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BELLEVUE, WA / ACCESS Newswire / December 2, 2025 / CoreStack today announced the full public release of Graphion™, a Cloud-Native and AI-Native Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) built to secure the hyper-connected, supply-chain-driven world of modern cloud applications. As enterprises assemble software from distributed components and deploy into fast-changing multi-cloud environments, Graphion introduces a fundamentally new approach to understanding and mitigating cloud risk.

Graphion constructs a continuously updated, multi-layered graph of the entire cloud ecosystem, mapping code, containers, Kubernetes clusters, APIs, identities, and configurations into a single intelligence model that evolves with every change. Instead of treating vulnerabilities and misconfigurations as isolated findings, Graphion shows how issues relate, how they propagate, and which ones truly matter. This gives security teams the context required to prioritize the risks with real business impact.

A Unified View of the Software and Infrastructure Supply Chain
A defining innovation of Graphion is its integration of Software Bills of Materials (SBOM) with Infrastructure Bills of Materials (IBOM), linking what developers build with what operators deploy and what runs in production. With this combined view, enterprises can identify vulnerabilities earlier, trace supply-chain weaknesses to runtime assets, and detect code-to-cloud drift before exposure occurs. This SBOM+IBOM approach provides end-to-end traceability aligned with emerging software supply-chain mandates and gives organizations a practical, scalable way to operationalize them.

Ontology-Driven LCGM That Adds Context and Reduces Hallucinations
Graphion’s ontology-based Large Cloud Governance Model (LCGM) brings the missing layer of knowledge and application context absent in most security tools today. By understanding asset semantics, cloud relationships, and operational intent, the ontology constrains AI interpretation, limiting hallucinations while delivering precise, contextual recommendations.

AI-Native Security That Reduces Noise and Accelerates Response
Built with embedded agentic AI, Graphion learns each organization’s environment, understands business criticality, and provides explainable remediation paths. Rather than generating more alerts, Graphion reduces noise by interpreting relationships across assets, identities, configurations, and vulnerabilities-surfacing only the issues that matter. The AI-native design also automates guardrails, drift detection, and policy validation, enabling organizations to maintain continuous Authorization to Operate (cATO) and keep pace with modern DevSecOps pipelines.

Purpose-Built for an Era of Cloud Complexity
As cloud environments shift continuously and supply-chain attacks surge, traditional static tools cannot keep up. Graphion provides the connected, adaptive, continuously validating security architecture required to operate confidently in this new reality-enabling organizations to build, deploy, and scale cloud applications with far greater trust and velocity.

CEO Statement
“Cloud environments are now too dynamic and too interconnected for yesterday’s security approaches,” said Ezhilarasan (Ez) Natarajan, Founder & CEO of CoreStack. “Graphion was built to be Cloud-Native and AI-Native, delivering continuous graph intelligence, unified supply-chain visibility, and ontology-driven agentic AI that turns complexity into clarity. With Graphion, enterprises can secure every connection that matters and accelerate cloud initiatives with confidence.”

Graphion™ is available immediately worldwide as part of the CoreStack Cloud Governance & Security Platform.

Media Contact
Robert Ford
Chief Marketing Officer
robert.ford@corestack.io

SOURCE: CoreStack Inc.

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Nextech already owns 15million shares or about 40% of the 38 million shares outstanding in Arway Corporation (“Arway”) OTCQB: ARWYF / CSE: ARWY

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / December 2, 2025 / Nextech3D.ai (CSE:NTAR)(OTCQX:NEXCF)(FSE:1SS), Nextech an AI-first 3D modeling and event technology company, and Arway is pleased to announce that they have entered into a definitive agreement dated December 1, 2025 (the “Definitive Agreement“) setting forth the terms and conditions of their previously announced transaction pursuant to which Nextech proposes to acquire all of the common shares of Arway (“Arway Shares“) which it does not already own (the “Transaction“). The Transaction will allow Nextech to further consolidate its technology stack with Arway and Map Dynamics (“Map D“), creating a more unified and competitive offering for the global events industry while streamlining operations.

Strategic Rationale

Owned by Arway, Map D supports hundreds of events annually with interactive floor plans, exhibitor tools, ticketing, badge printing, mobile apps, and blockchain ticketing. Bringing Arway back in-house is expected to streamline operations, eliminate redundant overhead, and accelerate development across AI, AR, and navigation technologies.

Nextech currently owns ~40% of Arway, with management holding an additional ~20%, demonstrating strong alignment and long-term commitment.

The consolidation is expected to:

• Reduce costs through team and technology integration

• Accelerate product innovation by combining AI, AR navigation, and 3D tools into a single event platform

The unified suite will span event setup, AI matchmaking, AR/AI navigation, ticketing, payments, and blockchain capabilities-supporting Nextech’s strategy of growing recurring SaaS revenue.

About ARway

Arway, spun out from Nextech in 2022, provides no-code, no-hardware AR navigation. Following the Transaction, it will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary with its technology embedded directly into Map D.

CEO Comment

“This reacquisition streamlines Nextech3D.ai into a stronger, more unified company. Integrating Arway with Map D accelerates our vision for a full AI-powered event technology suite.”

Further Details of the Transaction

• 38,641,161 Arway shares currently outstanding

• 225,298,980 Nextech shares currently outstanding

• 19,866,921 Nextech shares issuable as consideration

• Deemed price of $0.083 per Arway share and $0.161 per Nextech share

The Exchange ratio is one (1) Arway share will be exchanged for approximately .514 of Nextech shares.

Pursuant to the Definitive Agreement, the Transaction will proceed by way of a three-cornered amalgamation, whereby Arway will amalgamate with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nextech and shareholders of Arway will receive an aggregate of 19,866,921

Nextech Shares on a pro rata basis, calculated based upon their existing holdings of Arway (the “Exchange Ratio“).

There are currently an aggregate 38,641,161 Arway Shares [and no convertible securities] of Arway issued and outstanding. Accordingly, based on the Exchange Ratio and assuming no other share issuances by Arway, shareholders of Arway will receive approximately 0.514 Nextech Shares in exchange for each one Arway Share held.

The deemed price for each Arway Share to be acquired pursuant to the Transaction shall be C$0.083 resulting in an aggregate valuation of Arway of approximately $3,200,000 or such other price as permitted by applicable regulatory authorities, including the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE“). It is expected that following completion of the Transaction, the current holders of Arway Shares will hold approximately 8.1% of the outstanding Nextech Shares immediately following closing on a non-diluted basis, based on an aggregate of 225,298,980

Nextech Shares currently issued and outstanding.

There are not expected to be any changes to the management of either Nextech or Arway as a result of the Transaction. The Arway Shares will be delisted from the CSE upon completion of the Transaction. This is a related-party transaction under applicable securities regulations

Completion of the Transaction remains subject to the receipt of Arway shareholder approval, CSE approval, and customary closing conditions. A notice of meeting and circular with full details will be filed on SEDAR+ in due course. There can be no assurance that the Transaction will be completed as proposed, or at all.

Further details about the proposed Transaction will be provided in a disclosure document to be prepared and filed in connection therewith. Investors are cautioned that, except as disclosed in the disclosure document to be prepared in connection with the Transaction, any information released or received with respect to the foregoing matters may not be accurate or complete and should not be relied upon.

About Nextech3D.ai

For more details on Nextech’s AI roadmap and related developments, visit: www.nextechar.com/investors

For more information, visit Nextech3D.ai.

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Nextech3D.ai and Arway Corporation
Evan Gappelberg / CEO and Director
866-ARITIZE (274-8493)

Forward-looking Statements

The CSE has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Certain information contained herein may constitute “forward-looking information” under Canadian securities legislation. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as, “will be” or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “will” occur. Forward-looking statements regarding the completion of the Transaction and the potential benefits thereof are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Neither Nextech nor Arway will update any forward-looking statements or forward-looking information that are incorporated by reference herein, except as required by applicable securities laws.

SOURCE: NexTech3D.AI Corp.

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Retirement-focused team launches RIA with assets remaining under custody with Wells Fargo Clearing Services

MISSION VIEJO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / December 2, 2025 / The team behind Ticino Wealth has formally launched as a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) firm, with a continued focus on helping clients plan for and manage their retirement. Based in Mission Viejo, California, the firm’s transition reflects a structural change, not a shift in philosophy or service.

The advisory team is led by Michael Masciorini, a veteran advisor with more than 35 years of experience helping clients pursue their financial goals. He has been named to the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors¹ list for six consecutive years. He is joined by his son and fellow adviser, Jordan Masciorini, who became part of the practice in 2018. Both serve as financial advisers and are Certified Retirement Counselors®, working primarily with individuals preparing for or currently living in retirement.

As fiduciaries, Michael and Jordan manage client portfolios with a high level of care and customization – building investment strategies tailored to each client’s needs, goals, and risk tolerance.

The full team also includes Ivanna Berrio, who has been with the Masciorini team since 2020 and will serve as Operations Manager at Ticino Wealth. Stephanie Djuran, a recent graduate of California State University, Fullerton, has joined as Client Associate. For clients, the transition was designed to be seamless. All accounts remain with Wells Fargo Clearing Services (operating under the trade name First Clearing²), allowing clients to retain their account numbers, login credentials, and access to the Wells Fargo app and website.

“This move was about creating the right structure for the future without disrupting what works,” said Michael Masciorini. “Our clients didn’t have to open new accounts or learn new systems. Their online access didn’t change. And on our end, we had full support from both local and regional Wells Fargo Advisors leadership throughout the process. That made a big difference.”

While client-facing access remained consistent, the team did make improvements to its internal operations and advisor platform. Ticino Wealth collaborated with TradePMR, an introducing broker-dealer, to support day-to-day operations. The relationship was made possible through an existing strategic relationship between TradePMR and First Clearing, which helped facilitate a smoother setup and integration.

“TradePMR brings us a much stronger set of tools and resources behind the scenes,” Masciorini added. “From reporting and planning to client communication and efficiency – it’s a big upgrade. But none of that came at the expense of client familiarity, which was a key objective from the beginning.”

The firm’s name, Ticino Wealth, is a reference to the Ticino region of Switzerland, specifically Lavertezzo, a small town in the southern canton where the Masciorini family traces its roots. While the origin of the name is personal, it also shaped the visual identity of the firm. The entire brand including the logo, color palette, and website photography was built around the imagery, design, and natural elements of Lavertezzo.

“Our goal was to create a firm with a brand that reflects our values – personal service, long-term perspective, and commitment to clients,” said Masciorini. “We didn’t just want to name a firm. We wanted to build one that clients and future generations of advisors could be proud of.”

Ticino Wealth is now operating out of its new office in Mission Viejo. The firm’s website, www.ticinowealth.com, includes team bios, firm information, and a visual showcase of the region that inspired its name.

₁The Forbes ranking of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors, developed by SHOOK Research, was awarded to Michael Masciorini in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 for each previous respective calendar year during the period of 1/1/2019 – 12/31/24.

Being a Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor does not mean Michael Masciorini is ranked the top advisor in the state. The ranking includes many advisors in the state that have been awarded the “best-in-state” distinction.

The ranking is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria, mostly gained through telephone and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. Those advisors that are considered have a minimum of seven years of experience, and the algorithm weighs factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass best practices in their practices and approach to working with clients. Portfolio performance is not a criterion due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC and are not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience; the firm’s research and rankings provide opinions for how to choose the right financial advisor. Investors must carefully choose the right advisor for their own situation and perform their own due diligence. Ratings should not be considered an endorsement of the adviser by any client.

Additional information on the ranking methodology can be found at forbes.com and SHOOKresearch.com

About Ticino Wealth
Ticino Wealth helps individuals and families navigate the transition from work to retirement with confidence and clarity. Specializing in financial planning and wealth management for those already retired or nearing retirement, Ticino Wealth provides personalized guidance through every stage of retirement.

Ticino Wealth, TradePMR and First Clearing are unaffiliated companies.

About Certified Retirement Counselor
Candidates for the Certified Retirement Counselor® (CRC®) designation must meet established eligibility requirements and pass a comprehensive examination. To maintain the CRC®, certificants are required to submit 15 hours of professional continuing education credits annually and adhere to high ethical standards. The CRC® designation is independently accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).

About TradePMR
For more than two decades, TradePMR has worked with growth-minded independent registered investment advisors (RIAs), providing innovative technology tools and support designed to transform their businesses. The brokerage and custodian services provider (Member FINRA/SIPC), based in Clearwater, Fla., works to streamline investment advisors’ operations through comprehensive custodial, operational, and trading support. For more information, visit www.TradePMR.com.

TradePMR is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robinhood Markets, Inc.

About First Clearing
₂First Clearing is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. First Clearing provides correspondent services to broker-dealers and registered investment advisors and does not provide services to the general public. Learn more at: www.firstclearing.com.

TradePMR and First Clearing are not affiliated.

Jordan Masciorini
jordan@ticinowealth.com

SOURCE: Ticino Wealth

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 2, 2025 / Everyone has an opinion on artificial intelligence, but the conversation usually orbits around consumer apps, language models, and chat interfaces. The real transformation is happening far from the spotlight, inside factories, smelters, recycling plants, and industrial facilities that run machinery powerful enough to build nations. Industrial AI lives in a world where inputs can’t be guessed. They have to be right. A machine can’t optimize a process if it doesn’t understand what it’s touching. SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) is giving industrial AI the thing it’s been missing for years. It’s giving materials their own identity, so AI systems can operate with truth instead of assumptions.

Industrial environments are unforgiving. Temperatures fluctuate. Batches vary. Metals, plastics, and composites don’t arrive in neat data packets. They arrive as physical materials with histories nobody can see. AI systems fail when that history isn’t accurate. If a machine thinks it’s working with one grade of metal when it’s actually another, it makes the wrong decisions. If a recycling line can’t distinguish high-value polymers from low-value ones, its entire model breaks down. AI needs clarity at the material level, not generic metadata sitting on a clipboard. SMX solves that by embedding molecular-level identifiers inside materials, giving AI something it’s never had. Verified inputs.

This is why alliances with technology-forward partners have such an impact. REDWAVE in Austria connected SMX’s identity system directly to high-speed industrial sorting lines. Suddenly, AI didn’t have to guess what materials were entering the system. It knew. The same shift is emerging in Singapore, where the A*STAR collaboration ties SMX’s physical identity layer to national-scale circularity data. The AI reading those streams gets the real composition, not the reported one. When AI sees the truth about materials, everything changes. Throughput increases. Error rates fall. Predictive maintenance becomes accurate. Automation stops being theoretical and starts being profitable.

And behind this entire industrial intelligence layer sits a capital architecture built for scale. SMX recently secured a $111.5 million equity purchase agreement that gives the Company the ability to expand these AI-enabled verification systems across multiple continents on its own terms. For industrial partners that want long-term stability behind the tech stack they’re integrating into production lines, that kind of financial structure matters. It signals that SMX isn’t a pilot project. It’s becoming part of the infrastructure that modern AI will rely on.

Why AI Needs Verified Inputs

Industrial AI isn’t flexible the way consumer AI is. You can’t afford hallucinations when you’re managing smelter temperatures or adjusting extrusion pressures. Every industrial process depends on the physical reality of the materials running through it. If you don’t know the metallurgical profile of the alloy entering a furnace, no algorithm can correct the mistake. If you don’t know the polymer identity flowing through a plastic reprocessing line, machine learning becomes guesswork. AI is only as smart as the inputs it receives.

That’s the missing piece SMX provides. When identity is built directly into the material itself, AI doesn’t have to operate on approximations. It gets clean signals. It knows the difference between similar alloys that behave differently under heat. It knows which plastics can be reprocessed efficiently and which ones can’t. It knows how to route, blend, or sort materials in real time. That’s how AI becomes a force multiplier for industrial operations instead of another system that introduces risk.

The CARTIF collaboration in Spain is demonstrating how SMX’s identity layer performs in industrial R&D environments where materials go through multiple thermal and mechanical transformations. Even after those changes, the embedded identifiers remained readable. That persistence is exactly what AI systems need. They can analyze processes across full lifecycles without losing context. When materials carry their own truth, AI doesn’t drift. It improves. Industrial automation stops being a patchwork of systems and starts acting like a unified intelligence built on verified data.

A New Era of Intelligent Industry

The companies moving into AI-driven manufacturing are discovering a simple rule. You can’t automate uncertainty. When materials don’t carry identity, every process built on top of them inherits the same flaws. AI becomes a tool for smoothing edges rather than for transforming operations. Companies that embed verification at the material level flip the model on its head. They build automation on foundations that can withstand scale.

This is where the broader ecosystem begins to shift. Insurers start reducing coverage costs because AI systems built on verified inputs reduce operational risk. Regulators start trusting industrial reporting because the data isn’t self-generated. Manufacturers start running smarter lines that waste less energy and recover more usable material. Suppliers start differentiating themselves based on verified precision. Every node in the industrial chain becomes sharper because the information becomes real.

As AI moves deeper into heavy industry, the advantage will belong to the companies that treat verification as infrastructure. SMX turned identity into something materials carry instead of something companies claim. That’s the breakthrough industrial AI needed. It finally has a way to engage with the physical world as accurately as it engages with data. The next evolution of manufacturing won’t be defined by bigger AI models. It’ll be defined by AI built on verified truth. SMX delivered that missing layer.

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 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.

Contact: info@securitymattersltd.com

SOURCE: SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited

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New Program Empowers Solution Providers to Deploy Unified, Secure IT/OT Infrastructures

FREMONT, CA / ACCESS Newswire / December 2, 2025 / To better support the security of critical markets, Exclusive Networks is launching a new Operational Technology Center of Excellence (OT CoE). Designed specifically for markets where cybersecurity and Zero Trust environments are a top priority, the OT CoE helps solution providers identify and navigate the challenges of converging IT and operational technology systems while generating new revenue streams for their businesses. OT refers to the physical technologies that secure and monitor devices, infrastructure and operational processes in industrial and enterprise IT environments. Solution providers and industry-leading vendors can leverage this unique program as a centralized resource point, allowing them to collaborate and address the urgent need for resilience at the intersection between IT and OT environments. The Operational Technology Center of Excellence program serves as a hub for innovation, education, and growth in this category.

As a global cybersecurity aggregator, Exclusive Networks is uniquely positioned to bridge the systemic disparities between IT and OT architectures for channel partners. The technology orchestrator’s ecosystem of best-in-class Cyber-Physical Systems Protection Platforms (CPSPPs) and services allow solution providers to achieve secure CPS transformation for their end-customers. This initiative empowers organizations in critical industrial environments with resilience, regulatory alignment and innovation – at-scale across both IT and OT.

Through a unique selection of cybersecurity vendors, Exclusive Networks’ Operational Technology Center of Excellence program encompasses:

• Integration: Unifies IT and OT security technologies in an integrated framework, tapping a carefully curated ecosystem of vendors

• Security: Reduces risk and improves resilience with proven, multi-vendor solutions

• Acceleration: Promotes fast adoption through technical enablement, solution validation and training

As operational technology becomes increasingly dependent on cloud-based automation, AI-driven applications, and IoT, these organizations must address disparate infrastructures without increasing complexity of the solutions. Exclusive Networks’ OT Center of Excellence consolidates multiple best-in-class suppliers under a single, integrated program, allowing partners and vendors to address security requirements in both areas. Unifying IT, OT, and CPS protections lets providers configure end-to-end protection across these crucial environments, delivering simplified yet superior outcomes for solution providers and their end-users.

“Safeguarding CPS environments is typically a complicated venture-but with the right partner, it no longer needs to be. If we want to increase adoption, complexity needs to be minimized,” says Jason Beal, president, Exclusive Networks, North America. “Solution providers who work with Exclusive Networks on CPS transformation gain more than just technology; they get access to a collaborative ecosystem built for the next generation of industrial and enterprise security.”

Protecting What’s Next: Bridging IT, OT & CPS Secure Critical Infrastructure

Exclusive Networks empowers organizations to modernize industrial operations without compromising security. By unifying protections across IT, OT, and Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), the organization enables end-to-end visibility and defense for critical infrastructure – powered by a cybersecurity-first mindset, deep technical expertise and field-proven experience.

“Our goal is to deliver complete situational awareness – from corporate IT systems to operational technology environments. In today’s accelerated threat landscape, partners can’t simply react; they must proactively secure every connected asset and process,” says Heather Allen, Senior Director of Vendor Management and Marketing at Exclusive Networks, North America. “Our OT CoE empowers solution providers with the knowledge and capabilities required to succeed in this unique space.”

Check out the new Operational Technology Center of Excellence at https://pages.insights.exclusive-networks.com/unify-it-and-ot-security. To find out how Exclusive Networks can help solution providers across North America grow their cybersecurity practices, contact the team at www.exclusive-networks.com/usa or www.exclusive-networks.com/ca.

About Exclusive Networks

Exclusive Networks is a global cybersecurity go-to-market specialist that provides partners and end-customers

with a wide range of services and product portfolios via proven routes to market. With offices in over 45 countries and the ability to serve customers in over 170 countries, we combine a local perspective with the scale and delivery of a single global organization. Our best-in-class vendor portfolio is carefully curated with all leading industry players. Our services range from managed security to specialist technical accreditation and training and capitalize on rapidly evolving technologies and changing business models. For more information visit https://www.exclusive-networks.com/usa/.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Suzanne Mattaboni, CommCentric Solutions (on behalf of Exclusive Networks)
smattaboni@commcentric.com

SOURCE: Exclusive Networks USA

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A Remarkable Memoir Reveals the Composer’s Own Story-Including the Hidden Muse Behind The Nutcracker

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 2, 2025 / Being Pyotr Ilyich: Tchaikovsky’s Inner Life, Revealed by Himself 130 Years Later, authored by Chris Nielsen, introduces an unprecedented literary and spiritual breakthrough: the return of Tchaikovsky’s voice-130 years after his passing. Rather than a traditional biography, this memoir is a direct, past-life-regression-based narration of the composer’s inner world, revealing what Tchaikovsky himself lived, felt, and endured while creating his most iconic works.

Through vivid emotional recall and metaphysical insight, Nielsen guides readers deep inside the composer’s emotional life-his childhood wounds, creative sensitivities, spiritual longings, and the divine inspiration behind his music-creating an intimate portrait of Tchaikovsky told with a sincerity no conventional biography has ever captured.

One of the book’s most moving revelations is the profoundly intimate bond between Tchaikovsky’s soul and the ballet music he created. He describes his entire inner universe as mirroring the world of classical ballet: his almost painful fragility, feminine sensitivity, and inner and outer elegance all found their natural language in dance.

Living his whole life as a feminine spirit in a masculine body-a theme explored in depth in the book-he felt a burning need to love and be loved, a longing he translated directly into music. For Tchaikovsky, composing was an act of love and tender self-giving. And affection was perceived as a dance between two spirits:

“My relationship with ballet was a special one. I was making love as I composed. In other words, in my mind, music was always about love. And I regarded love as a dance, as fluidity; a mixture between two people flowing one from another… It was my way of perceiving love or, more precisely, of idealising it. And then, somehow naturally, my music was almost always suitable for dancing.”

The book reveals powerful new insights into the genesis of The Nutcracker: how Tchaikovsky transformed a cherished winter memory into sound, the essence and magic of Christmas to him, and his collaboration with choreographer Marius Petipa. Beyond that, we understand how his sister Sasha-to whom he was bound by an extraordinary spiritual connection-became the model for Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy. Her death, which occurred while he was composing the ballet, and the intense mixture of family drama, love, and idealised grief were all transmuted into the diaphanous tenderness we hear in The Nutcracker.

The Sister Behind Clara and the Sugarplum Fairy

In Nielsen’s retelling, Aleksandra (“Sasha”) emerges as Tchaikovsky’s closest emotional bond and spiritual mirror-embodying the tenderness, purity, and vulnerability that shaped his understanding of beauty. Described by Tchaikovsky as “pure and delicate as an angel,” she formed a lifelong anchor for the composer, providing stability and emotional refuge.

It is through this profound bond that readers discover Sasha as the quiet muse behind The Nutcracker. When Tchaikovsky evoked the enchanted world of childhood-magical forests, shimmering snowfalls, delicate ballerinas-it was Sasha’s essence that informed his vision. Her qualities shaped the emotional architecture of the ballet:

• the tenderness expressed in Clara

• the purity and wonder of the Christmas Eve setting

• the delicate emotional truth in the “Waltz of the Snowflakes”

• the softness and grace flowing through the Land of Sweets

Her spirit can be felt in every waltz, every snowfall, and every moment of transformation onstage. Through Nielsen’s work, readers see how Sasha’s quiet grace-her longing, fragility, and angelic sensibility-became the emotional heartbeat of the world’s most beloved holiday ballet.

About the Book

Being Pyotr Ilyich blends biography, past-life regression, and emotional healing to uncover the composer’s inner life across 20 vivid chapters-from childhood and artistic awakening to love stories, conflicts, and the creation of his masterpieces. The foreword is written by internationally acclaimed author Daniel Meurois. ​​The book is now officially available, in both print and eBook editions, through major international retailers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and Smashwords. Preview chapters can be accessed on the official website: chrisnielsenbooks.com.

About the Podcast

Nielsen expands on the book’s themes in her new companion podcast series launched these days Time Traveling – A Spiritual Journey of Healing, exploring past life regression, reincarnation, and the spiritual forces that shaped Tchaikovsky’s creative legacy. Available in video and audio formats on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Paige Dungan (The Front Porch Collective)
pdungan@thefrontporchcollective.co

SOURCE: The Front Porch Collective

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TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / December 2, 2025 / ARway Corporation (CSE:ARWY)(OTCQB:ARWYF), a leading provider of no-code, no-hardware AR navigation technology, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement dated December 1, 2025 (the “Definitive Agreement”) with Nextech3D.ai (CSE:NTAR)(OTCQX:NEXCF)(FSE:1SS), pursuant to which Nextech has agreed to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of ARway (“Arway Shares”) not already owned by Nextech (the “Transaction”). Nextech currently owns approximately 15 million ARway Shares, or ~40% of the 38.6 million ARway Shares outstanding.

The Transaction reunifies ARway with Nextech3D.ai and Map Dynamics (“Map D”), enabling a fully integrated platform that combines AI, AR navigation, and large-scale event technology into one cohesive solution.

Strategic Rationale for ARway Shareholders

ARway’s technology – no-code AR navigation using visual marker tracking – has gained traction across enterprise, retail, and venue-based applications. By reintegrating with Nextech3D.ai, ARway will benefit from:

• Streamlined operations and reduced overhead

Consolidating into Nextech’s technology ecosystem removes duplicative administrative and operational costs.

• Accelerated product innovation

ARway’s AR navigation system will be integrated directly into Map D’s event suite, which currently supports hundreds of events annually with interactive floor plans, exhibitor tools, ticketing, badge printing, mobile apps, AI matchmaking, and blockchain ticketing.

• A unified event & navigation platform

Together with Nextech’s AI and 3D modeling capabilities, ARway will become part of a single end-to-end platform covering:

• Event setup and management

• AI-powered attendee/exhibitor matchmaking

• AR and AI navigation inside venues

• Ticketing, payment technologies, and blockchain tools

This positions ARway’s technology for broader commercial adoption within the global events and enterprise navigation sectors.

Nextech management also holds an additional ~20% stake in ARway, demonstrating strong alignment and long-term commitment to ARway’s success.

About ARway

ARway was originally incubated within Nextech before being spun out and listed independently in 2022. The platform enables indoor navigation without beacons, GPS, or hardware-powered solely by visual markers and AI. After completion of the Transaction, ARway will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nextech3D.ai, with its AR navigation tools fully integrated into the Map D ecosystem.

CEO Comment

“This Transaction sets ARway on an accelerated path forward. By rejoining Nextech3D.ai and integrating directly with Map D, we are unlocking a larger commercial opportunity for our AR navigation technology within an AI-powered unified event platform.”

Further Details of the Transaction

• Arway Shares outstanding: 38,641,161

• Nextech Shares outstanding: 225,298,980

• Nextech Shares issuable to Arway holders: 19,866,921

• Deemed price:

  • C$0.083 per Arway Share

  • C$0.161 per Nextech Share

• Exchange ratio: 1 Arway Share = ~0.514 Nextech Shares

• Implied valuation of ARway: ~C$3.2 million

The Transaction will proceed via a three-cornered amalgamation. Arway will amalgamate with a wholly-owned Nextech subsidiary, and Arway shareholders will receive 19,866,921 Nextech Shares on a pro-rata basis according to the Exchange Ratio.

Following completion, ARway shareholders are expected to own ~8.1% of Nextech Shares on a non-diluted basis. The ARway Shares will be delisted from the CSE at closing.

There will be no changes to management of either company as a result of the Transaction.

Completion of the Transaction remains subject to:

• Arway shareholder approval

• CSE approval

• Customary closing conditions

Additional details will be provided in the management information circular to be filed on SEDAR+. Investors are cautioned that information may not be complete until official disclosure documents are released

About ARway

ARway is a pioneering platform specializing in augmented reality (AR) and AI-driven solutions for event management, venue navigation, and attendee engagement. As a spinoff of Nextech3D.ai, ARway leverages cutting-edge technology to revolutionize the way events are managed and experienced, delivering seamless, interactive, and personalized solutions for attendees and organizers alike.

About MapD

MapD is an intuitive, self-serve event management platform offering a comprehensive suite of tools designed to streamline event planning and execution. With its easy-to-use interface, MapD enables clients to manage floor space sales, exhibitor services, speaker schedules, and attendee communications all in real time. By automating event logistics, simplifying the sales process, and providing opportunities for new revenue streams, MapD empowers event organizers to focus on delivering exceptional experiences. Additionally, MapD’s future updates include a native mobile app that will incorporate AR wayfinding features for in-person events or serve as a virtual venue for remote events.

For more information, please visit www.ARway.ai.

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Forward-looking Statements

The CSE has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Certain information contained herein may constitute “forward-looking information” under Canadian securities legislation. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as, “will be” or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “will” occur. Forward-looking statements regarding the completion of the transaction are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. ARway.ai will not update any forward-looking statements or forward-looking information that are incorporated by reference herein, except as required by applicable securities laws.

SOURCE: Arway Corporation

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Partnership Aims to Modernize and Simplify Operations for Expanding American Restaurant and Steakhouse Concept

CHICAGO, IL / ACCESS Newswire / December 2, 2025 / ArrowStream, Inc. (“ArrowStream”), the leading foodservice cloud platform for supply chain intelligence and AI-driven optimization, today announced the renewal of its long-term partnership with Firebirds Wood Fired Grill (“Firebirds”), the award-winning, polished-casual American restaurant and steakhouse.

As Firebirds continues to expand its national footprint and refine its premium dining experience, ArrowStream will provide the brand access to advanced data analytics, automation, and real-time visibility to power smarter, faster, and more strategic supply chain management.

“ArrowStream has become an essential extension of our team,” said Steve Crouch, Senior Vice President of Procurement and Product Integrity at Firebirds. “Their solutions make our supply chain operations smarter and more efficient. We’re excited to continue growing with an innovative partner that’s helping us better anticipate challenges, optimize spend, and protect our guest experience every day.”

ArrowStream gives Firebirds centralized visibility into inventory, pricing, and supplier performance across its nearly 70 U.S. locations. The platform’s suite of tools, including the Inventory Dashboard, Spend Reporting, and Predictive Modeling, empowers Firebirds to monitor and manage every data point in real time, ensuring stability, consistency, and cost control across its complex network of partners and distributors.

“Firebirds exemplifies what it means to be a modern restaurant brand,” said Jay Moon, Chief Customer Officer at ArrowStream. “They are bold, data-driven, and proactive about the future. We’re honored to continue our partnership and to provide the technology and insights that help their team operate with greater precision, resilience, and foresight. Together, we’re redefining what connected supply chain management can look like in foodservice.”

ArrowStream’s intelligent platform unites restaurant chains, distributors, and manufacturers in a single, collaborative ecosystem that turns data into actionable insight. As the foodservice landscape grows increasingly complex, ArrowStream continues to deliver the innovation, connectivity, and confidence that modern brands need to stay ahead. Industry leaders such as Whataburger, Black Rock Coffee, and Brinker International, among others, trust ArrowStream to modernize their supply chains and empower their teams with smarter, data-driven decisions.

Connect with a supply chain expert today to learn how ArrowStream is shaping the future of foodservice supply chain management.

SOURCE: ArrowStream

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DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / December 2, 2025 / Career Management Partners (CMP), a minority- and woman-owned talent and transition firm, has been named to Hunt Scanlon Media’s 2025 Non-Profit Recruiting Top 70, which recognizes leading executive search firms serving mission-driven organizations.

Hunt Scanlon Media is a premier authority on executive search and leadership talent, known for its industry rankings and in-depth market intelligence. Inclusion in the Non-Profit Recruiting Top 70 reflects CMP’s track record of successfully delivering executive talent to organizations advancing critical causes in communities across the country.

“Nonprofit organizations need leaders who bring both operational excellence and a deep connection to mission,” said Maryanne Piña, CEO of CMP. “This recognition from Hunt Scanlon underscores our commitment to partnering with boards and executives to place leaders who elevate governance, strengthen institutions, and advance long-term organizational sustainability.”

CMP’s Executive Search practice serves organizations across industries, with a specialized pillar dedicated to nonprofits, foundations, associations, and the broader social sector-delivering a high-touch, high-tech experience. Recent nonprofit assignments include key executive roles for organizations focused on healthcare, education, housing, and family services, reflecting CMP’s breadth of sector expertise.

“Securing the right executive talent at the right moment can change the trajectory of an entire organization,” said Dr. John Carlo, CEO of Prism Health North Texas. “Our partnership with CMP ensured we had a strong, mission-aligned slate of candidates and a disciplined, highly effective search process. Their expertise removed uncertainty, strengthened our decision-making, and positioned our new leader for a successful transition.”

In addition to executive search, CMP supports clients across the full talent lifecycle, including leadership development, assessment, and outplacement solutions. CMP brings a diverse lens to every engagement, helping organizations build inclusive, future-ready leadership teams.

To learn more about CMP’s nonprofit executive search and talent solutions, visit www.careermp.com or explore CMP’s profile in Hunt Scanlon’s Select Guide to America’s Top 250 Executive Search Firms.

About CMP

CMP is a talent and transition firm in the business of developing people and organizations across the full talent lifecycle. As a minority- and woman-owned firm, we provide a diverse lens and unique results with innovative search, assessment, coaching, and outplacement solutions.

Press Contact

Name:  Cristy Reyna
Phone: 1.800.680.7768 
Email: creyna@careermp.com

Related Links

https://www.careermp.com

https://huntscanlon.com/select-guide/career-management-partners-cmp/

https://huntscanlon.com/non-profit-top-70/

SOURCE: CMP

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Delivering unmatched convenience, efficiency, and expertise-all in one centralized hub for access control, security, and loading dock solutions.

DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / December 2, 2025 / In a move designed to simplify how professionals source and service perimeter access, security, and loading dock solutions, Controlled Products Systems Group (CPSG), Multi-Fab Products, and NOVA Technology^TM have co-located operations in Atlanta, Georgia. This new multi-brand hub gives customers access to a complete range of products, parts, and technical expertise-all from trusted leaders in their respective industries.

Location:
980 Cobb Pl Blvd NW
Ste 160
Kennesaw, GA 30144

The Atlanta hub creates a seamless, one-stop destination for customers, combining convenience, efficiency, and expert support under one roof. Customers can now source everything they need-from door parts and loading dock equipment to access control systems-while benefiting from faster delivery, improved availability, and personalized in-person support across the Southeast.

“Our customers’ time is valuable. By bringing together three powerhouse brands in one central location, we’re providing them with access to the resources and expertise they need to keep their work moving and businesses running strong,” said Andy Martin, President, Controlled Products Systems Group. “It’s not just about convenience. Whether they need loading dock or specialty door parts, dock equipment, or perimeter security products, they’ll find the right products, the right parts, and the right expertise in Atlanta.”

Together, these companies offer a complete lineup of industry-leading solutions. CPSG provides a broad range of access control systems, gate operators, crash and HVM barriers, parking control equipment, long-range RFID, and residential and commercial door automation from today’s leading manufacturers. Multi-Fab Products supplies aftermarket loading dock parts, accessories, and specialty door replacements, giving service teams reliable access to the components they need to keep facilities operating safely and efficiently. NOVA Technology delivers durable, high-performance loading dock equipment-including vehicle restraints, dock seals, shelters, and levelers-engineered for maximum safety, energy efficiency, and reliability.

“This shared facility brings together the trusted brands and expertise our customers rely on,” said Adam Schrot, Operations Vice President and General Manager, Multi-Fab Products. “We’re proud to make it easier than ever for them to access the best products and deliver exceptional service to their own clients.”

Atlanta’s co-location marks a major milestone in expanding local support, reducing downtime, and improving service capabilities across the Southeast. Customers now have one trusted destination for doors, docks, and perimeter access solutions-everything they need to keep their businesses moving forward.

For company-specific inquiries, contact:
Controlled Products Systems Group: 404.603.6477
Multi-Fab Products: 262.502.1707
Nova Technology: 262.502.1591

About Controlled Products Systems Group (CPSG)
Controlled Products Systems Group is the largest wholesale distributor of perimeter access control and security equipment in the United States, serving authorized dealers from coast to coast through 33 locations. CPSG offers the industry’s most trusted brands, expert technical support, and professional training to help customers grow their businesses.
Learn more:controlledproducts.com

About Multi-Fab Products (MFP)
Headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Multi-Fab Products is a global manufacturer and supplier of a complete line of aftermarket parts and accessories for all major manufacturers of loading dock equipment and specialty door parts. MFP provides one-stop access to everything customers need to keep docks operating safely, efficiently, and reliably.
Learn more:multi-fab.com

About NOVA Technology^TM
For over 30 years, NOVA Technology has been a leading international manufacturer and distributor of loading dock equipment and accessories. Designed for safety, security, and performance, NOVA products are trusted across commercial facilities worldwide and supported by a nationwide network of trained dealers and installers.
Learn more:novalocks.com

Contact Information

Jamie Emerson
Sr. Marketing Communications Manager
jamie.emerson@controlledproducts.com
800.622.5335

SOURCE: Controlled Products Systems Group

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