TEL AVIV, ISRAEL / ACCESSWIRE / January 17, 2024 / A2Z Smart Technologies Corp. ("A2Z" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:AZ)(TSXV:AZ)($AZ), a global leader in innovative technology solutions, announced that on January 14, 2024, it signed an initial purchase order for 2,000 smart carts to be deployed, in one of the largest retail chains in Australia, having over 1,000 stores, with the deployment expected to start during the first half of 2024.

The purchase order includes an upfront fee, guaranteed monthly payments, and a revenue-sharing model for the value-added services provided by A2Z's Cust2mate Smart Cart technology.

Guy Mordoch, CEO of Cust2Mate, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "We are thrilled to embark on this exciting journey in the Australian market. Our partnership with one of the largest retail chains in the region underscores the global appeal and adaptability of our Smart Cart technology. We are optimistic this customer will expand the upgrade of its existing cart fleet in the quarters ahead. This expansion aligns with our commitment to delivering transformative technologies that shape the future of retail."

About A2Z Smart Technologies Corp.

A2Z Smart Technologies Corp. creates innovative solutions for complex challenges. A2Z's flagship product is an advanced proven-in-use mobile self-checkout shopping chart. With its user-friendly smart algorithm, touch screen, and computer-vision system, Cust2Mate streamlines the retail shopping experience by scanning purchased products and enabling in-cart payment so that customers can simply "pick & go," and bypass long cashier checkout lines. This results in a more efficient shopping experience for customers, less unused shelf-space and manpower requirements, and advanced command and control capabilities for store managers.

For more information on A2Z Smart Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:AZ)(TSXV:AZ) ($AZ) and its subsidiary, Cust2mate Ltd., please visit www.a2zas.com.

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Company Contact Information:

Gadi Graus, President
Gadi.g@a2zas.com
+972-73-3700544

Investor Contacts:

Brett Maas, Managing Principal, Hayden IR, LLC
brett@haydenir.com
(646) 536-7331

SOURCE: A2Z Smart Technologies Corp.