Solink Drive-Thru AI gives QSRs full-lane intelligence. Camera vision turns existing cameras into performance sensors across the entire drive-thru lane, giving QSR operators unprecedented visibility FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - OTTAWA, ON, May 13, 2026 - Solink(R), the leader in AI-driven video intelligence, today launched Solink Drive-Thru AI, an extension of its platform that gives quick-service restaurant (QSR) operators real-time performance monitoring across the full drive-thru journey, using existing cameras. Drive-Thru AI replaces the blind spots and downtime risks of legacy loop timers and in-ground sensors with configurable, camera-based detection zones that provide full visibility across the lane, from entry and stack through the menu board, service windows, and pull-forward. This end-to-end visibility helps teams reduce wait times, improve order accuracy, and deliver a faster, more consistent guest experience. "Speed and quality of service at the drive-thru is one of the most important drivers of revenue and customer satisfaction for QSRs, and for years operators have been managing it with technology that literally buries the lead in the dirt," said Mike Matta, co-founder and CEO of Solink. "Loop timers cover two points in the lane. Camera vision can cover all of it. And because Drive-Thru AI runs on cameras operators already own, the system can be up and running in no time, with no disruption to the business." At most QSR locations, the drive-thru can often generate more than 70 percent of annual revenue. However, the loop timer will only report on a small slice of what actually happens in the lane, creating immediate profit risk. For example, drive offs, moments when vehicles abandon the queue because its speed of service is too long, were previously a blind spot but are now a measurable insight. "Speed and accuracy in the drive thru are critical to our business, especially during peak hours. Solink's Drive-Thru AI will give us better visibility into what's happening in real time, helping identify bottlenecks, improve throughput, and create a more consistent customer experience," said Joshua Gravely, Senior Manager of IT, Sonny's BBQ. "The ability to do this without adding new hardware lowers the cost to adopt and scale across locations. Having that level of insight will make a meaningful impact on both operations and revenue." Operators can set up virtual detection zones across the entire lane with a few clicks, allowing existing cameras to capture moments such as stack accumulation, enabling crews to anticipate and prevent bottlenecks before they occur. This visibility helps kitchen teams and district managers catch service problems before they become patterns. Full-Lane Intelligence, Built on Existing Infrastructure Drive-Thru AI was built for the day-to-day realities of running a multi-site QSR operation: * Unified Intelligence Platform: Drive-Thru AI sits inside the same Solink platform operators already use for operational efficiency, loss prevention and physical security * Service Display Monitor (SDM): A web-based kitchen display pairs live lane video with real-time data to help teams move faster and get orders right * Single with Merge Lane Support: Works across both single lane and merge lane configurations without any structural changes * Multi-Site Expansion: Detection zones adaptable to any layout, keeping performance standards consistent at scale The cost of slow service at a QSR can add up fast, with one study estimating every five-second delay can mean up to $9,500 in annual losses per store. For new restaurant builds, cameras positioned during construction can be configured to support drive-thru monitoring, eliminating the need for loop infrastructure entirely, and reducing both upfront cost and long-term maintenance. Solink Drive-Thru AI is available today. For more information, visit Solink's drive-thru AI page. About Solink Solink is the leader in AI-driven video intelligence for security, loss prevention, and operations. By connecting video, data, and operational systems in one platform, Solink helps organizations automatically detect and validate risks, inefficiencies, and key issues in real time. With AI-powered visibility, context-rich insights, and automated workflows, Solink empowers teams to see more, know more, and do more - improving safety, reducing loss, and enhancing performance across every location. Learn more at Solink's website. Media Contact: Guyer Group for Solink [email protected]

Solink(R) named "overall Store Management Platform of the Year" by RetailTech Breakthrough. Leading market intelligence organization recognizes standout companies advancing next-generation retail technologies FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - OTTAWA, Ontario, April 23, 2026 - Solink(R), the leader in AI-driven video intelligence, today announced it has been awarded "Overall Store Management Platform of the Year" in the 4 th annual RetailTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by RetailTech Breakthrough, a leading independent market intelligence organization that evaluates and recognizes standout retail technology companies, products and services around the globe. Solink's AI-driven video intelligence platform is built for retailers - unifying video, POS data, and store operations into one coherent system. By connecting cloud-based video management with transaction data, alarm systems, and foot traffic patterns, Solink's AI understands what normal looks like in your stores - and instantly surfaces what doesn't. Unlike tools that stop at insights, Solink drives consequential outcomes: empowering LP, Operations, and IT teams to act with confidence across every location. "Our customers report a 51% decrease in theft-related incidents and an 80% reduction in time spent investigating incidents. These very real improvements represent a fundamental shift in how store managers and loss prevention teams operate day to day. Our solutions let them see more, know more, and do more across every store, adding intelligence without complexity," said Mike Matta, co-founder and CEO of Solink. "By offering a breadth of services without sacrificing depth, we're also lowering the barrier to adoption and delivering value quickly - in fact we require no hardware overhaul. We are thrilled to celebrate that Solink has been recognized by RetailTech Breakthrough as the Store Management Platform of the Year." The platform serves all stakeholders, from frontline store managers to regional operations leaders to security operations centers. Tools like AI video search, dwell-time analysis, traffic counting, exception-based reporting, and real-time video alarms deliver insights for faster, smarter decisions. In addition, the Sidekick AI Assistant acts as an autonomous agent that monitors video and data and takes action in real time. Beyond security and asset protection, retailers can track cleanliness, displays and service in real time and receive instant alerts when standards drop, providing opportunities to coach employees to keep stores consistent. Solink also works with cameras already in place without requiring businesses to rip out existing infrastructure. The platform caters to businesses across quick-service restaurants, retail, cannabis, property management, and more. Backed by SOC 2 Type II certification, delivering 99.9% uptime, and with dedicated onboarding support, Solink also assigns each customer a dedicated success manager, 24/7 support, and proactive monitoring. The mission of the annual RetailTech Breakthrough Awards program is to recognize the innovators transforming the global retail landscape through technology. The program conducts a comprehensive analysis of the companies, technologies, and solutions redefining how retailers operate, engage customers, and drive growth. From e-commerce and omnichannel experiences to AI-driven analytics, automation, and in-store innovation, these breakthrough solutions are enabling retailers to adapt faster, operate smarter, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. This year's program attracted thousands of nominations from companies across 16+ countries, highlighting the rapid global evolution of retail technology and the increasing investment in digital transformation across the retail ecosystem. "Solink allows retail and multi-location operators the ability to see more, know more, and do more, all from one place. The retail industry is flooded with point solutions, forcing businesses to stitch together separate tools for security, loss prevention, and operational oversight. In many cases, retailers have to rip-and-replace existing camera ecosystems to have the bare minimum of operational visibility," said Bryan Vaughn, Managing Director, RetailTech Breakthrough. "Solink has set the standard for organizations that want security, intelligence, and operational clarity all in one place without having to manage a dozen separate tools or install new infrastructure. That makes Solink our pick for 'Overall Store Management Platform of the Year.'" About Solink Solink is the leader in AI-driven video intelligence for operations, security, and loss prevention. By connecting video, data, and operational systems in one platform, Solink helps organizations automatically detect and validate risks, inefficiencies, and key issues in real time. With AI-powered visibility, context-rich insights, and automated workflows, Solink empowers teams to see more, know more, and do more - improving safety, reducing loss, and enhancing performance across every location. To learn more, please visit Solink's website. About RetailTech Breakthrough Part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation and leadership, the RetailTech Breakthrough Awards program is the premier awards and recognition platform devoted to honoring excellence in retail technology companies, services and solutions around the world. The RetailTech Breakthrough Awards provide public recognition for the achievements of retail technology companies and products in categories that include store management, digital displays, checkout automation, workforce tools, smart dressing rooms and more. For more information visit Retail Breakthrough's website. Tech Breakthrough LLC does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its recognition programs, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with award designations. Tech Breakthrough LLC recognition consists of the opinions of the Tech Breakthrough LLC organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Tech Breakthrough LLC disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this recognition program, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Media Contact: Guyer Group for Solink

Solink(R) wins AI excellence award in fraud detection & prevention. Business Intelligence Group recognizes Solink's AI-powered video intelligence platform for delivering real-time fraud detection across 30,000+ locations OTTAWA, ON, April 2, 2026 - Solink (R), a leader in AI-driven video intelligence, has been selected as a winner for Fraud Detection and Prevention in the 2026 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards. Presented by the Business Intelligence Group, the award recognizes organizations, products, teams, and individuals that are applying artificial intelligence in ways that drive real, measurable impact. The 2026 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards honor achievement across a broad range of industries and use cases, spotlighting the companies and leaders moving AI beyond experimentation and into practical, accountable deployment. This year's program recognized winners across 36 industries and more than 15 countries. "Fraud doesn't announce itself. It hides in the gap between what a receipt says happened and what a camera shows actually happened," said Michael Scott, CMO of Solink. "When an employee processes a return with no customer in frame, Solink flags it instantly, pairing the POS transaction with timestamped video and routing it directly to loss prevention for investigation. No manual digging, no delay. The calculus around committing fraud changes entirely when you know every transaction has eyes on it." Solink is an AI-driven video intelligence platform that unifies video, data, and operations with AI into a single system for multi-location businesses. The platform connects cloud-based video management with real business data, including POS transactions, alarm systems, and foot traffic patterns, across more than 375 integrated business systems, overlaying AI that understands context to surface intelligence that traditional security cameras simply cannot deliver. Solink's AI continuously scans data across all connected locations, flagging anomalies in real time and instantly pairing them with corresponding timestamped video footage, eliminating the manual, time-intensive investigation process that has long defined retail loss prevention. Tools including AI Video Search, Exception-Based Reporting, Dwell-Time Analysis, Traffic Counting, and the Sidekick AI Assistant enable network operators, loss prevention teams, and store managers to detect fraud, prevent theft, and optimize operations proactively, without requiring new hardware or ripping out existing infrastructure. The result is a platform that doesn't just record what happens across a business's locations; it understands what's normal, flags what isn't, and empowers teams to act with confidence. About Solink Solink is the leader in AI-driven video intelligence for security, loss prevention, and operations. By connecting video, data, and operational systems in one platform, Solink helps organizations automatically detect and validate risks, inefficiencies, and key issues in real time. With AI-powered visibility, context-rich insights, and automated workflows, Solink empowers teams to see more, know more, and do more - improving safety, reducing loss, and enhancing performance across every location. Learn more at www.solink.com. About the Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards Since 2013, the Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards recognize organizations, products, teams, and individuals leveraging AI technology to solve real-world problems. The program evaluates advances across 46 major AI application types and 36 industries, celebrating innovations that improve the human experience and advance society as a whole. Judged by a panel of experienced business executives who provide transparent feedback and detailed scoring, the awards honor those dedicated to using AI as a force for good. About Business Intelligence Group Business Intelligence Group (BIG) is an independent awards organization that has been recognizing outstanding achievement in business since 2012. Now in its 14th awards season, BIG operates 12 annual programs spanning innovation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, customer service, cloud computing, sustainability, sales and marketing, workplace culture, and women's leadership. Business award programs include the BIG Innovation Awards, AI Excellence Awards, Fortress Cyber Security Awards, Excellence in Customer Service Awards, Stratus Awards for Cloud Computing, Sustainability Awards, SAMMY Awards for Sales and Marketing, Best Places to Work Awards, Herizon Awards, Solink Corp. Love Tech Awards, NAA Top Employers Award, and BIG Awards for Business. Unlike popularity contests, BIG programs use professional judging panels and objective scoring benchmarks to identify organizations, products, and individuals making real, measurable impact. Winners receive a complete promotional toolkit - including blockchain-verified credentials, press release support, social media assets, and featured placement across BIG's global community of more than one million business professionals. Media Contact: Guyer Group for Solink