Duos Edge AI Brings another Edge Data Center to Rural Texas
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Duos Technologies (Nasdaq: DUOT), via subsidiary Duos Edge AI, deployed a patented modular Edge Data Center in Hereford, Texas in partnership with Hereford Independent School District on January 13, 2026. The on-premises EDC uses Duos’ ENTRYWAY architecture (U.S. Patent No. 12,404,690 B1), requires no water cooling, runs on on-grid power, and is SOC 2 Type II–audited. The facility provides low-latency compute for education, cloud learning platforms, AI-enabled classroom tools, and regional business applications, aimed at improving digital equity and creating recurring revenue opportunities for Duos.
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, DUOT declined 2.00%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction. Our momentum scanner triggered 5 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $4M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $205M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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DUOT’s pre-news gain of 3.24% contrasts with mixed peer moves: DMRC up 5.5%, SSTI up 1.57%, SVCO up 1.6%, AEYE up 0.11%, while HIT fell 4.17%, pointing to stock-specific drivers.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 | EDC deployment | Positive | -2.2% | New Abilene EDC serving multiple school districts and regions. |
| Dec 30 | Expansion update | Positive | +16.7% | Texas and Chicagoland EDC expansion and strategy highlight. |
| Nov 12 | Earnings results | Positive | -7.9% | Q3 revenue up 112% with higher margins and guidance reiterated. |
| Nov 06 | AI partnership | Positive | -3.1% | Nomad Futurist Foundation sponsorship for AI and edge education. |
| Nov 05 | Earnings call setup | Neutral | +5.7% | Scheduling of Q3 2025 earnings call and webcast details. |
Positive operational and AI-related news has often seen mixed or negative next-day price reactions, with only some expansion headlines aligning with gains.
Over the past six months, Duos has combined operational expansion with improving fundamentals. Q3 2025 results on Nov 12 showed revenue and margin gains but drew a -7.88% reaction. Subsequent AI-focused items — including sponsorship and multiple Edge Data Center deployments across Texas and into new regions — produced varied moves, from -3.1% to +16.72%. The latest Hereford EDC news continues the pattern of education-focused edge rollouts following Abilene and broader Texas deployments, reinforcing the company’s stated distributed edge strategy.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights another deployment of Duos’ patented modular Edge Data Center platform in rural Texas, supporting low-latency, AI-enabled educational and community applications. It extends a series of AI-tagged rollouts and follows prior expansions across multiple Texas regions and other markets. Historical filings show growing revenue and improved liquidity as of Q3 2025, alongside prior equity issuance. Investors may focus on the pace of EDC additions, utilization of these facilities, and how edge infrastructure growth translates into recurring revenue and margins over time.
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New partnership with Hereford Independent School District reinforces execution momentum and affirms Duos’ leadership in the deployment of edge computing facilities in rural areas
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (“Duos” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: DUOT), through its operating subsidiary Duos Edge AI, Inc. (“Duos Edge AI”), a leading provider of adaptive, modular, and scalable Edge Data Center (“EDC”) solutions, today announced the deployment of another patented modular EDC in Hereford, Texas. The facility was deployed in partnership with the Hereford Independent School District (“Hereford ISD”) and marks another milestone in Duos Edge AI’s mission to deliver localized, low-latency compute infrastructure that supports education and community technology growth across rural and underserved markets.
The Hereford EDC provides on-premises, low-latency compute and connectivity to support advanced educational technology, cloud-based learning platforms, and regional business applications. By positioning enterprise-grade infrastructure closer to end users, Duos Edge AI enables real-time data processing, improved network performance, and scalable capacity without the capital intensity of traditional data center development.
Duos Edge AI’s modular EDC platform is differentiated by its patented ENTRYWAY architecture (U.S. Patent No. 12,404,690 B1), engineered with clean-room-level equipment protection. The system is purpose-built for rapid deployment and operational efficiency, operating exclusively on on-grid power and requiring no water for cooling—reducing environmental impact while supporting sustainable digital infrastructure growth.
This deployment enables Hereford ISD and the surrounding community to leverage AI-enabled applications, improve digital equity, and support workforce readiness, while also creating new opportunities for local businesses to adopt advanced computing and data-driven technologies.
“Each deployment strengthens our ability to scale a repeatable, capital-efficient edge infrastructure platform,” said Doug Recker, President of Duos and Founder of Duos Edge AI. “Our patented, SOC 2 Type II–audited EDCs are purpose-built to meet real customer demand for secure, low-latency computing while supporting long-term revenue growth and disciplined execution across our targeted markets.”
“We are thrilled to partner with Duos Edge AI to bring a state-of-the-art Edge Data Center directly to our Administration location in Hereford ISD,” said Dr. Ralph Carter, Superintendent of Hereford Independent School District. “This innovative deployment will dramatically enhance our digital infrastructure, providing low-latency access to advanced computing resources that will empower our teachers with cutting-edge tools, enable real-time AI applications in the classroom, and ensure faster, more reliable connectivity for our students and staff. In a rural community like ours, bridging the digital divide is essential for preparing the next generation, and this partnership represents a transformative step forward in educational equity and technological excellence.”
Duos Edge AI remains on track to expand its distributed edge footprint, supporting Duos’ broader strategy to deliver differentiated infrastructure solutions that drive sustainable growth, recurring revenue opportunities, and long-term shareholder value.
To learn more about Duos Edge AI, visit: www.duosedge.ai
To learn more about Hereford ISD, visit: https://www.herefordisd.net/
To learn more about Duos Technologies, visit: www.duostechnologies.com
About Duos Edge AI, Inc.
Duos Edge AI, Inc. is a subsidiary of Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DUOT). Duos Edge AI's mission is to bring advanced technology to underserved communities, particularly in education, healthcare and rural industries, by deploying high-powered edge computing solutions that minimize latency and optimize performance. Duos Edge AI specializes in high-function Edge Data Center (“EDC”) solutions tailored to meet evolving needs in any environment. By focusing on providing scalable IT resources that seamlessly integrate with existing infrastructure, its solutions expand capabilities at the network edge, ensuring data uptime onsite services. With the ability to provide 100 kW+ per cabinet, rapid 90-day deployment, and continuous 24/7 data services, Duos Edge AI aims to position its edge data centers within 12 miles of end users or devices, significantly closer than traditional data centers. This approach enables timely processing of massive amounts of data for applications requiring real-time response and supporting current and future technologies without large capital investments. For more information, visit www.duosedge.ai.
About Hereford Independent School District
Hereford Independent School District, established more than 100 years ago, serves over 4,000 students across a 900-square-mile area in the Texas Panhandle. Committed to educational excellence, HISD provides comprehensive programs from early childhood through grade 12, supporting student success through innovation, dedicated educators, and strong community partnerships. For more information, visit https://www.herefordisd.net/
About Duos Technologies Group, Inc.
Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DUOT), based in Jacksonville, Florida, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Duos Technologies, Inc., Duos Edge AI, Inc., and Duos Energy Corporation, designs, develops, deploys and operates intelligent technology solutions for Machine Vision and Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) applications including real-time analysis of fast-moving vehicles, Edge Data Centers and power consulting. For more information, visit www.duostech.com, www.duosedge.ai and www.duosenergycorp.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes 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, regarding, among other things, our plans, strategies and prospects -- both business and financial. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or realize these plans, intentions or expectations. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this news release may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "should," "planned," "will," "may," "intend," "estimated" and "potential," among others. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements we make in this news release include market conditions and those set forth in reports or documents that we file from time to time with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in our expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law. All forward-looking statements attributable to Duos Technologies Group, Inc. or a person acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary language.
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Contacts Corporate Fei Kwong VP, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DUOT) +1.904.652.1625 | DUOT@duostech.com Duos Edge AI Media Contact iMiller Public Relations +1.914.315.6424 | duosedge@imillerpr.com
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