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Partnership with Permian Labs, the developer of the USD.AI protocol unlocks blockchain-based credit markets for scalable GPU deployments

ATLANTA, GEORGIA / ACCESS Newswire / October 9, 2025 / QumulusAI, a provider of GPU-powered cloud infrastructure for artificial intelligence, today announced a $500 million non-recourse financing facility arranged by Permian Labs and distributed through the USD.AI Protocol.

The facility allows QumulusAI to finance up to 70% of approved GPU deployments with stablecoin liquidity from USD.AI’s blockchain-based credit market. This structure offers faster access to capital compared to traditional financing alternatives like bank or private credit capital, with flexible terms enabling a non-dilutive path to scale AI infrastructure.

QumulusAI’s facility reflects a broader shift in how compute infrastructure is financed. Global demand for AI infrastructure is projected to surpass $6.7 trillion by 2030, yet capital remains concentrated among hyperscalers like OpenAI, Google, and Meta. USD.AI’s financing model opens new pathways for emerging operators like QumulusAI, linking real-world hardware directly to blockchain-based credit markets for accelerated, more transparent scaling.

Permian Labs developed the financing framework behind USD.AI, which treats GPUs as a financeable commodity. Permian Labs issues GPU Warehouse Receipt Tokens (GWRTs), and USD.AI serves as the on-chain DeFi protocol that enables those tokens to be used as collateral for borrowing stablecoin-based credit, unlocking capital for the next generation of AI builders.

This structure creates yield-bearing opportunities for onchain depositors, while giving operators fast, transparent access to non-dilutive financing.

For QumulusAI, the $500 million facility signals institutional confidence in its infrastructure growth strategy and provides a repeatable model for scaling deployments with blockchain-native financing rails. For Permian Labs and USD.AI, it represents the continued expansion of real-world assets into on-chain credit markets, bridging institutional capital with income-generating compute infrastructure.

“This partnership represents a paradigm shift in AI infrastructure financing,” said Mike Maniscalco, CEO of QumulusAI. “By leveraging Permian Labs’ tokenization framework, we can scale faster and more flexibly – meeting the surge in AI compute demand without the constraints of legacy financing.”

“QumulusAI is exactly the type of innovative AI operator we built USD.AI to serve,” said Conor Moore, Permian Labs Co-Founder and COO. “Their integrated approach to AI supercompute-combining HPC cloud, purpose-built data centers, and controlled power generation-fits seamlessly with our tokenized financing model, proving how blockchain can unlock institutional capital for real-world infrastructure.”

About QumulusAI

QumulusAI is a vertically integrated AI infrastructure company focused on delivering a distributed AI cloud by innovating around power, data center and GPU-based cloud services – the company delivers immediate access to high-performance computing with enhanced cost control, reliability, and flexibility. Machine learning teams, AI startups, research institutions, and growing enterprises can now scale their AI training and inference workloads quickly and cost effectively.

For more information, visit https://www.qumulusai.com

About Permian Labs

Permian Labs is the developer of USD.AI, building the infrastructure that connects institutional capital with real-world AI compute. Permian Labs designs the legal, financial, and technical systems that transform GPUs into collateral and make them accessible through blockchain-based credit markets. By bridging traditional asset finance with DeFi innovation, Permian Labs enables AI operators to scale efficiently while creating new opportunities for investors to access yield from real-world infrastructure.

About USD.AI

USD.AI is the world’s first blockchain-native credit market for GPU-backed infrastructure. The protocol turns AI hardware into tokenized collateral, unlocking financing markets with deep liquidity, attractive cost of capital and instant settlement for emerging AI operators who require capital to scale. Through its dual-token model, USDai (a stablecoin with deep liquidity) and sUSDai (its yield-bearing counterpart), USD.AI creates new liquidity pathways for operators while offering investors scalable, real-world yields. Developed by Permian Labs, USD.AI combines DeFi principles with institutional-grade securitization standards to accelerate the financing of AI infrastructure worldwide.

For more information on QumulusAI:

Press: media@qumulusai.com
Investors: investors@qumulusai.com

Follow QumulusAI on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/qumulusai

For more information on Permian Labs:

Email: hello@permianlabs.xzy

This press release contains certain “forward-looking statements” that are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties, and on information available to QumulusAI as of the date hereof. QumulusAI’s actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied herein, due to risks and uncertainties associated with its business and/or the strategic partnership, which include, without limitation, integration challenges between the companies, market volatility and/or regulatory conditions. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding QumulusAI’s expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future, and can be identified by forward-looking words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “should,” “will” and “would” or words of similar import. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding future operating and financial results, QumulusAI’s plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, and other statements that are not historical facts. QumulusAI expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained in this press release to reflect any change in QumulusAI’s expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based in respect of its business, the strategic partnership or otherwise.

SOURCE: QumulusAI

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Three-Day NYC Summit Connects 500+ Investors, Executives, and Founders Committed to Advancing Capitalism for Good.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA / ACCESS Newswire / October 9, 2025 / GPO Plus, Inc. (OTCQB:GPOX), an AI-powered Distributor revolutionizing distribution to gas stations and convenience stores with its innovative technology-driven Direct Store Delivery (DSD) model, is excited to announce that GPOX is a featured sponsor and CEO Brett H. Pojunis will be a speaker at the upcoming New York Principled Business Summit.

The New York Principled Business Summit (the “Summit”), a premier three-day gathering of investors, executives, and founders committed to defending capitalism and free enterprise, will take place October 15-17, 2025, in New York City. The summit is expected to draw 500 business leaders dedicated to funding, leading, and scaling businesses built on principles of freedom, personal responsibility, and authentic value creation.

Brett H. Pojunis will join an impressive roster of speakers, including Vivek Ramaswamy, Brock Pierce, Tim Draper, and Roya Mahboob, among other prominent thought leaders. GPOX has been named as an official sponsor of the event, demonstrating its commitment to advancing principled business practices.

At last year’s Summit, Brett H. Pojunis gave a speech on “Advancing Capitalism for Good” and introduced Steve Forbes. Here is a link to view his inspiring talk:

• https://gpoplus.com/2024/11/22/brett-pojunis-steve-forbes-advancing-capitalism/

“At a time when many business leaders have gone quiet, failing to defend the very system that drives prosperity, innovation, and individual freedom, the Principled Business Summit provides a vital platform for those committed to speaking up,” said Alexander McCobin, Co-Founder & Executive Director of Principled Business. “This event brings together a community of leaders who understand that capitalism, when practiced with integrity, remains the most powerful engine for human flourishing.”

The summit features an extensive program designed to foster meaningful connections and practical insights:

• Mentorship Roundtables, where attendees can work directly with experienced coaches on their most pressing business challenges

• Job Fair connecting values-aligned companies with top talent

• Pitch Competition where early-stage founders will compete for a prize package valued at $75,000, sponsored by HubSpot for Startups, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, and other leading technology partners

• 1:1 Meetings in dedicated lounges for investors, partners, founders, and potential clients to connect

• Expo Hall showcases companies committed to the principles of capitalism and freedom

• Book Signings with bestselling authors and thought leaders, including Michael Gibson, Brandon Hatton, and Carl Barney

The 2025 Host Committee includes distinguished business leaders such as Valerie Durham, Executive Director of FreedomFest; Matt Cole, CEO of Strive Asset Management; Colin Greenspon, Co-Founder of Narya; and other prominent investors and entrepreneurs.

For more information about the Principled Business Summit or to register for tickets, visit www.nypbs.org.

Connect with us on social media to view live video updates, content, and general information about GPOX and its GPOs: https://gpoplus.com/social.

About GPOPlus+ (GPOX)

GPOX is an AI-powered Distributor revolutionizing the future of distribution to gas stations and convenience stores with its innovative technology-driven Direct Store Delivery (DSD) model. Our goal is clear and ambitious: “to build the largest nationwide DSD distribution company servicing gas stations, convenience stores, and beyond.” Our technology-driven AI network, featuring strategically placed Regional Hubs and Mini Hubs, is designed to optimize efficiency and maximize reach. Central to our operations is our in-house AI technology platform, PRISM+. Designed to streamline the distribution process, PRISM+ supports efficient delivery, inventory management, data analytics, and overall operational excellence, enabling us to reliably and effectively meet the dynamic needs of our partners. Our mission is to consolidate the fragmented market segment managed by numerous regional vendors. Our dedication to excellence is evident in our product selection process, where we align offerings with consumer demand and partner with top-tier vendors and brands, ensuring our portfolio remains diverse and highly profitable. For more information, please visit www.GPOPlus.com.

About Principled Business and the New York Principled Business Summit

Principled Business is a US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to build a movement of business leaders committed to being the best representatives and advocates for capitalism. We do so through outreach campaigns to encourage people to go into business, training programs to help business leaders grow in a principled way, connect principled business leaders with each other, and share stories of principled businesses with the public.

The Principled Business Summit is an annual gathering of investors, executives, and founders committed to defending free enterprise and building businesses based on principles of freedom, personal responsibility, and authentic value creation. Through world-class speakers, mentorship roundtables, pitch competitions, and extensive networking opportunities, the summit creates a community where business leaders can connect with like-minded individuals dedicated to advancing capitalism with integrity and purpose. For more information, please visit https://www.nypbs.org/

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “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 GPO Plus, Inc.’s (“the Company” or “GPOX”) expected financial performance, business growth, strategic initiatives, product development, market opportunities, and future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “intend,” “potential,” “continue,” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology.

These statements are based on management’s current expectations, estimates, projections, and assumptions, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, among others: the Company’s ability to raise additional capital; changes in consumer demand or market conditions; competition; changes in applicable laws and regulations (including those related to hemp, cannabis, and cannabinoids); dependence on key personnel; supply chain constraints; product liability risks; reliance on third-party partners and vendors; volatility in the trading price of the Company’s common stock; and other risks described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), available at www.sec.gov.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Company Contacts:

GPOX Shareholder Success Team:
Brett H. Pojunis, CEO
Email: ir@gpoplus.com
Shareholder’s Line: 855.935.GPOX (4769)

Principled Business
Alexander McCobin, Co-Founder & Executive Director
Email: info@principledbusiness.org

SOURCE: GPO Plus, Inc.

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 9, 2025 / When mainstream, business, and lifestyle media all start telling the same story, it usually means something’s shifted.

At first, it was Rolling Stone – the cultural north star that doesn’t hand out attention lightly. When it declared that plastic promises are dead and proof is the new flex, it marked a turning point in how we talk about sustainability. Then came USA Today, The Straits Times, Morning Honey, OPIS, and The Los Angeles Tribune, each echoing the same message from different corners of the conversation: SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) isn’t selling ideals. It’s selling evidence.

That’s what makes this moment different. For years, coverage around recycling and traceability bounced between corporate pledges and political debates. Now the tone has changed – the media isn’t describing an aspiration; it’s reporting on execution. SMX’s molecular marker technology gives physical materials a digital identity, embedding memory into everything from plastics to textiles to metals. The result? Recycling no longer relies on trust. It runs on proof.

When Headlines Align, Markets Listen

It’s rare to see Rolling Stone and USA Today agree on anything. But here, they’re harmonizing. Rolling Stone tackled the cultural shift, where transparency has become a status symbol. USA Today presented the data, showing that a $824 billion plastics market can’t function without traceability. When a product can prove where it came from, what it’s made of, and where it’s been, the story changes from compliance to profitability. Proof stops being a sustainability checkbox and starts becoming a competitive edge.

The Straits Times weighed in from Singapore, describing a digital passport for plastics that reads like an SMX playbook. OPIS went industrial, breaking down how digitalized waste becomes a measurable, tradable resource. Morning Honey translated it for consumers, linking transparent supply chains to tariff fairness and trust. Even Sourcing Journal joined in, tracing SMX’s markers through the fashion industry, while The Los Angeles Tribune framed the bigger picture with a headline that said it all: “Carbon Credits Had Their Day.”

From Coverage to Consensus

Together, these outlets didn’t just amplify a press cycle – they created validation. Culture, policy, and commerce rarely overlap so cleanly, but when they do, it means the idea has left the lab and entered public consciousness. The reporting has shifted from “who’s trying” to “who’s proving,” and SMX is the common thread tying those stories together.

This isn’t PR – it’s momentum made visible. SMX’s platform spans plastics, rubber, textiles, metals, and electronics, giving each material a verifiable fingerprint in a world now demanding transparency. Governments see regulation made practical. Brands see compliance made profitable. Investors see scalability made inevitable.

And the media? They see a story that’s writing itself. Proof is no longer a concept to explain – it’s a fact to report. It’s a bizarro world all over: SMX isn’t just in the headlines. It’s becoming the reason they exist. Because Proof is now the headline – and SMX is the source.

About SMX

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

Forward-Looking Statements

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

EMAIL: info@securitymattersltd.com

SOURCE: SMX (Security Matters)

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MODESTO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / October 9, 2025 / Enviro Tech, an Arxada company, is proud to announce the launch of a patented breakthrough technology for the on-site generation of peracetic acid (PAA)-a game-changing innovation for several end-use markets, including poultry processing and other food safety applications.

This technology, paired with ChemStation’s unique blending and feed system, enables fully automated production of a ready-to-use PAA solution. This combined solution offers significant benefits, including:

Lower odor formulation

Reduced corrosivity

Ease of handling

Julie Gallucci, Vice President Professional Hygiene at Arxada, stated:

“Arxada, a trusted name in the peracetic acid market, launches a breakthrough technology designed to tackle the toughest PAA challenges faced by our customers, including those in poultry processing. In collaboration with ChemStation, we’re introducing a cutting-edge patented innovation that boosts operational efficiency-giving processors a new edge.”

Rod Williams, VP of Sales and Technical Services at ChemStation, added:

“We are excited to collaborate with Arxada on the launch of this patented PAA technology. Combined with our advanced blending and feed system, it delivers a truly unique solution for the market.”

This launch marks a significant milestone in Arxada’s commitment to delivering more sustainable solutions to its customers across diverse end markets including poultry processing and other food safety applications.

About Arxada

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.

With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.

To learn more about Arxada visit our website arxada.com and Arxada on LinkedIn

About ChemStation

Since 1977, over 60 ChemStation Manufacturing Centers have been producing high quality customized cleaning solutions, refilling containers and delivering quality service.

Use biocides safely. Review and follow all product label and safety instructions, available at www.arxada.com. © 2025 Arxada.

SOURCE: Arxada

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Partnership Includes Long-Form Broadcast Interviews, National TV Commercials, Outdoor Billboards, and Accredited Investor Events

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / October 9, 2025 / New to The Street, one of America’s most established and trusted business television brands airing as sponsored programming on Fox Business and Bloomberg TV, today announced a 12-month national media partnership with PetVivo Holdings Inc. (OTCQX:PETV) – a biomedical device company pioneering innovative therapeutics for companion animals.

The agreement delivers a full-spectrum media strategy designed to elevate PetVivo’s brand visibility across investor, consumer, and veterinary audiences through:

• Long-form television interviews with CEO John Lai, filmed at the NYSE and airing nationwide on Fox Business and Bloomberg TV;

• High-frequency national TV commercials and social-digital redistribution across New to The Street’s multi-platform network;

• Iconic outdoor billboards across Times Square and New York’s Financial District, including the Nasdaq Tower and Reuters displays; and

• Exclusive accredited-investor events highlighting PetVivo’s flagship SPRYNG^™ technology for institutional and high-net-worth investors.

Meet John Lai, CEO of PetVivo Holdings (OTCQX:PETV)

October 21 & 22, 2025 – Hudson Yards, NYC
Exclusive Event – Accredited Investors Only

Accredited investors are invited to attend an in-person presentation and networking reception hosted by AccreditedEvents.com, where CEO John Lai will discuss PetVivo’s accelerating growth trajectory and the success of its flagship product SPRYNG™ with OsteoCushion Technology, a novel veterinary treatment that promotes joint health and longevity in animals.

John Lai, CEO of PetVivo Holdings Inc., commented:

“Partnering with New to The Street provides PetVivo with a national platform unlike any other. Their combination of broadcast television, digital storytelling, and outdoor visibility gives companies like ours unmatched credibility and reach. Vince Caruso and his team deliver world-class media that turns complex technology into compelling stories – and that’s exactly what drives market and investor engagement.”

Vince Caruso, Creator and Executive Producer of New to The Street, added:

“PetVivo embodies innovation and leadership – a company solving real problems through science. John Lai’s commitment to advancing animal health makes him a standout among emerging CEOs. Our Predictable Media™ platform ensures their story reaches millions – across Fox Business, Bloomberg, YouTube, and Times Square – where credibility meets visibility.”

About PetVivo Holdings Inc. (OTCQX:PETV)

PetVivo Holdings Inc. is a biomedical device company focused on commercializing innovative medical devices and therapeutics for companion animals. Its lead product, SPRYNG^™ with OsteoCushion Technology, is designed to manage lameness and other joint-related afflictions, including osteoarthritis. PetVivo is dedicated to improving the quality of life for animals through advanced biocompatible therapeutic solutions. Learn more at www.petvivo.com.

About New to The Street

New to The Street is a nationally recognized business television program airing as sponsored programming on Fox Business and Bloomberg TV, reaching over 225 million homes weekly. With a fast-growing 3.5 million-plus YouTube subscribers, the platform integrates long-form interviews, national TV commercials, earned media, and iconic outdoor billboards to deliver one of the most comprehensive and measurable brand-awareness platforms in the industry.

Media Contact:
Monica Brennan
New to The Street
Monica@NewtoTheStreet.com

SOURCE: New To The Street

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / October 9, 2025 / Smallest.ai, the full-stack enterprise Voice AI platform, today announced an $8 million Seed round led by Sierra Ventures, with participation from 3one4 Capital and Better Capital.

The raise positions Smallest.ai to accelerate its vision of making fast, multilingual, and production-ready AI agents the new standard for enterprise communication. The company is first bringing this vision to contact centers – an industry where enterprises collectively spend over $400 billion annually on human capital, yet still face spiraling costs and customer dissatisfaction.

Despite billions invested in AI, enterprises still struggle with voice automation. Deloitte notes that in a survey, 53% of participating companies expect their total contact volume to increase over the next 5 years. As call volumes surge, the limitations of human-only teams and legacy tools become even more apparent, making scalable voice automation not just a cost lever, but a necessity for delivering consistent customer experience

The problem remains that contact centers remain plagued by long wait times, inconsistent quality, and systems that fail to capture nuance – costing businesses billions each year.

Smallest.ai addresses this gap with voice AI that matches human-level speed, accuracy, and emotional intelligence, designed specifically for enterprise scale.

These multi-modal AI agents are built specifically for high-volume contact centers, automating customer support, pre-sales, and collections across multiple languages. By owning both the model and application layers of the stack, the company delivers enterprise-grade speed, quality, and cost control in one integrated platform.

“Voice is the most natural way humans connect, yet enterprises are stuck with outdated tools that frustrate customers and overburden agents,” said Sudarshan Kamath, Founder of Smallest.ai. “Our mission is simple: make speaking to AI as effortless and reliable as speaking to another person. We believe every enterprise interaction can be faster, more empathetic, and more human-like.”

At the heart of Smallest.ai’s platform are proprietary, production-ready models designed for enterprise scale. Its Lightning text-to-speech engine achieves ≈100 ms latency, making it 5-6x faster than leading systems, while its Electron language model delivers a 10x faster time-to-first-byte than GPT-4.1 Mini with comparable accuracy. Lightning ASR replaces legacy systems with superior cost-to-quality performance for North American and European languages.

Unlike most platforms that stitch together third-party providers, Smallest.ai owns the entire voice AI stack covering speech recognition, language understanding, and speech synthesis. This enables enterprises to deploy agents fully on-premise for maximum security and compliance, while maintaining granular cost control.

The system is also built for vertical customization: enterprises can launch agents tailored to finance, healthcare, retail, and IT, drawing from pre-built templates and fine-tuned models. This allows organizations to deploy production-ready voice agents in days rather than months, with accuracy, guardrails, and natural expressiveness tuned to industry-specific needs.

Together, these models are now being combined into a speech-to-speech architecture that brings better emotional control, lower latencies, and easier orchestration than current state-of-the-art solutions.

Enterprises are already seeing the impact. In banking and financial services across the US and India, millions of call minutes each month run on Smallest.ai’s platform. The company is now expanding into retail, healthcare, and IT, the industries where demand for reliable, scalable voice automation continues to grow.

“Our in-house models aren’t just about speed-they’re about enterprise reliability,” said Akshat Mandloi, Co-founder and CTO of Smallest.ai. “We’ve engineered natural speech understanding, guardrails, and expressiveness into a single coherent stack. That means enterprises can launch agents in days, not months – without worrying about hallucinations or integration headaches.”

The founders bring a rare combination of research depth and enterprise execution. Sudarshan and Akshat have built and scaled AI systems across electric vehicles, drones, autonomous platforms, and their obsession with practical, production-ready AI – not just demos – has positioned Smallest.ai as one of the fastest-emerging players in enterprise AI.

“Voice is emerging as the next frontier in enterprise AI, and Smallest has built one of the most exciting platforms we’ve seen,” said Ashish Kakran, Partner at Sierra Ventures. “Sudarshan and Akshat are customer-obsessed technical founders who understand what enterprises truly need…agents that are fast, secure, and production-ready.”

Looking ahead, Smallest.ai aims to push the boundaries of speech-to-speech systems, expand global deployments, and move closer to a future where billions of people speak to AI every single day.

About Smallest.ai

Smallest.ai is an enterprise Voice AI platform headquartered in San Francisco, building voice agents optimized for quality, latency, and privacy. Its in-house Lightning model and ecosystem enable enterprises to automate millions of interactions across domains like support, debt collection, and pre-sales. The platform supports 100+ voices, dozens of languages, and integrates seamlessly with CRMs, telephony, messaging, and email systems. For more, visit smallest.ai.

Media Contact: Nina Pfister, MAG PR at nina@mooringadvisorygroup.com

SOURCE: Smallest.ai

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Bringing decades of VA and federal healthcare leadership, Petrazzi will drive AMC Health’s next phase of innovation and impact across government health programs.

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 9, 2025 / AMC Health, a leading provider of virtual care and remote patient monitoring solutions, today announced the appointment of Alan Petrazzi as Executive Vice President, Government Division, and the latest member of the company’s growing Executive Leadership Team.

In this critical role, Petrazzi will develop, lead, and execute AMC Health’s comprehensive government strategy, driving growth across federal, state, and local government sectors. He will place particular emphasis on expanding partnerships with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DoD) to broaden telehealth adoption, strengthen strategic relationships, and engage with government leaders, agencies, and stakeholders.

Petrazzi brings more than two decades of leadership experience spanning state, federal, and private healthcare innovation, with an exceptional record of service to Veterans, military members, and related stakeholders. His career includes key positions for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, where he was a leader in Primary Care and built a specialty care market that served over 110,000 Veterans through telehealth and group practice models. Most recently, Petrazzi held a senior role at Accenture Federal Services, where he advanced digital-first strategies and developed innovative solutions using emerging technologies to enhance care delivery for Veterans.

“Alan’s deep expertise in government healthcare, combined with his visionary approach to telehealth and innovation, makes him the ideal leader to strengthen AMC Health’s government strategy,” said Nesim Bildirici, President & CEO of AMC Health. “His proven ability to deliver meaningful solutions for Veterans and military members will be instrumental as we expand our partnerships with the VA, DoD, and other government agencies.”

“I am honored to join AMC Health and help build on its decades of leadership in virtual care,” said Alan Petrazzi. “Throughout my career, I have been committed to improving 24/7 healthcare access, timeliness, and quality outcomes for patients regardless of where they live. I’m excited by AMC Health’s proven outcomes and real-world impacts that improve satisfaction, reduce admissions, and save money. I look forward to growing our relationships with our partners, as we deliver on our commitment to Veterans and patients nationwide.”

About AMC Health

For more than 20 years, AMC Health has been at the forefront of delivering innovative virtual care solutions that empower providers, payers, employers, and government agencies to improve health outcomes, close care gaps, and lower costs. Leveraging its FDA Class II cleared platform and proven clinical programs, AMC Health delivers whole-person, real-time care that extends into the home, transforming the way healthcare is delivered.

Contact Information

Gary Feiner
Director of Marketing
hello@amchealth.com
(877) 262-2240

SOURCE: AMC Health

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