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Duos Edge AI Signs Five-Year, 10 MW Colocation Agreement with Investment-Grade Hyperscaler Valued at $111 Million in Contracted Revenue

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Duos Edge AI (Nasdaq: DUOT), a subsidiary of Duos Technologies Group, announced a five-year customer agreement for 10 MW of critical IT-load capacity at its Columbus, Georgia AI data center campus. The agreement is valued at over $111 million in contracted revenue over five years and is expected to become available in the fourth quarter of 2026.

The deal is expected to expand the Columbus campus to 20 MW of critical IT-load capacity by the end of Q4 2026, giving Duos Edge AI 20 MW of total contracted deployment in 2026. According to the company, the initially announced 10 MW deployment is expected to begin generating revenue in August 2026. Duos recently completed a $55 million capital raise to support acquisition of the Columbus facility, infrastructure build-out for contracted deployments, and campus expansion, aiming to convert owned real estate and infrastructure into long-term contracted recurring revenue.

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  • $111+ million in contracted revenue over five-year colocation agreement
  • Confirmed 20 MW total contracted IT-load deployment at Columbus in 2026
  • 10 MW initial deployment expected to begin generating revenue in August 2026
  • Campus critical IT-load capacity expected to reach 20 MW by end of Q4 2026
  • Completed $55 million capital raise to fund Columbus facility acquisition and infrastructure

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News Market Reaction – DUOT

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+1.56% Session close to close
+7.1% Peak Tracked
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$265.76M Market Cap
0.4x Rel. Volume

In the Jul 16 session, DUOT gained 1.56%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +7.1% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -7.1% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 2 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

Set against a history of mostly negative reactions to AI news and an effective $250,000,000 S-3 shel...
Analysis

Set against a history of mostly negative reactions to AI news and an effective $250,000,000 S-3 shelf already tapped multiple times, this new hyperscaler agreement sits within an expansion funded partly by prior equity raises, with moderate short interest adding volatility risk to future headlines.

Key Figures

Contracted revenue: in excess of $111 million Contract term: five-year term New IT-load capacity: 10 MW +5 more
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Contracted revenue in excess of $111 million Five-year colocation agreement at Columbus, Georgia campus
Contract term five-year term New hyperscaler colocation agreement
New IT-load capacity 10 MW Critical IT-load at Columbus, Georgia data center campus
Campus capacity expansion 20 MW Expected critical IT-load capacity by end of Q4 2026
Total 2026 contracted deployment 20 MW Total contracted deployment at Columbus campus in 2026
Capital raise $55 million Recently completed raise to acquire Columbus facility and infrastructure
Pre-headline share price $8.34 Price before announcement on Jul 16, 2026
Distance from 52-week high -45.42% Price vs. 52-week high before this AI agreement news

Previous AI Reports

5 past events · Latest: Jul 14 (Positive)
Same Type Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
Jul 14 Facility grand opening Positive -3.6% Announced grand opening and community open house for Abilene Edge facility.
Jun 09 Data center open house Positive -5.0% Scheduled Hereford Edge Data Center open house showcasing modular edge infrastructure.
Jun 05 AI debt financing Positive -15.5% Secured $98.1M asset-backed facility to fund deployment of NVIDIA B300 GPUs.
Jun 04 Data center open house Positive +3.0% Announced Dumas Edge Data Center open house for modular, water-efficient facility.
May 19 Data center open house Positive -2.5% Planned Lubbock Edge Data Center open house for newly operational facility.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

AI-tagged announcements have often been followed by negative price reactions, with four of the last five AI events trading down despite constructive operational news.

Key Terms

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"Five-Year, 10 MW Colocation Agreement with Investment-Grade Hyperscaler"
A hyperscaler is a very large provider of cloud computing and data-center services that owns and operates vast amounts of servers, storage and network capacity to host other companies’ applications and data. Think of them as the electric utility for digital services: their scale cuts unit costs, enables rapid growth for customers, and creates high barriers to entry, so investors watch their market share, margins and capital spending closely.

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Agreement Expands Capacity to 20 MW By Q4 2026 at Duos’ new Columbus, Georgia AI Campus

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duos Edge AI, Inc., a subsidiary of Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (“Duos” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: DUOT), today announced that it has entered into a five-year customer agreement to provide 10 MW of critical IT-load capacity at its Columbus, Georgia data center campus.

The agreement is valued in excess of $111 million over a five-year term and is expected to become available in the fourth quarter of 2026. In addition, the Company’s previously announced initial 10 MW deployment at the Columbus campus is expected to begin generating revenue in August 2026. The agreement is expected to expand critical IT-load capacity at the campus to 20 MW by the end of the fourth quarter of 2026. With these Columbus additions, Duos Edge AI has now confirmed 20MW in total contracted deployment in 2026.

In connection with the deployment, the Company’s recently completed a $55 million raise intended to support the acquisition of the Columbus facility and infrastructure to fulfill contracted customer deployments and expand the campus. By owning the underlying real estate and developing the supporting infrastructure, Duos is seeking to convert deployed capital into long-term contracted recurring revenue.

“This agreement shows how we are investing in infrastructure in key markets so we can quickly add capacity for our customers.” said Duos CEO Doug Recker. “The Columbus campus gives us the ability to rapidly deploy high-density AI infrastructure while generating durable recurring revenue. We believe this model positions Duos to meet growing customer demand and create meaningful long-term value for our shareholders.”

The Columbus campus now supports a growing portfolio of contracted customer deployments, including previously announced AI infrastructure agreements, reinforcing the Company’s strategy of developing owned, high-density infrastructure backed by long-term customer demand.

About Duos Edge AI
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 Duos Technologies Group, Inc.
Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DUOT), based in Jacksonville, Florida, is focused on providing and managing modular data center colocation facilities and infrastructure solutions. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries Duos Edge AI, Inc., and Duos Technology Solutions, Inc. the Company delivers high function computing infrastructure at the “Edge” designed to support high power computing facilities suitable for AI and Enterprise Computing. Duos is strategically focused on scaling its edge data center platforms in conjunction with its data center infrastructure solutions business. It provides manufacturer-agnostic sourcing, and fulfillment services to support efficient deployment of data centers and IT environments. Together, these platforms position the Company to address the growing demand for distributed digital infrastructure, while continuing to support legacy applications in Tier 3 and Tier 4 markets. For more information, visit www.duostech.com and www.duosedge.ai.

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.

Contacts

Media
iMiller Public Relations
+1 914-315-6424 | duosedge@imillerpr.com

Investor Relations
Tom Colton and Greg Bradbury
Gateway Group, Inc.
+1 949-574-3860 | DUOT@duostech.com


FAQ

What does the new 10 MW colocation agreement mean for Duos Edge AI (NASDAQ: DUOT) revenue?

The 10 MW colocation agreement is valued at over $111 million in contracted revenue over five years. According to Duos Edge AI, this long-term customer agreement supports its recurring revenue strategy at the Columbus, Georgia AI campus and underpins future cash flow visibility.

When will Duos Edge AI (DUOT) reach 20 MW of capacity at the Columbus, Georgia AI campus?

Duos Edge AI expects the Columbus campus to reach 20 MW of critical IT-load capacity by the end of the fourth quarter of 2026. According to the company, this reflects 20 MW of total contracted deployment scheduled during 2026 at the facility.

When does Duos Edge AI (DUOT) expect to start generating revenue from the Columbus, Georgia campus?

Duos Edge AI expects its initially announced 10 MW deployment at the Columbus campus to begin generating revenue in August 2026. According to the company, the additional 10 MW agreement is expected to become available in the fourth quarter of 2026.

How will the $55 million capital raise support Duos Edge AI’s Columbus AI campus and DUOT shareholders?

The recently completed $55 million raise is intended to fund acquisition of the Columbus facility and related infrastructure. According to Duos, these investments support fulfilling contracted customer deployments and campus expansion, aiming to convert owned assets into long-term contracted recurring revenue.

Why is the Columbus, Georgia AI campus strategically important for Duos Edge AI (NASDAQ: DUOT)?

The Columbus campus enables Duos Edge AI to deploy up to 20 MW of high-density AI infrastructure backed by long-term contracts. According to the company, owning the real estate and infrastructure supports scalable capacity, recurring revenue, and a growing portfolio of AI-focused customer deployments.