Datametrex Subsidiary PayMetrex Highlights Strategic Relevance of Patent Portfolio to Rapidly Expanding SoftPOS Market

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Datametrex AI (OTC:DTMXF) said its subsidiary Paymetrex and AnywhereCommerce entered a royalty-bearing license on March 17, 2026, covering portions of Paymetrex's U.S. and Canadian patents related to secure transaction processing and mobile acceptance architectures.

The release links the license to the rapidly expanding SoftPOS market, cites Juniper Research projecting SoftPOS transaction value of $540 billion by 2030 (from $22.9 billion in 2025), and notes AnywhereCommerce will deploy the licensed technology while Paymetrex will use AI analytics to prioritize licensing opportunities.

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• Signed royalty-bearing license with AnywhereCommerce (March 17, 2026)
• Issued U.S. and Canadian patents covering mobile payment processing
• Juniper projects SoftPOS transactions to $540B by 2030, indicating large market

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• No financial terms or royalty rates disclosed for the March 17, 2026 license
• No stated timeline or quantified near-term revenue impact from the license

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 19, 2026 / Datametrex AI Limited (the "Company" or "Datametrex'') (TSXV:DM)(FSE:D4G)(OTC PINK:DTMXF) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Paymetrex Payment Solutions Inc. ("Paymetrex"), and AnywhereCommerce Inc., on March 17, 2026, entered into a royalty-bearing license relating to Paymetrex's patent portfolio.

Paymetrex's portfolio includes multiple issued U.S. and Canadian patents covering secure transaction processing, payment authorization workflows, and integrated mobile-based acceptance architectures. Specifically, Paymetrex believes portions of its patent portfolio may be relevant to certain emerging software-based payment acceptance solutions currently being deployed in the market, namely SoftPos.

SoftPOS technology enables merchants to accept contactless payments directly on smartphones and NFC-enabled mobile devices without the need for dedicated hardware terminals.

Industry adoption of software-based payment acceptance has accelerated significantly in recent years, driven by financial institutions, fintech providers, and global payment processors seeking scalable, low-cost merchant enablement solutions (Source: ABI Research "SoftPOS and Tap to Phone: Payment Acceptance Goes Software First"). The scope of this acceleration has been highlighted in multiple industry reports. For example, according to Juniper Research, the global value of SoftPOS transactions is projected to reach $540 billion by 2030, up from $22.9 billion in 2025 (Source: SoftPos Transactions to Accelerate by 2,150% in value by 2030; Redefining On-the Go Transactions for Small Businesses) reflecting rapid adoption across both developed and emerging markets. In this same report, Juniper Research, notes that tap-on-phone solutions are expected to play a significant role in expanding merchant acceptance infrastructure worldwide.

AnywhereCommerce has a broad network of customers and well established track record in the payments industry. It is currently deploying SoftPos based solutions and will be leveraging this license in the SoftPOS (software point-of-sale) and tap-on-phone market.

"We believe that our patent portfolio may be relevant to software-based payment acceptance technologies said Paul Haber, CEO of Datametrex. By joining forces with AnywhereCommerce our shareholders may benefit from the ongoing expansion of Anywhere Commerce's SoftPOS solutions, in the payments marketplace. Paymetrex intends to leverage AI-driven analytics tools, including its partnership with Pelent AI, to further assess market alignment and prioritize licensing opportunities within the mobile payments ecosystem to the benefit of itself and Anywhere Commerce."

About Paymetrex

Paymetrex Payment Solutions Inc., a subsidiary of Datametrex AI Limited, is focused on integrating next-generation payment technologies for modern businesses. In addition to delivering secure and versatile payment solutions to merchants across North America, Paymetrex is actively pursuing the monetization of its proprietary intellectual property through a structured licensing program.

About Datametrex

Datametrex is an innovative leader in Technology Solutions, Artificial Intelligence, and Healthcare. The Company specializes in delivering tools and solutions that enhance operational efficiencies and business outcomes. With a commitment to innovation, Datametrex is dedicated to supporting enterprises by setting a new standard for business protocols through cutting-edge technology.

About AnywhereCommerce

Founded in 2006, AnywhereCommerce provides a complete range of certified card readers, mobile apps, gateway connectivity, developer tools and customized services. It brings innovative mobile solutions to merchant service providers, developers, ISVs and enterprises.

For more on Datametrex, please visit our Company website (www.datametrex.com).

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FAQ

What did Datametrex (DTMXF) announce about Paymetrex and AnywhereCommerce on March 17, 2026?

They executed a royalty-bearing license on March 17, 2026 covering parts of Paymetrex's patent portfolio. According to the company, AnywhereCommerce will deploy licensed technology in SoftPOS and tap-on-phone solutions to leverage its customer network.

Which patents does Paymetrex say are relevant to SoftPOS for Datametrex (DTMXF)?

Paymetrex cites issued U.S. and Canadian patents covering secure transaction processing and mobile acceptance architectures. According to the company, those patents may apply to emerging SoftPOS and payment authorization workflows.

Does the Datametrex (DTMXF) announcement disclose financial terms of the AnywhereCommerce license?

No, the announcement does not disclose any license fees, royalty rates, or payment schedule. According to the company, it described the agreement as royalty-bearing but provided no numeric financial terms.

How might the SoftPOS market size affect Datametrex (DTMXF) prospects?

A large SoftPOS market could increase licensing opportunity for Paymetrex's patents. According to the company, Juniper projects SoftPOS transaction value rising to $540 billion by 2030, implying substantial market growth.

What role will AI play in Paymetrex's plan after the AnywhereCommerce license for Datametrex (DTMXF)?

Paymetrex plans to use AI-driven analytics to assess market alignment and prioritize licensing opportunities. According to the company, this includes its partnership with Pelent AI to evaluate and target mobile payments licensing.

Will AnywhereCommerce deploy the licensed Paymetrex technology for SoftPOS solutions?

Yes, AnywhereCommerce will leverage the license in its SoftPOS and tap-on-phone deployments. According to the company, AnywhereCommerce has a broad customer network and is actively deploying SoftPOS-based solutions.