IQSTEL Inc. and Cycurion Inc. announced the advancement of their strategic partnership, originally signed a few months ago. Since entering into the agreement, both companies have worked closely to define and design customized cybersecurity solutions for the evolving needs of the global telecom industry. The collaboration is now entering an execution phase, focused on product rollout and market deployment.

IQSTEL and Cycurion are developing advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect critical telecom carrier operations, including: Destination rates; Routing engine rules; Billing and accounting systems; CRM and ERP platforms; Sensitive customer and vendor financial information. These protections are designed to fortify telecom networks against breaches and operational risks. White-Label Cybersecurity Services for Telecom Operators; The companies are launching "Cyber Shield," a white-label cybersecurity platform that major telecom carriers can offer to their own customers, including: Large enterprises; Medium-sized businesses; Individual consumers; This solution enables telecom operators to add high-margin cybersecurity services to their portfolio--strengthening customer retention and unlocking new revenue streams. AI-Driven Operational Optimization for Cycurion: Cycurion is exploring integration of IQSTEL Intelligence, a proprietary AI platform, to: Optimize internal operations; Reduce costs; Accelerate execution of high-value contracts currently under negotiation.

AI-Powered Next-Generation Cybersecurity Platform: IQSTEL and Cycurions are collaborating to develop an AI-Powered Next- generation Cybersecurity Platform, with the initiative led by IQSTEL's Intelligence Division--the company's dedicated unit for advanced AI research and development. This new platform is designed to: Increase predictive protection, enabling the identification and neutralization of threats before they materialize; Enhance adaptive response, allowing intelligent, real-time countermeasures that evolve with new attack patterns. By combining Cycurion's deep cybersecurity expertise with IQSTEL's proprietary AI technologies, the companies aim to deliver a cutting-edge, proactive defense system built specifically for telecom operators and large-scale digital ecosystems. This initiative positions IQSTEL and CycurION as global leaders in AI-enhanced telecom cybersecurity.

Time-to-Market in second half of 2025. The two companies are actively planning a commercial launch in the second half of 2025. Joint teams are aligning on product development, packaging, and go-to-market strategies to ensure a coordinated, global rollout.

Cybersecurity Market Size and Global Opportunity: According to industry forecasts, the global cybersecurity market is expected to surpass $500 billion by 2030, fueled by rapid digital transformation, cloud adoption, and escalating cyber threats. The telecom sector, responsible for massive data flows and sensitive information, urgently requires robust digital defense. IQSTEL and Cy Curion are uniquely positioned to serve this demand, combining AI and cybersecurity into a scalable, telecom-specific solution.

With a presence in more than 20 countries across 4 continents and established commercial relationships with over 600 telecom operators, IQSTEL provides an ideal platform to deliver world-class cybersecurity solutions at global scale.