Brampton, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - September 23, 2026) - The Octacom division of DATA Communications Management Corp. (TSX: DCM) (OTCQX: DCMDF) today announced the opening of a new U.S. intelligent document processing ("IDP") and digitization center, located within DCM's existing secure print, processing and warehousing facility in suburban Chicago.

The new processing center expands Octacom's U.S. operating capacity to serve its growing roster of U.S.-based clients, including those onboarded since DCM's acquisition of Octacom in July 2026 and supports the broader expansion of Octacom's IDP go-to-market strategy and business development pipeline.

"Establishing this U.S. processing center strengthens the platform from which Octacom serves the critical U.S. market and significantly expands the roster of clients we can serve with our innovative IDP solutions," said Richard Kellam, President & Chief Executive Officer of DCM. "Locating this center within DCM's existing Chicago area footprint accelerates the growth of our U.S. business and provides us with meaningful operating leverage."

The U.S. IDP market represents a significant growth opportunity with the market expected to expand from approximately US$593 million in 2025 to US$5.8 billion by 2033, representing a projected compound annual growth rate ("CAGR") of 33.6%. Market growth is being driven by increasing demand for the integration of generative AI into IDP solutions as businesses seek to improve operational efficiency, automate document-intensive processes, and strengthen regulatory compliance.¹

Octacom is targeting growth in the U.S. across a broad range of document-intensive industries, including financial services, transportation and logistics, and lotteries and gaming. The new center enables Octacom to deliver its IDP and digitization solutions to U.S. clients while leveraging DCM's existing infrastructure, significantly reducing the capital investment required to expand its U.S. operations.

The U.S. expansion builds on the strategic rationale for DCM's acquisition of Octacom, strengthening DCM's position in the high-growth IDP market and expanding its portfolio of technology-enabled services and solutions. Octacom combines its secure processing footprint, AI-enabled data capture, automated workflows and collaborative process design to help organizations digitize document-intensive operations, reduce costs, improve processing accuracy, strengthen compliance, and unlock productivity gains.

"We are excited to be expanding our on-the-ground capabilities in the U.S. market and building on the client momentum we have already established since becoming part of DCM," said Lee Berger, Managing Director, Octacom Limited. "We look forward to continuing to expand our IDP offering entering additional markets where we can leverage DCM's existing infrastructure, customer relationships and operating footprint."

Footnotes:

¹ Grand View Research. Intelligent Document Processing Market (2026 - 2033).

About Octacom Limited

Octacom, a division of DCM, is a Canadian leader in AI-powered IDP, digital mailroom solutions, workflow automation, document scanning, secure digital archives, and enterprise content services. DCM completed the strategic acquisition of Octacom in July 2026.

About DATA Communications Management Corp.

DCM is a leading Canadian tech-enabled provider of print and digital solutions that help simplify complex marketing communications and operations workflow. DCM serves over 2,500 clients including 70 of the 100 largest Canadian corporations and leading government agencies. Our core strength lies in delivering individualized services to our clients that simplify their communications, including customized printing, highly personalized marketing communications, campaign management, digital signage, and digital asset management. From omnichannel marketing campaigns to large-scale print and digital workflows, our goal is to make complex tasks surprisingly simple, allowing our clients to focus on what they do best.

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