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AVI-SPL CEO John Zettel was named the recipient of the Technology & Innovation Award at the inaugural Invest: Tampa Bay Awards, recognizing his leadership and contributions to technology and innovation in the Tampa Bay region. Since becoming CEO in 2005, John has helped guide AVI-SPL through growth and transformation as a global technology solutions provider. Under his leadership, the company has continued to advance how organizations use technology to create better experiences. That work spans industries and geographies, but Tampa Bay remains an important part of AVI-SPL's story. Zettel expanded on AVI-SPL's relationship with the region in a July interview with Invest: Tampa Bay. "We did not set out to be a global company, but Tampa Bay has been the right place for us as we became one," Zettel said. "It offers access to talent and has supported hiring across levels of the organization. It is also an attractive relocation destination, with quality of life and cost-of-living advantages." The recognition also reflects the work of the AVI-SPL team around the world. John's leadership has helped bring together the people, expertise and innovation needed to deliver its global impact for customers. Receiving this award at the first-ever Invest: Tampa Bay Awards is a meaningful recognition for John and for everyone at AVI-SPL who contributes to the company's progress. It is also an opportunity to celebrate the connection between AVI-SPL's global work and the Tampa Bay community AVI-SPL, Inc. is proud to call home.

AVI-SPL and Matternet partner on autonomous drone delivery for mission-critical service logistics. September 15, 2026 06:00 ET | Source: Matternet Inc. TAMPA, Fla. and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - AVI-SPL, the world's leading provider of digital workplace technology solutions, today announced a partnership with Matternet, the world's only FAA Type-Certified drone delivery platform, to deploy drone logistics to speed service delivery across metropolitan markets. The partnership pairs AVI-SPL's service, integration, and supply chain network with Matternet's autonomous drone technology to deliver critical equipment and replacement parts to field technicians in minutes, reducing delays in congested urban and suburban areas. "At AVI-SPL, we are always looking for new ways to enhance the customer experience and support our technicians in the field," said John Murphy, COO at AVI-SPL. "This partnership is an important step toward reimagining how critical equipment moves through our service ecosystem. Autonomous drone delivery can improve responsiveness, reduce transportation delays, and create entirely new service capabilities for our customers." Expected use cases include: * Rapid delivery of critical parts to AVI-SPL installers and technicians working in congested downtown areas, avoiding ground-transportation delays. * Premium service offerings with faster response times and tighter service-level agreements (SLAs) for customers requiring the highest levels of support. * Broader integration across AVI-SPL's supply chain network to reduce road transportation and increase efficiency in dense metropolitan markets. "Drone delivery will transform time-critical B2B logistics," said Andreas Raptopoulos, Founder and CEO of Matternet. "Instead of waiting hours for a part, a technician can have it within minutes, which allows a job to be completed faster and at a lower cost. We're excited to partner with AVI-SPL to bring the value of ultra-fast autonomous delivery to this vertical." The collaboration reflects AVI-SPL's commitment to using advanced technology to solve real-world business challenges. For AVI-SPL's customers, the long-term vision is faster issue resolution and access to differentiated support offerings built on next-generation delivery. About AVI-SPL AVI-SPL is a digital enablement solutions provider who transforms how people and technology connect to elevate experiences, create new value, and enable organizations to thrive and grow. As the largest provider of collaboration technology solutions, including award-winning managed services, AVI-SPL's highly-trained team works hand in hand with organizations worldwide - including over 86% of Fortune 100 companies - to strategize, design, deploy, manage, and support AV and UC solutions that are simple to use, scalable, serviceable, and measurable to ensure business objectives are achieved. Visit AVISPL.com to learn more, or connect with AVI-SPL on LinkedIn. About Matternet Matternet is a leading developer of commercial drone delivery systems for urban and suburban environments. The company builds the Matternet M2 drone, the Matternet Station, and the Matternet Software Platform and operates its technology directly for customers or in partnership with logistics organizations such as UPS. Matternet has achieved many industry firsts, including being the first company authorized for commercial Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone delivery operations over cities in Switzerland, the first to launch routine revenue-generating drone delivery operations in the U.S., and the first to achieve standard Type Certification and Production Certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Matternet is partnered with UPS and Ameriflight for operations under Part 135. Matternet has operated commercially for more than a decade, beginning with humanitarian drone delivery missions in 2014, launching B2B healthcare operations in Europe in 2017 and the U.S. in 2019, and expanding into B2C drone delivery operations in Silicon Valley in 2024. To date, Matternet's technology has enabled more than 60,000 commercial flights across dense urban and suburban environments in the U.S. and Europe. Media Contacts: Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains 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, which are subject to the "safe harbor" created by those sections based on management's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause results to be materially different than expectations. Forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, the Company's intent to scale its drone delivery system, expand commercial availability across restaurant, retail, and healthcare markets, and advance its next-generation autonomous delivery platform, as well as other plans, objectives, expectations, business strategy, growth opportunities, market opportunity, commercial expansion, regulatory developments, financing plans, use of proceeds, public listing plans, and future operating performance. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied include, among others, risks related to the Company's ability to scale commercial operations, obtain and maintain regulatory approvals, manufacture and deploy its technology at scale, secure customer contracts and strategic partnerships, access capital, compete effectively, and execute its business plan, as well as other factors detailed from time to time in the reports the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Copies of reports filed with the SEC are posted on the Company's website and are available without charge. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and speak only as of the date hereof, and, except as required by law, the Company disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.

Three ways AVI-SPL's approach to electronics recycling is fundamentally different. Kelly Bousman SVP, ESG and Sustainability Electronics recycling has become a business necessity. Organizations need to securely retire technology, meet growing regulatory requirements, recover valuable materials, and demonstrate measurable sustainability progress. Yet most electronics recycling providers still rely on the same operating model: collect equipment, ship it long distances to a centralized facility, and process it. AVI-SPL asked a different question: What if the recycling process itself could be redesigned? Its top-notch global supply chain team met the challenge head on. By combining advances in logistics, artificial intelligence, and transportation, AVI-SPL has created an electronics recycling program that isn't simply more convenient - it's fundamentally different. Three innovations set it apart. 1. Recycling close to where electronics are retired. Most providers consolidate retired electronics at a single processing facility, often requiring equipment to travel hundreds or even thousands of miles before recycling begins. AVI-SPL built a different model. Instead of relying on one recycling company, AVI-SPL, Inc. developed a network of vetted, qualified regional recycling partners that process equipment as close as possible to where it's collected. Although far more complex to coordinate, this hyper-localized strategy significantly reduces transportation emissions while allowing customers to receive consistent service across their locations. 2. Using AI to optimize every collection. No two electronics recycling projects are alike. Equipment types, shipping constraints, local recycling capabilities, transportation options, and reporting requirements all vary from customer to customer. To manage that complexity at scale, AVI-SPL developed a custom AI agent trained on electronics recycling best practices, component analysis, shipping dimensions, partner capabilities, and internal logistics strategies. The system rapidly evaluates each opportunity, recommends the most efficient recycling approach, automates quoting, coordinates pickup schedules, and manages documentation throughout the process. The result is faster execution, greater operational efficiency, and a scalable, favorable customer experience. 3. Moving e-waste more sustainably. Transportation is often overlooked in electronics recycling, yet it contributes directly to the environmental impact of the process. AVI-SPL became the first systems integrator, and among the first companies of any kind, to incorporate autonomous trucking into its supply chain for transporting electronic waste. The company's first driverless route was dedicated exclusively to e-waste, demonstrating how emerging transportation technologies can help build a more efficient and sustainable supply chain. Building the next generation of electronics recycling management. Innovation doesn't stop with collection and transportation. Every retired asset is evaluated to determine whether it can be refurbished or upcycled before recycling. When equipment reaches the end of its useful life, certified data destruction and detailed reporting help customers meet both cybersecurity and sustainability requirements. As demand for responsible electronics recycling continues to grow, AVI-SPL believes the industry needs more than incremental improvements. It needs new ways of thinking about logistics, technology, and circularity. That's exactly what this program was designed to deliver. What to be part of the change in how AVI-SPL, Inc. collectively manage e-waste? Contact AVI-SPL, Inc.. You may also like. Jun 1, 2026 Apr 24, 2026