Decision Speed Emerges as Defining Advantage in Modern Defense Architecture

BRISTOL, TN / ACCESS Newswire / January 20, 2026 / VisionWave Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ: VWAV) is positioned to capitalize on a fundamental shift in defense technology investment as the global AI and analytics in military and defense market accelerates from $10.42 billion in 2024 to a projected $35.78 billion by 2034, representing a compound annual growth rate of 13.4%.

The company’s qSpeed™ software acceleration architecture directly addresses what military strategists now identify as the critical competitive factor in modern defense systems: the ability to accelerate decision-making from threat detection to response execution.

The Speed Imperative

Modern defense systems face an unprecedented challenge. While sensors, satellites, and radar systems now collect more data than ever before, the strategic advantage has shifted from data abundance to decision velocity.

The Department of Defense’s Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Strategy, released in December 2024, emphasizes that mission command systems require artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation specifically to accelerate operator decision-making. In cybersecurity applications, cutting-edge systems now achieve detection and mitigation in 8 to 21 milliseconds-a benchmark that’s becoming the standard for defense applications where milliseconds determine mission success or failure.

Computational Speed as Competitive Advantage

Fire control systems illustrate why computational speed has become the defining factor in weapons effectiveness. Whether solving short-time-of-flight intercept problems on main battle tanks or calculating long-range ballistic solutions in naval environments, the most sophisticated targeting algorithms achieve their full potential only when delivering solutions fast enough to match real-time conditions.

VisionWave’s qSpeed™ architecture addresses this critical requirement through software-based acceleration rather than complete hardware replacement-an approach aligned with procurement realities and existing capital investments in defense infrastructure.

Three-Program Integration Strategy

VisionWave is integrating qSpeed™ technology across three main defense programs:

WaveStrike™ targets RF-informed fire control, accelerating targeting guidance refresh rates for dynamic aerial targets.

Argus™ focuses on space-enabled counter-UAS capabilities, enhancing detection, classification, and response orchestration in degraded communications environments.

Intercept evaluation scenarios explore computational latency reduction in high-velocity threat scenarios.

The technology prioritizes critical computation paths, enabling faster initial conclusions that can be continuously refined-critical in scenarios where an 80% accurate answer in 10 milliseconds delivers more operational value than a 95% accurate answer in 100 milliseconds.

Market Validation and Budget Backing

The investment thesis is supported by substantial budget commitments. The U.S. FY2025 defense budget request totals approximately $849.8 billion, with expanding allocations to AI-related enablers and digital modernization. The Department of Defense has allocated more than $47 billion in uncrewed systems over the last five years, while patent filings for uncrewed systems worldwide have increased 650% since 2016.

This growth is driven by specific operational needs including autonomous systems advancement requiring real-time processing, cybersecurity enhancement demanding millisecond-level response, and real-time decision-making in complex threat environments.

Platform Architecture with Broader Applications

Beyond defense, the speed advantage extends to cybersecurity, autonomous vehicles, financial trading systems, and electronic design automation. VisionWave’s software acceleration layers are designed to work across multiple system architectures, positioning the technology for broader market applicability beyond military applications.

Critical Development Phase

VisionWave’s qSpeed™ technology is currently in proof-of-concept phase. Success depends on demonstrating measurable latency reduction without sacrificing accuracy thresholds required for operational deployment. The next 12 to 18 months will determine whether the technology achieves its performance objectives and reaches market viability.

Key milestones include financing announcements supporting development timelines, development team expansions, initial benchmarking results demonstrating latency reduction, and partnership announcements with established defense contractors.

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Expanded group publisher role reflects how HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems professionals operate today.

BIRMINGHAM, MI / ACCESS Newswire / January 20, 2026 / BNP Media announced today an expansion of leadership across its mechanical industry portfolio, appointing Sarah Harding as Group Publisher of Plumbing & Mechanical and Supply House Times, in addition to her current role as Publisher of The ACHR NEWS. The ACHR NEWS portfolio includes SNIPS NEWS, Engineered Systems NEWS, and Distribution Trends.

This leadership alignment reflects both the way the mechanical systems industry already operates and BNP Media’s mission to drive industries forward through authentic content, engaged communities, and meaningful connections. HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems professionals often serve overlapping roles, audiences, and markets. Bringing these brands together under unified leadership strengthens BNP Media’s ability to serve those professionals with greater clarity, consistency, and industry relevance.

Harding brings more than 25 years of experience in B2B media and publishing, with deep expertise in mechanical systems and multi-brand portfolio leadership. Since taking on leadership of The ACHR NEWS in 2022, she has overseen sustained audience growth, expanded digital offerings, and continued investment in content that supports contractors, engineers, and industry decision-makers. In 2026, The ACHR NEWS is also marking its 100th anniversary, underscoring the brand’s long-standing role within the HVAC community.

"HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems professionals do not work in silos, and the media that supports them should not either," Harding said. "This allows us to better reflect how the industry actually functions and to create stronger connections across the communities we serve. My focus is on ensuring these brands continue to deliver practical, credible, and forward-looking content that helps our audiences succeed."

"This leadership alignment reflects our commitment to serve industries the way they actually operate," said Tagg Henderson, Co-CEO of BNP Media. "By bringing related mechanical systems communities together under experienced leadership, we strengthen our ability to deliver credible content, foster meaningful connections, and support long-term growth across the industry."

BNP Media’s mechanical systems industry brands will continue to operate as distinct publications, while benefiting from shared leadership, strategy, and collaboration. This approach supports advertisers, readers, and partners by providing more integrated access to the HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical markets.

For advertising inquiries related to Plumbing & Mechanical and/or Supply House Times, please contact Jim McLaughlin at mclaughlinj@bnpmedia.com.

About BNP Media

BNP Media is a fourth-generation, family-owned media company serving B2B industries through trusted brands including The ACHR NEWS, Plumbing & Mechanical, and Supply House Times, events, research, and digital marketing services. Founded in 1926, BNP Media is committed to supporting professional communities with credible information, strong connections, and solutions that help businesses move forward.

For more information about this announcement, please contact Sarah Harding, Group Publisher at BNP Media, at hardings@bnpmedia.com.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / January 20, 2026 / The entertainment PR and marketing powerhouse 42West, a subsidiary of Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN), will showcase a number of impressive clients with film and television projects premiering at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, running in Park City from January 22 to February 1.

42West’s slate at Sundance features nine projects spanning six programming areas, highlighting the company’s expansive presence across documentary, narrative, and episodic content. All the titles are actively seeking distribution. Premiering in the U.S. Documentary Competition are Sharon Liese’s SEIZED, Rachel J.Morrison’s JOYBUBBLES, and Jason Osder and William Lafi Youmans’ WHO KILLED ALEX ODEH?. In the U.S. Dramatic Competition, Liz Sargent’s TAKE ME HOME, starring Anna Sargent, Victor Slezack, and Ali Ahn. The NEXT program, presented by Adobe, features Valerie Veatch’s documentary GHOST IN THE MACHINE and Georgia Bernstein’s NIGHT NURSE, starring Cemre Paksoy, Bruce McKenzie, Eléonore Hendricks, and Mimi Rogers. In the Midnight program is Casper Kelly’s BUDDY starring Cristin Milioti, Delaney Quinn, Topher Grace, Keegan-Michael Key, Michael Shannon, and Patton Oswalt. The Family Matinee section showcases Alysa Nahmias’ COOKIE QUEENS executive produced by Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Rounding out the slate in the Episodic section is Alec Goldberg’s SOFT BOIL, co-written with and starring Camille Wormser alongside John Gemberling and Madison Shamoun. 42West is also partnering with IndieWire, a leading film and television publication, to curate and book its festival programming slate, including the IndieWire Studio and Future of Filmmaking keynote and panels.

All nine projects are actively seeking distribution. 42West will work closely on the slate with numerous agencies including UTA Independent Film Group, Range Media Partners, Submarine, WME Independent, CAA Media Finance, Gersh, and MPI Media Group.

Additionally, 42West client Madison Wells is an executive producer on THE BADDEST SPEECHWRITER OF ALL, directed by Ben Proudfoot and Stephen Curry and produced by Proudfoot, Curry, and Erick Peyton, featured in the Documentary Short Film Program, that is also seeking distribution.

ABOUT 42WEST:

42West, a subsidiary of Dolphin, is one of the entertainment industry’s leading full-service public-relations firms. With offices in New York and Los Angeles, 42West has four divisions: Talent, Strategic Communications, Entertainment Marketing, and Fandoms & Franchises, the award-winning firm’s gaming, consumer products and publishing practice. The agency has developed and executed marketing and publicity strategies for hundreds of movies and television shows as well as countless actors, filmmakers, recording artists, personalities and authors. In addition, 42West provides strategic counsel to a wide variety of high-profile individuals and corporate clients – ranging from movie and pop stars to major studios, charitable organizations, and media conglomerates – looking to raise, reposition, or rehabilitate their public profiles.

ABOUT DOLPHIN:

Dolphin (NASDAQ: DLPN) is where cultural creation meets marketing execution. Founded in 1996 by Bill O’Dowd, Dolphin operates as both a venture studio – developing and investing in content, products, and experiences – and a marketing consortium featuring leading agencies across every communications discipline.

Dolphin’s collective includes 42West, The Door, Shore Fire Media, Elle Communications, Special Projects, and The Digital Dept., delivering expertise across film, television, music, influencers, sports, hospitality, fashion, consumer brands, and purpose-driven initiatives. Dolphin marketing has received numerous industry honors, including being named the #1 Agency of the Year by the Observer, as well as inclusion on the PR Net 100 and the PR News Elite 120.

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NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / January 20, 2026 / New to The Street, the long-running, multi-platform business and financial media brand, today announced a record-breaking January 2026, with 22 companies signing new agreements and/or renewing for ongoing series participation, standalone television broadcasts, and/or iconic outdoor billboard programs during the month.

The signed and renewed engagements span long-form and multi-episode series, national and international linear television broadcasts, television commercial placements, high-impact outdoor billboard campaigns, executive and investor events, and long-form company biography productions, reflecting sustained demand for New to The Street’s modular, results-driven media offerings.

With its recent international expansion, New to The Street now delivers over 270 million television households weekly across U.S., MENA, and Latin American markets, creating one of the largest consistent linear distribution funnels in the business media category. This expanded linear footprint is directly fueling record growth across the company’s digital platforms, driving accelerated audience migration to its YouTube ecosystem and contributing to continued subscription momentum.

"January 2026 set a new benchmark for our organization," said Vince Caruso, CEO of New to The Street. "Companies are choosing platforms that deliver scale, flexibility, and continuity. Our expanded 270-million-plus weekly linear reach, combined with our ability to funnel that audience into digital and YouTube engagement, gives our clients sustained visibility while driving record growth across our owned media channels."

New to The Street’s performance continues to be driven by its series-based media model, enabling companies to maintain ongoing market presence while also offering standalone television and outdoor billboard programs for organizations seeking targeted, high-impact exposure. Clients may engage through series-only, TV-only, outdoor-only or fully integrated multi-channel campaigns, each designed to deliver predictable reach and measurable outcomes.

As the company progresses through 2026, New to The Street expects continued momentum supported by expanding international linear distribution, increasing demand for long-form company biographies, rising outdoor billboard adoption in major financial markets, and sustained digital subscriber growth driven by its television-to-digital funnel.

About New to The Street

New to The Street is a leading multi-platform business and financial media platform delivering series-based programming, standalone television broadcasts, and iconic outdoor billboard campaigns, alongside long-form company biographies, digital distribution, and executive-level events for public and private companies.

The platform is anchored by a 4.3 million-subscriber YouTube network and is complemented by a strategic NewsOut PR amplification partnership, accelerating the distribution of video press releases and breaking company news across digital, social, streaming, and connected TV channels.

In addition to its established U.S. footprint, New to The Street has recently expanded into the Middle East (MENA) and Latin America, increasing its total global linear television reach to more than 270 million households weekly. This scale positions New to The Street among the most expansive business media platforms operating globally while serving as a powerful funnel driving continued record subscription growth across its digital and YouTube platforms.

Through flexible engagement models – series, television-only, outdoor-only or fully integrated campaigns – New to The Street delivers predictable, scalable visibility across key global markets.

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SARASOTA, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / January 20, 2026 / Specificity (OTCID:SPTY), a leading hybrid AdTech company specializing in bot-free, intent-based digital marketing solutions, today announced a series of milestones that underscore its robust financial health and positioning for accelerated growth in the coming year. These developments highlight the company’s commitment to delivering superior value to clients and shareholders alike, amid a rapidly evolving digital advertising landscape plagued by fraud and inefficiency.

In November 2025, Specificity achieved positive operating cash flow ahead of expectations, driven by a surge in new client acquisitions during the fourth quarter. This marks a pivotal shift toward sustainable profitability, with the company adding over $400,000 in annual run-rate revenue in December 2025 alone. "Our focus on human-verified, bot-free targeting is resonating with brands seeking real results," said Jason Wood, CEO of Specificity "By eliminating waste from fraudulent traffic, we’re not only boosting client ROI but also building a resilient business model that positions us for long-term success."

A standout achievement includes the company’s wildly successful inaugural month partnering with the third-largest travel website in Europe, which generates over $75 million annually. Leveraging Specificity’s proprietary AI-powered ad verification and intent data technologies, the campaign delivered an impressive 38X internal rate of return (IRR) through precise, fraud-free targeting. This collaboration exemplifies Specificity’s ability to drive measurable outcomes across industries, from travel and e-commerce to solar energy and retail, and many more, where clients have reported traffic increases of up to 217%, lead generation surges, and revenue growth in the hundreds of thousands.

Further bolstering its growth trajectory, Specificity recently signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Blackpearl Group to develop the world’s only fully integrated AdTech stack. This partnership aims to launch a direct challenge to Big Tech’s fraud-ridden ecosystems, combining Specificity’s audience resolution tools with advanced CRM integrations and first-party data building. Additionally, the company’s effective S-1 registration statement paves the way for access to expansion capital, enabling investments in proprietary technologies like Polygon for hyper-granular targeting and AI-driven analytics.

Financially, Specificity reported revenue of $260,000 for the quarter ending September 30, 2025, reflecting 21.7% growth quarter-over-quarter. Operating expenses declined 37.9% year-over-year to $162,754, demonstrating disciplined cost management. We are already hard at work putting together the 4Q numbers and look forward to releasing those results shortly. With billions of impressions served, many millions of website visits driven, and hundreds of millions in client revenue generated to date, Specificity continues to lead in creating clean, compliant data assets that empower brands in a post-cookie world.

"2025 was a breakthrough year, and 2026 will be one of serious expansion," added Wood. "Our hybrid model-blending creative agency expertise with cutting-edge AdTech-has proven its edge in combating the $84 billion annual fraud in digital advertising. We’re platform-agnostic, focusing on Connected TV (CTV), social, display, and automated workflows to reach high-intent audiences where they are. Investors can expect continued momentum as we capitalize on market shifts toward transparency and efficiency."

Specificity’s innovations have attracted the market’s attention and testimonials from long-term clients and new clients from both small business and enterprise level brands that can be seen on their website. As streaming surpasses traditional TV-with 85% of U.S. households subscribed to platforms and ad views up 45% since 2020-Specificity finds itself perfectly positioned to capture massive market share in this booming sector and has already developed technology to serve connected TV ads to high intent audiences.

For more information, visit www.specificityinc.com or contact investor relations at ir@specificityinc.com.

About Specificity

Specificity (OTCID:SPTY) is a Tampa-based digital marketing firm revolutionizing the industry through bot-free, intent-driven data and targeted advertising. By integrating agency services with advanced AdTech, Specificity helps brands eliminate fraud, build first-party audiences, and achieve superior ROI across channels. With billions of data points and impressions served, the company delivers results for clients nationwide.

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