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London, UK / Santa Clara, USA - Parkopedia, the world’s leading connected car services provider, announced an expanded partnership with SoundHound AI, a global leader in voice and conversational AI, to introduce an in-vehicle voice AI parking agent as part of SoundHound’s in-car voice commerce platform. The collaboration integrates Parkopedia’s extensive global parking database, covering more than 90 million spaces in over 20,000 cities, with SoundHound’s in-car voice commerce platform. Drivers can now simply ask their vehicle to find parking, compare real-time prices and availability and complete payments on the spot, all within seconds and all by voice. The new Parkopedia AI Agent provides proactive, intelligent recommendations, such as suggesting parking near a destination, surfacing special offers like ‘first hour free’ and presenting real-time availability and pricing options, adding both convenience and value to the driving experience. Example scenario: DRIVER: “Navigate me to Grand Central Market, ” AI VOICE AGENT: “Navigating to Grand Central Market. Parking looks busy at Grand Central Market. Would you like me to find you available parking near your destination?” DRIVER: “Yes, ” AI VOICE AGENT: “There are five parking locations near Grand Central Market. The closest is Nevada Boulevard with availability and a pre-paid payment I’ve shown the associated costs on screen, would you like to reserve a spot?” DRIVER: “Yes, please reserve ” AI VOICE AGENT: “Your parking is confirmed and paid, the first hour is Navigation is set.” “At Parkopedia, our goal has always been to remove friction from parking, a traditionally challenging element that detracts from the driving experience,” said Duncan Licence, Chief Product Officer at Parkopedia. “By integrating our global parking database with SoundHound’s advanced voice AI, we’re making it possible for drivers to seamlessly find, reserve and pay for parking using nothing more than their voice in a major step forward in convenience and safety on the road.” “Agentic voice commerce is redefining how drivers interact with their vehicles, allowing them to make hands-free purchases and complete transactions on the go. Parking is a natural next application,” said Michael Zagorsek, COO at SoundHound AI. “Together with Parkopedia, we’re giving drivers a fully conversational, hands-free way to find and pay for parking on the go. It's part of our broader vision to make everyday in-car tasks effortless, intelligent and connected.” Voice commerce first debuted at CES 2025 with in-vehicle food ordering. With Parkopedia, SoundHound is expanding the platform to essential driving-related services by enabling frictionless, voice-powered parking transactions, demonstrating how conversational AI can make everyday tasks faster, simpler and safer. The partnership between Parkopedia and SoundHound will be showcased at SoundHound’s CES 2026 booth in the Las Vegas Convention Center (West Hall, Booth #5867). SoundHound plans to enable new, hands-free voice commerce capabilities across multiple industries, including restaurant reservations, ticket purchases, appointment making and more, bringing the same convenience to a variety of services accessible from the vehicle. SoundHound’s conversational AI technology is already used by hundreds of large enterprise brands and is deployed in millions of cars and devices globally. About Parkopedia Parkopedia, acquired by Arrive in 2025, is the leading connected car services provider used by automakers, organisations and millions of drivers around the world. Parkopedia helps drivers find and pay for parking, EV charging, fuel and tolls across 90 countries. Parkopedia is also developing highly detailed indoor maps and corresponding algorithms to help drivers and self-driving vehicles navigate to available parking spaces and EV chargers. Visit business.parkopedia.com for more information. About SoundHound AI SoundHound AI (Nasdaq: SOUN), a global leader in voice and conversational AI, delivers solutions that allow businesses to offer superior experiences to their customers. Built on proprietary technology, SoundHound’s voice AI delivers best-in-class speed and accuracy in numerous languages to product creators and service providers across retail, financial services, healthcare, automotive, smart devices and restaurants. The company’s various groundbreaking AI-driven products include Smart Answering, Smart Ordering, Dynamic Drive-Thru and the Amelia Platform, which powers AI Agents for enterprise. In addition, SoundHound Chat AI, a powerful voice assistant with integrated Generative AI, and Autonomics, a category-leading operations platform that automates IT processes, have enabled SoundHound to power millions of products and services, and process billions of interactions each year for world-class businesses. Parkopedia Global Media Contact Christofer Lloyd PR and Communications Manager T: +44(0)7762300016 E: christofer.lloyd@parkopedia.com SoundHound Media Contact Gianna Arantes Senior Manager, Corporate Communications T: +1 201-815-9852 E: PR@SoundHound.com

New York, NY  — Bendheim, a global leader in specialty and sustainable architectural glass solutions, announced the introduction of  GripGlaze™, a groundbreaking low-profile glass compression clip system that expedites and simplifies the canopy installation process. Specifically engineered to elevate aesthetics and simplify canopy installations, the innovative new clip system requires no special tools to lock in large, expansive glass panels. Without any need for notches or holes, Bendheim’s no-drill canopy glass system is non-penetrating, with clips mounting directly to the steel structure. “This technology is perfect for parking facilities and other mobility infrastructure,” said Said Elieh, Bendheim’s Vice President of Innovation. “Canopies are important design features for parking structures, ride share waiting areas, and pick-up and drop-off areas at airports, transit, and other transportation hubs where users often need protection from the elements. This groundbreaking technology dramatically lowers the cost of building protective canopies, while also reducing the amount of time required to build them.” A breakthrough in design and performance, GripGlaze™ is precise, secure, and fully tested — and installs in a fraction of the time and at a fraction of the cost compared to traditional glazing methods. Up until now, when working on canopy projects, glaziers often have to operate with incomplete or missing specifications. In order to fulfill the job, they have to develop their own approaches, which leads to confusion and inconsistency, and affects a project’s aesthetics and pricing. Drastically reducing installation efforts and expenses, GripGlaze™  is set to replace traditional canopy installation methods, such as spider fittings, glass stand-offs, and point-supported systems. For more information about GripGlaze™, please visit https://bendheim.com/system_product/gripglaze-canopy-system/ About Bendheim Bendheim is one of the world’s foremost resources for specialty architectural glass. Founded in New York City in 1927, the family-owned company offers a virtually unlimited range of customizable glass solutions for interior and exterior building applications. Through its commitment to Building a Clear Future, Bendheim is actively engaged in promoting sustainable practices in architecture and design. Bendheim develops, fabricates, and distributes its products worldwide. The company maintains production facilities in New Jersey and a design lab in New York City. For additional information, please visit Bendheim.com. PRESS CONTACT: Bill Smith Smith Phillips Strategic Communications (603) 491-4280 bsmith@smith-phillips.com

London, UK / Seoul, South Korea - Parkopedia and Hyundai AutoEver are pleased to have successfully demonstrated Europe’s first end-to-end in-car navigation and mapping service, which provides a streamlined, stress-free parking process for drivers completing their journeys in indoor locations. The Indoor Maps service seamlessly directs drivers to specific parking spaces, EV chargers or zones, helping them to navigate indoor or underground locations without the need for traditional GPS localisation. Once in production, Indoor Maps is set to become a key differentiator for automakers as drivers place ever more value in seamless in-car technology. This service delivers value across parking, mobility and autonomous driving, helping drivers to easily navigate indoors as well as outdoors. Unlike current user journeys that finish at the car park entrance, seamless end-to-end navigation completes the journey by guiding drivers all the way to their exact parking space or zone, for use cases such as EV charging or for more efficient onward mobility. Helping to make the service invaluable for drivers, Parkopedia has improved 3D visualisation and linked Indoor Maps to Parkopedia’s EV product for a seamless parking and charging experience, whether drivers are parking indoors or outdoors. This is an increasingly important consideration as EVs continue to make up a growing proportion of the global car fleet and drivers increasingly want to be able to conveniently charge while parked away from home. Parkopedia, in partnership with Hyundai AutoEver, will be the first company to offer full high-definition indoor maps at scale across Europe, with North American mapping already underway. In contrast to relying on low-fidelity map data, Parkopedia utilises rich 3D point cloud data to create fully high-definition maps, capturing precise real-world details to deliver a safer, smoother, and more intuitive navigation experience. This means better contextual awareness, with map data including walking routes, EV chargers, accessible spaces and payment zones for a frictionless end-to-end experience. Parkopedia already has a market-ready inventory of car parks across Europe and continues to add new data and locations daily. In addition, we are currently expanding the service into North America due to customer demand, starting with the San Francisco Bay Area, with active deployments underway to map new locations. Parkopedia has prioritised indoor maps of key mobility hubs, including airports, train station car parks and large shopping centres to make parking and navigation simpler in the locations that drivers are most likely to encounter. The company has already mapped 18 of the busiest 25 airports in Europe, with individual car parks up to 6,000 spaces included, helping to take the stress out of airport navigation and parking. Parkopedia has invested significant resources into new tooling and AI optimisation to improve the speed and efficiency of creating new indoor maps. This involves automating repeatable tasks and taking advantage of computer vision and machine learning technology, including developing unique algorithms that can recognise and log features such as entrances, staircases and elevators. Highlighting the value of this new service, Duncan Licence, Chief Product Officer at Parkopedia, said: “We are pleased that Hyundai AutoEver has proven that our Indoor Maps service can be successfully integrated into its vehicles and highly valued by its users. We are committed to making cities more livable, with this technology contributing immensely to end-to-end multi-modal travel and seamless mobility across a variety of everyday use cases.” About Parkopedia Parkopedia, acquired by Arrive in 2025, is the leading connected car services provider used by automakers, organisations and millions of drivers around the world. Parkopedia helps drivers find and pay for parking, EV charging, fuel and tolls across 90 countries. Parkopedia is also developing highly detailed indoor maps and corresponding algorithms to help drivers and self-driving vehicles navigate to available parking spaces and EV chargers. Visit business.parkopedia.com for more information. About Hyundai AutoEver Hyundai AutoEver is a leader in mobility innovation providing specialised products for diverse environments from vehicle software to smart factories. The company is developing a standard software platform for future mobility, with its navigation software used in more than 70 countries. Hyundai AutoEver provides customers with a richer mobility experience and innovative value through high-tech navigation software with various contents and services. The company realises customer-first value that enables customers around the world to drive quickly and safely to their destination through various navigation software, including a HD map, which contains information on lanes and various road facilities and is an essential condition for enabling safe autonomous driving. Parkopedia Global Media Contact: Christofer Lloyd PR and Communications Manager T: +44(0)7762300016 E: christofer.lloyd@parkopedia.com Hyundai AutoEver Media Contact: Junwon Kwon Team Manager, PR Team T: +82(0)10-8181-0911 E: junwon@hyundai-autoever.com

San Diego, CA - IPS Group, Inc., announced the launch of its newly redesigned website, ipsgroup.com, marking another major milestone in the company’s ongoing transformation. The new site showcases IPS’s refreshed brand identity and its commitment to advancing smart parking and mobility through innovation, trusted partnerships, and purpose-built technology. The launch follows a year of meaningful process for IPS, including the debut of Elevate™, a next-generation software platform that unifies parking data across systems and vendors, and the acquisition of Populus Technologies, Inc., a global leader in mobility and curb management solutions. Together, these developments highlight IPS’s growth from an industry-leading hardware manufacturer to a provider of a fully integrated ecosystem of smart parking and mobility solutions – all rooted in the mission to deliver exceptional customer experiences and solve operational challenges with future-proof technology. A renewed digital experience for clients and partners Built with usability and clarity at the forefront, the new IPS website offers a clean, intuitive interface that makes it easier than ever for visitors to explore the company’s solutions, technology, and services. “Our new website is more than a visual update - it’s a continuation of our brand evolution and renewed purpose,” said Chad Randall, CEO of IPS Group. “We’re elevating how we communicate our value to clients. Just as our technology brings parking operations together, our new site brings the IPS story together - one centered on  people, partnership, and possibility.” Rethink what’s possible. Rethink IPS. Visit the new site at ipsgroup.com to explore how IPS is shaping the future of parking. About IPS Group, Inc. IPS Group, Inc. (ipsgroup.com) is headquartered in San Diego, CA, with offices in Canada and Europe. From pioneering the first smart parking meter to developing integrated parking ecosystems, IPS continues to transform how cities, universities, and private operators manage parking and mobility. Learn more at ipsgroup.com.

Indianapolis, IN — T2 Systems, a parking technology leader, announced that T2 PARCS (Parking Access and Revenue Control System) now supports the ID TECH VP6825 PCI P2PE (Payment Card Industry Point-to-Point Encryption) Validated Payment Solution. T2’s PARCS solution is powered by T2 Flex®, the industry-leading permit management and enforcement software platform. Flex is a highly configurable permit management tool that provides streamlined enforcement and citation management, access to real-time data and a suite of standard and customizable reports. Flex includes advanced PARCS capabilities for a unified parking management platform. Integrating the new ID TECH PCI P2PE solution with T2 PARCS delivers end-to-end encryption, faster processing speeds and mobile payment options like Google Pay® and Apple Pay®, enabling parking operators to process transactions more securely and efficiently while simplifying PCI compliance and protecting their future revenue systems. Considered the industry gold standard, PCI P2PE encrypts sensitive credit card data from the point of payment until it is decrypted by the service provider, significantly reducing the scope of a business’s PCI compliance. The new solution supports contactless, chip and magstripe payments. “Integrating ID TECH’s validated PCI P2PE trusted payment technology with T2 PARCS protects every tap, dip and swipe to future-proof parking operations with trusted payment technology,” said Matt Howard, Vice President, Product, T2 Systems. “Operators can move vehicles through lanes faster, reduce compliance overhead and offer the seamless payment experiences their parkers expect.” Proven customer success The Lancaster Parking Authority (LPA) in Lancaster, PA, recently consolidated four different PARC vendors’ systems across seven garages into one T2 PARCS solution with T2 Flex® for permit and enforcement for monthly parkers and off-street violations. LPA benefits from having a single parking technology vendor for off-street parking: one vendor, one account manager and streamlined processes. “Since implementing T2 PARCS with ID TECH’s encrypted PCI P2PE solution, we’ve seen a dramatic improvement in security and efficiency,” said Ibrahim Aman, Deputy Executive Director of LPA. “Processing over 165,000 transactions in just a few months with faster throughput and seamless reconciliation proves that our parkers trust this solution and gives us a future-proof investment for tomorrow’s parking requirements.” With T2, LPA efficiently oversees a parking inventory of approximately 1,200 on-street spaces, seven off-street garages with approximately 4,500 spaces, four lots with about 190 and about 1,000 metered spaces. Key benefits for parking operators Security That Scales: PCI P2PE v3.1 validation delivers the highest level of payment protection and simplifies compliance. Frictionless Operations: Faster processing speeds reduce congestion; robust offline capabilities keep lanes moving even during network interruptions; automated API reconciliation streamlines back-office workflows. Modern Payment Choice: Supports Apple Pay, Google Pay, EMV chip + PIN, magstripe, barcodes/QR, and open/closed loop cards, all with contactless-first functionality and extended read range. Future-Ready Investment: Outdoor-rated Level 6 EMV P2PE hardware supported until April 30, 2032. About T2 Systems T2 Systems, a Verra Mobility company, provides North America’s most comprehensive suite of parking and mobility solutions, serving over 2,000 customers, including universities, municipalities, and private operators. With industry-leading platforms like T2 Flex®, T2 UNIFI®, and Velocity™, T2 helps organizations confidently manage parking permits, enforcement, access, payments, and mobility. About ID TECH ID TECH is a global leader in payment solutions, providing secure and reliable hardware, software, and merchant services to support contactless, mobile, and EMV transactions. With over 40 years of experience, ID TECH serves businesses worldwide with innovative, customer-focused products. For more information, visit www.idtechproducts.com. About Verra Mobility Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM) is a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions that make transportation safer, smarter and more connected. The company sits at the center of the mobility ecosystem, bringing together vehicles, hardware, software, data, and people to enable safe, efficient solutions for customers globally. Verra Mobility’s transportation safety systems and parking management solutions protect lives, improve urban and motorway mobility, and support healthier communities. 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Charlotte, NC – Passport, the most trusted technology partner for innovative curb management solutions, is unveiling Passport Payments, a fully embedded payment platform purpose-built for the public sector to deliver better insights that reduce costs, improve efficiency, and make smarter payment decisions. Passport Payments gives cities full visibility and control over the entire payment lifecycle—a first in the industry. “Cities and agencies across the country are facing growing pressure to modernize legacy systems,” said Khristian Gutierrez, co-founder and CEO of Passport. “From parking and transportation programs to supporting adjacent departments, today’s governments need a secure, integrated way to manage revenue streams while improving transparency for their finance teams. Passport Payments delivers exactly that — a modern, scalable solution purpose-built for the public sector that we know will help cities evolve stale processes and deliver the payments ecosystem of the future.” With over $4 billion in curbside payments processed, Passport Payments is already supporting some of the largest U.S. cities like Denver, CO; Tampa, FL; Boston, MA; and Austin, TX. Tapping into its deep experience in high-volume, small-dollar transactions, Passport is expanding its offerings to fit a broader range of municipal payment needs. Passport Payments allows cities and agencies to accept, track, and reconcile payments across departments and services — all within a unified platform. The solution integrates with existing municipal systems to: • Accelerate access to funds • Reduce operational complexity • Enhance financial oversight • Ensure fee transparency and regulatory compliance By consolidating payment operations, governments can finally gain better control and visibility to reduce manual processes and streamline reconciliation. “In Boston, we’re focused on making government services more accessible and responsive to the people who rely on them,” said Richard Andrade, Finance Manager for the City of Boston. “Modernizing our payment infrastructure is a critical part of that mission. Passport’s platform has helped us streamline operations, improve efficiency, and better navigate the complexities our finance teams face every day.” “For over a decade, Passport has helped transform how cities manage parking and transportation — fundamentally reshaping how governments collect, reconcile, and understand payments at scale,” said Matt Harris, Partner at Bain Capital Ventures. “Passport Payments is the natural next step in that evolution, extending the company’s proven infrastructure to support every way consumers interact financially with local governments. Cities and public agencies don’t just need payment processors; they need infrastructure that understands compliance, transparency, and scale. Passport is building that critical layer, and we believe this is one of the most overlooked opportunities in fintech today.” Passport supports over 800 cities and private operators across North America, providing a best-in-class platform for parking enforcement, mobile payments, permitting, and curbside compliance. With the launch of Passport Payments, the company expands its commitment to helping cities modernize infrastructure, increase accountability, and better serve their communities. For more details, visit passportinc.com and https://passportpayments.com/. About Passport Payments Passport Payments is the purpose-built payment platform designed for the public sector. Developed by the innovators of Passport, the industry leader in curb management technology, Passport Payments empowers cities and governments to securely accept, track, and reconcile payments — from parking and transportation to adjacent departments. By consolidating payment operations into a centralized and fully-embedded system, Passport Payments delivers powerful insights that reduce costs, increase efficiency, and ensure regulatory compliance. Backed by the experience of processing over $4 billion in municipal transactions, Passport Payments helps modern governments streamline financial operations and build the payments infrastructure of the future. About Passport Passport is the trusted technology partner for over 800 cities and private operators across North America, unifying paid parking, enforcement operations, and payment infrastructure into one platform. By simplifying how municipalities manage and monetize the curb, Passport empowers local leaders to boost compliance, unlock new revenue opportunities, and improve how people move around their communities. Passport helps cities thrive by delivering the tools and insights they need to meet evolving mobility challenges and create community-focused outcomes.

Milwaukee, WI – Park Loyalty, a leading provider of omnichannel enforcement and violations management solutions, announced the close of its Series A funding round led by Elephant. The investment marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth journey and will accelerate the expansion of its product portfolio, services, and implementation teams to meet growing market demand. Elephant is a venture capital firm focused on high-growth software, internet, and technology companies. With a proven track record and understanding of the parking and mobility market, Elephant stood out as a uniquely aligned partner for Park Loyalty’s long-term vision. The partnership supports Park Loyalty’s commitment to helping parking agencies modernize enforcement and move toward data-driven, transparent, and community-oriented approaches that encourage compliance and improve mobility outcomes. The funding will be used to accelerate the development of Park Loyalty’s Pro Solutions suite including Enforce Pro, Process Pro, Permit Pro, and newest addition, Rewards Pro, and to expand implementation capacity and customer support operations. “This investment validates the hard work of our entire team,” said Sriram Somanchi, Founder and CTO of Park Loyalty. “It energizes us to continue driving innovation that aligns with customer objectives.” Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., Park Loyalty has rapidly become a trusted name in parking management software solutions. Over the past year, the company has expanded to 33 US states and Canada, surpassed 1,000 enforcement subscriptions and now serves more than 100 customers across municipalities, private operators, transit authorities and universities. Its platform supports the processing of over four million citations annually. Earlier this year, Park Loyalty also introduced its automated enforcement solution, marking a major step in supporting off-street and frictionless enforcement capabilities. Marc Lucey, CEO of Park Loyalty, said: “The funding is more than capital, it’s a testament to the trust our customers and investors have placed in our vision. We’re building something that makes a real impact, and this partnership will help us move even faster.”   About Park Loyalty Park Loyalty makes parking software simple. Its Pro Solutions platform delivers enforcement, processing, permitting, and rewards solutions for any type of parking agency. Park Loyalty is a leader in omnichannel enforcement, supporting operations through on-street patrolling officers, mobile LPR integration, and automated, frictionless parking facilities with citations issued as ticket-by-mail or e-citations, all seamlessly managed within the same platform. With proven rapid deployment, a growing network of integration partners, and deep industry expertise, Park Loyalty ensures that no matter how agencies manage their parking, the platform can support them. By connecting frontline enforcement with back-office processing, permit management, and customer engagement, Park Loyalty helps agencies increase efficiency, strengthen compliance, and deliver measurable results for their communities. Visit parkloyalty.com or follow Park Loyalty on LinkedIn. About Elephant Elephant is a venture capital firm focused on high-growth software, internet, and technology companies. Elephant partners with visionary entrepreneurs to help them scale and build market-leading solutions. Visit elephantvc.com.

Tacoma, WA –  Nine months after its introduction, the integration of Amano McGann’s Amano ONE Parking Access and Revenue Control System (PARCS) with TagMaster North America’s CT-45 License Plate Recognition (LPR) camera is delivering proven value for operators across airports, municipalities, universities, hospitality, and commercial parking environments. Amano ONE has quickly become one of the industry’s most flexible and forward-looking PARCS platforms. With its open-architecture approach, Amano ONE seamlessly integrates with leading LPR providers to give operators the freedom to choose the right solution for their site-specific needs. This commitment to innovation ensures simplified operations, improved patron experience, and long-term investment protection. As part of this ecosystem, the TagMaster CT-45 brings advanced, field-tested reliability to vehicle identification. Its compact, all-in-one design reduces hardware and installation costs, while varifocal dual-sensor imaging (infrared + color) delivers accurate plate reads in low light, inclement weather, and challenging conditions. With onboard AI processing, the CT-45 eliminates the need for external servers, lowering complexity while boosting performance. Fully TAA/NDAA compliant, the CT-45 is ideally suited for airports, municipalities, government facilities, and other environments with strict security requirements. “Since the launch of the TagMaster integration earlier this year, we’ve seen momentum from operators looking to tailor their parking technology stack,” said Ryan Nester, VP of Sales & Marketing at Amano McGann. “By expanding our LPR ecosystem with proven, best-in-class technologies, Amano ONE gives clients the flexibility to choose the solution that fits their operations best while ensuring a frictionless experience for their parking patrons.” “At TagMaster North America, our mission has always been to deliver reliable, innovative, and easy-to-deploy solutions that drive measurable value for operators,” said Ali Khaksar, President of TagMaster North America. “The CT-45 was designed with that in mind — providing unmatched accuracy, simplicity, and compliance. Seeing these results come to life within the Amano ONE platform reinforces the strength of our partnership and the impact it’s having for customers across the industry.” For hospitality clients, Amano ONE’s Auto-Enroll feature further enhances efficiency.  When paired with a hotel’s Property Management System (PMS), guest licenseplate data is automatically registered at check-in, granting seamless access throughout the stay. This not only simplifies the guest experience but also reduces administrative workloads for hotel staff. With real-world deployments proving the value of Amano ONE and TagMaster North America together, operators are realizing greater flexibility, operational efficiency, and revenue capture. Amano McGann and TagMaster NA continue to lead the way in delivering powerful, scalable, and reliable parking solutions. To learn more about Amano ONE, email insidesales@amanomcgann.com To learn more about TagMaster North America, Inc., email sales@tagmasterna.com About Amano McGann  Amano McGann, Inc. is a member of the Amano Group, a worldwide organization with annual revenues in excess of $1 billion. As world leaders in the manufacturing and distribution of hardware and software solutions for the parking industry, Amano McGann distributes nationally through branch offices and an authorized distribution network and provides a level of service and experience unmatched in the industry. For more information about Amano McGann’s integrated solutions visit www.amanomcgann.com. About TagMaster North America With nearly two decades of proven deployments across North America, TagMaster North America (TMNA) is a trusted leader in vehicle identification and mobility technology. As a premier provider of both long-range RFID and advanced License Plate Recognition (LPR) solutions, TMNA delivers reliable, field-tested platforms that enhance security, streamline operations, and promote sustainability across parking, security, and transportation markets. From airports and municipalities to universities, healthcare campuses, and commercial facilities, TMNA solutions are designed to scale, adapt, and provide long-term value in even the most complex environments. For more information, visit www.TagMasterNA.com.

Los Angeles, CA - Metropolis Technologies, Inc. ("Metropolis"), the leader in applied AI for the real world, announced the closing of a $1.6 billion capitalization, including a JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. arranged $1.1 billion Term Loan B and a $500 million Series D funding led by a fund managed by LionTree. The Series D values Metropolis at approximately $5B and saw participation from BDT & MSD Partners' affiliated credit funds, DFJ, Eldridge Industries, Slow Ventures, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Tekne Capital, and Vista. The financing positions the company with the institutional capital to support continued expansion into both new verticals and new markets, advancing the transformative capabilities of its real-world AI applications. Following three major acquisitions — including the 2024 take-private of SP+ and the 2025 acquisition of Oosto, a pioneer in AI-powered biometrics — Metropolis has built an unparalleled foundation for growth. Metropolis processes more than $5 billion in annual transaction volume at 4,200-plus locations and is growing, with over one million new Members joining per month. These strategic moves have expanded the company's capabilities in and out of the vehicle, across fueling, retail, mobility, hospitality, and office. "With this new capital, we're continuing to scale our platform and forge the foundation of the Recognition Economy, building a new paradigm for how AI is deployed in the real world," said Alex Israel, CEO and co-founder of Metropolis. "As one of the fastest-growing technology companies in the United States, Metropolis is transforming how people move and transact in the physical world. We're eliminating friction and repetition and creating recognition at scale for nearly 20 million Members. As we deploy our technology into retail, hospitality and fueling, Metropolis will go beyond just processing transactions by embedding speed and simplicity into everyday experiences." Metropolis is leading the Recognition Economy, a new age of personalized intelligence where presence replaces devices and credentials as the foundation for a more intuitive, connected and human world. It's founded on a new era of intelligent infrastructure, where the physical world recognizes presence and context, learning and adapting in real time. It replaces friction with recognition, turning everyday actions into seamless, personalized, automated experiences. "Metropolis is demonstrating that AI can be thoughtfully commercialized at real-world scale," said Ramin Arani, Head of Investments at LionTree. "From mobility to retail and hospitality, Alex and his team are developing innovative solutions as part of a generational opportunity to create an enduring, smarter environment for consumers. We're excited by the Metropolis team's success to date and look forward to supporting the next phase of their growth." "When we partnered with Metropolis in 2022, Alex and his team were leveraging AI to transform the parking industry into the foundation for a more modern, seamless built environment," said Todd Boehly, Chairman of Eldridge Industries. "Over the last few years, their vision has achieved remarkable scale, expanding across multiple industries to now reach nearly 20 million members. Metropolis exhibits exponential potential as the Company utilizes AI to reshape how people and businesses interact with the physical world." Over the past 12 months, the company expanded beyond parking, leveraging its technology to new use cases in and out of the vehicle — anywhere that personalization is needed. Through partnerships with retailers, asset owners and real estate partners, Metropolis is working alongside the world's most influential brands to build an intelligent infrastructure layer. Transformative partnerships in refueling and quick-serve restaurants are now paving a clear path to hotels, retail environments, stadiums and more, to build a world where infrastructure recognizes you, moves with you, predicts your needs, and most significantly, saves time. ADVISORS BDT & MSD Partners, LLC served as exclusive financial advisor and Fenwick & West LLP served as legal advisor to Metropolis. JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. served as the sole and exclusive Administrative Agent, and JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, and PNC Capital Markets LLC served as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners for the Term Loan B. Latham & Watkins LLP served as legal advisor to LionTree. Sidley Austin LLP served as legal advisor to Eldridge Industries. ABOUT METROPOLIS Metropolis is an artificial intelligence company for the real world. Its Computer Vision platform eliminates friction from daily life, powers checkout-free payments and unlocks seamless, predictive and personalized experiences everywhere consumers transact. Metropolis is pioneering the Recognition Economy, transforming physical spaces into responsive environments with an Intelligence Layer that understands presence, anticipates needs and personalizes moments. Leveraging AI, Metropolis' platform understands, adapts and responds to Members in real time. Adding more than 1 million Members each month, it is one of the fastest-growing technology companies in the United States and envisions a future where transacting in the real world is even easier than online. Following its take-private acquisition of SP+, Metropolis is now the largest parking network in the United States, with 4,200+ locations and operations in 40 countries worldwide. Its proprietary AI technology touches 50 million customers and processes over $5 billion in payments annually. To learn more, please visit www.metropolis.io. ABOUT LIONTREE LionTree is a differentiated global investment and merchant banking firm focused on media, technology, telecom and the consumer sectors. Founded in 2012, LionTree works across offices in New York, San Francisco, London and Tel Aviv to serve clients and community through strategic M&A, capital raising, and investments across the globe that capture opportunity and provide best-in-class execution. The firm leverages its unique insight and relationships across its integrated Client Advocacy, Merchant Banking, Institutional Investor Membership (IIM) and LT Growth focus areas to connect clients with the tailored ideas, actionable opportunities and resources that drive results. Since its formation, the firm has advised on over $900 billion in transactions by bringing capital together with ideas, investing in and alongside its relationships to accelerate growth and innovation. ABOUT ELDRIDGE INDUSTRIES Eldridge Industries invests in businesses across the Infrastructure, Technology, Mobility, Culture, and Luxury & Lifestyle landscapes. The firm seeks to build and grow businesses led by proven management teams that have demonstrated leadership and experience to scale an enterprise. Eldridge Industries has offices in Miami, Greenwich, Beverly Hills, New York, and London. To learn more about Eldridge Industries, please visit eldridgeind.com. SOURCE Metropolis

Tybee Island, GA – The City of Tybee Island, Georgia, has expanded its partnership with Passport, the leader in curbside payment solutions. This continued collaboration unifies enforcement, permitting, paid parking, and payment processing into Passport’s centralized software suite. This enhancement builds on Tybee Island’s existing use of Passport’s platform, which powers its paid parking operations through the ParkTYB app, and further unifies the city’s curbside management. With the launch of digital permitting, residents and visitors can now apply for, purchase, and manage permits online, eliminating paper-based processes and reducing administrative overhead. Additionally, city staff gain access to integrated tools that simplify financial management, track inventory, and provide real-time insights into usage and trends. “What once required managing multiple vendors and financial processes is now streamlined into one hub, delivering cost savings to the customers and operational clarity for our staff, as well as a smoother experience for our entire community,” said Kat Potter, Parking Supervisor, City of Tybee Island. With a proven track record of facilitating seamless transitions and a deep commitment to supporting cities’ evolving needs, Passport is equipping more than 800 communities across the country with the tools to thrive. “Our partnership with Tybee Island reflects Passport’s commitment to supporting cities as their mobility needs evolve,” said Sam Warnecke, VP of Sales at Passport. “By expanding this collaboration, we’re helping the city build a more connected foundation for managing mobility, one that positions them for long-term efficiency and growth.” Visit the company website to learn how Passport’s parking compliance platform streamlines on-street parking, enforcement operations, and curbside payments for cities of all sizes.  About Passport Passport is the trusted technology partner for over 800 cities and private operators across North America, unifying paid parking, enforcement operations, and payment infrastructure into one platform. By simplifying how municipalities manage and monetize the curb, Passport empowers local leaders to boost compliance, unlock new revenue opportunities, and improve how people move around their communities. Passport helps cities thrive by delivering the tools and insights they need to meet evolving mobility challenges and create community-focused outcomes. Media Contact: pr@passportinc.com

San Francisco, CA – The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which manages the city’s transportation system, has announced the launch of ParkMobile in San Francisco. ParkMobile, part of the global mobility company Arrive, will become one of the primary mobile payment providers for the city’s 26,000 on-street parking spaces. San Francisco has been an early adopter of digital parking technology since 2011 and continues to seek opportunities to offer residents and visitors new resources for a seamless urban journey. Through ParkMobile’s industry-leading digital parking tools, drivers now benefit from enhanced convenience features, including timely notifications before a session expires and the ability to extend parking remotely, delivering a more seamless and reliable parking experience. "Parking in San Francisco just got easier, faster and stress-free," said Scott Booker, General Manager of Parking at Arrive. "With ParkMobile, residents and visitors can pay for parking right from their phone. Our intuitive app puts convenience at drivers’ fingertips, saving time and reducing everyday parking frustrations. By partnering with the SFMTA, we’re bringing a seamless, reliable parking experience to one of North America’s busiest cities, helping people spend less time paying for parking and more time enjoying their day." “This collaboration is a testament to the SFMTA’s commitment to optimize our parking systems,” said Viktoriya Wise, SFMTA Streets Division Director. “This new partnership with ParkMobile allows us to improve the customer experience for visitors and residents parking on our city streets,” With more than 120,000 commuters traveling every day across the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge alone, workers are continuing to return to San Francisco's offices where an intuitive parking app can make the commute simpler. ParkMobile is proud to help cities like San Francisco reduce traffic and keep moving by allowing drivers to efficiently get off the road and into their desired parking locations–part of Arrive’s mission to ease urban mobility through the integration of smart mobility technology. ParkMobile recommends drivers download the ParkMobile app before their journey. Depending on the location, drivers will pull into a space, easily open the app, select the zone number, space number or input their license plate number, set their parking duration and begin their session, all with a few simple smartphone taps. Alternative methods to complete the payment process via phone will be provided through updated signage located on existing parking meters. For more information, please visit: parkmobile.io. Press contact Contact us at: mediarelations@arrive.com About ParkMobile  ParkMobile, LLC is the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in North America, and part of the global mobility company, Arrive. ParkMobile offers digital solutions to quickly find and pay for on-street and off-street parking via a mobile device. The company also offers parking reservations at stadiums, venues, and metro area garages. ParkMobile’s technology is used in thousands of locations across the U.S. as well as college campuses and airports. Visit ParkMobile.io or @ParkMobile on X for the latest news and information. For Arrive news, visit arrive.com.

San Diego, CA – IPS Group, Inc. (ipsgroupinc.com), a leader in smart parking and curb management solutions, announced the acquisition of Populus Technologies, Inc. (populus.ai), a pioneering provider of transportation data and global leader in mobility and curb management solutions. This strategic move strengthens IPS’s ability to provide cities with the most comprehensive set of smart mobility and curb management tools available. The integration of Populus’ curb and mobility management software with IPS’s smart parking, payments, and enforcement technologies will empower municipalities, universities, and private operators with richer data insights to make better data-driven decisions. Regina Clewlow, CEO & Co-Founder of Populus Technologies, Inc., said the acquisition “unlocks a tremendous opportunity to help cities and operators bring parking and mobility management into the digital era.” She added, “Together, we’ll provide the tools needed to optimize efficiency, improve decision-making, and support smarter, more sustainable transportation systems.” Chad Randall, CEO of IPS Group, Inc., expressed similar enthusiasm, noting that “the acquisition of Populus represents an exciting milestone in our journey to expand IPS’s smart curb management ecosystem.” He continued, “By combining our decades of expertise in parking technologies with Populus’ cutting-edge mobility and curb management platform, we are uniquely positioned to help our current and future clients gain better insights into data trends and elevate decision-making processes to navigate the future of transportation.” The combined solutions will help municipalities, transportation agencies, universities, and private operators gain deeper insights into all parking operations to achieve smarter planning, optimize operations, and improve the quality of mobility and urban life worldwide. About IPS Group, Inc. IPS Group, Inc. is headquartered in San Diego, CA, with offices in Canada and Europe. Since 2000, IPS has led the way, launching the world’s first smart parking meter in 2005 and growing into a fully integrated smart parking ecosystem that unifies hardware, software, data, and services into a platform that puts clients first. Learn more at ipsgroupinc.com. About Populus Technologies, Inc. Populus Technologies, Inc. helps city departments of transportation and parking authorities transform urban mobility by effectively managing ever-growing connected vehicle fleets and congestion in the public right-of-way. The Populus platform is the only comprehensive solution that helps cities code their curbs, aggregate parking data, and deploy digital smart zones to improve curbside management. Our first-of-its-kind GPS-enabled parking technology enables commercial fleets to pay for curbside usage through safe, frictionless payments. Populus is a trusted partner of over 100 cities around the world.  Learn more at populus.ai.