Duos Receives Prestigious Award at PTC’26
Rhea-AI Summary
Duos Technologies (Nasdaq: DUOT) announced on January 22, 2026 that its operating subsidiary Duos Edge AI received the Outstanding Innovation Award at Pacific Telecommunication Conference 2026 (PTC’26).
The award recognizes Duos Edge AI’s modular Edge Data Center (EDC) infrastructure that localizes computing at the edge to reduce latency and enable real-time AI, telemedicine, digital learning, carrier-neutral connectivity, and high availability. The company highlighted rapid, capital-efficient deployments, scalable growth, and collaborations with regional partners including four Texas regional service centers and two rural school districts. Duos Edge AI said the recognition validates its strategy to expand distributed edge deployments and pursue recurring revenue and long-term value creation.
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, DUOT gained 7.59%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
Pre-news, DUOT was down 3.16% while peers showed mixed moves: SSTI -0.27%, AEYE -2.74%, DMRC -1.36% versus HIT +2.11% and SVCO +5.67%, indicating stock-specific rather than sector-driven trading.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13 | Edge deployment | Positive | -2.0% | New patented Edge Data Center deployed in rural Texas with school partner. |
| Jan 07 | Edge deployment | Positive | -2.2% | New Edge Data Center in Abilene supporting 40+ school districts. |
| Dec 30 | Expansion update | Positive | +16.7% | Expansion of Edge Data Centers across Texas and Chicagoland. |
| Nov 12 | Earnings report | Positive | -7.9% | Q3 2025 revenue up 112% with higher margins and stronger balance sheet. |
| Nov 06 | Partnership news | Positive | -3.1% | Joined Nomad Futurist Foundation as sponsor for education outreach. |
Recent positive operational and financial updates often saw negative or muted price reactions, with only one strong upside move after expansion news.
Over the last few months, Duos has focused on expanding its Edge Data Center footprint and improving financial performance. On Nov 12, 2025, Q3 2025 revenue grew to $6.9M with a 112% year-over-year increase, yet the stock fell 7.88% in the next session. Multiple AI and Edge Data Center deployment announcements in Texas and beyond on Dec 30, 2025, Jan 7, 2026, and Jan 13, 2026 generally highlighted growth and digital equity initiatives, but price reactions were mixed, including several small declines and one notable 16.72% gain. The current PTC’26 innovation award builds on this execution narrative rather than introducing a new strategic direction.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock moved +7.6% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with Duos’ recent string of constructive updates, including rapid Edge Data Center deployments and prior revenue growth of 112% year-over-year in Q3 2025. Historically, some upbeat news still saw negative next-day moves, so a large gain around this award could represent a reset in sentiment. Investors would need to watch for how effectively the company converts recognition into additional deployments and recurring revenue, as well as execution against its distributed Edge footprint strategy.
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“Outstanding Innovation Award” honors transformative impact of Duos’ modular Edge AI infrastructure, advancing digital equity, efficiency, and scalable connectivity
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 22, 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 that it has been given the Outstanding Innovation Award at Pacific Telecommunication Conference 2026 (“PTC’26”), recognizing exceptional achievements in transforming infrastructure services through cutting-edge technologies that enhance efficiency, scalability, security, and customer experience.
The “Outstanding Innovation Award” highlights Duos Edge AI’s differentiated approach to deploying patented, modular Edge Data Centers directly within communities that have historically lacked access to low-latency, enterprise-grade digital infrastructure. By localizing computing power at the “Edge”, Duos Edge AI enables real-time AI processing, telemedicine applications, advanced digital learning platforms, and carrier-neutral connectivity.
Duos Edge AI’s deployments are designed to deliver high availability, reduced latency, and operational efficiency. The Duos offering can support multiple applications including education, healthcare, municipal services, and local enterprises while maintaining a capital-efficient, repeatable deployment model. The Company’s modular architecture supports rapid installation, scalable growth, and resilient operations tailored to regional needs.
“This recognition from Pacific Telecommunications Council (“PTC”) is a meaningful validation of our strategy and execution,” said Doug Recker, President of Duos and Founder of Duos Edge AI. “Our mission has been to bring secure, low-latency digital infrastructure directly to communities that need it most. By deploying edge data centers where people live, learn, and work, we’re helping close the digital divide while building a scalable platform aligned with long-term growth and shareholder value.”
Duos also acknowledged the collaboration and support of regional partners, including Four Texas Regional Service Centers, Two Rural School districts, and local educators and community leaders who have embraced localized infrastructure as a foundation for digital equity and economic development.
The PTC’26 Awards recognize outstanding achievements across digital infrastructure, telecommunications, and Information and Communications Technology (“ICT”), celebrating organizations and leaders that are shaping the future of global connectivity and technology services.
Duos Edge AI remains focused on expanding its distributed Edge footprint, executing disciplined deployments, and delivering differentiated digital infrastructure solutions that support sustainable growth, recurring revenue opportunities, and long-term value creation.
To learn more about Duos Edge AI, visit: www.duosedge.ai
To learn more about Duos Technologies, visit: www.duostechnologies.com
To learn more about Pacific Telecommunications Council and PTC26, visit: https://www.ptc.org/
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 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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