BOCA RATON, Fla., and BATAVIA, Ill. , June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spectrum Global Solutions Inc. (the "Company" or "Spectrum") (OTCQB: SGSI), a single-source provider of next-generation communications network and professional services to telecommunications and enterprise markets, announces today that it has completed its previously announced merger with High Wire Networks Inc. (“High Wire”). The closing of the transaction was delayed as the Company waited for PPP forgiveness from the SBA on nearly $2.7 Million of debt currently on the balance sheet of Spectrum. The forgiveness of the debt will be reflected in the quarterly financial statements for period ending June 30.

Spectrum will now move forward with its plan to rebrand itself with the High Wire Networks name, and continue preparations for its intended up-listing to the NASDAQ, subject to satisfaction of the listing qualifications.

“This is very exciting news for the Company and our shareholders. While the SBA might have delayed our Closing, we have already begun to leverage the synergies of our companies and accelerate our growth trajectory. Our additional acquisition pipeline will help us build even faster” said CEO Mark Porter.

About Spectrum Global Solutions
Spectrum Global Solutions Inc. operates through its subsidiaries ADEX Corp., Tropical Communications Inc. and AW Solutions Puerto Rico LLC. The Company is a leading provider of telecommunications engineering and infrastructure services across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Caribbean. For more information about the Company and its technologies visit the Company’s public filings at www.SEC.gov or the Company’s website at https://SpectrumGlobalSolutions.com/

About High Wire Networks
For 20 years, High Wire Networks has been a trusted partner to VARs, MSPs, distributors, integrators, manufacturers, and telecom providers by enabling them to minimize overhead while extending delivery capabilities around the world. Our flexible workforce delivers vendor-agnostic technical field, professional and security services in more than 180 countries. Our services include design, installation, configuration, and support for unified communications, wired and wireless networks, cabling and infrastructure, and electrical systems. Our new Overwatch Managed Security Platform-as-a-Service enables our partners to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity that’s easy to sell and easy to buy for an affordable subscription. We also offer a variety of on-demand, rapid-response solutions with service levels ranging from two hours to the next business day for onsite break-fix and remote technical support. With High Wire Networks, partners Get Work Done. Learn more at http://www.highwirenetworks.com

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Susanna Song
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High Wire Networks
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susanna.song@highwirenetworks.com