accounts on or after August 8, 2025. Such beneficial holders may contact their bank, broker, or nominee for more information. Continental Stock Transfer may be reached for questions at (212) 509-4000.

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SMX GENERAL ENQUIRIES

E: info@securitymattersltd.com

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, the Company’s ability to regain compliance with applicable Nasdaq standards or comply with the continued listing standards of Nasdaq even if the Company regains compliance. 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.

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NEW YORK, NY AND SINGAPORE / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX)(NASDAQ:SMXWW), a leader in providing “physical to digital” solutions for a circular economy, today announced the execution and first closing of a securities purchase agreement with institutional investors for the purchase and sale of 12 month, convertible promissory notes for an aggregate purchase price of up to $11.0 million, in a private placement transaction.

The first closing was for a purchase price of $3,000,000, before deducting fees of the placement agent. The second closing of $3,000,000 is expected prior to the effective date of a Registration Statement on Form F-1 to register the ordinary shares of SMX underlying the convertible notes issued in the first and second closings. The third and fourth closings aggregate an additional $5,000,000 in gross proceeds to SMX and are subject to the conversion of all of the principal of the notes issued in the first and second closings and other closing conditions.

The Company expects to use the net proceeds from the offering for working capital and general corporate purposes, and to pay down certain outstanding indebtedness and other liabilities of the Company.

RBW Capital Partners LLC (a division of Dawson James Securities, Inc.) acted as the placement agent in connection with the offering. Aegis Capital Corp. acted as exclusive advisor with respect to the private placement. Ruskin Moscou Faltischek PC acted as transaction and securities counsel to the Company. Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP acted as counsel to the placement agent. Arthur Cox LLP acted as Ireland counsel to the Company.

The notes and the ordinary shares issuable upon the conversion of the notes have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities laws and, until so registered, may not be offered or sold in the United States or any state absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.

Additional details regarding the notes and the transaction will be available in the Company’s Form 6-K, which will be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and available at www.sec.gov.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

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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: the Company’s ability to satisfy the closing conditions for the planned second, third and fourth closings of its up to $11.0 million private placement; 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 steel, rubber, plastic 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 industries 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.

SOURCE: SMX (Security Matters)

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / Organto Foods Inc. (TSXV:OGO)(OTCQB:OGOFF), is pleased to announce that its shares will resume trading on the OTCQB Venture Market in the United States beginning August 5, 2025, under the ticker symbol “OGOFF.”

The Company’s return to the OTCQB marks a significant step forward in Organto’s strategic plan to expand its investor base in the U.S. and increase visibility in global capital markets. With renewed momentum, Organto plans to pursue an uplisting to the OTCQX, the highest tier of the OTC Markets, as its business evolves and it meets the required qualifications.

The Company’s shares remain eligible for electronic clearing and settlement in the United States through the Depository Trust Company (“DTC”). DTC is a subsidiary of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, one of the world’s largest securities depositories, and manages the electronic clearing and settlement of publicly traded companies in the United States.

“Resuming trading on the OTCQB is an important milestone that reflects the continued progress we’ve realized as we have realigned and restructured our business over the last 20 months, laying a strong foundation for sustained growth, stability and a clear path to profitability. We’re passionately committed to building a world-class company serving the fast-growing healthy foods market, and in doing so creating lasting value for our partners, customers, team, and shareholders.” commented Steve Bromley, CEO and Co-Chair of Organto Foods Inc. “When combined with our current listing on the Toronto Venture Exchange (“TSX-V) we believe this relisting will provide broad exposure to U.S. investors and in turn will enhance visibility and liquidity.”

The OTCQB is a premier venture marketplace for entrepreneurial and developing US and international companies that are committed to providing a high-quality trading and information experience for their US investors. To be eligible, companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, demonstrate compliance with U.S. securities laws, and undergo an annual verification and management certification process. The OTCQB is recognized by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an established public market and provides current public information to investors that need to analyze, value, and trade securities. Investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Steve Bromley
Co-Chair of the Board and CEO

For more information, contact:
John Rathwell, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development
647 629 0018
info@organto.com

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

ABOUT ORGANTO
Organto is a leading provider of branded, private label, and distributed organic and non-GMO fruit and vegetable products using a strategic asset-lighter business model to serve a growing socially responsible and health-conscious consumers. Organto’s business model is rooted in its commitment to sustainable business practices focused on environmental responsibility and a commitment to the communities where it operates, its people, and its shareholders.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release may include certain forward-looking information and statements, as defined by law, including without limitation, Canadian securities laws and the “safe harbor” provisions of the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act (“forward-looking statements”). In particular, and without limitation, this news release contains forward-looking statements respecting the Company’s belief that the return to the OTCQB marks a significant step forward in Organto’s strategic plan to expand its investor base in the U.S. and increase visibility in global capital markets; the Company’s belief that it will uplist to the OTCQX as its business evolved and meets required qualifications; the Company’s belief that it has made continued progress as its business has been realigned and restructured over the last 20 months, laying a strong foundation for sustained growth, stability and a clear path to profitability; the Company’s belief that its commitment to building a world-class company serving the fast-growing healthy foods market, should lead to creating lasting value for its partners, customers, team, and shareholders; and the Company’s belief that the OTCQB relisting will provide broad exposure to U.S. investors and in turn will enhance visibility and liquidity. Forward-looking statements are based on several assumptions that may prove to be incorrect, including, without limitation, the assumption that the Company’s relisting on the OTCQB is a positive development for the Company. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements in this news release include, among others, uncertainty regarding the regulatory risks; risks related to market volatility and economic conditions; risks related to unforeseen delays; and risks that necessary financing will be unavailable when needed. For further information on these and other risks and uncertainties that may affect the Company’s business, see the “Risks and Uncertainties” and “Forward-Looking Statements” sections of the Company’s annual and interim management’s discussion and analysis filings with the Canadian securities regulators, which are available under the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca. Except as required by law, Organto does not assume any obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking statements contained in this news release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

SOURCE: Organto Foods, Inc.

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NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / Earlier this year, Qollateral announced its new $10 million limit for same-day loans. The lending firm is now expanding the program to include luxury jewelry loans, backed by fine jewelry, diamonds, and even rare colored gemstones like rubies, emeralds, and sapphires. That program extends to both in-person service at Qollateral’s NYC headquarters and fully insured virtual lending for clients nationwide.

High-net-worth individuals are turning to more dynamic alternatives to traditional lending. Qollateral’s new $10 million limit meets the demand by providing those clients with confidential, same-day access to the capital they need without the hassles that come with bank loans. There is no credit check or income verification required. Just straightforward asset-backed lending on a broad variety of luxury jewelry.

Qollateral now accepts luxury jewelry, diamonds, and colored gemstones as collateral for asset-backed loans up to $10 million. The new limit is available to customers in NYC and nationwide.

Key Features of the Program:

• Loans up to $10 million secured by luxury jewelry and gemstones

• Same-day funding via bank wire, check, or cash

• Fully insured overnight shipping for virtual customers outside of NYC

• No credit check or income verification required

• Complimentary, no-obligation appraisals from skilled industry experts

• Private, in-person valuations are available at Qollateral’s NYC office, serving all five boroughs (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island) and Long Island

Qollateral has Nationwide Reach, Based in NYC

In-person clients will meet with the Qollateral team inside its NYC headquarters in the prestigious International Gem Tower. The process is completely discreet and safe, serving clients strictly on an appointment-only basis. While based in NYC, services extend across the country to cities like Los Angeles, Miami, Houston, and Chicago. With Qollateral’s virtual nationwide program, anyone in the US can secure fast, high-value loans against jewelry, all backed by free and fully insured shipping.

Examples of Eligible Assets:

• Investment-grade diamonds graded by GIA, AGS, EGL, etc.

• High-value colored stones like rubies, emeralds, diamonds, and sapphires

• Branded jewelry from Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany & Co., and more

• Large jewelry collections or family heirlooms

Qollateral is a Trusted Name in Luxury Lending

Qollateral has built its reputation in the luxury lending industry by prioritizing safety, confidentiality, and transparency. Every asset is fully insured throughout the loan process, from shipping and appraisal to storage. Furthermore, every asset is evaluated by a skilled appraiser with extensive experience in the industry. Their team knows how much luxury assets are worth and is dedicated to helping clients secure the highest possible offer.

Each client is met with respect and understanding, whether they’re borrowing against a cherished family heirloom, consolidating other luxury assets, or simply exploring alternatives to selling.

How to Get Started:

Whether in-person or remote, Qollateral makes it easy to secure jewelry and investment-grade diamond loans. Clients can book an appointment, receive a free jewelry appraisal, and get paid, all on the same day.

Jewelry loans: https://qollateral.com/jewelry-loans/

About Qollateral

Qollateral is the industry’s premier asset-backed lending firm, specializing in discreet, same-day financing secured by luxury assets such as high-end watches, fine jewelry, diamonds, and rare colored gemstones. Based in the heart of New York City’s Diamond District, the company provides fast, confidential luxury jewelry loans and compassionate, white-glove service to clients nationwide.

Interested readers can find out more by visiting Qollateral’s website Qollateral.com or contacting Qollateral https://qollateral.com/contact/ to book an appraisal.

Media contact:
Michael Manashirov
Qollateral
hello@qollateral.com
212-287-5257

SOURCE: Qollateral

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MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / Safe & Green Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:SGBX) (“Safe & Green” or the “Company”), a leading developer of sustainable solutions and modular infrastructure, today announced that it has entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent to acquire Rock Springs Energy Group LLC, located in Rock Springs, Wyoming.

The transaction aligns with Safe & Green’s strategic initiative to build a fully integrated oil and gas company that includes exploration, production, refining, and related energy services, alongside its existing focus on sustainable infrastructure development.

Under the terms of the LOI, Safe & Green intends to purchase the refinery and its associated assets, permits, intellectual property, and related documentation. The proposed transaction is subject to a customary due diligence period of 60 days, finalization of a definitive purchase agreement, regulatory approvals, and other closing conditions.

The Company estimates the purchase price for the refinery to be approximately $35 million, with the final amount subject to confirmation through the due diligence process. The transaction is expected to be financed through a combination of debt and equity.

“This LOI reflects our strategic intent to explore opportunities that align with our vision for sustainable infrastructure and domestic energy independence,” said Mike Mclaren, CEO of Safe & Green Holdings Corp. “We look forward to evaluating the full potential of the Rock Springs facility and engaging with ownership to determine a path forward.”

As part of the LOI, the Seller has agreed to a 60-day exclusivity period during which it will not solicit or negotiate with other parties. Both parties have also agreed to maintain confidentiality regarding the terms of the LOI and all due diligence communications.

The LOI is non-binding and subject to the execution of a definitive purchase agreement, anticipated to follow the due diligence phase. The expected transaction timeline includes:

• LOI Execution: July 28, 2025

• Due Diligence Completion: 60 days post-execution

• Definitive Agreement: within 30 days of due diligence completion

• Closing: within 30 days after execution of the definitive agreement

The proposed acquisition would mark a significant step in Safe & Green’s broader growth strategy, pending successful due diligence and regulatory review.

About Rock Springs Energy Group
Rock Springs Energy Group is a Wyoming-based energy company developing a state-of-the-art modular crude oil distillation and storage facility. Strategically located near the Uinta Basin and key transportation infrastructure. The company specializes in converting low-cost feedstocks into high-value specialty fuels and chemical products such as paraffin, naphtha, and mineral spirits. With a focus on rapid deployment, environmental compliance, and off-take secured operations, Rock Springs Energy Group is positioned to capture market opportunities across the Rocky Mountain region.

About Safe & Green Holdings Corp.
Safe & Green Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:SGBX) is a purpose-driven company focused on creating scalable infrastructure solutions across energy and construction sectors. The Company is actively building a fully integrated oil and gas platform encompassing exploration, production, refining, and related energy services, while continuing to expand its core business in sustainable building technologies and modular manufacturing. Safe & Green is committed to delivering flexible, fast-to-market solutions that support both traditional and next-generation infrastructure needs.

For more information, visit: www.safeandgreenholdings.com

Safe Harbor Statement
Certain statements in this press release constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “continue,” “predict,” “forecast,” “project,” “plan,” “intend” or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and include statements regarding the execution of a non-binding letter of intent with Rock Springs Energy Group, LLC. While the Company believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations and assumptions from those set forth or implied by any forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, among others, the Company’s ability to successfully complete its due diligence review of Rock Springs Energy Group, the Company’s ability to successfully negotiate and execute definitive documents for the acquisition of Rock Springs Energy Group, the Company’s ability to maintain compliance with NASDAQ listing requirements, and the other factors discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and its subsequent filings with the SEC, including subsequent periodic reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K. The information in this release is provided only as of the date of this release, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release on account of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
investors@safeandgreenholdings.com

SOURCE: Safe & Green Holdings Corp

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A new national study finds that computer ownership is more important than in-home internet access for meaningful digital participation. A companion video interview with lead author Dr. Amy Gonzales is now available.

NORTH CONWAY, NEW HAMPSHIRE / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / Digitunity has released a new interview with Dr. Amy Gonzales, associate professor at UC Santa Barbara in the Department of Communication, exploring new research that reframes the role of computer ownership in meaningful internet use and digital access. The interview coincides with the publication of Dr. Gonzales’s peer-reviewed study, “First-Level Fundamentals: Computer Ownership Is More Important for Internet Benefits than In-Home Internet Service,” in the open-access Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication.

Dr. Gonzales directly discusses how this study challenges the assumption that broadband is the most important tool for digital access. Instead, findings highlight the more substantial impact of personal computer ownership on beneficial internet use (e.g., job searching, eHealth, civic tasks) compared to in-home internet or smartphones alone. She also explores what this means for infrastructure and investment strategies moving forward.

“Computer access seems to be the most important, or most strongly associated with these beneficial uses of the internet… our data suggests that perhaps it is because people are able to take their computers out of the home to find internet access elsewhere, whereas internet access without a computer only gets you so far.”

The study, based on two waves of U.S. census data (2020 and 2023), finds that access to a laptop or desktop computer is more consistently associated with beneficial internet use, such as job applications, healthcare access, and public services, than either smartphones or in-home internet service.

The full video interview, hosted by Digitunity board member Allison Strobel, is available here.

About Digitunity:
Digitunity is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to make owning a computer possible for everyone. For over 40 years, Digitunity has been engaged in the work of shaping and strengthening systems to address computer ownership among those impacted by the digital divide. Through generating and placing donated computers with organizations serving people in need, supporting a national practitioner network, and providing strategic advisory support to states and cities, Digitunity works to create sustainable solutions that make computer ownership possible for all.

SOURCE: Digitunity

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The new identity reflects the company’s mission to deliver rugged, trusted AI computing, where it counts most.

AUSTIN, TX / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / Simply NUC, a leader in small form factor computing, today unveiled its new identity: SNUC Systems. Making a bold evolution in the company’s focus to deliver AI-powered computing platforms purpose-built for the edge. This rebrand reflects more than a name change; it signals a shift in how the company shows up in the AI era.

At SNUC, the belief is clear: AI belongs at the edge, where decisions are made, where speed matters, and where trust is essential. In mission-critical sectors, AI can’t wait for the cloud. That’s why SNUC builds computing platforms that bring intelligence directly to the front lines, whether it’s a defense system, a smart factory, or a disaster emergency response system.

With this shift, SNUC moves beyond traditional compact computing devices to become a purpose-built provider of edge AI systems. The company’s platforms are rugged, modular, and built to thrive in harsh, real-world environments, supporting applications in defense, manufacturing, smart infrastructure, autonomous systems, and beyond.

“Our rebrand to SNUC isn’t just cosmetic; it marks the turning point in how we show up in the AI era,” said David Kosloski, VP of Marketing at SNUC Systems. “As AI accelerates toward the edge, we’re building the platforms to make it possible, rugged, secure, and purpose-built for real-world deployment. This isn’t about chasing trends, it’s about meeting the moment with the technology that matters.”

SNUC’s mission is simple: to deliver trusted, modular compute platforms that bring AI to the edge, empowering teams to move faster, deploy smarter, and solve real-world problems with confidence. Every product is built to spec, built to last, and built for the edge.

Already deployed across high-stakes industries, SNUC’s solutions operate in:

• Defense and aerospace

• Smart factories and industrial IoT

• Retail and autonomous infrastructure

• Remote healthcare and emergency response

The edge is no longer a niche; it’s the new frontier of AI infrastructure. And with this rebrand, SNUC is sending a clear signal: the company is not just evolving, it’s leading. Backed by a growing ecosystem of partners and a reputation for execution, SNUC is positioned to define the next chapter of AI deployment.

About SNUC Systems:
SNUC Systems is building the future of AI hardware at the edge, where it matters most. Formerly Simply NUC, SNUC designs and manufactures rugged, modular compute platforms that are secure, fast to deploy, and optimized for real-world AI workloads. From defense systems and smart factories to autonomous machines and remote healthcare, SNUC empowers mission-driven organizations with local, intelligent compute that performs when it counts.

Learn more at www.snuc.com.

SOURCE: SNUC Systems

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Experienced Change Leader Joins as Senior Manager of M&A Integrations to Champion Seamless Transitions and People-First Growth

INDIANAPOLIS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / WalkerHughes Insurance is pleased to announce the strategic hire of Alison Heitzman as Senior Manager of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Integrations, reinforcing the company’s deep commitment to the long-term success of its acquired agencies.

This newly created role reflects WalkerHughes’ intentional investment in ensuring that every agency joining its growing network is not only integrated smoothly but also empowered to thrive. As a people-centric organization rooted in community values, WalkerHughes continues to prioritize thoughtful, human-centered growth, and Alison’s appointment is a key step in advancing that mission.

With more than a decade of experience leading complex organizational change, strategic communications, and business operations, Alison brings a rare combination of analytical insight and empathetic leadership. Her background includes senior roles at MetaPhase Consulting, as well as work at Professional Management Enterprises and Eagle Hill Consulting.

“As we continue to grow, it’s critical that we do so in a way that honors the legacy, culture, and people of the agencies that choose to join the WalkerHughes family,” said Benjamin Schoettmer, CEO. “Alison’s expertise in change management will be instrumental in helping us deliver on that promise.”

A certified Gallup CliftonStrengths Coach and Prosci Change Management Professional, Alison is known for her ability to drive data-informed decisions while fostering resilient, high-performing teams. Her leadership will be central to ensuring that integration efforts are not only operationally sound but also aligned with the values and vision of each agency.

“I’m honored to join WalkerHughes at such a pivotal moment,” said Heitzman. “This role allows me to combine my passion for strategic integration with my belief in people-first leadership. I’m excited to help our acquired agencies transition confidently and successfully into the WalkerHughes community.”

Alison’s arrival marks a significant milestone in WalkerHughes’ continued evolution as a forward-thinking insurance brokerage that values innovation, community connection, and the people who make it all possible.

About WalkerHughes Insurance

WalkerHughes is a privately held, founder-led retail insurance brokerage headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company provides commercial lines, personal lines, and employee benefits services, supported by integrated operations and proprietary technology. Since 2023, WalkerHughes has partnered with BW Forsyth Partners, a Missouri-based private investment firm with a long-term investment horizon. For more information, visit WalkerHughes.com.

Media Contact:

Jennifer Fishering
(314) 917-5260
j.fishering@walkerhughes.com

SOURCE: WalkerHughes Insurance

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NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / The opening day of the Smart Moves Summit 2025, sponsored by NASDAQ-listed Freedom Holding Corp., commenced with a powerful exploration of strategic leadership in global chess education. Moderated by Dana Reizniece, the session brought together distinguished speakers, including the President of the International School Chess Federation and Freedom Holding CEO Timur Turlov, Dr. Bill Poucher, Steinar Sæthre, Omoboye Odu, and others to examine how long-term planning, cross-sector collaboration, and visionary leadership can shape the future of chess education worldwide.

Timur Turlov, who is also the president of Kazakhstan Chess Federation is a huge chess enthusiast and a dedicated supporter of the global chess community. Under his leadership, Freedom Holding has brought high-level events like the Chess and Finance Conference Wall Street Gambit, at last year’s FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championship in NYC.

Turlov’s mission in holding such events is to make chess accessible for as many children as possible.

In his speech on the Opening Day, Turlov emphasized the crucial role of a chess game in children’s development.

“We’ve already started talking about how even the educational system needs to adapt to modern challenges. One of the biggest is our ability to keep attention and concentration. Global corporations compete for customer attention – and that affects our kids and society. I really believe that chess could be a great solution to help overcome this,” said Timur Turlov.

A subsequent session focused on Chess in Early and Primary Education, featuring thought leaders such as Jerry Nash, Mauricio Arias Santana, Rita Atkins, and Fernando Moreno. The discussion highlighted how early exposure to chess fosters critical executive functioning, emotional regulation, mathematical skills, and social learning – particularly in inclusive and multilingual classroom environments.

In a panel on Educational Equity through Chess, speakers including Leontxo García, Jennifer Shahade, and Priyadharshan Kannappan addressed how chess can serve as a powerful tool for promoting equity across gender, socio-economic status, and geography. A dynamic dialogue on the role of Educational Technology in Chess Learning featured Jeremy Kane, Dr. Kenneth Regan, Ella Papanek, and others.

Leontxo García also moderated a session on building effective public-private partnerships, where Arpine Lpetyan, Jacob-Askham Christensen, and Steinar Sæthre discussed how well-designed learning methodologies aligned with national education goals can support impactful collaborations between chess organizations and government institutions.

The day concluded with two expert-led masterclasses. John Foley, National Master and Director of Training Content, and Rita Atkins, Secretary of the FIDE Chess in Education Commission, delivered practical demonstrations on how to design short chess-based tasks for early math instruction. They also presented scalable, classroom-tested frameworks for empowering educators, both beginners and experienced, to integrate chess and other strategic games into cognitive development, learner engagement, and interdisciplinary education.

About the summit: Leaders, educators, and innovators from around the world gathered in Washington D.C. to explore how strategic leadership, early childhood integration, educational equity, and technology are reshaping the global chess education landscape.

“Smart Moves is our chance to learn from each other – to bring together educators, researchers, and innovators for an open dialogue: How can we make education more relevant? How do we combine tradition with innovation? What does it take to scale what works? We hope this summit alongside the championship becomes a tradition – where theory and real-world practice go hand in hand,” said Timur Turlov, the President of the International School Chess Federation

With more sessions to follow, tomorrow promises another full day of thought-provoking discussions, groundbreaking ideas, and creative approaches at the intersection of chess, learning, and global development!

• A promo code for media to watch the summit online: Media_Special

• Watch the games in real time: https://worldschoolteam2025.fide.com/live-game/

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Natalia Kharlashina
PR Department, Freedom Holding Corp
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New AI capabilities drive smarter automation, enriched metadata, and enhanced QC across live and file-based workflows

NEVADA CITY, CA / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / Telestream, a global leader in media workflow technologies, today unveiled Vantage AI, a platform-wide evolution of artificial intelligence capabilities that enable smarter, faster, and more adaptive media workflows from ingest to delivery. Building on Vantage’s DNA of automating complex operations, the AI expansion significantly broadens the scope of what can be automated, unlocking immediate and practical efficiencies. This launch marks just the beginning of AI’s potential as a force multiplier for modern media operations.

“Many AI tools overwhelm teams with raw transcripts and labels that require manual interpretation before they’re useful,” said Charlie Dunn, Executive Vice President of Products at Telestream. “Vantage AI takes a fundamentally different approach. We deliver context-aware metadata that’s embedded into workflows and ready to trigger real actions, whether automating subtitles, accelerating search, or enabling smarter decisions. It is practical AI that enables our customers to improve their operations and businesses.”

Telestream’s unified approach to AI empowers customers to streamline operations, enrich metadata, and enhance QC, while maintaining full control over content, infrastructure, and cost predictability. Highlights include:

• AI-Caption generates accurate, multilingual subtitles from audio with options for human-refined or fully automated delivery, preserving timing, readability, and cultural nuance.

• AI-Speech creates rich, searchable metadata through transcription, content summarization, and sensitive language detection. This significantly accelerates content discovery across news, sports, and post workflows.

• AI-Qualify detects lip sync issues, subtitle overlap, and spoken language mismatches, problems often missed by rule-based QC systems. Automating these checkpoints with AI eliminates manual checks and improves accuracy across multiple formats and platforms.

• AI-Vision detects logos, scene changes, and ad break opportunities to automate segmentation and streamline content repackaging. This also helps ensure compliance by identifying visual elements that may require masking or replacement.

• AI-Workflow uses natural language prompts to create media processing workflows, significantly accelerating production cycles while reducing errors. The intelligent automation makes media operations more streamlined and dynamic.

Vantage AI also enriches content in Telestream DIVA, automatically generating captions, transcripts, summaries, and visual metadata that accelerate archive discovery and automation, without the need for third-party tools or siloed processing.

“Security is paramount for our customers. Vantage AI operates securely on-prem or in controlled environments, keeping media assets within the customer’s domain. No customer content is used for training the model,” added Dunn. “This ensures compliance, auditability, and cost control, especially important for broadcasters and live event producers operating at scale.”

Vantage AI is available for deployment today across a range of media workflows, including live production, 24/7 broadcast operations, content repackaging, and other high-volume environments.

See Telestream at IBC2025
Telestream will showcase Vantage AI and its intelligent media workflow platform at IBC2025, Stand 7.B21. To schedule a meeting or request a demonstration, visit https://www.telestream.net/ibc2025/#schedule-a-meeting-section.

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About Telestream
Ingest. Enhance. Deliver.

Telestream has been at the forefront of digital media innovation for nearly three decades, serving as the trusted partner behind some of the world’s most mission-critical media operations. Its industry-leading test and measurement and media workflow solutions streamline operations and scale efficiently across the entire media lifecycle-from capture and live production to automation, processing, quality control, content management, and distribution. Designed for on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, Telestream ensures high-quality media delivery to any audience, on any platform. The company is privately held and headquartered in Nevada City, California. Learn more at www.telestream.net.

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