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MIND TECHNOLOGY, INC. REPORTS FISCAL 2025 THIRD QUARTER RESULTS

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THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MIND Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIND) (“MIND” or the “Company”) today announced financial results for its fiscal 2025 third quarter ended October 31, 2024.

Revenues from continuing operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 were approximately $12.1 million compared to approximately $5.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2024. The Company reported operating income from continuing operations of approximately $1.9 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to an operating loss of $1.5 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2024. Net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 amounted to $1.3 million compared to $568,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 2024. Third quarter of fiscal 2025 net income attributable to common shareholders (after the effect of the conversion of preferred stock into common stock) was $15.7 million, or $2.87 per share compared to a loss of $379,000, or a loss of $0.27 per share in the third quarter last year. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 was approximately $2.0 million compared to a loss of $1.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2024.

Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations, which is a non-GAAP measure, is defined and reconciled to reported net income (loss) and cash provided by (used in) operating activities in the accompanying financial tables. These are the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP.

The backlog of Marine Technology Products related to our Seamap segment as of October 31, 2024 was approximately $26.2 million which was flat sequentially compared to backlog as of July 31, 2024.

Rob Capps, MIND’s President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We are very pleased to report that third quarter revenue grew 21% sequentially and 143% over last year’s third quarter. We continue to capitalize on macro tailwinds and customer engagement to stimulate order flow and generate improved results. We are also continually working to improve our execution, efficiency and cost structure, which we expect to contribute to sustained profitability in future quarters. As in the second quarter, we generated positive cash flow from operations in this quarter, increasing our cash balance to $3.5 million as of October 31, 2024.

“We have begun our fiscal fourth quarter with a strong backlog of approximately $26.2 million, essentially flat compared to our second quarter. Looking closer, however, we made substantial order deliveries during the third quarter that contributed to our 21% sequential revenue growth, and we were able to balance this growth with new orders. We expect this trend to continue in future periods and have an active pipeline of pending orders and other prospects that total more than twice our backlog of orders received. The combination of our improved capital structure, encouraging business environment, robust backlog and exceptional pipeline of opportunities gives us confidence for improved financial results in the coming quarters and fiscal year,” concluded Capps.

CONFERENCE CALL

Management has scheduled a conference call for Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Central Time) to discuss the Company’s fiscal 2025 third quarter results. To access the call, please dial (412) 902-0030 and ask for the MIND Technology call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time.  Investors may also listen to the conference call live on the MIND Technology website, http://mind-technology.com, by logging onto the site and clicking “Investor Relations”. A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available through December 18, 2024 and may be accessed by calling (201) 612-7415 and using passcode 13750138#.  A webcast archive will also be available at http://mind-technology.com shortly after the call and will be accessible for approximately 90 days.  For more information, please contact Dennard Lascar Investor Relations by email at MIND@dennardlascar.com.

ABOUT MIND TECHNOLOGY

MIND Technology, Inc. provides technology to the oceanographic, hydrographic, defense, seismic and security industries. Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, MIND has a global presence with key operating locations in the United States, Singapore, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom. Its Seamap unit designs, manufactures and sells specialized, high performance, marine exploration and survey equipment.

Forward-looking Statements 

Certain statements and information in this press release concerning results for the quarter ended October 31, 2024 may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, our business strategy and plans, and our objectives for future operations, are forward-looking statements. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “intend,” “should,” “would,” “could” or other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which are generally not historical in nature.  These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect on us.  While management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made, there can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those that we anticipate.  All comments concerning our expectations for future revenues and operating results are based on our forecasts of our existing operations and do not include the potential impact of any future acquisitions or dispositions.  Our forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our present expectations or projections. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, reductions in our customers’ capital budgets, our own capital budget, limitations on the availability of capital or higher costs of capital and volatility in commodity prices for oil and natural gas.

For additional information regarding known material factors that could cause our actual results to differ from our projected results, please see our filings with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.  We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date they are made, unless required by law, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to herein. 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Certain statements and information in this press release contain non-GAAP financial measures. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company’s performance, financial position, or cash flows that either excludes or includes amounts that are not normally excluded or included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP.  Company management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures, when considered together with the GAAP financial measures, provide information that is useful to investors in understanding period-over-period operating results separate and apart from items that may, or could, have a disproportionately positive or negative impact on results in any particular period. Company management also believes that these non-GAAP financial measures enhance the ability of investors to analyze the Company’s business trends and to understand the Company’s performance. In addition, the Company may utilize non-GAAP financial measures as guides in its forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning processes and to measure operating performance for some management compensation purposes. Any analysis of non-GAAP financial measures should be used only in conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP.  Reconciliation of Backlog, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, is not included in this press release due to the inherent difficulty and impracticality of quantifying certain amounts that would be required to calculate the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

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MIND TECHNOLOGY, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

October 31,

2024

January 31,

2024

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

3,505

$

5,289

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $332 at each of October 31,

     2024 and January 31, 2024

9,471

6,566

Inventories, net

17,249

13,371

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

1,039

3,113

Total current assets

31,264

28,339

Property and equipment, net

775

818

Operating lease right-of-use assets

1,526

1,324

Intangible assets, net

2,420

2,888

Deferred tax asset

122

122

Total assets

$

36,107

$

33,491

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

2,179

$

1,623

Deferred revenue

248

203

Customer deposits

3,112

3,446

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

1,742

2,140

Income taxes payable

2,093

2,114

Operating lease liabilities – current

660

751

Total current liabilities

10,034

10,277

Operating lease liabilities – non-current

866

573

Total liabilities

10,900

10,850

Stockholders’ equity:

Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 2,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and

     outstanding at October 31, 2024 and 1,683 shares issued and outstanding at

     January 31, 2024

—

37,779

Common stock, $0.01 par value; 40,000 shares authorized; 7,969 shares issued and

     outstanding at October 31, 2024 and 1,406 shares issued and outstanding at January

     31, 2024

80

14

Additional paid-in capital

135,572

113,121

Accumulated deficit

(110,479)

(128,307)

Accumulated other comprehensive gain

34

34

Total stockholders’ equity

25,207

22,641

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

36,107

$

33,491

 

MIND TECHNOLOGY, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

For the Three Months

Ended October 31,

For the Nine Months

Ended October 31,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Revenues:

Sales of marine technology products

$

12,105

$

4,974

31,819

23,132

Cost of sales:

Sales of marine technology products

6,684

2,721

17,402

13,402

Gross profit

5,421

2,253

14,417

9,730

Operating expenses:

Selling, general and administrative

2,762

2,941

8,305

9,160

Research and development

562

508

1,352

1,479

Depreciation and amortization

221

257

724

892

Total operating expenses

3,545

3,706

10,381

11,531

Operating income (loss)

1,876

(1,453)

4,036

(1,801)

Other income (expense):

Interest expense

—

(169)

—

(536)

Other, net

(189)

25

320

336

Total other income (expense)

(189)

(144)

320

(200)

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

1,687

(1,597)

4,356

(2,001)

Provision for income taxes

(396)

(112)

(1,313)

(590)

Net income (loss) from continuing operations

1,291

(1,709)

3,043

(2,591)

Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

—

2,277

—

1,424

Net income (loss)

$

1,291

$

568

$

3,043

$

(1,167)

Preferred stock dividends – declared

—

(947)

—

(947)

Preferred stock dividends – undeclared

(368)

—

(2,262)

(1,894)

Effect of preferred stock conversion

14,785

—

14,785

—

Net Income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

$

15,708

$

(379)

$

15,566

$

(4,008)

Net Income (loss) per common share – Basic and Diluted

Continuing operations

$

2.87

$

(1.89)

$

5.62

$

(3.86)

Discontinued operations

$

—

$

1.62

$

—

$

1.01

Net income (loss)

$

2.87

$

(0.27)

$

5.62

$

(2.85)

Shares used in computing net income (loss) per common share:

Basic and diluted

5,473

1,406

2,772

1,406

 

MIND TECHNOLOGY, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

For the Nine Months Ended

October 31,

2024

2023

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income (loss)

$

3,043

$

(1,167)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

724

1,230

Stock-based compensation

141

264

               Gain on sale of Klein

—

(2,393)

Provision for inventory obsolescence

67

23

Gross profit from sale of other equipment

(457)

(385)

Changes in:

Accounts receivable

(3,006)

(688)

Unbilled revenue

164

51

Inventories

(3,944)

(3,174)

Prepaid expenses and other current and long-term assets

2,076

566

Income taxes receivable and payable

(24)

(21)

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities

98

(1,045)

Deferred revenue and customer deposits

(289)

1,115

Net cash used in operating activities

(1,407)

(5,624)

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchases of property and equipment

(213)

(199)

       Proceeds from the sale of Klein, net

—

10,832

Sale of other equipment

457

385

Net cash provided by investing activities

244

11,018

Cash flows from financing activities:

       Preferred stock conversion transaction costs

(619)

—

       Net proceeds from short-term loan

—

2,947

Payment on short-term loan

—

(3,750)

       Refund of prepaid interest on short-term loan

—

214

Net cash used in financing activities

(619)

(589)

Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

(2)

(14)

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

(1,784)

4,791

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

5,289

778

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

3,505

$

5,569

 

MIND TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) and Net Cash Used in Operating Activities to EBITDA and

Adjusted EBITDA from Continuing Operations

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

For the Three Months

Ended October 31,

For the Nine Months

Ended October 31,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Reconciliation of Net income (loss) to EBITDA and Adjusted

EBITDA from continuing operations

(in thousands)

Net income (loss)

$

1,291

$

568

$

3,043

$

(1,167)

Interest expense, net

—

169

—

536

Depreciation and amortization

221

290

724

1,230

Provision for income taxes

396

112

1,313

590

EBITDA (1)

1,908

1,139

5,080

1,189

Stock-based compensation

47

106

141

264

Income from discontinued operations net of depreciation and amortization

—

(2,308)

—

(1,762)

Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations (1)

$

1,955

$

(1,063)

$

5,221

$

(309)

Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating

Activities to EBITDA

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

$

2,288

$

(2,147)

$

(1,407)

$

(5,624)

Gain on Sale of Klein

—

2,393

—

2,393

Stock-based compensation

(47)

(106)

(141)

(264)

Provision for inventory obsolescence

(22)

(23)

(67)

(23)

Changes in accounts receivable (current and long-term)

(115)

(2,570)

2,842

637

Interest paid, net

—

169

—

576

Taxes paid, net of refunds

473

192

1,411

617

Gross profit from sale of other equipment

—

49

457

385

Changes in inventory

(1,798)

2,841

3,944

3,174

Changes in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current

liabilities and deferred revenue

2,161

(427)

191

(70)

Changes in prepaid expenses and other current and long-term assets

(1,034)

763

(2,076)

(566)

Other

2

5

(74)

(46)

EBITDA (1)

$

1,908

$

1,139

$

5,080

$

1,189

1.

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures. EBITDA is defined as net income before (a) interest income and interest expense, (b) provision for (or benefit from) income taxes and (c) depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA excludes non-cash foreign exchange gains and losses, stock-based compensation, impairment of intangible assets and other non-cash tax related items. We consider EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to be important indicators for the performance of our business, but not measures of performance or liquidity calculated in accordance with GAAP. We have included these non-GAAP financial measures because management utilizes this information for assessing our performance and liquidity, and as indicators of our ability to make capital expenditures, service debt and finance working capital requirements and we believe that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are measurements that are commonly used by analysts and some investors in evaluating the performance and liquidity of companies such as us. In particular, we believe that it is useful to our analysts and investors to understand this relationship because it excludes transactions not related to our core cash operating activities. We believe that excluding these transactions allows investors to meaningfully trend and analyze the performance of our core cash operations. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not measures of financial performance or liquidity under GAAP and should not be considered in isolation or as alternatives to cash flow from operating activities or as alternatives to net income as indicators of operating performance or any other measures of performance derived in accordance with GAAP. In evaluating our performance as measured by EBITDA, management recognizes and considers the limitations of this measurement. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect our obligations for the payment of income taxes, interest expense or other obligations such as capital expenditures. Accordingly, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are only two of the measurements that management utilizes. Other companies in our industry may calculate EBITDA or Adjusted EBITDA differently than we do and EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable with similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

 

Contacts:

Rob Capps, President & CEO

MIND Technology, Inc.

281-353-4475

Ken Dennard / Zach Vaughan

Dennard Lascar Investor Relations

713-529-6600

MIND@dennardlascar.com

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Secretary of State Belanger announces expansion of high-speed Internet access in Saskatchewan

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Federal investment of over $141 million will help connect more than 30,000 homes to high–speed Internet

HUMBOLDT, SK, July 24, 2026 /CNW/ — Reliable and affordable high-speed Internet is essential for all Canadians. It enables access to important online resources, connects friends and families, and drives economic growth and innovation. This is why the Government of Canada is helping bring high-speed Internet access to underserved communities–including Indigenous communities–in Saskatchewan.

Today, the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, announced over $141 million in federal funding for six projects to bring high-speed Internet access to more than 30,000 households in over 500 rural and remote communities across Saskatchewan.

This funding is provided through the Universal Broadband Fund, a program designed to ensure that Canadians in rural, remote and Indigenous communities have access to reliable high-speed Internet.

The Government of Canada has committed to ensuring that every household in Canada has access to high-speed Internet by 2030, and it is on track to meet this connectivity target. These projects will build toward that goal, and the government will continue to invest in infrastructure that creates new opportunities and makes sure communities can benefit from all of Canada’s potential.

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“High-speed Internet is no longer just a luxury–it’s essential infrastructure, no matter where you live in Canada. It’s how people access health care virtually, start a business or just stay in touch with their loved ones. That’s why we made a historic commitment to provide 100% of Canadian households with access to high-speed Internet by 2030. The projects announced today are a major milestone for connectivity in Saskatchewan, providing reliable and affordable high-speed Internet to more than 30,000 underserved homes in over 500 rural and remote communities across the province.”
– The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development

“In many rural and remote areas, connectivity projects like these face a number of financial and structural barriers. Federal tools like the Canada Infrastructure Bank help bridge that gap, ensuring critical infrastructure is built where it otherwise would not be. By supporting initiatives like this, we are advancing economic growth today and helping close the connectivity gap for underserved communities well into the future.”
– The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada

“Access to dependable high-speed Internet should not be determined by where people live. Thanks to support from the Government of Canada through the Universal Broadband Fund, RFNOW is delivering the infrastructure needed to connect underserved rural and First Nations communities across Saskatchewan. Together, we are building a stronger digital future that will enhance economic development, support essential services and improve quality of life for thousands of Canadians.”
– Chris Kennedy, Chief Executive Officer, RFNOW Inc.

“Every community deserves the opportunity that comes with access to reliable high-speed Internet–and that’s exactly what this investment delivers. In partnership with the Government of Canada’s Universal Broadband Fund, Xplore is bringing high-speed Internet connectivity to nearly 20,000 homes and businesses in Saskatchewan. Better connectivity means more than faster downloads–it means students can learn without interruption, families can access health care from home, and local businesses can compete on a level playing field.”
– Brent Johnston, Chief Executive Officer, Xplore Inc.

“Since our establishment in 2007, we have been committed to providing dependable Internet service and strengthening connections in the communities we serve. With support from the Government of Canada’s Universal Broadband Fund, we’re excited to expand our network and introduce new 6 GHz fixed wireless technology capable of delivering speeds of up to 1 Gbps. This project will help more residents of rural and remote communities access the reliable high-speed connectivity they need for work, education, health care, business and everyday life.”
– Allen Stafford, President, Stafford Communications Inc.

“Beaver River Broadband has secured federal Universal Broadband Fund support to deliver fibre-to-the-home infrastructure directly to Peepeekisis Cree Nation. This critical investment guarantees gigabit-capable Internet access that will transform local opportunities in digital education, remote health care and community-led economic development. Crucially, the project underscores the importance of partnering with smaller, regional Internet providers that bring deep community roots, agile deployment and a dedicated focus on serving areas that larger national carriers often overlook. As an Indigenous-led regional provider working closely with First Nations, Beaver River Broadband understands the unique needs of the area and delivers tailored, reliable customer support on the ground. Empowering local providers through initiatives like the Universal Broadband Fund ensures that underserved First Nations are not just connected but also supported by partners invested in their long-term digital sovereignty.”
– John DeGraauw, CEO, Beaver River Broadband

“MCSnet’s fibre-to-the-tower expansion in Saskatchewan will deliver fast, highly reliable Internet access to underserved homes in rural Saskatchewan, courtesy of a dedicated, community-invested provider. As a family-owned company based in the Prairies, we have been serving rural communities with our innovative technology and exceptional customer service for over 30 years.”
– Jerome VanBrabant, Chief Projects Officer, MCSnet

Quick facts

Canada’s Connectivity Strategy aims to provide all Canadians with access to Internet speeds of at least 50 megabits per second (Mbps) download / 10 Mbps upload.The Universal Broadband Fund is a $3.225 billion investment by the Government of Canada designed to help provide high-speed Internet access to 98% of Canadian households by the end of 2026 and achieve the national target of 100% access by 2030.Today, 97.4% of Canadian households have access to high-speed Internet, compared to just 79% in 2014.In Saskatchewan, 89.2% of households currently have access to high-speed internet.Since 2015, the Government of Canada has invested $242 million in connectivity projects in Saskatchewan.The Canada Infrastructure Bank has committed more than $2 billion toward digital (broadband) infrastructure, closing last-mile connectivity gaps across Canada.Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit individuals and gender diverse people are more likely to go missing or be murdered than non-Indigenous women. Better connectivity means more tools in moments of danger, enabling victims of violence to access critical online resources and get help when they need it most.Building on the Building a Green Prairie Economy Act, the Government of Canada launched the Prairie Partnership Initiative to build a dynamic, sustainable and inclusive economy in the Prairie provinces.

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Rural economic developmentHigh-Speed Internet Access DashboardUniversal Broadband FundBackgrounder: Universal Broadband Fund and Telesat low Earth orbit capacity agreementCanada Infrastructure Bank: Digital Infrastructure and AIHigh-Speed Access for All: Canada’s Connectivity StrategyNational Broadband MapFederal Pathway to Address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ PeoplePrairie Partnership Initiative

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Fragmented Web Strategies Leave Organizations Exposed as Digital Expectations Rise, Warns Info-Tech Research Group

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Organizations are increasingly focused on modernizing their digital presence to meet rising user expectations, yet many still rely on decentralized content models, inconsistent governance, and legacy platforms. New findings from Info-Tech Research Group show that without a structured web experience management (WEM) strategy, web initiatives often fail to align with business goals and user needs. The firm’s blueprint Develop Your Web Experience Management Strategy provides a five-phase framework and tools to help IT leaders strengthen governance and align web priorities with organizational objectives.

ARLINGTON, Va., July 24, 2026 /CNW/ — Organizations continue to invest in digital platforms and web modernization efforts, but progress is often limited by unclear priorities, inconsistent ownership, and a lack of shared performance measures. New insights from Info-Tech Research Group indicate that without a clear understanding of web experience maturity and readiness, digital investments fail to translate into consistent and measurable outcomes. The global research and advisory firm’s recently published blueprint, Develop Your Web Experience Management Strategy, provides a structured five-phase methodology to assess current-state capabilities, define priority audiences and journeys, and build a practical roadmap for evolving the web ecosystem in alignment with organizational objectives.

“Web experience management has moved beyond basic websites to become a core driver of growth and engagement,” says Hriday Gulrajani, senior research analyst at Info-Tech Research Group. “CIOs and IT leaders need to align marketing, data, and technology teams under clear governance and a structured roadmap to deliver consistent, scalable digital experiences.”

Info-Tech’s blueprint shows that many organizations treat web modernization as a technology upgrade rather than a coordinated experience strategy. As a result, content operations remain decentralized, integration between core systems such as CMS, CRM, and analytics platforms is inconsistent, and governance responsibilities are not clearly defined. While capabilities such as personalization, automation, and advanced analytics offer opportunities to improve engagement and operational efficiency, organizations often lack a structured framework for prioritizing initiatives and measuring progress across the web ecosystem.

Key Challenges IT Leaders Face in Web Experience Management
Despite ongoing investment in digital platforms and experience initiatives, many organizations encounter structural and operational barriers that limit progress. Info-Tech’s research highlights several persistent challenges:

Content decisions are often made in silos, resulting in inconsistent messaging, fragmented governance, and unclear ownership across teams.Limited integration between CMS, CRM, analytics, and other core systems restricts visibility into user behavior and makes it difficult to measure and improve web experience performance.Legacy platforms and constrained architectures limit personalization, automation, accessibility, and multichannel delivery capabilities.Misalignment between marketing, IT, and data teams slows decision-making and weakens the organization’s ability to evolve its web ecosystem strategically.

Info-Tech’s Practical Framework for Web Experience Management
To address these challenges, Info-Tech recommends a structured five-phase approach that connects organizational strategy, customer experience priorities, and web execution. The Develop Your Web Experience Management Strategy blueprint outlines the following priorities for CIOs and IT leaders:

Phase 1: Define Vision & Success Criteria – Align WEM objectives to organizational strategy, define strategic outcomes, and establish experience KPIs to measure performance across digital touchpoints.

Phase 2: Assess Current State & Readiness – Use a web experience maturity model to evaluate capabilities across people, process, technology, and performance, and identify integration gaps and readiness risks.

Phase 3: Understand Audiences & Experience Priorities – Define priority personas, map end-to-end journeys, and translate organizational goals into structured web experience use cases prioritized by value and feasibility.

Phase 4: Architect & Govern the Ecosystem – Establish architecture principles, design the target-state WEM ecosystem, and define governance structures and operating models that clarify roles, ownership, and decision rights.

Phase 5: Launch, Communicate, & Measure – Develop a phased roadmap aligned to key value drivers, implement performance measurement frameworks, and enable continuous optimization across the web ecosystem.

Info-Tech’s Develop Your Web Experience Management Strategy blueprint is supported by a Web Experience Management Business Case Template and a Web Experience Initiatives Prioritization and Roadmap Planning Tool. These resources are designed to help CIOs and IT leaders build a clear case for modernization, prioritize initiatives based on value and feasibility, and develop phased roadmaps aligned to organizational objectives. By applying this framework and its supporting tools, organizations can strengthen governance, improve cross-functional alignment, and evolve their web ecosystem in a measurable and scalable way.

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In HelloNation, Custom Fabrication Expert Mark Coyle Explains What to Know Before Choosing an Aluminum Fabrication Partner

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The article explains how an integrated fabrication process supports better quality, efficiency, and long-term project success.

ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What should someone look for before selecting an aluminum fabrication partner who can guide a project from the first design sketch through final delivery? That question is answered in a HelloNation article featuring insights from Custom Fabrication Expert  Mark Coyle of American Custom Metals, Inc. in Rochester, New York, that explains how the full aluminum production workflow shapes accuracy, consistency, and long-term reliability. The article shows why a clear understanding of each stage in the process helps people make informed decisions before committing to a fabrication partner.

The article begins by explaining that aluminum fabrication involves far more than cutting or welding. It describes how every project moves through a connected chain of design support, extrusion, machining, finishing, and logistics. Each step affects the next, and the article notes that the best results come from choosing an aluminum fabrication partner who keeps these stages aligned. By showing how coordination prevents errors, the article gives readers a practical way to evaluate a potential shop.

Early design support is a major focus of the article. It states that many projects benefit when design engineering is handled in-house because small adjustments to a profile can influence strength, weight, and final performance. The HelloNation article explains that an aluminum fabrication partner with internal design capabilities can review shapes before tooling begins, reducing the risk of delays caused by unrealistic or difficult-to-extrude features. This design stage sets the direction for everything that follows, making it one of the most valuable parts of the process.

The article also examines extrusion, which it calls one of the most specialized stages in aluminum manufacturing. It notes that some shops do not extrude their own material, which forces them to rely on outside mills. That structure can lead to longer schedules and more points of communication. By contrast, an aluminum fabrication partner with direct access to extrusion equipment can control die design, schedule production runs, and manage metal flow more precisely. The article explains that this control reduces variation between batches, which supports stable timelines and more predictable quality.

Machining receives detailed attention as well. The article states that accuracy depends on how well each machine is calibrated for the specific alloy and geometry involved. It describes how a fabricator who machines their own extrusions becomes familiar with how those profiles respond to different tool paths and cutting forces. This familiarity supports tighter tolerances and more dependable results. The article explains that when machining is outsourced, the receiving shop may not know the conditions under which the material was extruded or aged, which can cause small adjustments that affect uniformity across long runs.

Finishing is another important stage explored in the article. It explains how anodizing, powder coating, polishing, or protective layers interact with thickness and alloy. The article notes that when finishing is spread across multiple vendors, the project moves more often, which increases the chance for delays or inconsistency. An aluminum fabrication partner with integrated finishing services can keep color and coating texture more uniform while maintaining a tighter schedule.

Logistics also plays a key role in the article’s guidance. It highlights that aluminum profiles, especially long or delicate ones, require thoughtful packaging, palletizing, and freight planning. A shop with its own logistics team can reduce damage risks and speed up the time between manufacturing and delivery. The article explains that when logistics is outsourced, communication slows down and the chances of errors increase, making it harder to keep a project on schedule.

Tolerance control is another subject the article describes. It explains that aluminum reacts to heat, pressure, and machining forces in predictable ways only when the team understands how the material was formed at every stage. The article notes that when extrusion, aging, machining, and inspection all occur within one operation, teams can maintain a closed loop of information. This reduces the risk of dimensional issues and strengthens consistency from batch to batch.

As the article moves toward its conclusion, it emphasizes that choosing the right aluminum fabrication partner comes down to understanding how many stages the shop directly manages. When a partner controls design, extrusion, machining, finishing, and logistics, communication becomes clearer, and the workflow becomes more predictable. The article explains that this unified structure allows teams to adjust quickly because they understand every step of the operation.

The article ends by stating that dependable performance in aluminum work depends on how well each stage connects to the next. A strong aluminum fabrication partner is defined not by one capability but by how the entire process fits together. This guidance gives readers a practical way to evaluate potential partners and make decisions that support long-term project success.

What to Know Before Choosing an Aluminum Fabrication Partner features insights from Mark Coyle, Custom Fabrication Expert of Rochester, NY, in HelloNation.

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HelloNation is America’s Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused publications and innovative “edvertising” approach, HelloNation delivers content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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