Datavault AI and Available Infrastructure to Scale Physical Private Edge Cloud to Deliver Powerful Zero Trust Cybersecurity, Digital Twin and Agentic Data Monetization to 100 U.S. Cities in 2026

Rhea-AI Summary

Datavault AI (NASDAQ:DVLT) announced a planned nationwide deployment with Available Infrastructure to scale a private edge cloud across 100 U.S. cities in 2026, pairing Datavault AI's patented DataValue®, DataScore® and IDE® solutions with Available Infrastructure's SanQtum™ cybersecure edge nodes.

The rollout aims to enable near-real-time tokenization, quantum-resilient encryption, low-latency processing, and agentic data monetization; the companies cite an estimated >$100M SAM per network location and plan Elements Exchange, NIL and American Political Exchanges to launch in Q1 2026.

Positive

• 100 U.S. cities planned deployment in 2026
• Elements, NIL and Political Exchanges launching Q1 2026
• Patent-backed IDE and tokenization capabilities
• Claims >$100M SAM potential per network location (preliminary)

Negative

• SAM figure described as preliminary estimation
• Edge-compute growth cited as ~30% CAGR through 2033 (market projection)

News Market Reaction – DVLT

+42.58% 4.0x vol

23 alerts

+42.58% News Effect

+15.1% Peak Tracked

-13.2% Trough Tracked

+$254M Valuation Impact

$852M Market Cap

4.0x Rel. Volume

On the day this news was published, DVLT gained 42.58%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +15.1% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -13.2% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 23 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $254M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $852M at that time. Trading volume was very high at 4.0x the daily average, suggesting strong buying interest.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Price change 24h: 54.88% Cities targeted: 100 cities Initial top cities: 33 cities +5 more

8 metrics

Price change 24h 54.88% Move ahead of/around AI edge-cloud deployment news

Cities targeted 100 cities Planned SanQtum-based edge deployment across contiguous U.S.

Initial top cities 33 cities Top U.S. cities to begin systems integration with Datavault AI Edge Network

Edge compute CAGR nearly 30% CAGR Projected growth for edge compute through 2033 cited by partner

SAM per location exceeding $100 million per annum Estimated servicable addressable market for each network location

Rollout timing Q1 2026 Launch timing for Elements Exchange, NIL and American Political Exchanges

52-week high discount 75.37% below high Price vs 52-week high before this news

Volume vs average 4.31x Today’s volume relative to 20-day average

Market Reality Check

Price: $0.7200 Vol: Volume 317,188,487 is 4.3...

high vol

$0.7200 Last Close

Volume Volume 317,188,487 is 4.31x the 20-day average of 73,608,953, signaling unusually strong trading interest ahead of this announcement. high

Technical Price at $1.01, trading slightly below the 200-day MA at $1.03 and still 75.37% under the 52-week high.

Peers on Argus

DVLT rose 54.88%, while key software/infra peers like INTZ, VRAR, CSAI, USIO, an...

1 Up

DVLT rose 54.88%, while key software/infra peers like INTZ, VRAR, CSAI, USIO, and AUID showed modest single‑digit gains, indicating today’s strength is largely stock‑specific rather than a broad sector surge.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 02 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Jan 02	Sports tokenization deal	Positive	+54.9%	World’s first tokenized autograph session tied to NIL exchange launch.
Jan 02	Legal strategy update	Positive	+54.9%	Kasowitz LLP appointed to bolster IP and litigation capabilities.
Dec 30	CES exhibition plans	Positive	-20.0%	CES 2026 participation and expansion of acoustics IP and deployments.
Dec 29	Warrant dividend plan	Positive	-13.7%	Proposed special dividend of warrants tied to Dream Bowl Meme Coin II.
Dec 29	Token dividend approval	Positive	-13.7%	Board-approved Dream Bowl Meme Coin II token dividend to equity holders.

Pattern Detected

Recent AI-related announcements often led to negative or muted reactions, but the latest sports-tokenization and IP news saw strong gains, marking a shift from prior sell-the-news behavior.

Recent Company History

Over the past few weeks, Datavault AI has focused on building its AI and tokenization ecosystem. On Dec 15–22, 2025, it highlighted new patents and sports-focused NIL initiatives, yet shares fell after several of these AI updates. Late December dividend and meme coin announcements on Dec 29, 2025 also coincided with declines. However, AI-tagged news on Jan 2, 2026 about tokenized sports autographs and strengthening IP litigation support aligned with a +54.88% move, providing momentum into today’s edge-cloud partnership.

Regulatory & Risk Context

Active S-3 Shelf

Shelf Active

Active S-3 Shelf Registration 2025-10-17

An active Form S-3 filed on Oct 17, 2025 registers up to 5,000,000 existing shares for resale by selling stockholders. The company receives no proceeds, but these registered shares can add secondary supply over time. The prospectus flags going concern language, near-term financing needs, potential dilution from future issuances, volatility, and prior Nasdaq compliance issues.

Market Pulse Summary

The stock surged +42.6% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with D...

Analysis

The stock surged +42.6% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with DVLT’s recent pattern where select AI-tagged news produced a +54.88% move, well above the historical 27.76% average. The nationwide edge rollout narrative, combined with prior IP and NIL initiatives, could justify enthusiasm, but investors have previously sold positive AI news. An active resale shelf for 5,000,000 shares and going concern language in filings highlight capital and supply risks that could cap or reverse outsized gains.

Key Terms

zero trust, digital twin, tokenization, blockchain, +4 more

8 terms

zero trust technical

"zero trust controls, enabling Datavault AI to bring trusted quantum encrypted"

Zero trust is a security approach that assumes no one, whether inside or outside an organization, should be automatically trusted. Instead, every access request is carefully verified before being granted, much like checking ID at every door rather than trusting someone just because they are known. For investors, it emphasizes the importance of protecting digital assets and data from potential breaches, reducing overall risk.

digital twin technical

"helps create a digital twin of a physical asset by linking it to a permanent"

A digital twin is a live virtual replica of a physical asset, process, or system that mirrors real-world behavior using data and models so users can test changes, predict problems, and measure performance without touching the real thing. For investors, digital twins matter because they can lower maintenance costs, speed product development, improve uptime and reliability, and make future cash flows and risks easier to forecast — like using a flight simulator to safely train and tune a real airplane.

tokenization financial

"support near-real-time tokenization, data exchange, and agentic monetization"

Tokenization is the process of converting real-world assets or rights into digital tokens stored on a computer network. This allows assets, such as property or investments, to be divided into smaller parts, making them easier to buy, sell, or transfer electronically. For investors, tokenization can increase access to a wider range of investments and make transactions faster and more efficient.

blockchain technical

"RWAs to immutable blockchain entries at the speed of operations"

A blockchain is a digital record-keeping system that securely stores information across many computers, making it difficult to alter or tamper with. Think of it like a shared, unchangeable ledger that everyone can see and verify, ensuring transparency and trust. For investors, this technology offers a way to securely track transactions and assets without relying on a central authority, potentially reducing costs and increasing security.

edge compute technical

"edge compute projected to grow at a nearly 30% CAGR through 2033"

Edge compute means processing data on devices or local servers close to where the data is created instead of sending it to a distant central data center. For investors, it matters because it can reduce delays, lower ongoing network costs, and enable new products or services (like real-time sensors or video analytics) that can boost revenue or cut expenses; think of it as putting a small, fast workshop next to a factory rather than shipping parts back and forth to a distant warehouse.

quantum key encryption technical

"true immutability of digital objects through Quantum Key Encryption that is foundational"

Quantum key encryption is a way of creating and sharing secret codes using properties of quantum physics so that any eavesdropping can be detected. Think of it as handing someone a lock-and-key made of fragile glass: if an intruder touches it, you immediately know. For investors it matters because it can make communications and financial systems far harder to hack, creating demand for new security services and affecting risk profiles for technology and data-sensitive companies.

quantum-resilient encryption technical

"applies a CISA-compliant zero trust approach and NIST-approved quantum-resilient encryption"

Encryption designed to remain secure even if powerful quantum computers become capable of cracking today’s cryptographic methods. Think of it as replacing current digital locks with ones built to withstand a new kind of master key; for investors, it matters because it protects customer data, trade secrets, transaction integrity and regulatory compliance, reducing the risk of costly breaches, fines, or sudden technical obsolescence.

satcom technical

"paths, including in-ground fiber optic, SATCOM, and a wireless self-healing mesh"

Satcom, short for satellite communications, uses orbiting satellites as relay stations to send and receive voice, data and video between distant or hard-to-reach locations, effectively acting like cell towers in space. It matters to investors because satcom services support broadband, broadcasting, defense links and connected devices, often producing steady customer revenue but requiring large upfront costs, regulatory approvals and sensitivity to launch technology and spectrum access — all factors that influence company value.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Partnership pairs Datavault AI's patented DataValue^®, DataScore^® and Information Data Exchange^® (IDE^®) solutions with Available Infrastructure's SanQtum™ cybersecure high performance points of presence designed to support near-real-time tokenization, data exchange, and agentic monetization that will provide Datavault AI the foundation to scale enterprise adoption of its AI while also solving for requisite regulatory compliance for its IDE^®

Quantum Key Encryption from SanQtum will further differentiate patented and forthcoming Datavault AI IDE deployments with Elements Exchange (RWA), NIL and American Political Exchanges set to Launch Q1 2026, that will be quantum ready

33 Top cities in US will begin with systems integration of patented Data Vault, DataScore, IDE and Available Infrastructure's SanQtum cybersecurity for private high performance computing in the Datavault AI Edge Network

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA / ACCESS Newswire / January 5, 2026 / Datavault AI ("Datavault AI" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:DVLT) a leader in AI-driven data valuation, monetization, credentialing, and digital engagement technologies today announced a nationwide planned deployment of SanQtum in partnership with AP Global Holdings LLC (d/b/a Available Infrastructure) to enable secure communications, encrypted storage, and high-performance data processing across 100 cities throughout the contiguous United States. Built to support Datavault AI's patented IDE, which helps turn raw data into tradable assets, this deployment is designed to deliver lower latency, stronger cyber protection, and consistent performance across distributed environments.

By combining Datavault AI's RWA tokenization with Available Infrastructure's distributed architecture, the companies aim to deliver secure points of presence that support workflows where speed, integrity, and trust are essential. Datavault AI's IDE helps create a digital twin of a physical asset by linking it to a permanent, tamper-resistant record, stored as immutable metadata or on a blockchain. As the nationwide deployment scales, the companies expect the combined footprint to accelerate trusted tokenization, exchange, and valuation by placing secure data processing closer to where data is created and decisions are made.

"Performance and presence in this precursor to true quantum computing starts with command of our own and the first virtual private network that will rival power-strapped bulky data center build outs with a redundant, cybersecure cluster of Available Infrastructure's SanQtum and Datavault AI servers that can do more with less power consumption and absent the burden of coolant required of legacy systems," said Nathaniel Bradley, CEO, Datavault AI. "This deployment advances our ability to achieve true immutability of digital objects through Quantum Key Encryption that is foundational to support high-integrity zero-trust tokenization. Our coming and market superior data exchange with hundreds of tokenomic use cases will provide first-of-its-kind secure infrastructure positioned closer to the point of need. We have an opportunity to really impact our customers' bottom lines while bolstering our industry lead and making access to super compute power sustainable and obtainable by companies of all sizes and in markets of our choosing, starting here in the United States the most lucrative."

"SanQtum provides the cybersecurity vault for Datavault AI. With edge compute projected to grow at a nearly 30% CAGR through 2033, now is the time to build Datavault AI's sovereign cloud at the nation's edge. In our preliminary estimation, each network location has a servicable addressable market (SAM) potential exceeding $100 million per annum driven by regional demand for high performance computing applications including digital twins and data monetization, making Datavault AI our ideal partner," stated Daniel C. Gregory, CEO of Available Infrastructure. "Through SanQtum, we are deploying secure edge nodes built for high availability and ultra-low latency with zero trust controls, enabling Datavault AI to bring trusted quantum encrypted tokenization, exchange, and valuation to the edge, at national scale."

Following the initial rollout, Datavault AI and Available Infrastructure will align deployment standards and operational tooling to connect Datavault capabilities, focused on real-time data observation, market capture, valuation, and secure, encrypted monetization of data assets, to a national footprint of hardened edge locations. This footprint enables customers to collect and process data closer to the point of creation, then generate permanent records, confirm identity, and connect RWAs to immutable blockchain entries at the speed of operations.

Datavault AI: Patent-Backed tokenization and Data-provenance capabilities
Datavault AI is a technology and patent portfolio-driven company positioned in RWA tokenization through a strategic licensing model and through a platform that helps organizations connect RWAs to immutable blockchain records for traceability, authenticity, and monetization. The Company highlights its exchange platform as a foundation for securely attaching physical real-world objects to immutable metadata or blockchain objects, supporting use cases such as digital twins and "responsible AI with integrity," while also enabling integration with compliant blockchains to create tokenized solutions tailored to customer needs.

Available Infrastructure: Secure, Highly Available, Distributed Platform

Available Infrastructure will provide the distributed solution through SanQtum, a real-time edge platform that bundles edge cloud services and zero trust cybersecurity in a single platform. SanQtum will operate across distributed micro data centers in, and around, major metropolitan areas and urban centers. SanQtum pre-integrates a technology stack in a micro edge data center form factor, ready for deployment from near-prem urban sites to telecom towers to austere environments, to run intelligent, sovereign workloads directly at the edge without sending data back to the cloud.

Urban sites and other on-prem and near-prem edge locations plus fiber optic communications can deliver ultra-low latency in supported configurations. SanQtum applies a CISA-compliant zero trust approach and NIST-approved quantum-resilient encryption. Its multi-site architecture spans multiple locations and communications paths, including in-ground fiber optic, SATCOM, and a wireless self-healing mesh, with resilient backup power to support operational resilience and continuity.

Deployment highlights

• Secure communications with standardized controls across distributed sites

• Secure storage and near-edge compute positioned closer to operations and data sources

• Secure data processing designed for performance-sensitive and mission-critical workflows

• Zero trust, quantum-resilient protection in private mesh environments

• High availability and continuity supported by multi-site, multi-channel architecture

Looking Ahead

Datavault AI and Available Infrastructure look forward to expanding this national rollout and supporting additional customer deployments that benefit from secure communications, secure storage, near-edge compute, and secure data processing. As coverage scales across the U.S., the companies expect the combined infrastructure footprint to help accelerate trusted tokenization, exchange, and valuation workflows by placing cybersecure edge nodes closer to where data is generated and decisions are made.

About Datavault AI
Datavault AI^TM (Nasdaq: DVLT) is leading the way in AI driven data experiences, valuation and monetization of assets in the Web 3.0 environment. The Company's cloud-based platform provides comprehensive solutions with a collaborative focus in its Acoustic Science and Data Science Divisions. Datavault AI's Acoustic Science Division features WiSA®, ADIO® and Sumerian® patented technologies and industry-first foundational spatial and multichannel wireless HD sound transmission technologies with IP covering audio timing, synchronization and multi-channel interference cancellation. The Data Science Division leverages the power of Web 3.0 and high-performance computing to provide solutions for experiential data perception, valuation and secure monetization. Datavault AI's cloud-based platform provides comprehensive solutions serving multiple industries, including HPC software licensing for sports & entertainment, events & venues, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, energy and more. The Information Data Exchange® (IDE) enables Digital Twins, licensing of name, image and likeness (NIL) by securely attaching physical real-world objects to immutable metadata objects, fostering responsible AI with integrity. Datavault AI's technology suite is completely customizable and offers AI and Machine Learning (ML) automation, third-party integration, detailed analytics and data, marketing automation and advertising monitoring. The Company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Learn more about Datavault AI at www.dvlt.ai.

About Available Infrastructure
Based in Northern Virginia along the Washington, DC, beltway, Available Infrastructure combines national security-grade, zero trust cyber protection and AI-powered, quantum-ready edge computing into an integrated edge solution for critical infrastructure, sensitive data, and enterprise AI models. For more information, please visit https://availableinfrastructure.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, and other securities laws) about Datavault AI Inc. ("Datavault AI," the "Company," "us," "our," or "we") and our industry that involve risks and uncertainties. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words, such as "may," "might," "will," "shall," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "could," "intends," "target," "projects," "contemplates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "goal," "objective," "seeks," "likely" or "continue" or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern our expectations, strategy, plans or intentions. The absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding future events, the expected benefits of the partnership with Available Infrastructure, anticipated deployment of the Company's secure high-performance data processing capabilities across 100 cities throughout the contiguous Unites States, the timing, scope, and expected benefits of the national rollout, the performance and impact of the near-edge architecture and secure networking on-ramps, anticipated customer adoption and use cases (including tokenization, data exchange, and valuation), and expected operational, technical, and commercial outcomes, are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company and its management, are inherently uncertain. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these and other forward-looking statements contained herein.

Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the following: change in market demand for secure high-performance data processing; the performance, timing, or success of the deployment of the Company's secure high-performance data processing capabilities and ability to turn raw data into tradeable assets; changes in economic, market, or regulatory conditions; uncertainties regarding valuation methodologies and third-party reports; risks relating to evolving regulatory frameworks applicable to tokenized assets; risks associated with technological development and integration; and other risks and uncertainties as more fully described in Datavault AI's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and other filings that Datavault AI makes from time to time with the SEC, which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov, and could cause actual results to vary from expectations.

The forward-looking statements made in this press release relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. Datavault AI undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made in this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. Datavault AI may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Datavault AI's forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures or investments it may make.

Media Contacts

Datavault AI Inc
info@dvlt.ai

Available Infrastructure
Kiersten Hileman
Kiersten.hileman@availableinfra.com
VP Strategic Partnerships
786.797.7543

SOURCE: Datavault AI Inc

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FAQ

What did Datavault AI (DVLT) announce for 2026 regarding city deployments?

Datavault AI plans a nationwide deployment of SanQtum edge nodes across 100 U.S. cities in 2026 to support its IDE and tokenization services.

When will Datavault AI launch Elements Exchange, NIL and American Political Exchanges?

The company says Elements Exchange, NIL and American Political Exchanges are set to launch in Q1 2026.

How does the Datavault AI and Available Infrastructure partnership secure data for DVLT?

The partnership pairs Datavault AI's IDE with Available Infrastructure's SanQtum, offering zero-trust controls and quantum-resilient encryption at distributed edge nodes.

What market opportunity does Datavault AI cite per network location for DVLT?

Datavault AI and Available Infrastructure estimate a serviceable addressable market exceeding $100 million per network location (described as preliminary).

Will Datavault AI's deployment reduce latency and support real-time tokenization for DVLT?

Yes; the rollout is designed to place secure compute closer to data sources, aiming to deliver lower latency and near-real-time tokenization and exchange.