Rekor Joins ASPIRE’s Industry and Innovation Board

The ASPIRE Research Center is thrilled to announce Rekor Systems (“Rekor”) as the newest member of its Industry and Innovation Board (“IIB”). This partnership signifies a powerful alliance to advance innovation in transportation and unlock new economic opportunities across communities.

“Joining ASPIRE’s Industry and Innovation Board gives Rekor a powerful opportunity to work alongside national leaders in transportation, utilities, and academia to modernize infrastructure from the ground up,” said Robert A. Berman, CEO of Rekor Systems. “The future of mobility depends on roadway intelligence, and we’re proud to bring our AI technology and vision to the table.”

Through collaboration with ASPIRE’s multi-disciplinary network, Rekor will help accelerate the development and deployment of intelligent transportation systems that reduce costs, improve efficiency, and stimulate job growth. This partnership exemplifies how industry and research can come together to modernize mobility and deliver tangible economic and environmental benefits at scale.

“As our newest industry member, Rekor’s decision to join ASPIRE reflects a shared commitment to advancing intelligent, data-driven infrastructure systems,” said Don Linford, Director of Industry & Innovation Ecosystem Development. “Their expertise in roadway intelligence enhances the ability to inform public policy, accelerate grid modernization, and optimize transportation energy use for improved
economic performance. This collaboration strengthens ASPIRE’s efforts to align digital innovation with national infrastructure priorities.”

About ASPIRE

Advancing Sustainability through Powered Infrastructure for Roadway Electrification (ASPIRE) is a 4th generation National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Research Center (ERC) which conducts vital R&D to catalyze practical transitions to widespread electrification in transportation. ASPIRE initiatives enhance quality-of-life for all through improved air quality, economic opportunity, and access to clean,
affordable transportation.

Over 400 global ASPIRE staff, faculty, and students work in sync towards the seamless integration of electrified transportation with interconnected intelligent systems infrastructure to provide an inexpensive, seamless charging experience.

Multiple disciplines, including engineering, social science, policy, and business, contribute to the effort spanning 10 top-tier universities and 60+ industry, government, and non-profit organizations. They are joined by many community partners and advisors to provide a most comprehensive view of the electric
transportation ecosystem and society. Visit aspire.usu.edu for more insights on the future of transportation.

About Rekor

Rekor Systems, Inc., (NASDAQ: REKR) is a trusted global authority in developing and delivering roadway intelligence utilizing state-of-the-art AI and machine learning. Pioneering the implementation of digital infrastructure in our communities, Rekor is redefining infrastructure by collecting, connecting, and organizing the ‘ ‘world’s mobility data — laying the foundation for a digital-enabled operating system for the road. With our Rekor One® Roadway Intelligence Engine at the foundation of our technology, we aggregate and transform trillions of data points into intelligence through proprietary computer vision, machine learning, and big data analytics that power our platforms and applications. Our solutions provide actionable insights that give governments and businesses a comprehensive picture of roadways while
providing a collaborative environment that drives the world to be safer, greener, and more efficient. To learn more, please visit our website: https://rekor.ai, and follow Rekor on social media on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), Threads and Facebook.

Media Contacts

Anca Matcovschi
Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
ASPIRE Research Center
O (435) 797.2544
anca.matcovschi@usu.edu

Charlie Degliomini
EVP, Govt. Relations & Corporate Communications
Rekor
cdegliomini@rekor.ai