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FETCi Deploys India’s First Operational AI-Powered MLFF Tolling System on NH48, Expands Deployment to NH44

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Taiwan’s proven MLFF ETC expertise helps advance India’s next generation of intelligent highway infrastructure.

NEW DELHI, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — FETC International (FETCi), a global leader in Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) electronic toll collection (ETC) solutions, today announced the successful deployment of India’s first operational AI-powered MLFF electronic toll collection system at the Choryasi Fee Plaza on NH-48 in Gujarat, followed by a second MLFF deployment at the Gharaunda Toll Plaza on the Panipat–Jalandhar section of NH-44 in Haryana. Delivered in collaboration with ICICI Bank under the supervision of the Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), the projects represent a significant milestone in India’s transition toward next-generation, barrier-free toll collection.

India continues to modernize its national highway infrastructure through digital transportation initiatives. Following the nationwide adoption of FASTag electronic toll collection, MLFF technology represents the next stage in the evolution toward fully barrier-free tolling, enabling vehicles to travel through tolling zones without stopping while improving operational efficiency and the overall driving experience.

Drawing on more than a decade of experience operating Taiwan’s nationwide MLFF ETC system, FETCi deployed an integrated tolling platform combining RFID technology, AI-powered vehicle classification (AI AVC), Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), AI-based axle counting, and transaction validation technologies. Under live traffic conditions, the system achieved contractual performance targets of 99% vehicle detection, 99% ANPR accuracy, and 99% AI-powered vehicle classification accuracy, enabling reliable toll transactions at highway speeds while enhancing traffic throughput, operational efficiency, and revenue assurance.

Taiwan operates one of the world’s most mature nationwide MLFF electronic toll collection systems, processing millions of toll transactions every day. Building upon this extensive operational experience, FETCi has successfully expanded its MLFF expertise to international markets, including Thailand and India, adapting proven technologies to meet local operational requirements.

Deploying MLFF ETC in India required adapting to one of the world’s most complex traffic environments. Unlike more homogeneous highway systems, Indian roads accommodate an exceptionally diverse mix of passenger vehicles, buses, trucks, agricultural vehicles, and other commercial traffic operating under varying driving behaviors. Environmental factors—including dust, heavy rain, extreme temperatures, and inconsistent license plate conditions—further increase the complexity of AI recognition and toll transaction processing. Leveraging deployment experience from Taiwan and Thailand, FETCi localized its AI models and system architecture to address these challenges while maintaining high levels of accuracy and operational reliability.

Since commissioning, the two MLFF sites have processed approximately 101,500 vehicle transactions every day under live operating conditions, including around 41,500 vehicles daily at Choryasi and 60,000 vehicles at Gharaunda. Their successful operation demonstrates the capability of AI-powered barrier-free tolling under real-world traffic conditions and provides an important reference for the future expansion of MLFF across India’s highway network.

By enabling vehicles to maintain highway speeds through tolling zones, MLFF technology reduces congestion at toll plazas while improving traffic flow, supporting freight mobility, reducing fuel consumption and vehicle emissions, and delivering a smoother and more convenient travel experience. As India continues investing in intelligent transportation infrastructure, barrier-free tolling is expected to play an increasingly important role in creating safer, smarter, and more sustainable highways.

“India is entering a new era of digital highway infrastructure,” said Richard Wu, Vice President of FETC International. “The successful deployments on NH-48 and NH-44 demonstrate that AI-powered MLFF technology can perform reliably under India’s highly diverse traffic conditions. Drawing upon Taiwan’s proven nationwide ETC experience, we are proud to contribute our expertise to India’s transportation modernization and look forward to supporting the continued development of intelligent mobility across the region.”

Building on these successful deployments, FETCi will continue working with government agencies, financial institutions, and transportation partners to support the digital transformation of highway infrastructure through AI-enabled tolling, intelligent transportation systems, mobility payment solutions, and other future-ready mobility technologies. The company remains committed to helping build safer, smarter, and more sustainable transportation networks across Asia.

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LEAP Group Relaunches HumanView, a Growth Intelligence System Built to Explain Why Customers Behave the Way They Do

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Reimagined from the ground up, HumanView pairs statistical modeling with expert analysts to turn millions of real-world customer signals into business decisions

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LEAP Group today announced the relaunch of HumanView, its growth intelligence service. The new version has been rebuilt from the ground up and now has a dedicated home at leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

HumanView analyzes what customers say and do across social platforms, e-commerce sites, review platforms, search behavior and user-generated content, including signals from Reddit, TikTok, YouTube, Meta, Amazon and Walmart+ that general AI tools cannot always access. Because the data reflects unprompted, real-world behavior, it avoids the response bias built into surveys and focus groups.

The service works in three layers. HumanView captures signals at scale, decodes millions of records through validated statistical models such as regression, correlation and clustering, and then relies on experienced analysts to interpret the patterns. Clients receive clear, human-validated insights instead of another dashboard.

“Machines find the patterns. Humans find the point,” said Alan Gilleo, CEO at LEAP Group. “The first version of HumanView showed us how much customers reveal when nobody is asking them questions. This version is built to explain why they act the way they do, and to put those answers in front of everyone making decisions, from product to service to marketing.”

HumanView focuses on three areas:

Growth Intelligence: customer motivations and how people perceive a brand and its competitors

Market and Category Intelligence: product pain points, service friction, unmet needs and competitive gaps

Audience Intelligence: new segments, positioning opportunities and gaps in the market

Every model is designed and validated by data scientists and benchmarked before it informs a recommendation.

To learn more about HumanView, visit leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

About LEAP Group
LEAP Group is a boutique marketing agency holding company with offices in Louisville, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Chicago. Guided by the belief that brands should “Market Less. Matter More.,” LEAP gives clients access to specialized experts across its entire network. Learn more at leapgroupnetwork.com.

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STEPHEN A. SMITH ADDRESSES WHITE HOUSE DINNER ATTENDANCE, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HBCUs AND PROTECTING CORPORATE INVESTMENT IN BLACK EDUCATION

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stephen A. Smith, media mogul, New York Times bestselling author, and proud 1991 graduate of Winston-Salem State University, is addressing the public discussion surrounding his decision to attend a White House dinner with President Donald Trump, emphasizing his commitment to the long-term financial stability of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

For Smith, the decision was rooted in a commitment to institutions that have educated generations of Black leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and public servants.

“I will always advocate for HBCUs and the students whose futures depend on them,” Smith said. “My reason for attending the White House dinner was to discuss the challenges these institutions face in securing long-term funding and to make the case that corporate America must continue to invest in them.”

Smith acknowledged federal support through the FUTURE Act while expressing concern that political tensions surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) could discourage private companies from supporting HBCUs. He maintains that these institutions deserve sustained corporate partnerships, philanthropic contributions, and public investment.

“If we truly believe in free-market capitalism, businesses should be able to support educational institutions and charitable causes without fear of criticism or repercussions,” Smith said. “HBCUs have made extraordinary contributions to this country. They deserve sustained public and private investment.”

Ashley Christopher, Esq., Founder and CEO of the HBCU Week Foundation, recognized Smith’s advocacy and decision to engage with the administration.

“Stephen A. Smith has been a powerful advocate for HBCUs, using his platform and influence to shine a national spotlight on our institutions,” expressed Christopher, “His continued support of HBCU Week helps advance our mission of connecting students with life-changing educational opportunities, and we are proud to have him as our ambassador.”

Since Smith became an HBCU Week Ambassador in 2019, the initiative has facilitated more than 15,000 on-the-spot college acceptances and raised and awarded more than $150 million in scholarships, according to the HBCU Week Foundation.

As public discussion continues, Smith is emphasizing the importance of ensuring HBCUs have the resources and partnerships needed to educate future generations and expand opportunities for students.

CLICK HERE to watch Smith’s full response to his White House visit.

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Advantex Announces Completion of Financing and Extension of Maturity Date of Previously Issued Debentures

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TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2026 /CNW/ — Advantex Marketing International Inc. (CSE: ADX) (“Advantex”), a leader in the merchant cash advance and loyalty marketing products for merchants, today announced the completion of a $250,000 secured debt financing. Advantex issued a $250,000 non-convertible debenture which bears an interest rate at 12% per annum and matures December 15, 2027. The proceeds raised from this issuance of the Debenture will be used for working capital purposes.

Advantex has also extended the maturity of its existing $700,000 in 12% secured debentures from October 10, 2026 to December 15, 2027.

About Advantex Marketing International Inc.

Advantex provides working capital to merchants. Advantex also provides specialized marketing programs that enable members of Aeroplan to earn Aeroplan points at participating merchants.

Advantex shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol ADX. For more information go to Advantex’s profile on www.sedar.com

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This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the future business and operations of Advantex. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The business and operations of Advantex described herein is dependent on a number of factors and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ material include, but are not limited to, changes in Advantex’s economic and competitive conditions including but not limited to the industry sectors in which Advantex operates.

The statements in this news release are made of the date of this release. Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date the statements are made and Advantex undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as required by applicable law.

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