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Hyperscale Data Executes First Master Services Agreement with California-Based Neocloud Provider for 20 Megawatts of Critical AI Compute Capacity at Michigan Data Center Campus Expected to be Worth Approximately $1.2 Billion

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Expansion to 52 Megawatts Could Result in an Increase of the Total Value to over $3.0 Billion Utilizing Approximately 17% of the Potential 300 Megawatts of the Total Eventual Power Capacity at the Michigan Campus

LAS VEGAS, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE American: GPUS), an artificial intelligence (“AI”) data center company anchored by Bitcoin (“Hyperscale Data” or the “Company”), today announced the signing of a Master Services Agreement (“MSA”) to provide colocation and related data center services (the “Services”) between Alliance Cloud Services, LLC (“ACS”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and a California-based neocloud provider (the “Customer”) at its Michigan data center campus (the “Michigan Campus”). The Customer’s offerings include cloud and managed services dedicated to providing tailored, state-of-the-art compute resources and high-speed storage solutions at scale with industry leading partners.

The MSA provides for the deployment of 20 megawatts (“MW”) of critical AI compute capacity that is expected to be operational during the fourth quarter of 2026. Further, the MSA provides for ACS’ grant of an option to the Customer to expand up to a total of 52 MW of critical AI compute capacity. The MSA has an initial term of 10 years with two five-year extension options that may be exercised by the Customer (collectively, the “Maximum Term”). If exercised for the Maximum Term, the MSA is expected to generate in excess of $1.2 billion in revenue. The MSA also provides the Customer with a right to an additional 32 MW of critical AI compute capacity which, if exercised within the first two years of the initial term and continues through the two five-year extension options, would be expected to result in total contract revenue in excess of $3.0 billion.  

ACS is actively working on the procurement of key electrical and infrastructure equipment to support the rapid deployment and has begun the process of retrofitting approximately 60,000 square feet of its Michigan Campus to support the Customer’s operations at an estimated cost of between $100 million and $120 million for the initial 20 MW deployment.

As AI compute capacity is commissioned and the Customer’s workloads are deployed, the Company expects to progressively reallocate portions of the power at the Michigan Campus currently utilized for Bitcoin mining. The Company currently anticipates continuing to operate Bitcoin mining capacity at its Montana facility and may maintain certain mining operations at the Michigan Campus during the transition period.

“I am pleased by the progress that we have made as we continue the evolution of our Michigan Campus from a Bitcoin mining-focused facility into a next-generation AI and high-performance computing campus,” said William B. Horne, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. “We believe our Michigan Campus is positioned to offer a top-tier AI compute environment, and these Services are expected to begin generating material, high-margin revenue upon deployment, which may begin as soon as late September 2026.”

“The signing of an MSA represents a significant milestone for the Company,” said Milton “Todd” Ault III, Executive Chairman of Hyperscale Data. “We currently operate approximately 28 MW of Bitcoin mining capacity at the Michigan Campus. As the Customer’s deployments are brought online, we expect to allocate an increasing portion of the Michigan Campus to AI and high-performance computing workloads. We believe this strategy positions us to maximize the long-term value of the Michigan Campus as we work toward developing more than 300 MW of total power capacity.”

Hyperscale Data believes that the Michigan Campus may support phased long-term expansion opportunities, subject to regulatory approvals, financing, infrastructure availability, engineering studies, utility agreements and other factors. The Company believes the Michigan Campus may ultimately have the potential to support over 300 MW of total power capacity.

The Company cautions you that these expansion concepts remain preliminary and subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, and there can be no assurance that such expansion capacity will ultimately be available, developed, financed, approved, economically viable or otherwise initiated or continued.

For more information on Hyperscale Data and its subsidiaries, Hyperscale Data recommends that stockholders, investors and any other interested parties read Hyperscale Data’s public filings and press releases available under the Investor Relations section at hyperscaledata.com or available at www.sec.gov.

About Hyperscale Data, Inc.

Through its wholly owned subsidiary Sentinum, Inc., Hyperscale Data owns and operates a data center at which it mines digital assets and offers colocation and hosting services for the emerging AI ecosystems and other industries. Hyperscale Data’s other wholly owned subsidiary, Ault Capital Group, Inc. (“ACG”), is a diversified holding company pursuing growth by acquiring undervalued businesses and disruptive technologies with a global impact.

Hyperscale Data currently expects the divestiture of ACG (the “Divestiture”) to occur in the second quarter of 2027. Upon the occurrence of the Divestiture, the Company would be an owner and operator of data centers to support high-performance computing services, as well as a holder of the digital assets. Until the Divestiture occurs, the Company will continue to provide, through ACG and its wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries and strategic investments, mission-critical products that support a diverse range of industries, including an AI software platform, equipment rental services, defense/aerospace, industrial, automotive and hotel operations. In addition, ACG is actively engaged in private credit and structured finance through Ault Lending, LLC, a licensed lending subsidiary. Hyperscale Data’s headquarters are located at 11411 Southern Highlands Parkway, Suite 190, Las Vegas, NV 89141.

On December 23, 2024, the Company issued one million (1,000,000) shares of a newly designated Series F Exchangeable Preferred Stock (the “Series F Preferred Stock”) to all common stockholders and holders of the Series C Preferred Stock on an as-converted basis. The Divestiture will occur through the voluntary exchange of the Series F Preferred Stock for shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock of ACG (collectively, the “ACG Shares”). The Company reminds its stockholders that only those holders of the Series F Preferred Stock who agree to surrender such shares, and do not properly withdraw such surrender, in the exchange offer through which the Divestiture will occur, will be entitled to receive the ACG Shares and consequently be shareholders of ACG upon the occurrence of the Divestiture.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements generally include statements that are predictive in nature and depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, and include words such as “believes,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “potential,” or similar expressions. Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any of them publicly in light of new information or future events. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement as a result of various factors. More information, including potential risk factors, that could affect the Company’s business and financial results are included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the Company’s Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. All filings are available at www.sec.gov and on the Company’s website at hyperscaledata.com.

 

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Eliza Appoints Lori Borg as Chief Operating Officer

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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Eliza, an AI-native consulting firm that embeds forward-deployed engineers into enterprises to build production AI systems and AI fluency, today announced that Lori Borg has joined as Chief Operating Officer.

Borg will oversee Eliza’s operations as the company expands its work with OpenAI and helps more enterprises adopt and build production AI systems.

“Lori brings founder experience, operating discipline, and a deep understanding of partner-driven growth,” said Stephen Garden, Co-Founder and CEO of Eliza. “She knows how to build the systems and teams that allow a company to scale without slowing it down. That experience will be critical as we expand our work with OpenAI and help more enterprises move AI into production.”

Borg brings more than two decades of experience building and scaling technology businesses across the Microsoft ecosystem. She founded and served as CEO of Northwest Cadence, a Microsoft partner focused on DevOps, software development, data, and AI. The company was acquired by 10th Magnitude in 2018, which was later acquired by Cognizant. Borg went on to serve as Cognizant’s Global Head of the Microsoft Alliance, lead MCA Connect’s Azure, data, and AI business, and most recently serve as Microsoft’s Vice President of Go-to-Market for Americas Enterprise Partner Sales.

“I’m thrilled to join Eliza at such an exciting point in its journey,” said Borg. “The growth the company has achieved in such a short time is a testament to the strength of its mission, team, and vision. I’m inspired by what Eliza has built so far and excited to help support its continued momentum and next phase of growth.”

Eliza was recently named an OpenAI Advanced Partner and is investing in new talent, deeper industry expertise, and global expansion. As COO, Borg will focus on building the operating foundation needed to support that growth while maintaining the speed and quality Eliza’s clients expect.

About Eliza

Eliza is an AI-native consulting firm that helps enterprises build and adopt production AI systems on OpenAI. Its embedded teams combine AI strategy, forward-deployed engineering, workflow redesign, and enablement to move from high-value use cases to systems that operate at scale. Eliza works alongside client teams to transfer capability, so they can own and extend what they build. Learn more at eliza.com.

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Visual Graphic Systems, Inc. Acquires ImageLife, Establishing Southeast Manufacturing and Sales Presence

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Acquisition expands VGS’s architectural-signage capabilities, manufacturing capacity and regional service platform through a new Nashville operation.

CARLSTADT, N.J. and NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Visual Graphic Systems, Inc. (VGS), a 100% employee-owned, fully integrated visual-communications, design and manufacturing company, today announced that it has acquired ImageLife, LLC, a Nashville-based architectural-signage company. The transaction closed on September 1, 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed.

“Together, VGS and ImageLife are creating greater capacity and a stronger service platform for customers throughout the Southeast and across the country.”

Although VGS has served national clients across 12 vertical markets for over four decades, the acquisition establishes the company’s first physical manufacturing, sales and operational presence in the Southeast. Operating as ImageLife, LLC, a VGS Company, the Nashville location will complement VGS’s Carlstadt, New Jersey headquarters and manufacturing operation while expanding the combined organization’s architectural-signage expertise and regional reach.

“The acquisition of ImageLife represents an important next step in VGS’s national growth strategy,” said Paul Theodore, President and Chief Executive Officer of VGS. “Our companies share a commitment to craftsmanship, customer service and building long-term relationships. By bringing together ImageLife’s architectural-signage expertise and strong Nashville presence with VGS’s integrated design, manufacturing and national rollout capabilities, we are creating greater capacity, broader expertise and a stronger service platform for customers throughout the Southeast and across the country.”

ImageLife is a boutique architectural-signage manufacturer and turnkey provider specializing in custom architectural signage, environmental graphics, wayfinding and ADA signage, branded environments, exterior signage and specialty fabrication. Its hands-on design-build approach—from engineering coordination through installation—is particularly suited to complex, highly customized work. The company’s approximately 10,000-square-foot Nashville facility and 14-person team will remain in place, with room to expand the operation to approximately twice its current size.

The Nashville team will continue delivering complete projects and serving its relationships with general contractors, developers, architects and designers, now supported by VGS’s substantially larger manufacturing platform, integrated design resources and national rollout capabilities. The combined organization will be positioned to pursue larger, more complex opportunities while providing added production flexibility and closer Southeast support. VGS expects to invest in additional equipment, personnel, technology and sales resources as the Nashville business grows.

Cody Chlebowski will continue to oversee the Nashville operation, join the VGS Executive Management Team and serve as Vice President of Architectural Sales.

“Joining VGS creates an exciting opportunity for our employees and customers,” Chlebowski said. “We are preserving the responsiveness, relationships, hands-on problem-solving and accountability that have built ImageLife’s reputation, while gaining access to VGS’s design resources, manufacturing scale and national platform. Together, we will be able to pursue larger opportunities, expand our capabilities and continue growing in Nashville and throughout the Southeast.”

VGS views Nashville as an integral component of its five-year growth plan. The region’s continued development, central geographic position and strong labor market provide a foundation for serving customers throughout the Southeast. The company anticipates that expansion of the Nashville production and distribution operation will create additional local employment opportunities and remains open to further strategic opportunities that support its national growth.

The DAK Group, Ltd. served as financial advisor to VGS in connection with the transaction.

About Visual Graphic Systems, Inc.

Visual Graphic Systems, Inc. (VGS) is a 100% employee-owned, fully integrated visual-communications, design and manufacturing company headquartered in Carlstadt, New Jersey. For 45 years, VGS has helped leading brands translate strategy into built environments through design, value engineering, rapid prototyping, fabrication and national rollout. Supported by an in-house design studio and 110,000 square feet of New Jersey manufacturing space, VGS delivers interior and exterior signage, graphics and décor, display fixtures, print production, menu boards, drive-thru systems, wayfinding and ADA signage, donor recognition, millwork and digital/interactive solutions across 12 vertical markets and thousands of projects. Learn more at www.vgsonline.com.

About ImageLife, LLC

ImageLife, LLC is a Nashville-based boutique architectural-signage manufacturer and turnkey provider serving commercial, cultural and healthcare environments. Through a hands-on design-build model, the company delivers custom architectural signage, environmental graphics, way-finding and ADA signage, branded environments, exterior signage and specialty fabrication. Known for solving complex, highly customized architectural challenges, ImageLife operates from an approximately 10,000-square-foot facility with capacity for future expansion and now operates as ImageLife, LLC, a VGS Company.

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CPP Investments Insights Institute research identifies what makes markets investible

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New reports developed in support of the Canada Investment Summit find trust attracts global capital, but scale, bankability and execution determine whether it deploys

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Market opportunity is the primary driver of capital allocationDigital and AI infrastructure are strongest global investment themesCanada leads major countries in investor intention to maintain or increase investments

TORONTO, Sept. 8, 2026 /CNW/ — CPP Investments Insights Institute today published two complementary reports examining how global institutional investors decide where to deploy capital and what makes markets investible. The findings, published in the lead-up to the Canada Investment Summit, highlight Canada’s strong position among global markets and its opportunity to translate investor confidence into greater investment.

Competing for Capital: How Global Investors Choose Markets explains how global institutional investors evaluate markets, while Trusted, But Untapped: Canada’s Next Competitive Advantage Is Investibility applies those findings to Canada. Together, the reports examine how markets can convert investor interest into long-term capital deployment.

The Canada Investment Summit, scheduled for September 14 and 15 in Toronto, will bring together global investors, business leaders and public-sector representatives to explore investment opportunities in Canada, strengthen relationships with partners and advance commercial conversations that can translate investment interest into action.

The research draws on insights from 65 senior investment professionals across 20 countries, representing approximately $65 trillion in assets under management, which is roughly one-third of estimated global AUM. Respondents included pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, asset managers and other institutional investors across public and private markets.

Leading drivers of capital allocation

Market opportunity is the leading driver of capital allocation, cited by 80% of respondents, followed by regulatory efficiency and predictability at 72%, and policy stability at 69%. Leading barriers include unattractive risk-adjusted returns, policy reversal and regulatory uncertainty, among others.

“Global capital is looking for opportunity, but opportunity alone does not make a market investible,” said Naomi Powell, Director, Insights Institute, CPP Investments. “Trust and predictable rules build confidence, but capital ultimately moves to opportunities with sufficient scale, profitable structures and a credible path to execution.”

Investors also see a shift in where opportunities are coming from. Digital and AI infrastructure leads global investment themes at 65%, followed by energy at 43%, technology and semiconductors at 42% and defence at 35%.

Investors increasingly see AI, energy, transmission, critical minerals and logistics as an interconnected infrastructure system. Data centres require reliable electricity; electricity requires generation, transmission and distribution; and those systems depend on permitting, financing, engineering and secure critical-mineral supplies.

Canada’s opportunities and challenges

Against that backdrop, Trusted But Untapped finds Canada well positioned. Among eight developed markets, it has the strongest investor retention profile: 94% expect to maintain or increase Canadian exposure over the next three years, ahead of Japan at 82% and the United States at 77%.

Canada is valued for policy stability, regulatory predictability and openness to global capital, and ranks second to the United States for access to sophisticated local investment partners. Its strengths in energy, natural resources and critical minerals also align with growing global demand for infrastructure supporting AI, electrification, advanced manufacturing and strategic industries.

The challenge is converting these advantages into investible opportunities at scale.

“Canada has already earned something increasingly valuable: the trust of global investors,” Powell said. “The opportunity now is to turn that confidence into profitable investments. Connecting Canada’s strengths in energy, critical minerals and infrastructure to AI and other emerging themes can position the country for the next wave of global capital.”

The reports find that investibility can be strengthened through clear project pipelines, predictable regulation, revenue certainty, effective risk-sharing and institutional-scale investment structures.

About CPP Investments Insights Institute 

CPP Investments Insights Institute delivers actionable insights on the most pressing challenges facing long-term investors. Drawing on CPP Investments’ global expertise, the Institute partners with business leaders, academics and leading think tanks to publish high-impact research and convene conversations that advance investing excellence and long-term value.

About CPP Investments

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments™) is a professional investment management organization that manages the Canada Pension Plan Fund in the best interest of the more than 22 million contributors and beneficiaries. In order to build diversified portfolios of assets, we make investments around the world in public equities, private equities, real estate, infrastructure, fixed income and alternative strategies including in partnership with funds. Headquartered in Toronto, with offices in Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, New York City, São Paulo and Sydney, CPP Investments is governed and managed independently of the Canada Pension Plan and at arm’s length from governments. At June 30, 2026, the Fund totalled C$863.6 billion. For more information, please visit www.cppinvestments.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram or on X @CPPInvestments.

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