Item 1A. Risk Factors
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Investing in our Common Stock involves a high degree
of risk. Investors should carefully consider the risks described below before deciding whether to invest in our securities. If any of
the following risks actually occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be adversely affected. In such case,
the trading price of our Common Stock could decline and you could lose all or part of your investment. References to past events are provided
by way of example only and are not intended to be a complete listing or a representation as to whether or not such factors have occurred
in the past or their likelihood of occurring in the future. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking
statements made throughout this Annual Report as result of different factors, including the risks we face described below.
Risks Related to the Company’s
Business
We have not generated
a significant amount of net income and we may not be able to sustain profitability in the future.
As reflected in the consolidated financial statements, we had net income attributable
to common shareholders of $19,204,700 and $523,214 for the years ended December 31, 2025, and 2024, respectively. As of December 31, 2025,
we had cash of $3,489,354 (including restricted cash), marketable securities of $39,004,124, and working capital of $41,784,453 (excluding
the amounts payable to the purchaser of discontinued operations and income taxes payable), of which $32,203,548 was paid to the stockholders
who tendered their shares in the Tender Offer. There can be no assurance that we will continue to generate income in the future or that
the income will be significant.
We may need to raise
additional capital to acquire companies in complementary and high-growth technology sectors and there can be no assurance that we will
be successful in doing so.
We expect our expenses to
increase in connection with our anticipated acquisition activities. For the foreseeable future we will have to fund all of our operations
and capital expenditures from revenue generated from operations and equity and debt offerings and cash on hand.
We may need to raise additional
capital to fund our acquisitions, and we cannot be certain that funding will be available on acceptable terms on a timely basis, or at
all. To the extent that we raise additional funds by issuing equity securities, our stockholders may experience significant dilution.
Any debt financing, if available, may involve restrictive covenants that may impact our ability to conduct our business and also have
a dilutive effect on our stockholders. We currently do not have any commitment for funding. Our ability to raise capital through the sale
of securities may be limited by the rules of the SEC and Nasdaq that place limits on the number and dollar amount of securities that may
be sold. There can be no assurances that we will be able to raise the funds needed, especially in light of the fact that our ability to
sell securities registered on our registration statement on Form S-3 will be limited until such time the market value of our voting securities
held by non-affiliates is $75 million or more.
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Our strategic pivot
following the sale of the CloudFirst business, including our plan to deploy a substantial portion of the remaining sale proceeds toward
acquiring companies in high-growth sectors such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, exposes us to substantial execution, integration,
and regulatory and tax-related risks that could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
We have recently completed
the sale of our CloudFirst business and intend to use a portion of the remaining sale proceeds to pursue acquisitions in high-growth sectors,
including artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. This strategic shift represents a significant change in our operating focus and risk
profile and subjects us to a number of uncertainties that could materially adversely affect our business.
Our ability to successfully
execute this strategy depends on identifying suitable acquisition targets, completing transactions on acceptable terms, and effectively
integrating acquired businesses. Companies operating in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity are often characterized by rapid technological
change, intense competition, significant research and development expenditures, evolving regulatory frameworks, and reliance on highly
skilled personnel. We may face challenges integrating acquired operations, technologies, and personnel, realizing anticipated synergies,
retaining key employees, and aligning differing business models, compliance practices, or corporate cultures. Failure to address these
challenges could result in higher-than-expected costs, operational disruptions, or an inability to achieve anticipated strategic or financial
benefits.
In addition, our acquisition
strategy may expose us to greater sensitivity to changes in U.S. tax laws and regulations, including the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act
and future legislative, regulatory, or interpretive developments. Many artificial intelligence and cybersecurity companies incur significant
research and development expenses and may rely on tax attributes, deductions, or incentives in their operating and financial planning.
Changes in the timing, availability, or interpretation of tax benefits, as well as uncertainty regarding their application to acquired
businesses, could adversely affect the valuation of potential acquisition targets, the accounting treatment of completed acquisitions,
our effective tax rate, cash flows, or the expected returns on invested capital. Assumptions about tax treatment that prove incorrect
or change over time could result in earnings volatility, the remeasurement or impairment of deferred tax assets, or reduced operating
margins.
Further, the redeployment
of divestiture proceeds into acquisitions reduces our financial flexibility and increases our exposure to risks associated with capital
allocation decisions. If we are unable to complete acquisitions that perform as expected, or if market, regulatory, economic, or tax conditions
change, we may be unable to fully replace the revenues, cash flows, or profitability associated with the divested business. Our common
stock price could be adversely affected if investors perceive that our post-divestiture strategy, including our focus on acquisitions
in high-growth and technology-driven sectors, entails greater risk or uncertainty than our prior business model.
We have identified
a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting, which could adversely affect our ability to report our financial
results accurately and in a timely manner.
In connection with the preparation of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended September 30, 2025, we identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting. The material
weakness relates to the design and execution of controls over the accounting and disclosure of significant and unusual transactions, arising
from the divestiture of a material portion of our business. Specifically, the deficient controls related to the analysis used in the financial
reporting process and related income tax implications of the divestiture. In addition, in connection with the preparation of our consolidated
financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, management identified an error in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended September 30, 2025 that also related to the accounting and disclosure of the same significant and unusual transactions (the
divestiture of a material portion of our business), specifically the accounting for the reclassification of the July 2021 Warrants from
equity to a liability. Accordingly, we have corrected the prior period financial statements in a restatement to reflect the initial recognition
of the warrant as a debit to equity, with subsequent changes in the fair value of the liability recognized in the consolidated statements
of operations. This weakness was identified in connection with the divestiture of a material portion of our business that occurred late
in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. The weakness has not yet been remediated.
A material weakness is a
deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility
that a material misstatement of our financial statements would not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Although we are actively
implementing a remediation plan, including enhancing internal review procedures and engaging appropriate internal and external resources,
the material weakness has not yet been fully remediated.
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If our internal control over
financial reporting or our disclosure controls and procedures are not effective, we may not be able to accurately report our financial
results, prevent fraud, or file our periodic reports in a timely manner, which may cause investors to lose confidence in our reported
financial information and may lead to a decline in our stock price.
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal
control over our financial reporting, as defined in Rule 13a- 15(f) under the Exchange Act. Management plans to fully remediate the identified
material weakness in internal controls, however, there can be no assurance that the internal control over financial reporting, as modified,
will enable us to identify or avoid material weaknesses in the future. In addition, the material weakness will not be considered remediated
until the applicable controls operate for a sufficient period of time and management has concluded, through testing, that these controls
are designed and operating effectively.
We can give no assurance
that additional material weaknesses will not be identified in the future. Our failure to implement and maintain effective internal controls
over financial reporting could result in errors in our consolidated financial statements that could result in a restatement of our financial
statements and could cause us to fail to meet our reporting obligations, any of which could diminish investor confidence in the Company
and cause a decline in the price of our Common Stock.
A shutdown of the U.S.
federal government may adversely affect our business.
The current partial shutdown,
or a recurring shutdown, of the U.S. federal government may adversely affect our business operations and regulatory compliance. Since
February 14, 2026, the U.S. federal government has been operating under a partial shutdown resulting from a lapse in appropriations for
the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”), while other federal agencies remain funded. As a result, certain DHS-related
services and activities have been disrupted or delayed, including staffing and operations at agencies such as the Transportation Security
Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and related third-party functions on which we may indirectly rely. More broadly,
the shutdown has contributed to market volatility, operational inefficiencies and economic uncertainty, including disruptions to travel
and commerce. If the shutdown continues or expands, or if future funding lapses occur, additional federal agency operations or regulatory
activities could be suspended or delayed, which could adversely affect our operations, access to capital, business plans and the market
price and liquidity of our securities. The duration and ultimate impact of the current shutdown are uncertain and beyond our control.
During shutdowns of the U.S.
federal government, while the SEC’s EDGAR system remains operational, the potential unavailability of SEC staff to review filings,
issue comments, or declare registration statements effective may delay our ability to complete public offerings, respond to comment letters,
or obtain timely regulatory approvals. These delays could impact our access to capital markets, hinder strategic transactions, and create
uncertainty around our disclosure obligations. Additionally, the lack of interpretive guidance or exemptive relief during a shutdown may
increase legal and compliance risks. There can be no assurance that future shutdowns will not materially affect our operations or financial
condition.
There is uncertainty
regarding our future business strategy, which could affect our financial condition and prospects.
Following the sale of the CloudFirst business, we have not yet determined our future
strategic direction. We may pursue acquisitions, joint ventures, minority investments, or alternative business opportunities, but there
is no assurance that any such opportunities will be identified, evaluated, or completed on favorable terms—or at all. In addition,
our ability to locate suitable acquisitions is limited to businesses complementary to our current business. Until a new strategy is established,
investors have limited visibility regarding our future operations, business model, and long-term prospects. We will rely on our cash on
hand of approximately $9.6 million as of April 14, 2026, together with revenue generated by Nexxis, to fund our ongoing corporate functions,
evaluate strategic alternatives, and seek acquisition opportunities. These funds may not be sufficient to cover our expenses over an extended
period, particularly if the search for a suitable acquisition or strategic alternative is prolonged. We may need to raise additional capital,
which may not be available on acceptable terms—or at all—and could result in significant dilution to existing stockholders.
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Additionally, if management
or significant stockholders have interests in businesses that may be considered as potential acquisition targets, conflicts of interest
could arise in evaluating opportunities. These conflicts may lead to acquisitions that are not in the best interests of all stockholders
or may expose us to litigation or regulatory scrutiny.
Further, any future acquisition
or merger may require stockholder approval, regulatory filings, antitrust review, or other governmental consents. Obtaining these approvals
could be costly, time-consuming, and uncertain. Stockholders may not approve a proposed transaction, or regulatory agencies could impose
conditions that diminish the value or feasibility of a combination. Failure to complete a strategic transaction could adversely affect
our financial condition and prospects.
Our growth may be impacted
by acquisitions. We may not be able to identify suitable acquisition candidates, complete acquisitions or integrate acquisitions successfully.
Our future growth may depend
in part on our ability to acquire and successfully integrate new businesses. Our Board is actively evaluating multiple strategic alternatives
for the use of the remaining sale proceeds, which as stated above, include targeted acquisitions in high growth sectors, a reverse merger
or a hybrid of the foregoing. We may not be able to identify suitable acquisition candidates, complete acquisitions, or integrate acquisitions
successfully. In addition, our ability to locate suitable acquisitions is limited to businesses complementary to our current business.
Acquisitions involve significant risks, including difficulties conducting due diligence, negotiating acceptable terms, integrating acquired
operations, retaining key employees, and realizing expected synergies. Once acquired, operations may not achieve anticipated levels of
revenues or profitability, we may not experience the anticipated strategic benefits thereof and we may experience difficulties in the
integration of the operations, technologies, services, and products of the acquired companies and the diversion of management’s
attention from other business concerns, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of
operations. Although our management will endeavor to evaluate the risks inherent in any particular transaction, there are no assurances
that we will properly ascertain all such risks. Failure to complete an acquisition could also result in continued operating losses, diminished
liquidity, or an inability to resume meaningful business operations.
Completing an acquisition
in a new industry or market could impair our ability to successfully manage the acquired business.
If we complete an acquisition
in an industry or market in which we have limited or no prior operating experience, we may encounter significant challenges that could
adversely affect our ability to operate the acquired business successfully. Entering a new industry may require us to navigate unfamiliar
regulatory frameworks, licensing requirements, and compliance obligations. Failure to understand or properly implement industry-specific
compliance programs could result in fines, penalties, operational delays, or restrictions on our ability to conduct business.
We may also lack the subject-matter
expertise necessary to effectively evaluate competitive dynamics, customer behavior, technological standards, and economic drivers within
a new market. Assumptions that management makes during its evaluation of a potential acquisition may ultimately prove inaccurate, resulting
in unanticipated operating costs, lower-than-expected revenue, or the failure of the acquired business to achieve projected performance.
In addition, we may face difficulties identifying, recruiting, and retaining personnel with the specialized skills needed to operate in
a new sector. Competition for experienced executives and technical professionals can be intense, and we may be required to offer compensation
packages that significantly increase our cost structure.
Operational risks may also
arise if we implement systems, controls, or processes that are poorly suited to the requirements of the new industry. We may need to invest
substantial resources to upgrade its internal infrastructure, enhance information technology systems, or implement new operational procedures,
all of which may be costly and time-consuming. Integration risks—including cultural differences, incompatible processes, and differing
risk management frameworks—may be heightened when combining our legacy corporate structure with a business that operates in a regulated
or technically complex environment.
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Because investors may value
us based on expectations about its ability to successfully transition into a new business line, any delay in executing a new business
plan or any underperformance of an acquired business may result in significant volatility or a decline in the trading price of our securities.
There can be no assurance that we will be able to successfully enter or operate in a new industry or achieve the expected benefits of
any acquisition.
Upon exercise of our
outstanding options or warrants, we will be obligated to issue a substantial number of additional shares of Common Stock which will dilute
its present shareholders.
We are obligated to issue
additional shares of Common Stock in connection with any exercise or conversion, as applicable, of our outstanding options, warrants,
and shares of our convertible preferred stock. The exercise of warrants or options will cause us to issue additional shares of Common
Stock and will dilute the percentage ownership of our shareholders. In addition, we have in the past, and may in the future, exchange
outstanding securities for other securities on terms that are dilutive to the securities held by other shareholders not participating
in such an exchange.
We may be the target
of securities class action and derivative lawsuits which could result in substantial costs.
Securities class action lawsuits
and derivative lawsuits are often brought against companies that have entered into agreements similar to the sale of our CloudFirst business
involving a sale of a line of business or other business combinations. In addition, we may be subject to private actions, collective actions,
investigations, and various other legal proceedings by shareholders, customers, employees, competitors, government agencies, or others.
Even if the lawsuits are without merit, defending against these claims can result in substantial costs, damage to our reputation, and
divert significant amounts of management time and resources. If any of these legal proceedings were to be determined adversely to us,
or we were to enter into a settlement arrangement, we could be exposed to monetary damages or limits on our ability to operate our business,
which could have an adverse effect on our business, liquidity financial condition, and operating results. As of the date of this
Annual Report, we are not aware of any securities class action lawsuits or derivative lawsuits having been filed in connection with the
sale of our CloudFirst business.
If Nexxis is unable
to attract new customers on a cost-effective basis, its revenue and operating results would be adversely affected.
We have historically generated the majority of our revenue from the sale of
subscriptions to our infrastructure and disaster recovery/cloud solutions as well as contracted managed services and software and hardware
renewals. Following the sale of the CloudFirst business and prior to consummating planned acquisitions and/or entering into other strategic
initiatives, all of our revenue has been generated from Nexxis’ customers. If Nexxis is unable to attract new customers on a cost-effective
basis, its revenue and operating results, and therefore our revenue and operating results, would be adversely affected. Nexxis uses and
periodically adjusts a diverse mix of advertising and marketing programs to promote its solutions. Significant increases in the pricing
of one or more of Nexxis’ advertising channels would increase its advertising costs or cause it to choose less expensive and perhaps
fewer effective channels. As Nexxis adds to or changes the mix of its advertising and marketing strategies, it may expand into channels
with significantly higher costs than its current programs, which could adversely affect its operating results. Nexxis may incur advertising
and marketing expenses significantly in advance of the time it anticipates recognizing any revenue generated by such expenses, and it
may only at a later date, or never, experience an increase in revenue or brand awareness as a result of such expenditures. Additionally,
because Nexxis recognizes revenue from customers over the terms of their subscriptions, a sizeable portion of its revenue for each quarter
reflects deferred revenue from subscriptions entered into during previous quarters, and downturns or upturns in subscription sales or
renewals may not be reflected in our operating results until later periods. Nexxis has made in the past, and may make, in the future,
significant investments to test new advertising, and there can be no assurance that any such investments will lead to the cost-effective
acquisition of additional customers. If Nexxis is unable to maintain effective advertising programs, its ability to attract new customers
could be adversely affected, its advertising and marketing expenses could increase substantially, and its operating results may suffer.
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A portion of Nexxis’
potential customers locate its website through search engines, such as Google, Bing, and Yahoo!. Nexxis’ ability to maintain the
number of visitors directed to its website is not entirely within its control. If search engine companies modify their search algorithms
in a manner that reduces the prominence of Nexxis’ listing, or if its competitors’ search engine optimization efforts are
more successful than Nexxis’, fewer potential customers may click through to its website. In addition, the cost of purchased listings
has increased in the past and may increase in the future. A decrease in website traffic or an increase in search costs could adversely
affect Nexxis’ customer acquisition efforts and its operating results.
We expect to continue
to acquire or invest in other companies, which may divert our management’s attention, result in additional dilution to our stockholders,
and consume resources that are necessary to sustain our business.
We expect to continue to
acquire complementary solutions, services, technologies, or businesses in the future. We may also enter into relationships with other
businesses to expand our portfolio of solutions or our ability to provide our solutions in foreign jurisdictions, which could involve
preferred or exclusive licenses, additional channels of distribution, discount pricing, or investments in other companies. Negotiating
these transactions can be time-consuming, difficult, and expensive, and our ability to complete these transactions may often be subject
to conditions or approvals that are beyond our control. Consequently, these transactions, even if a definitive purchase agreement is executed
and announced, may not close.
Acquisitions may also disrupt
our business, divert our resources, and require significant management attention that would otherwise be available for the development
of our business. Moreover, the anticipated benefits of any acquisition, investment, or business relationship may not be realized on a
timely basis or at all or we may be exposed to known or unknown liabilities, including litigation against the companies that we may acquire.
In connection with any such transaction, we may:
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issue additional equity securities that would dilute our stockholders;
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use cash that we may need in the future to operate our business;
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incur debt on terms unfavorable to us, that we may be unable to repay, or that may place burdensome restrictions on our operations;
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incur large charges or substantial liabilities; or
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become subject to adverse tax consequences or substantial depreciation, deferred compensation, or other acquisition-related accounting charges.
Any of these risks could
harm our business and operating results.
Integration of an acquired
company’s operations may present challenges.
The integration of an acquired
company requires, among other things, coordination of administrative, sales and marketing, accounting and finance functions, and expansion
of information and management systems. Integration may prove to be difficult due to the necessity of coordinating geographically separate
organizations and integrating personnel with disparate business backgrounds and accustomed to different corporate cultures. We may not
be able to retain key employees of an acquired company. Additionally, the process of integrating a new solution or service may require
a disproportionate amount of time and attention of our management and financial and other resources. Any difficulties or problems encountered
in the integration of a new solution or service could have a material adverse effect on our business.
We intend to continue to
acquire businesses that we believe will help achieve our business objectives. As a result, our operating costs will likely continue to
grow. The integration of an acquired company may cost more than we anticipate, and it is possible that we will incur significant additional
unforeseen costs in connection with such integration, which may negatively impact our earnings.
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In addition, we may only
be able to conduct limited due diligence on an acquired company’s operations. Our due diligence may not reveal all material issues
with a potential target, and we may be unable to adequately evaluate the risks associated with an acquisition or business combination.
Although we intend to conduct due diligence that we deem reasonable, we cannot assure investors that our review will uncover all material
issues related to a target business. Following an acquisition, we may be subject to liabilities arising from an acquired company’s
past or present operations, including liabilities related to data security, encryption and privacy of customer data, and these liabilities
may be greater than the warranty and indemnity limitations that we negotiate. Any liability that is greater than these warranty and indemnity
limitations could have a negative impact on our financial condition. Undiscovered liabilities, compliance gaps, internal control weaknesses,
or adverse business developments may result in the business combination being less successful than expected.
Even if successfully integrated,
there can be no assurance that our operating performance after an acquisition will be successful or will fulfill management’s objectives.
To date, a substantial
portion of Nexxis’ revenues have come from a limited number of customers, making it dependent on those few customers.
Though Nexxis continues to expand its customer base,
Nexxis remains dependent on a limited number of customers for a substantial portion of its revenues. No customer accounted for more than
10% of sales for the year ended December 31, 2025. One customer accounted for 16% of sales for the year ended December 31, 2024. The loss
of, or a significant reduction of business from, any of Nexxis’ primary customers could have a material adverse effect on its business,
financial condition, and results of operations unless it is able to replace such customers with other primary customers.
Risks Related to the Company’s
Industry
Nexxis’ business
is subject to an evolving regulatory framework, and changes in the laws and regulations applicable to its interconnected nomadic VoIP,
internet access, and data transport services could materially adversely affect its business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Nexxis provides interconnected
nomadic VoIP, internet access, and data transport services that are generally classified as information services under the Communications
Act. While information services are not subject to the full range of regulations applicable to traditional telecommunications common carriers,
Nexxis’ services are nevertheless subject to significant and evolving regulation at the federal, state, and local levels. Regulatory
classification decisions, rulemakings, enforcement actions, and judicial developments could result in new or expanded regulatory obligations,
increased compliance costs, or operational restrictions that could materially adversely affect its business.
The FCC regulates certain
aspects of interconnected nomadic VoIP and broadband internet access services, including requirements related to E911 emergency calling,
lawful intercept capabilities under CALEA, number portability, customer disclosures, disability access, and contributions to the USF.
Compliance with these requirements requires ongoing investments in systems, processes, and personnel, and failure to comply could result
in fines, enforcement actions, or limitations on Nexxis’ ability to offer services.
In addition, the FCC has
periodically reconsidered the regulatory classification of broadband internet access services, and future reclassification or the imposition
of common-carrier-like obligations could subject Nexxis to additional requirements, such as enhanced consumer protection, service quality,
or pricing-related rules. Any such changes could increase Nexxis’ operating costs, reduce its flexibility in managing its network
or pricing, or require material changes to Nexxis’ business model.
Nexxis is also subject to
USF contribution requirements and FCC regulatory fees, the methodologies and rates of which are subject to change. Any increase in contribution
factors, expansion of the contribution base, or changes in reporting or payment requirements could significantly increase Nexxis’
costs. Nexxis’ ability to recover such costs from customers may be limited by competitive pressures, contractual arrangements, or
regulatory restrictions.
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At the state and local level,
public utility commissions and other authorities may impose requirements relating to consumer protection, emergency services, taxation,
privacy, and data security. While federal law generally preempts states from regulating information services as telecommunications services,
the scope of permissible state regulation continues to evolve, and states may adopt inconsistent or overlapping requirements. Complying
with a patchwork of state and local regulations could increase administrative burdens and compliance costs and divert management attention.
Nexxis’ operations
also involve the collection, transmission, and processing of customer and network data, subjecting it to privacy, data protection, and
cybersecurity laws at the federal and state levels, which are becoming increasingly comprehensive and stringent. Changes in these laws,
or Nexxis’ failure to comply with them, could result in enforcement actions, litigation, reputational harm, and increased costs
associated with compliance and remediation.
Finally, the communications
regulatory environment is subject to political, technological, and policy-driven change, often with limited transition periods. Legislative,
regulatory, or judicial actions that expand regulatory oversight of information services, narrow federal preemption, or increase enforcement
activity could materially adversely affect Nexxis’ revenues, operating margins, and ability to compete effectively.
If a cyberattack was
able to breach Nexxis’ security protocols and disrupt its data protection platform and solutions, any such disruption could increase
its expenses, damage its reputation, harm its business and adversely affect our stock price.
Nexxis has implemented various
protocols and regularly monitors its systems via security software to reduce any security vulnerabilities. However, there can be no assurance
that such protocols will prevent security breaches. In the event of the discovery of a significant security vulnerability, Nexxis would
incur additional substantial expenses and its business would be harmed.
The process of developing
new technologies is complex and uncertain, and if Nexxis fails to accurately predict customers’ changing needs and emerging technological
trends or if Nexxis fails to achieve the benefits expected from its investments, its business could be harmed. Nexxis believes that it
must continue to dedicate a significant amount of resources to its research and development efforts to maintain its competitive position
and it must commit significant resources to develop new solutions before knowing whether its investments will result in solutions the
market will accept. Nexxis’ new solutions or solution enhancements could fail to attain sufficient market acceptance or harm its
business for many reasons, including:
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delays in releasing its new solutions or enhancements to the market;
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failure to accurately predict market demand or customer demands;
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inability to protect against new types of attacks or techniques used by hackers;
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difficulties with software development, design, or marketing that could delay or prevent its development, introduction, or implementation of new solutions and enhancements;
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defects, errors or failures in its design or performance;
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negative publicity about its performance or effectiveness;
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introduction or anticipated introduction of competing solutions by its competitors;
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poor business conditions for its customers, causing them to delay information technology purchases;
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the perceived value of its solutions or enhancements relative to their cost; and
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easing of regulatory requirements around security or storage.
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In addition, new technologies
have the risk of defects that may not be discovered until after the product launches, resulting in adverse publicity, loss of revenue
or harm to Nexxis’ business and reputation. Any damage to Nexxis’ reputation or harm to its business could adversely affect
our stock price.
Nexxis’ ability
to provide services to its customers depends on its customers’ continued high-speed access to the internet and the continued reliability
of the internet infrastructure.
Nexxis’ business depends
on its customers’ continued high-speed access to the internet, as well as the continued maintenance and development of the internet
infrastructure. While Nexxis also provides broadband internet services, many of its clients depend on third-party internet service providers
to expand high-speed internet access, to maintain a reliable network with the necessary speed, data capacity, and security, and to develop
complementary solutions and services, including high-speed solutions, for providing reliable and timely internet access and services.
All of these factors are out of Nexxis’ control. To the extent that the internet continues to experience an increased number of
users, frequency of use, or bandwidth requirements, the internet may become congested and be unable to support the demands placed on it,
and its performance or reliability may decline. Any internet outages or delays could adversely affect Nexxis’ ability to provide
services to its customers.
Currently, internet access
is provided by telecommunications companies and internet access service providers that have significant and increasing market power in
the broadband and internet access marketplace. In the absence of government regulation, these providers could take measures that affect
their customers’ ability to use Nexxis’ products and services, such as attempting to charge their customers more for using
Nexxis’ products and services. To the extent that internet service providers implement usage-based pricing, including meaningful
bandwidth caps, or otherwise try to monetize access to their networks, Nexxis could incur greater operating expenses and customer acquisition
and retention could be negatively impacted. Furthermore, to the extent network operators were to create tiers of internet access service
and either charge Nexxis for or prohibit Nexxis’ services from being available to its customers through these tiers, its business
could be negatively impacted. Some of these providers also offer products and services that directly compete with Nexxis’ own offerings,
which could potentially give them a competitive advantage.
If Nexxis is unable
to retain its existing customers, its business, financial condition, and operating results would be adversely affected.
If Nexxis’ efforts
to satisfy its existing customers are not successful, it may not be able to retain them, and as a result, its revenue and ability to grow
would be adversely affected. Nexxis may not be able to accurately predict future trends in customer renewals. Customers choose not to
renew their subscriptions for many reasons, including if customer service issues are not satisfactorily resolved, a desire to reduce discretionary
spending, or a perception that they do not use the service sufficiently, that the solution is a poor value, or that competitive services
provide a better value or experience. If Nexxis’ retention rate significantly decreases, it may need to increase the rate at which
it adds new customers in order to maintain and grow its revenue, which may require it to incur significantly higher advertising and marketing
expenses than it currently anticipates, or its revenue may decline. A significant decrease in Nexxis’ retention rate would therefore
have an adverse effect on its business, financial condition, and operating results. Nexxis’ estimates of the number of employees
it retains, and advertising costs are based to a large extent upon its subscription contracts, which may be terminated by customers typically
upon 90 days’ notice prior to the ending term of their contract for services.
Our shift in focus
makes it difficult for investors to evaluate our future business prospects. If we are unable to execute our business plan, our future
growth and operating results could be adversely affected.
Until the sale of the CloudFirst
business, our primary business focus was on providing multi-cloud hosting, fully managed cloud services, disaster recovery, cybersecurity,
IT automation, and voice & data solutions. Currently, our focus is the business of Nexxis, which is a telecommunications and data
access company. We are seeking to acquire synergetic technology companies that provide leading edge solutions that assist businesses and
institutions improve our business processes. We have committed and continue to commit substantial resources to acquisitions and other
strategic initiatives. There can be no assurance that we will be able to acquire complementary businesses or generate sufficient revenue
from operations to pay our operating expenses. If we are unable to successfully complete acquisitions and/or enter into strategic opportunities
our ability to grow our revenue and achieve profitability may be harmed. Investors have no meaningful basis to evaluate our ability to
consummate an acquisition.
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If Nexxis is unable
to sustain market recognition of and loyalty to its brand, or if its reputation were to be harmed, it could lose customers or fail to
increase the number of its customers, which could harm its business, financial condition, and operating results.
Given Nexxis’ market
focus, maintaining and enhancing its brand is critical to its success. We and Nexxis believe that the importance of brand recognition
and loyalty will increase in light of the increasing competition in its markets. Nexxis plans to continue investing substantial resources
to promote its brand, but there is no guarantee that its brand development strategies will enhance the recognition of its brand. Some
of Nexxis’ existing and potential competitors have well-established brands with greater recognition than it has. If Nexxis’
efforts to promote and maintain its brand are not successful, Nexxis’ operating results (and ours) and its ability to attract and
retain customers may be adversely affected. In addition, even if Nexxis’ brand recognition and loyalty increase, it may not result
in increased use of its solutions or higher revenue.
Negative reviews, or reviews
in which Nexxis’ competitors’ solutions and services are rated more highly than Nexxis’ solutions, could negatively
affect Nexxis’ brand and reputation. From time to time, Nexxis’ customers may express dissatisfaction with its solutions,
including, among other things, dissatisfaction with its customer support, its billing policies, and the way its solutions operate. If
Nexxis does not handle customer complaints effectively, its brand and reputation may suffer, it may lose its customers’ confidence,
and they may choose not to renew their subscriptions. In addition, many of Nexxis’ customers participate in online blogs about computers
and internet services, including Nexxis’ solutions, and its success depends in part on its ability to generate positive customer
feedback through such online channels where consumers seek and share information. If actions that Nexxis takes or changes that it makes
to its solutions upset these customers, their blogging could negatively affect its brand and reputation. Complaints or negative publicity
about Nexxis’ solutions or billing practices could adversely impact its ability to attract and retain customers and its business,
financial condition, and operating results.
Nexxis is subject to
governmental regulation and other legal obligations related to privacy, and any actual or perceived failure to comply with such obligations
would harm its business.
The Company receives, stores,
and processes personal information and other customer data and maintains specific protocols and procedures to help safeguard the privacy
of that personal information and customer data. Personal privacy has become a significant issue in the United States and in many other
countries where the Company may offer its offering of solutions. The regulatory framework for privacy issues worldwide is currently complex
and evolving, and it is likely to remain uncertain for the foreseeable future. There are numerous federal, state, local, and foreign laws
regarding privacy and the storing, sharing, use, processing, disclosure and protection of personal information and other customer data,
the scope of which are changing, subject to differing interpretations, and may be inconsistent among countries or conflict with other
rules. The Company generally seeks to comply with industry standards and is subject to the terms of its privacy policies and privacy-related
obligations to third parties. The Company strives to comply with all applicable laws, policies, legal obligations, and industry codes
of conduct relating to privacy and data protection to the extent possible. However, it is possible that these obligations may be interpreted
and applied in a manner that is inconsistent from one jurisdiction to another and may conflict with other rules or the Company’s
practices. Any failure or perceived failure by the Company to comply with its privacy policies, its privacy-related obligations to customers
or other third parties, its privacy-related legal obligations, or any compromise of security that results in the unauthorized release
or transfer of personally identifiable information or other customer data, may result in governmental enforcement actions, litigation,
or public statements against the Company by consumer advocacy groups or others and could cause its customers to lose trust in the Company,
which could have an adverse effect on the Company’s reputation and business.
The Company’s customers
may also accidentally disclose their passwords or store them on a mobile device that is lost or stolen, creating the perception that its
systems are not secure against third-party access. Additionally, if third parties that the Company works with, such as vendors or developers,
violate applicable laws or its policies, such violations may also put its customers’ information at risk and could in turn have
an adverse effect on its business. Any significant change to applicable laws, regulations, or industry practices regarding the use or
disclosure of the Company’s customers’ data, or regarding the manner in which the express or implied consent of customers
for the use and disclosure of such data is obtained, could require it to modify its solutions and features, possibly in a material manner,
and may limit its ability to develop new services and features that make use of the data that its customers voluntarily share with the
Company.
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Errors, failures, bugs
in or unavailability of Nexxis’ solutions released by it could result in negative publicity, damage to its brand, returns, loss
of or delay in market acceptance of its solutions, loss of competitive position, or claims by customers or others.
Nexxis offers solutions that
operate in a wide variety of environments, systems, applications, and configurations, that are often installed and used in large-scale
computing environments with different operating systems, system management software, and equipment and networking configurations. Nexxis’
customers’ computing environments are often characterized by a wide variety of standard and non-standard configurations that can
make pre-release testing for programming or compatibility errors very difficult and time-consuming. In addition, despite testing by Nexxis
and others, errors, failures, or bugs may not be found in new solutions or releases until after distribution. In the event Nexxis discovers
any software errors, failures or bugs in certain of its solution offerings after their introduction or when new versions are released,
it, in some cases, it is possible they could experience delayed or lost revenues as a result of these errors. In addition, Nexxis relies
on hardware purchased or leased and software licensed from third parties to offer its solutions, and any defects in, or unavailability
of, its third-party software or hardware could cause interruptions to the availability of its solutions.
Errors, failures, bugs in
or unavailability of Nexxis’ solutions released by it could result in negative publicity, damage to its brand, returns, loss of
or delay in market acceptance of its solutions, loss of competitive position, or claims by customers or others. Many of Nexxis’
end-user customers use its solutions in applications that are critical to their business and may have a greater sensitivity to defects
in its solutions than to defects in other, less critical, software solutions. In addition, if an actual or perceived breach of information
integrity or availability occurs in one of its end-user customer’s systems, regardless of whether the breach is attributable to
its solutions, the market perception of the effectiveness of its solutions could be harmed. Alleviating any of these problems could require
significant expenditures of Nexxis’ capital and other resources and could cause interruptions, delays, or cessation of its solution
licensing, which could cause it to lose existing or potential customers and could adversely affect its operating results.
The loss of our key
personnel, or our failure to attract, integrate, and retain other highly qualified personnel, could harm our business and growth prospects.
We depend on the continued
service and performance of our key personnel. Our ability to identify and evaluate acquisition opportunities depends heavily on our management
team. Following the sale of the CloudFirst business, we may face challenges retaining key personnel who may seek other employment opportunities
due to the absence of ongoing operations or uncertainty regarding our future. Loss of critical personnel could hinder our capacity to
execute strategic initiatives or complete an acquisition. The loss of key personnel, including key members of our management team, could
disrupt our operations and have an adverse effect on our ability to grow our business.
To execute our growth plan,
we must attract and retain highly qualified personnel. Competition for these employees is intense, and we may not be successful in attracting
and retaining qualified personnel. We, from time to time in the past, experienced, and expect to continue to experience, difficulty in
hiring and retaining highly-skilled employees with appropriate qualifications. New hires require significant training and, in most cases,
take significant time before they achieve full productivity. Our failure to successfully integrate these new employees into our company
could adversely affect our business. Our planned hires may not become as productive as we expect, and we may be unable to hire or retain
sufficient numbers of qualified individuals. Many of the companies with which we compete for experienced personnel have greater resources
than we have. In addition, in making employment decisions, particularly in the internet and high-technology industries, job candidates
often consider the value of the equity that they are to receive in connection with their employment. In addition, employees may be more
likely to voluntarily resign if the shares underlying their vested and unvested options, as well as unvested restricted stock units, have
significantly depreciated in value resulting in the options they are holding potentially being significantly above the market price of
our Common Stock and the value of the restricted stock units decreasing. If we fail to attract new personnel, or fail to retain and motivate
our current personnel, our business and growth prospects could be severely harmed.
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Declining general economic or business conditions
and changes to trade policy, including tariffs and customs regulations, may have a negative impact on our business.
Continuing concerns over U.S. energy costs, geopolitical
issues, including those in Eastern Europe, the availability and cost of credit and government stimulus programs in the United States and
other countries have contributed to increased volatility and diminished expectations for the global economy. These factors, combined with
low business and consumer confidence and high unemployment, precipitated an economic slowdown and recession and stagnant economy for more
than a decade. Additionally, political changes in the U.S. and elsewhere in the world have created a level of uncertainty in the markets.
If the economic climate does not improve or deteriorate, our business, as well as the financial condition of our suppliers and our third-party
payors, could be adversely affected, resulting in a negative impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Changes in U.S. or international social, political,
regulatory and economic conditions or in laws and policies governing trade, manufacturing, development and investment in the countries
where we currently conduct our business could adversely affect our business, reputation, financial condition and results of operations.
Changes or proposed changes in U.S. or other countries’ trade policies may result in restrictions and economic disincentives on
international trade. The U.S. government has recently imposed, or is currently considering imposing, tariffs on certain trade partners.
Tariffs, economic sanctions and other changes in U.S. trade policy have in the past and could in the future trigger retaliatory actions
by affected countries, and certain foreign governments have instituted or are considering imposing retaliatory measures on certain U.S.
goods. Further, any emerging protectionist or nationalist trends (whether regulatory- or consumer-driven) either in the United States
or in other countries could affect the trade environment. Our business, like many other corporations, would be impacted by changes to
the trade policies of the United States and foreign countries (including governmental action related to tariffs, international trade agreements,
or economic sanctions). Such changes have the potential to adversely impact the U.S. economy or certain sectors thereof, the global economy,
and our industry, and as a result, could have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition and results of operations.
In addition, the global macroeconomic environment
could be negatively affected by, among other things, COVID-19 or other pandemics or epidemics, instability in global economic markets,
instability in the global credit markets, supply chain weaknesses, instability in the geopolitical environment as a result of the withdrawal
of the United Kingdom from the European Union, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the war in the Middle East and other political tensions,
and foreign governmental debt concerns. Such challenges have caused, and may continue to cause, uncertainty and instability in local economies
and in global financial markets.
Risks Related to Intellectual
Property
Assertions by a third
party that Nexxis’ solutions infringe its intellectual property, whether or not correct, could subject Nexxis, and us, to costly
and time-consuming litigation or expensive licenses.
There is frequent litigation
in the software and technology industries based on allegations of infringement or other violations of intellectual property rights. Any
such claims or litigation may be time-consuming and costly, divert management resources, require Nexxis to change its services, require
it to credit or refund subscription fees, or have other adverse effects on its business. Many companies are devoting significant resources
to obtaining patents that could affect many aspects of Nexxis’ business. Third parties may claim that Nexxis’ technologies
or solutions infringe or otherwise violate their patents or other intellectual property rights.
If Nexxis is forced to defend
itself against intellectual property infringement claims, whether they have merit or are determined in its favor, it may face costly litigation,
diversion of technical and management personnel, limitations on its ability to use its current websites and technologies, and an inability
to market or provide its solutions. As a result of any such claim, Nexxis may have to develop or acquire non-infringing technologies,
pay damages, enter into royalty or licensing agreements, cease providing certain services, adjust its marketing and advertising activities,
or take other actions to resolve the claims. These actions, if required, may be costly or unavailable on terms acceptable to Nexxis, or
at all.
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Furthermore, Nexxis has licensed
proprietary technologies from third parties that it uses in its technologies and business, and it cannot be certain that the owners’
rights in their technologies will not be challenged, invalidated, or circumvented. In addition to the general risks described above associated
with intellectual property and other proprietary rights, Nexxis is subject to the additional risk that the seller of such technologies
may not have appropriately created, maintained, or enforced their rights in such technology.
Nexxis relies on third-party
software to develop and provide its solutions, including server software and licenses from third parties to use patented intellectual
property.
Nexxis relies on software
licensed from third parties to develop and offer its solutions. In addition, Nexxis may need to obtain future licenses from third parties
to use intellectual property associated with the development of its solutions, which might not be available to Nexxis on acceptable terms,
or at all. Any loss of the right to use any software required for the development and maintenance of Nexxis’ solutions could result
in delays in the provision of its solutions until equivalent technology is either developed by Nexxis, or, if available from others, is
identified, obtained, and integrated, which delay could harm its business. Any errors or defects in third-party software could result
in errors or a failure of its solutions, which could harm its business.
If we and our subsidiaries
are unable to protect our and their domain names, reputation, and brand, our business and operating results, as well as that of our subsidiaries
could be adversely affected.
We and our subsidiaries have
registered domain names for websites (“URLs”) that are used in connection with our business and theirs, such as www.dtst.com
and mynexxis.com. If we and our subsidiaries are unable to maintain our and their rights in these domain names, competitors or other third
parties could capitalize on the brand recognition of us and our subsidiaries by using these domain names for their own benefit. In addition,
although we and our subsidiaries own these domain names under various global top-level domains such as .com and .net, as well as under
various country-specific domains, we and our subsidiaries might not be able to, or may choose not to, acquire or maintain other country-specific
versions of these domain names or other potentially similar URLs. Domain names similar to ours and our subsidiaries have already been
registered in the U.S. and elsewhere, and competitors or other third parties could capitalize on our and our subsidiaries’ brand
recognition by using similar domain names. The regulation of domain names in the U.S. and elsewhere is generally conducted by internet
regulatory bodies and is subject to change. If we or our subsidiaries lose the ability to use a domain name in a particular country, we
or they may be forced to either incur significant additional expenses to market its solutions within that country, including the development
of a new brand and the creation of new promotional materials, or elect not to sell its solutions in that country. Either result could
substantially harm the business and operating results of us and our subsidiaries. Regulatory bodies could establish additional top-level
domains, appoint additional domain name registrars, or modify the requirements for holding domain names. As a result, we or our subsidiaries
may not be able to acquire or maintain the domain names that utilize our or their name in all of the countries in which it currently conducts
or intends to conduct business. Further, the relationship between regulations governing domain names and laws protecting trademarks and
similar proprietary rights varies among jurisdictions and is unclear in some jurisdictions. We and our subsidiaries may be unable to prevent
third parties from acquiring and using domain names that infringe, are similar to, or otherwise decrease the value of, the brand or trademarks
of us and our subsidiaries. Protecting and enforcing the rights of us and our subsidiaries in these domain names and determining the rights
of others may require litigation, which could result in substantial costs, divert management attention, and not be decided favorably to
us.
Risks Related to Our
Common Stock and Securities
Our stock price has
fluctuated in the past and may be volatile in the future, and as a result, investors in our Common Stock could incur substantial losses.
Our stock price has fluctuated
in the past, has recently been volatile, and may be volatile in the future. By way of example, on July 16, 2025, the reported low sale
price of our Common Stock was $4.23, and the reported high sales price was $5.44. For comparison purposes, on April 8, 2025, the last
closing price of our Common Stock was $2.98, while the last closing price on July 16, 2025, was $5.30. We may incur rapid and substantial
decreases in our stock price in the foreseeable future that are unrelated to its operating performance or prospects. Following the sale
of the CloudFirst business, it may be difficult for investors to assess our value or prospects. Our stock may trade primarily based on
speculation about potential acquisitions and may decline significantly if we do not complete a transaction within expected timeframes.
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The stock market has experienced
extreme volatility that has often been unrelated to the operating performance of particular companies. As a result of this volatility,
investors may experience losses on their investment in our Common Stock. The market price for our Common Stock may be influenced by many
factors, including the following:
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investor reaction to our business strategy;
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the success of competitive products or technologies;
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regulatory or legal developments in the United States and other countries, especially changes in laws or regulations applicable to our business;
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variations in our financial results or those of companies that are perceived to be similar to us;
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our ability or inability to raise additional capital and the terms on which we raise it;
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declines in the market prices of stocks generally;
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our public disclosure of the terms of any financing which we consummate in the future;
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an announcement that we have effected a reverse split of our Common Stock;
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our failure to be profitable;
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our failure to raise working capital;
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any acquisitions we may consummate;
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announcements by us or our competitors of significant contracts, new services, acquisitions, commercial relationships, joint ventures or capital commitments;
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cancellation of key contracts;
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our failure to meet financial forecasts we publicly disclose;
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trading volume of our Common Stock;
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sales of our Common Stock by us or our stockholders;
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general economic, industry and market conditions; and
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other events or factors, including those resulting from such events, or the prospect of such events, including war, terrorism and other international conflicts, public health issues including health epidemics or pandemics, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, fires, earthquakes, tornadoes or other adverse weather and climate conditions, whether occurring in the United States or elsewhere, could disrupt our operations, disrupt the operations of its suppliers or result in political or economic instability.
These broad market and industry
factors may seriously harm the market price of our Common Stock, regardless of its operating performance. Since the stock price of our
Common Stock has fluctuated in the past, has been volatile recently and may be volatile in the future, investors in our Common Stock could
incur substantial losses. In the past, following periods of volatility in the market, securities class-action litigation has often been
instituted against companies. Such litigation, if instituted against us, could result in substantial costs and diversion of management’s
attention and resources, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and growth
prospects. There can be no guarantee that our stock price will remain at current prices or that future sales of our Common Stock will
not be at prices lower than those sold to investors.
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Additionally, recently, securities
of certain companies have experienced significant and extreme volatility in stock price due to short sellers of shares of common stock,
known as a “short squeeze.” These short squeezes have caused extreme volatility in those companies and in the market and have
led to the price per share of those companies to trade at a significantly inflated rate that is disconnected from the underlying value
of the company. Many investors who have purchased shares in those companies at an inflated rate face the risk of losing a significant
portion of their original investment as the price per share has declined steadily as interest in those stocks has abated. While we have
no reason to believe our shares would be the target of a short squeeze, there can be no assurance that it won’t be in the future,
and investors may lose a significant portion or all of their investment if they purchase our shares at a rate that is significantly disconnected
from its underlying value.
We cannot be assured
that we will be able to maintain our listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
Our securities are listed
on The Nasdaq Capital Market, a national securities exchange. The sale of the CloudFirst business has significantly reduced our operational
activities, which may impair our ability to satisfy ongoing listing standards of the Nasdaq Capital Market. We may face delisting risks,
reduced liquidity in our securities, and diminished access to capital markets. Additionally, maintaining public company compliance obligations
with lower revenue-generating operations could strain our financial resources. We cannot be assured that we will continue to comply with
the rules, regulations or requirements governing the listing of our Common Stock on The Nasdaq Capital Market or that our securities will
continue to be listed on Nasdaq Capital Market in the future. If Nasdaq should determine at any time that we failed to meet Nasdaq requirements,
we may be subject to a delisting action by Nasdaq.
If Nasdaq delists our securities
from trading on its exchange at some future date, we could face significant material adverse consequences, including:
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a limited availability of market quotations for our securities;
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reduced liquidity with respect to our securities;
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a determination that our Common Stock is a “penny stock” which will require brokers trading in our Common Stock to adhere to more stringent rules, possibly resulting in a reduced level of trading activity in the secondary trading market for our Common Stock;
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a limited amount of news and analyst coverage for us; and
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a decreased ability to issue additional securities or obtain additional financing in the future.
Upon exercising our
outstanding options or warrants, we will be obligated to issue a substantial number of additional shares of Common Stock which will dilute
our present shareholders .
We are obligated to issue
additional shares of Common Stock in connection with any exercise or conversion, as applicable, of our outstanding options and warrants.
As of December 31, 2025, there were options and warrants outstanding convertible into an aggregate of 1,860,766 shares of Common Stock.
The exercise of warrants or options will cause us to issue additional shares of Common Stock and will dilute the percentage ownership
of our shareholders. In addition, we have in the past, and may in the future, exchange outstanding securities for other securities on
terms that are dilutive to the securities held by other shareholders not participating in such an exchange.
Offers or availability
for sale of a substantial number of shares of our Common Stock may cause the price of our Common Stock to decline .
Sales of large blocks of
our Common Stock could depress the price of our Common Stock. The existence of these shares and shares of Common Stock that may be issuable
upon conversion or exercise, as applicable, of outstanding shares of convertible preferred stock, warrants and options create a circumstance
commonly referred to as an “overhang” which can act as a depressant to our Common Stock price. The existence of an overhang,
whether or not sales have occurred or are occurring, also could make our ability to raise additional financing through the sale of equity
or equity-linked securities more difficult in the future at a time and price that we deem reasonable or appropriate. If our existing shareholders
and investors seek to convert or exercise such securities or sell a substantial number of shares of its Common Stock, such selling efforts
may cause significant declines in the market price of our Common Stock.
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We do not expect to
declare any Common Stock cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
We do not anticipate declaring
any cash dividends to holders of our Common Stock in the foreseeable future. Consequently, common stockholders may need to rely on sales
of their shares after price appreciation, which may never occur, as the only way to realize any future gains on their investment.
Because we may issue
preferred stock without the approval of our shareholders and have other anti-takeover defenses, it may be more difficult for a third party
to acquire us and could depress our stock price.
In general, our Board may
issue, without a vote of our shareholders, one or more additional series of preferred stock that has more than one vote per share. Without
these restrictions, our Board could issue preferred stock to investors who support us and our management and give effective control of
our business to our management. Additionally, the issuance of preferred stock could block an acquisition resulting in both a drop in our
stock price and reduced interest in our Common Stock. This could make it more difficult for shareholders to sell their Common Stock. This
could also cause the market price of our Common Stock shares to drop significantly, even if our business is performing well.
Provisions of Nevada
law could delay or prevent an acquisition of us, even if the acquisition would be beneficial to our stockholders and could make it more
difficult for stockholders to change our management.
We are subject to anti-takeover
provisions under Nevada law, which could delay or prevent a change of control. Together, these provisions may make more difficult the
removal of management and may discourage transactions that otherwise could involve payment of a premium over prevailing market prices
for our securities. These provisions include: limitations on the ability to engage in any “combination” with an “interested
stockholder” (each, as defined in the Nevada Revised Statutes (“NRS”)) for two years from the date the person first
becomes an “interested stockholder”; being subject to Sections 78.378 to 78.3793 of the NRS and allowing an “acquiring
person” to obtain voting rights in “control shares” without shareholder approval; the ability of the board to issue
shares of currently undesignated and unissued preferred stock without prior stockholder approval; limitations on the ability of stockholders
to call special meetings; and the ability of the board to amend our amended Bylaws without stockholder approval.