KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sagtec Global Limited (NASDAQ: SAGT) (“SAGT” or the “Company”), a leading technology provider of enterprise POS systems and digital restaurant infrastructure, today announced the launch of SAGE AI, its next-generation AI-powered restaurant operating system, alongside the award of initial enterprise contracts totalling approximately USD 11 million.

SAGE AI integrates POS infrastructure, operational analytics, predictive AI models, and automated decision-support tools into a unified software platform. By applying machine learning and predictive analytics to operational data, SAGE AI enables operators to optimize pricing, forecast demand, manage inventory, and oversee multi-location operations.

Key capabilities include:

• AI-powered demand forecasting and revenue optimization
• Intelligent inventory and supply chain management
• Automated operational decision-support tools
• Multi-location performance analytics and benchmarking
• Real-time operational intelligence dashboards
  

Harnessing Data from Thousands of Restaurant Locations
SAGT’s POS ecosystem spans thousands of restaurant locations, generating substantial transaction and operational data. This data forms the foundation for SAGE AI’s industry-specific AI models, giving the platform a unique competitive advantage. Management believes this enables SAGE AI to deliver predictive insights that help operators optimize margins, reduce waste, and scale efficiently.

The Asia-Pacific foodservice industry is one of the world’s largest consumer sectors, with estimated market value exceeding USD 3.3 trillion by 2034, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.18% from 2024 to 2034, according to Fortune Business Insights. Southeast Asia remains one of the fastest-growing regions, driven by urbanization, expanding middle-class demand, and accelerating digital adoption.

As operators face rising labor costs and operational complexity, many are turning to AI-driven software platforms to optimize supply chains, forecast demand, and enhance customer experience. SAGT believes the launch of SAGE AI positions the Company to capture this industry shift by providing a unified AI-powered platform capable of powering intelligent restaurant networks.

AI Agent Roadmap — Next Phase of Digital Transformation
SAGT also unveiled its product roadmap for future versions of SAGE AI, which will introduce AI agents to automate key operational functions within restaurant networks.

Future capabilities under development include:

• AI agents for automated demand forecasting and purchasing
• Intelligent menu optimization based on consumer demand patterns
• Dynamic pricing and promotion optimization
• AI-powered operational assistants for restaurant managers
• Predictive workforce scheduling and labor optimization
  

Management believes integrating AI agents represents the next phase of digital transformation within the hospitality sector.

CEO Commentary
“The launch of SAGE AI represents a major milestone in SAGT’s evolution as a technology platform. Our POS infrastructure supports restaurant operators across thousands of locations, generating valuable operational data that enables us to build AI-driven intelligence tools specifically for the restaurant industry,” said Kevin Ng, Chief Executive Officer of SAGT.

“SAGE AI transforms this data into predictive insights and real-time intelligence that help operators run more efficient, profitable, and scalable businesses. The initial $11 million in enterprise contracts reflects strong early demand for intelligent restaurant technology solutions, and we believe this represents the beginning of a much larger opportunity as Southeast Asia’s foodservice industry undergoes rapid digital transformation.”

About Sagtec Global Limited
Sagtec Global Limited (NASDAQ: SAGT) is a Nasdaq-listed technology company specializing in POS systems and enterprise software solutions, now expanding into strategic operating assets to create vertically integrated revenue streams.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding Sagtec’s growth prospects, AI platform adoption, expansion into new markets and future monetization strategies. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied.

The proposed transaction described in this release remains subject to due diligence, negotiation and execution of definitive agreements, and customary closing conditions, and there can be no assurance that the transaction will be completed as contemplated.

Sagtec undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements except as required by law.

Contact Information:

Sagtec Global Limited Contact:
Zainab Fateema binti Mustafa
Head of Public Relations & Corporate Affairs
Telephone +6011-6217 3661
Email: info.pr@sagtec-global.com