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MLA College enters new phase of growth with MSc Project Management

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New MSc launches through MLA College’s validated partnership with The Open University as the College expands its academic portfolio into the social sciences

The programme will be delivered by MLA College through distance learning. Students will apply to and register with MLA College. Successful students will receive an Open University validated award.

Further information, including entry requirements, course content, study duration, teaching and assessment arrangements, fees, additional costs and how to apply, is available at https://www.mla.ac.uk/programmes/degrees/msc-project-management/.

PLYMOUTH, England, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MLA College is taking the next step in the development of its academic portfolio with the launch of an MSc Project Management, validated by The Open University.

Established in 2012 with a specialist focus on marine and maritime education, MLA College has since expanded into sustainability and engineering, supporting hundreds of working professionals across more than 75 countries through distance learning.

Project Management takes the College into a broader discipline, but one closely connected to its roots. Maritime, engineering and sustainability professionals routinely deliver complex projects, from infrastructure and operational change to decarbonisation and sustainability initiatives. The MSc is therefore both an expansion into a new academic area and a natural extension of the sectors MLA College has served for more than a decade.

The launch also comes at a time when project management plays a significant role in the UK economy. According to The Golden Thread 2024, research commissioned by the Association for Project Management (APM) and conducted by PwC Research, the project profession employs an estimated 2.32 million full-time equivalent workers and contributes £186.8 billion in GVA annually to the UK economy.

Professor Mohammad Dastbaz, Principal and CEO of MLA College, said:

“MLA College has come a long way since its beginnings in marine and maritime education. We have expanded into sustainability and engineering while remaining focused on providing higher education that works around the realities of professional life.

“Project Management is a natural next step. It takes us into the social sciences and allows us to reach professionals across many more industries, while retaining a clear connection to our existing community. Many of our students and graduates are already managing complex projects, teams and organisational change within maritime, engineering and sustainability.

“This programme builds on where we have come from while opening up where MLA College can go next.”

The 180-credit MSc is designed for professionals seeking to develop advanced project management knowledge and leadership capabilities that can be applied across industries and organisational settings.

Delivered through distance learning, the programme builds on an approach MLA College has developed over more than a decade, giving professionals the flexibility to continue their education alongside their careers, including maritime professionals who may need to study while at sea.

Glenn Harris, Chief Operating Officer at MLA College, said:

“Project management feels like a very natural area for MLA College to move into. We have spent more than a decade developing a model of education that is designed around people who are already working, often in demanding roles and sometimes in very challenging environments.

What excites me about this programme is that it gives us the opportunity to take that experience to a much wider group of professionals. The flexible distance learning model is intended to support students who wish to combine postgraduate study with work and other commitments, and that principle has always been at the heart of how MLA operates.

Our partnership with The Open University gives us the opportunity to broaden what MLA College offers whilst retaining the flexibility and personal approach that have got us to where we are today. Project Management is the first step in that expansion, and I’m looking forward to seeing where we can take it.”

Professor Mark Durkin, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Partnerships and Enterprise at The Open University, said:

“The Open University is pleased to recognise MLA College as an approved partner, enabling it to offer higher education programmes leading to Open University validated awards.

Our validation partnerships work has helped more than 220,000 students gain higher education awards over the past 30 years. Our experienced team allows us to expand our mission and expertise across the UK and internationally. By quality assuring higher education offered locally, these partnerships address regional and national skills gaps and assist the growth plans of local employers.”

The first MSc Project Management intake begins in September 2026, with applications now open.

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About MLA College

Established in 2012, MLA College is a UK-registered Higher Education Institution specialising in flexible distance learning.

Originally established as the Marine Learning Alliance with a focus on marine and maritime education, MLA College has since expanded its academic portfolio into sustainability, engineering and project management.

Its approach is designed around working professionals, enabling students to pursue higher education alongside their careers and other commitments, including maritime professionals studying while at sea.

MLA College delivers undergraduate and postgraduate higher education to students around the world and is part of GEDU Global Education.

MLA College is approved by The Open University as an appropriate organisation to offer higher education programmes leading to Open University validated awards.

About The Open University

The Open University was created over 50 years ago and is one of the largest universities in Europe with almost 200,000 students of all ages and backgrounds. The University has pioneered distance learning, achieving an overall Gold rating in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework, and helped over 2 million people worldwide make their ambition a reality. The OU offers over 200 qualifications across a wide range of subjects, including postgraduate degrees, undergraduate honours degrees, certificates and diplomas, many accredited by leading professional bodies.

About the MSc Project Management

The MSc Project Management is a 180-credit postgraduate degree validated by The Open University.

Delivered through distance learning and available on a full-time or part-time basis, the programme is designed for graduates and professionals seeking to develop advanced project management knowledge and skills applicable across industries and sectors.

The first intake begins in September 2026.

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Association for Project Management, The Golden Thread 2024: A Study of the Contribution of the Project Profession to the UK’s Economy, research conducted by PwC Research.

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VNPT Selects RADCOM for AI-Native, Cloud-Native Service Assurance in Vietnam

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Replacing the incumbent vendor, VNPT gains AI-driven anomaly detection to safeguard roaming service quality

TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — RADCOM Ltd. (Nasdaq: RDCM) announced today that VNPT (Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group), one of Vietnam’s largest telecom operators, with over 30 million subscribers, has selected RADCOM to provide AI-native, cloud-native service assurance for its roaming network. Following a competitive request for proposal (RFP) process, VNPT selected RADCOM to replace its incumbent assurance vendor, reflecting the strength of RADCOM’s AI-driven platform and its proven track record with Tier-1 operators.

Drawing on RADCOM’s proven multi-cloud deployment expertise, the cloud-native RADCOM ACE platform will be deployed across multiple cloud environments, giving VNPT real-time, subscriber-aware visibility across these services and applying artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)-based anomaly detection to surface issues before they affect the customer experience. This containerized, multi-cloud architecture gives VNPT a scalable, efficient assurance foundation that can grow with its network and adapt as new services are introduced.

“VNPT is one of the most respected and technically advanced operators in Asia, and they set a high bar in this selection,” said Benny Eppstein, Chief Executive Officer at RADCOM. “Displacing an incumbent through a competitive RFP at an operator of VNPT’s standing is a strong signal for RADCOM in Asia-Pacific, and we see clear room to extend assurance across more of their network over time. We look forward to supporting VNPT as it continues to grow and evolve its network.”

The selection marks a strategically important reference win for RADCOM in the Asia-Pacific region and establishes a foundation to extend assurance beyond roaming across VNPT’s wider network. With this modern assurance foundation in place, VNPT is positioned to broaden real-time, AI-driven assurance as its network and services continue to scale. As previously announced on August 12, 2026, this contract was one of three contracts RADCOM secured following the close of the second quarter of 2026.

For all investor inquiries, please contact:

Investor Relations:

Rob Fink or Joey Delahoussaye
FNK IR
rdcm@fnkir.com
646-809-4048/312-809-1087

Company Contact:

Hod Cohen
CFO
+972-3-645-5055
hod.cohen@radcom.com

About VNPT

VNPT (Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group) is a state-owned, Tier-1 telecom operator and one of Vietnam’s largest carriers, delivering mobile services under the VinaPhone brand. A technically advanced operator with significant in-house development capability, VNPT is recognized across the Asia-Pacific region for the quality and scale of its network.

About RADCOM

RADCOM (Nasdaq: RDCM) is a leading provider of advanced, intelligent assurance solutions with integrated AI Operations (AIOps) capabilities. Its flagship platform, RADCOM ACE, harnesses AI-driven analytics and generative AI (GenAI) to improve customer experiences. From lab testing to full-scale deployment, RADCOM utilizes cutting-edge networking technologies to capture and analyze real-time data. Its advanced 5G portfolio delivers end-to-end network observability, from the radio access network (RAN) to the core.

Designed to be open, vendor-neutral, and cloud-agnostic, RADCOM’s solutions drive next-generation network automation, optimization, and efficiency. By leveraging AI-powered intelligence, RADCOM reduces operational costs, enables predictive customer insights, and seamlessly integrates with business support systems (BSS), operations support systems (OSS), and service management platforms. Offering a complete, real-time view of mobile and fixed networks, RADCOM empowers telecom operators to ensure exceptional service quality, enhance user experiences, and build customer-centric networks.

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Ceva and LG Electronics Partner to Accelerate UWB Adoption Across Automotive, Industrial and Consumer SoCs

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Ceva-Waves UWB baseband and software combine with LG Electronics’ UWB RF on TSMC 22nm, with a major U.S. semiconductor customer already adopting the solution

ROCKVILLE, Md. and SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ceva, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leader in silicon and software IP for the Smart Edge, and LG Electronics (LG) today announced a collaboration that brings together their complementary baseband, software and RF, technologies to deliver a complete Ultra-Wideband (UWB) solution for semiconductor and OEM companies developing next-generation automotive, industrial and consumer products. The companies have already secured a major U.S. semiconductor company as a customer for the combined solution, providing commercial validation for the joint offering.

The collaboration pairs Ceva-Waves™ market leading UWB baseband IP and software with UWB radio frequency (RF) technology developed by LG’s SoC Center, giving customers a silicon-ready platform for integrating UWB into their SoCs. LG’s UWB RF supports TSMC’s 22nm process. Together, the companies provide complementary technologies that can reduce engineering effort and integration risk and accelerate the development of differentiated UWB-enabled SoCs.

The collaboration comes as UWB expands beyond proximity-based digital keys and trackers into higher-value automotive, industrial and enterprise applications requiring precise and secure location awareness. Ceva’s next-generation Ceva-Waves UWB architecture supports the latest IEEE 802.15.4ab standard and delivers best-in-class ranging performance, including in challenging non-line-of-sight (NLoS) environments and at extended range, while maintaining low-power operation and resilience to interference. The platform also supports UWB radar sensing and new channels introduced with the next generation of the standard, expanding the technology’s potential across secure access, asset tracking, indoor navigation, precise positioning and sensing applications. According to ABI Research, UWB device shipments are expected to reach nearly 1.18 billion by 2030, up from 597 million in 2026.

“LG has continued to strengthen its semiconductor design capabilities, including advanced RF technologies that are critical to enabling high-performance wireless solutions,” said KANG YongSeok, Vice President, LG Electronics. “By combining LG’s UWB RF expertise with Ceva’s proven UWB baseband and software technologies, we are creating a complete solution that can help lower the barriers to UWB adoption and enable more companies to bring innovative UWB products to market.”

“UWB is entering a new phase as advances in range, performance and sensing open opportunities across automotive, industrial and consumer markets,” said Tal Shalev, Vice President and General Manager of the Wireless IoT Business Unit at Ceva. “Together with LG, we are combining proven baseband, software and RF technologies to give customers a highly integrated foundation for developing differentiated UWB products. Securing a major semiconductor company as a customer is strong validation of our collaboration and the opportunity ahead.”

Ceva-Waves UWB is part of Ceva’s comprehensive wireless connectivity portfolio, spanning Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, UWB, cellular IoT and 5G. Together with Ceva’s sensing and edge AI technologies, these capabilities enable the essential Connect, Sense and Infer functions of Physical AI devices, allowing them to communicate, understand their surroundings and make intelligent decisions in real time. For more information, visit https://www.ceva-ip.com/product/ceva-waves-uwb/.

About Ceva, Inc.

Ceva powers the Smart Edge, bridging the digital and physical worlds to bring AI-driven products to life. Our Ceva AI fabric portfolio of silicon and software IP enables devices to Connect, Sense, and Infer – the essential capabilities for the intelligent edge. From 5G, cellular IoT, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and UWB connectivity to scalable Edge AI NPUs, AI DSPs, sensor fusion processors and embedded software, Ceva provides the foundational IP for devices that connect, understand their environment, and act in real time.

With more than 22 billion devices shipped and trusted by 400+ customers worldwide, Ceva is the backbone of today’s most advanced smart edge products – from AI-infused wearables and IoT devices to autonomous vehicles and 5G infrastructure. Our differentiated solutions deliver seamless integration into existing design flows, total flexibility to combine solutions based on design needs and ultra‑low‑power performance in minimal silicon footprint, helping customers accelerate development, reduce risk, and bring innovative products to market faster. As technology evolves toward Physical AI, Ceva’s IP portfolio lays the foundation for systems that are always connected, contextually aware, and capable of intelligent, real-time decision-making.

Visit us at www.ceva-ip.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, YouTubeFacebook, and Instagram.

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Z Squared Acquires Energized Arkansas Campus to Advance AI Infrastructure Strategy

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Union County Campus has existing electric service of up to approximately 8.0 MW and a phased development target of an estimated 150+ MW

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Z Squared Inc. (Nasdaq: ZSQR) (“Z Squared” or the “Company”) today announced the closing of its acquisition of Paradox Data, LLC from Paradox Infrastructure LLC, bringing the energized Union County Campus in El Dorado, Arkansas (the “Union County Campus”), into its computing infrastructure portfolio. The acquisition gives Z Squared its first owned, energized campus and a site from which to advance its planned AI colocation business.

The campus has electric service already flowing under an existing interruptible service arrangement with Entergy Arkansas, LLC for up to approximately 8.0 MW. That existing grid connection provides a starting point for phased conversion into high-density space for customers that bring and operate their own computing equipment.

Paradox Data, LLC also holds contractual rights to acquire adjacent land and a development pathway targeting 150+ MW of AI-ready capacity over time through a combination of utility power and on-site generation. Expansion will depend on additional power arrangements, customer commitments, financing, permitting and construction. Capacity above the existing service arrangement is a development target and is not currently contracted, energized or delivered.

“In August we told our shareholders to judge us on four things: whether the Paradox acquisition closes, whether we sign our first paying tenant and megawatt commitments, whether energized capacity at Union County grows beyond the current 8 megawatts, and whether we add sites without taking on debt,” said David Halabu, Chief Executive Officer of Z Squared. “We have met our first goal. We closed, we paid in stock, and we took on no debt to do it. Union County gives us power already flowing, land under contract for expansion, and a path to pursue 150+ megawatts of AI-ready capacity. The work now is the first phase: the engineering, the power planning and the first customer commitment. We will report against those same four measures as we go. Our intention is for Union County to be the first owned campus rather than the only one, subject to the same discipline we have applied here.”

Advancing the First Phase

With the acquisition complete, Z Squared’s near-term priorities at Union County include first-phase high-density electrical and cooling design, utility and on-site generation planning, advancing the adjacent land acquisition, and securing the first binding customer request for service.

As previously announced, the Company has engaged A2 Advisors, a strategic advisory and executive management firm focused on digital infrastructure, to support site-development planning, project delivery, vendor and partner alignment, and leasing and capital strategy at the campus.

Union County is intended to contribute to Z Squared’s previously announced Phase 1 objective of developing 100 MW of AI-ready capacity across multiple U.S. sites. The Company’s approach is to acquire energized, grid-connected properties and deploy conversion capital site by site against customer commitments and operational readiness.

The acquisition was completed entirely in stock, with no cash paid at closing and no debt financing incurred for the transaction.

Additional information regarding the transaction, including the material terms of the purchase agreement, is contained in the Company’s Current Reports on Form 8-K filed or to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

About Z Squared Inc.

Z Squared Inc. is a computing infrastructure company operating advanced computing equipment and expanding into AI infrastructure. The Company’s strategy is built on three principles: lead with power by acquiring operating sites where power is already flowing; build for AI workloads by converting that capacity into AI-ready colocation where the customer brings the compute and runs what they need; and scale with discipline by deploying conversion capital site by site, against signed contracts and operational readiness. Z Squared’s common stock began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “ZSQR” in April 2026.

For more information, visit www.zsquaredinc.com.

Investor Relations Contact: ZSQR@mzgroup.us

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Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied, including, among others: the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and obtain financing for development; the risk that development milestones are not achieved in whole or in part; the Company’s ability to obtain stockholder approval under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635 to the extent required for issuances of common stock in excess of the applicable share cap, and the Company’s obligation to satisfy the affected portion of any milestone payment in cash if such approval is not obtained; risks related to the availability, cost and interruptible nature of electric power at the Union County Campus, including the receipt of Entergy Arkansas, LLC’s consent to the assignment of the existing electric service agreement, and the Company’s ability to secure additional utility power and on-site generation; risks related to the adjacent land acquisition, permitting, construction, equipment procurement and development of data center capacity; customer demand for AI-ready capacity and the Company’s ability to secure binding customer commitments; the Company’s ability to integrate the acquired business and realize the anticipated benefits of the acquisition; dilution resulting from the issuance and conversion of preferred stock issued in the transaction; volatility in digital asset prices and the economics of the Company’s mining operations; the Company’s ability to maintain compliance with the continued listing standards of The Nasdaq Stock Market; the Company’s ability to remediate the material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting; and the other risks and uncertainties described under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, its Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-296653) and its other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission File No. 001-39669), available at www.sec.gov.

Capacity above the existing service arrangement remains a development target and is not currently contracted, energized or delivered. No milestone has been achieved and achievement is not assured.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as may be required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement.

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