{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"144767","rtpr_id":"nNFC1XK4pb-20260916","ticker":"CTRL","exchange":"","all_tickers":["CTRL"],"title":"Edge Total Intelligence to Host Panel on Leveraging Digital Twins to Enhance Public Shipyard Operations and Demonstrate Its edgeCore Platform at Defense TechConnect 2026","author":"Newsfile Corp","published_at":"2026-09-16T07:01:15.051Z","article_body":"Company also discloses the grant of RSUs to Australian Director\n\nArlington, Virginia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 16, 2026) - Edge Total\nIntelligence Inc. (TSXV: CTRL) (OTCQB: UNFYF) (FSE: Q5I) (\"edgeTI\" or the\n\"Company\"), a provider of real-time digital operations and decision\nintelligence software, is invited to host a panel on Leveraging AI-Enabled\nDigital Twins to Enhance Public Shipyard Operations at the Defense TechConnect\nInnovation Summit and Expo 2026, being held September 22-24 at the Gaylord\nNational Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.\n\nThroughout the Exposition edgeTI will demonstrate its edgeCore™ Digital Twin\nplatform live at Booth 601, showcasing integrated maritime and defense\ncapabilities.\n\n\"This year's Defense TechConnect brings together the technologies, partners,\nand maritime leaders focused on a challenge of national importance-how we\nincrease the speed and effectiveness of shipbuilding and sustainment using the\nsystems and information we already have,\" said Jason Nichols, Chief Executive\nOfficer at edgeTI.\n\nPanel to Focus on Rebuilding U.S. Navy and America's Shipbuilding Industry\n\nThe panel session comes shortly after the August 13, 2026 Presidential\nMemorandum, \"Rebuilding the United States Navy and America's Shipbuilding\nIndustrial Base,\" which directs actions intended to increase shipbuilding\ncapacity and competition, including development of a plan for a fifth public\nNavy shipyard.\n\nLeveraging AI-Enabled Digital Twins to Enhance Public Shipyard Operations\nWednesday, September 23, 2026\n2:30 PM\n\nModerated by the HON Lucian Niemeyer, Former Assistant Secretary of Defense\nand Professional Staff, U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, the panel will\nexamine how robotics, advanced manufacturing, real-time AI, open data fusion,\nand AI-enabled Digital Twins can support the modernization of both public and\nprivate shipyards.\n\nA particular focus will be how shipyards can connect new technologies with\nexisting enterprise PLM, ERP, HR, MES, and scheduling systems to improve the\nmanagement and readiness of manpower, material, schedules, and other resources\nwhile helping shorten maintenance timelines.\n\nLive Demonstrations @ AI-Powered Digital Twin Pavilion - Booth 601\n\nThroughout Defense TechConnect, edgeTI and its partners will demonstrate how\nedgeCore can connect information across existing PLM, ERP, HR, MES,\nscheduling, supply chain, workforce, and operational systems to provide a\nunified, real-time operational picture without requiring organizations to\nreplace the systems they already depend on.\n\nDefense TechConnect attendees are invited to visit edgeTI, Austal USA, and\nScarlet LLC at Booths 601 to experience the capabilities live which will\nhighlight capabilities designed to help maritime and defense organizations:\n* Connect new and legacy systems across complex operational environments\n* Fuse information from distributed sources in real time\n* Improve visibility across manpower, material, production, schedules, and\nresources\n* Identify operational constraints and dependencies earlier\n* Secure information through role-based access and existing identity\nenvironments\n* Integrate AI and advanced analytics within operational workflows\n* Turn insight into coordinated action through mission-focused Digital Twins\n* Modernize operations while preserving existing technology investments\nOrganizations interested in discussing maritime modernization, shipyard\noperations, Digital Twins, AI, data integration, operational intelligence, or\ntheir own mission requirements can also reserve dedicated time with the edgeTI\nteam during the event by opening an inquiry at the company's website\nhttps://edgeti.com/contact-us/.\n\nRSU Grant\n\nThe Company also announces that, on September 11, 2026, it granted 100,000\nrestricted share units (\"RSUs\") to Christie Odendaal, a director of EdgeTI WA\nPty Ltd and EdgeTI AU Pty Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company.\nSubject to the applicable vesting conditions, the RSUs will vest after one\nyear and will be settled in subordinate voting shares of the Company.\n\nAbout Defense TechConnect\n\nDefense TechConnect Innovation Summit and Expo connects government, defense,\nindustry, investment, research, and emerging technology communities around\ntechnologies supporting national security priorities. The 2026 event is being\nheld September 22-24 in National Harbor, Maryland and includes defense\ninnovation programming, technology challenges, government engagement,\ntechnical sessions, and an expo bringing together solution providers and\nmilitary, industry, and investment leadership.\n\nAbout edgeTI\n\nedgeTI helps customers sustain situational awareness and accelerate action\nwith its real-time digital operations software, edgeCore™ that unites\nmultiple software applications and data sources into one immersive experience.\nGlobal enterprises, service providers, and governments are more profitable\nwhen insight and action are united to deliver fluid experiences via the\nplatform's low-code development capability and composable operations. With\nedgeCore, customers can improve their margins and agility by rapidly\ntransforming their siloed systems and data across continuously evolving\nsituations in business, technology, and cross-domain operations - helping them\nachieve the impossible.\n\nWebsite: https://edgeti.com\nLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/edgeti\nYouTube: www.youtube.com/user/edgetechnologies\n\nFor more information, please contact:\n\nNick Brigman, Chief Strategy Officer and Corporate Secretary\nPhone: 888-771-3343\nEmail: ir@edgeti.com\n\nNeither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that\nterm is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts\nresponsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.\n\nForward-Looking Information and Statements\n\nCertain statements in this news release are forward-looking statements or\ninformation for the purposes of applicable Canadian and US securities law.\nForward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely\nhistorical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations,\nor intentions regarding the future. Such information can generally be\nidentified by the use of forwarding-looking wording such as \"may\", \"expect\",\n\"estimate\", \"anticipate\", \"intend\", \"believe\" and \"continue\" or the negative\nthereof or similar variations. The reader is cautioned that assumptions used\nin the preparation of any forward-looking information may prove to be\nincorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ\nmaterially from those predicted, as a result of numerous known and unknown\nrisks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control\nof the Company, including but not limited to, business, economic and capital\nmarket conditions.\n\nSuch statements and information are based on numerous assumptions regarding\npresent and future business strategies and the environment in which the\nCompany will operate in the future, including the demand for its products,\nanticipated costs, and the ability to achieve goals. Factors that could cause\nthe actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking\nstatements include the continued availability of capital and financing, the\nimpact of viruses and diseases on the Company's ability to operate,\ncompetition and general economic, and market or business conditions.\nForward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly\nqualified by this cautionary statement. The reader is cautioned not to place\nundue reliance on any forward-looking information. The forward-looking\nstatements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news\nrelease. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any intention and\nassumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements,\nwhether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.\n\n\nTo view the source version of this press release, please visit\nhttps://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/314539","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nNFC1XK4pb-20260916","title":"Edge Total Intelligence to Host Panel on Leveraging Digital Twins to Enhance Public Shipyard Operations and Demonstrate Its edgeCore Platform at Defense TechConnect 2026","author":"Newsfile Corp","ticker":"CTRL","created":"2026-09-16T07:01:15.051Z","tickers":["CTRL"],"exchange":"","article_body":"Company also discloses the grant of RSUs to Australian Director\n\nArlington, Virginia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 16, 2026) - Edge Total\nIntelligence Inc. (TSXV: CTRL) (OTCQB: UNFYF) (FSE: Q5I) (\"edgeTI\" or the\n\"Company\"), a provider of real-time digital operations and decision\nintelligence software, is invited to host a panel on Leveraging AI-Enabled\nDigital Twins to Enhance Public Shipyard Operations at the Defense TechConnect\nInnovation Summit and Expo 2026, being held September 22-24 at the Gaylord\nNational Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.\n\nThroughout the Exposition edgeTI will demonstrate its edgeCore™ Digital Twin\nplatform live at Booth 601, showcasing integrated maritime and defense\ncapabilities.\n\n\"This year's Defense TechConnect brings together the technologies, partners,\nand maritime leaders focused on a challenge of national importance-how we\nincrease the speed and effectiveness of shipbuilding and sustainment using the\nsystems and information we already have,\" said Jason Nichols, Chief Executive\nOfficer at edgeTI.\n\nPanel to Focus on Rebuilding U.S. Navy and America's Shipbuilding Industry\n\nThe panel session comes shortly after the August 13, 2026 Presidential\nMemorandum, \"Rebuilding the United States Navy and America's Shipbuilding\nIndustrial Base,\" which directs actions intended to increase shipbuilding\ncapacity and competition, including development of a plan for a fifth public\nNavy shipyard.\n\nLeveraging AI-Enabled Digital Twins to Enhance Public Shipyard Operations\nWednesday, September 23, 2026\n2:30 PM\n\nModerated by the HON Lucian Niemeyer, Former Assistant Secretary of Defense\nand Professional Staff, U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, the panel will\nexamine how robotics, advanced manufacturing, real-time AI, open data fusion,\nand AI-enabled Digital Twins can support the modernization of both public and\nprivate shipyards.\n\nA particular focus will be how shipyards can connect new technologies with\nexisting enterprise PLM, ERP, HR, MES, and scheduling systems to improve the\nmanagement and readiness of manpower, material, schedules, and other resources\nwhile helping shorten maintenance timelines.\n\nLive Demonstrations @ AI-Powered Digital Twin Pavilion - Booth 601\n\nThroughout Defense TechConnect, edgeTI and its partners will demonstrate how\nedgeCore can connect information across existing PLM, ERP, HR, MES,\nscheduling, supply chain, workforce, and operational systems to provide a\nunified, real-time operational picture without requiring organizations to\nreplace the systems they already depend on.\n\nDefense TechConnect attendees are invited to visit edgeTI, Austal USA, and\nScarlet LLC at Booths 601 to experience the capabilities live which will\nhighlight capabilities designed to help maritime and defense organizations:\n* Connect new and legacy systems across complex operational environments\n* Fuse information from distributed sources in real time\n* Improve visibility across manpower, material, production, schedules, and\nresources\n* Identify operational constraints and dependencies earlier\n* Secure information through role-based access and existing identity\nenvironments\n* Integrate AI and advanced analytics within operational workflows\n* Turn insight into coordinated action through mission-focused Digital Twins\n* Modernize operations while preserving existing technology investments\nOrganizations interested in discussing maritime modernization, shipyard\noperations, Digital Twins, AI, data integration, operational intelligence, or\ntheir own mission requirements can also reserve dedicated time with the edgeTI\nteam during the event by opening an inquiry at the company's website\nhttps://edgeti.com/contact-us/.\n\nRSU Grant\n\nThe Company also announces that, on September 11, 2026, it granted 100,000\nrestricted share units (\"RSUs\") to Christie Odendaal, a director of EdgeTI WA\nPty Ltd and EdgeTI AU Pty Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company.\nSubject to the applicable vesting conditions, the RSUs will vest after one\nyear and will be settled in subordinate voting shares of the Company.\n\nAbout Defense TechConnect\n\nDefense TechConnect Innovation Summit and Expo connects government, defense,\nindustry, investment, research, and emerging technology communities around\ntechnologies supporting national security priorities. The 2026 event is being\nheld September 22-24 in National Harbor, Maryland and includes defense\ninnovation programming, technology challenges, government engagement,\ntechnical sessions, and an expo bringing together solution providers and\nmilitary, industry, and investment leadership.\n\nAbout edgeTI\n\nedgeTI helps customers sustain situational awareness and accelerate action\nwith its real-time digital operations software, edgeCore™ that unites\nmultiple software applications and data sources into one immersive experience.\nGlobal enterprises, service providers, and governments are more profitable\nwhen insight and action are united to deliver fluid experiences via the\nplatform's low-code development capability and composable operations. With\nedgeCore, customers can improve their margins and agility by rapidly\ntransforming their siloed systems and data across continuously evolving\nsituations in business, technology, and cross-domain operations - helping them\nachieve the impossible.\n\nWebsite: https://edgeti.com\nLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/edgeti\nYouTube: www.youtube.com/user/edgetechnologies\n\nFor more information, please contact:\n\nNick Brigman, Chief Strategy Officer and Corporate Secretary\nPhone: 888-771-3343\nEmail: ir@edgeti.com\n\nNeither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that\nterm is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts\nresponsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.\n\nForward-Looking Information and Statements\n\nCertain statements in this news release are forward-looking statements or\ninformation for the purposes of applicable Canadian and US securities law.\nForward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely\nhistorical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations,\nor intentions regarding the future. Such information can generally be\nidentified by the use of forwarding-looking wording such as \"may\", \"expect\",\n\"estimate\", \"anticipate\", \"intend\", \"believe\" and \"continue\" or the negative\nthereof or similar variations. The reader is cautioned that assumptions used\nin the preparation of any forward-looking information may prove to be\nincorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ\nmaterially from those predicted, as a result of numerous known and unknown\nrisks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control\nof the Company, including but not limited to, business, economic and capital\nmarket conditions.\n\nSuch statements and information are based on numerous assumptions regarding\npresent and future business strategies and the environment in which the\nCompany will operate in the future, including the demand for its products,\nanticipated costs, and the ability to achieve goals. Factors that could cause\nthe actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking\nstatements include the continued availability of capital and financing, the\nimpact of viruses and diseases on the Company's ability to operate,\ncompetition and general economic, and market or business conditions.\nForward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly\nqualified by this cautionary statement. The reader is cautioned not to place\nundue reliance on any forward-looking information. The forward-looking\nstatements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news\nrelease. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any intention and\nassumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements,\nwhether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.\n\n\nTo view the source version of this press release, please visit\nhttps://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/314539"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-09-16T07:01:15.096944718Z","server_sent_at_ms":1789542075096},"received_at":"2026-09-16T07:01:15.157Z","source_url":"https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/314539"},"analysis":{"id":"133600","press_release_id":"144767","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Software","sector":"Information Technology"},"redFlags":[],"eventType":"other","narrative":"Edge Total Intelligence will host a panel on leveraging AI-enabled digital twins to enhance public shipyard operations at Defense TechConnect 2026, held September 22-24 at National Harbor, Maryland, and will demonstrate its edgeCore platform live at Booth 601.\n\nThe September 23 panel, moderated by former Assistant Secretary of Defense Lucian Niemeyer, follows the August 13, 2026 Presidential Memorandum directing actions to rebuild the U.S. Navy and the shipbuilding industrial base, including a plan for a fifth public Navy shipyard. 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