On 26 February 2026, Alexander Wiebe will represent Wires&Bytes at GeoTHERM expo & congress in Offenburg, Germany. GeoTHERM is the world’s leading trade fair and congress dedicated exclusively to geothermal energy. Over two intensive days, the event brings together international experts, companies and decision-makers from across the entire geothermal value chain. The programme covers the latest technologies, services and projects in both near-surface and deep geothermal energy. Two parallel congress tracks feature high-level presentations, practical case studies and extensive networking opportunities, making the exhibition a central meeting point for the industry. A Key Industry Meeting Point GeoTHERM attracts:

• – Energy industry professionals and technology providers

– Researchers and scientific experts – Policymakers and regulatory stakeholders – Investors and project developers – Service companies and equipment manufacturers Strengthening Partnerships and Building New Connections During the exhibition, Alexander will meet existing Wires&Bytes clients in person and establish new connections with potential partners and customers who are shaping the future of clean energy. At Wires&Bytes, we are convinced that geothermal energy will play a major role in Europe’s energy transition. We are proud that our products are used in applications supporting CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) as well as other sustainable energy solutions. If you are planning to attend GeoTHERM 2026, we look forward to meeting you in Offenburg. Please feel free to contact us in advance to arrange a meeting.

In the world of oil, gas, and geothermal operations, every meter of wellbore presents a unique challenge. Extreme temperatures, high pressures, and corrosive fluids create an environment where conventional sensors and cables often fail. For operators, unreliable data isn’t just inconvenient — it can be costly or even dangerous.

At Wires&Bytes, we design fiber optic cables that rise to this challenge. Our downhole cables are engineered to be high-temperature proof, ensuring reliable performance even in the harshest environments. But what exactly makes a fiber optic cable suitable for these extreme conditions?

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Engineering for Extreme Environments

A downhole fiber optic cable must withstand mechanical, thermal, and chemical stresses simultaneously. At Wires & Bytes, each cable combines advanced materials, careful layering, and precision engineering to meet these demands. Key design features include:

1. High-Temperature Proof Fiber Core
Our cables use single-mode fiber with hermetic coatings, such as carbon or polyimide, which maintain signal integrity even at elevated temperatures. This ensures that real-time data is never compromised, even in geothermal wells or high-temperature downhole operations.

2. Multi-Layer Protective Coatings
Buffer and secondary coatings shield the fiber from mechanical stress and chemical attack, preserving long-term reliability.

3. Strength Members for Deployment Resilience
Armored steel wires provide tensile strength during installation and operation, protecting the fiber against stretching or damage.

4. Robust Outer Jacket and Armor
Chemical- and abrasion-resistant materials such as polyurethane, PFA, or stainless steel armor protect the cable from external damage, ensuring longevity even in the most aggressive well environments.

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Supporting Advanced Sensing Applications

These high-performance cables are at the heart of modern sensing solutions, including:

• Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS)

• Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS)

• Distributed Strain Sensing (DSS)

By delivering continuous, high-resolution data, operators can detect anomalies early, optimize production, and improve overall well safety.

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The Impact on Operations

Investing in high-temperature proof fiber optic cables is more than a technical decision — it’s a strategic one:

• Enhances operational safety by providing early warnings of potential issues

• Reduces downtime and intervention costs

• Enables smarter, data-driven decisions in real time

At Wires& Bytes, reliability is not just a feature; it’s a responsibility. Every cable is engineered to ensure operators get the insights they need, whenever and wherever they need them.

With the holiday season in full swing, we’re bringing 2025 to a close – finishing the last tasks of the year while making space for celebration, gratitude, and reflection. Before turning the page to a new chapter, we’d like to share some highlights and achievements that defined the year for Wires&Bytes. ✨Extending Our Global Footprint In 2025, our cables reached 10 countries worldwide, strengthening connections across regions and industries. We delivered to: Germany, Italy, Norway, the UK, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, the US, Canada, and Mexico. Each delivery represents trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to performance, reliability and sustainability. ✨A Year of Steady Steps This year, we delivered a total of 341 km of cable — a remarkable achievement for downhole and special cables. To put that into perspective: walking just 1 km every day, it would take almost an entire year to cover the distance of cable delivered in 2025. ✨ Creating Impact, One Product at a Time Every product we make is a step toward making a difference. This year, our community loved these top-selling favorites – and we’re proud to share the standout projects that made 2025 unforgettable. Dive in and see how we’re shaping change together! Product Highlights: DeepWire SlickLight ProTEC for Coiled Tubing Project Highlights: Ground-level insights: cables for geothermal monitoring Revolutionizing tailings dam safety: cables for structural health monitoring Smart cables to digitize your oilfield operations ✨ Cables in Stock for Faster Delivery Alongside project deliveries, we introduced a new initiative: keeping our most popular cable designs in stock in Abu Dhabi. This allows us to support faster lead times and respond quickly to customer needs. Explore the available designs on our website and complete the order form to secure your cable for the year ahead. ✨ Meeting the Industry Face to Face In 2025, our team proudly participated in 7 major industry exhibitions, strengthening relationships and sharing expertise: Indian Energy Week, EGYPES, IPTC, SPE / ICoTA Texas, Wireline Mixer, OFS 29, and ADIPEC. It was our honour and pleasure to be featured in ADIPEC Magazine: Intelligence Guide — we invite you to read our article on page 189. ✨ Season’s greetings from all of us at Wires&Bytes! Thank you to our partners, clients, and colleagues for being part of our journey in 2025. We look forward to continuing to build strong connections and meaningful solutions together in the year ahead!

At Wires&Bytes, we know that tight project schedules require reliable and fast access to materials. To support this, we maintain a ready-to-ship inventory of fiber cables, available for immediate delivery. Our in-stock fiber cables are: – Fully tested and high quality – Suitable for demanding oilfield applications – Available with short lead times to keep projects on track View our current fiber cable stock and find the right solution for your project here. If you need fiber cables quickly and reliably, Wires&Bytes is ready to support your next project.

Last week, Wires&Bytes team was thrilled to exhibit at ADIPEC 2025 in Abu Dhabi. These were intense and inspiring four days filled with productive discussions, in-depth technical exchanges with industry experts, and valuable insights into the latest trends and future directions of the energy sector. We truly enjoyed reconnecting with our partners and customers — and meeting many new faces who share our passion for innovation. It was our honour and pleasure to be featured in ADIPEC Magazine: Intelligence Guide — we invite you to read our article on page 189. Here’s a short video capturing the atmosphere and excitement of the event where Energy, Intelligence, and Impact truly came together! We sincerely thank everyone who stopped by our booth and helped make this exhibition so meaningful and productive!

At Wires&Bytes, we recognize the responsibility every modern business has to minimize its ecological footprint. Guided by this principle, we are continuously developing technologies that contribute to greater efficiency, lower fuel and energy consumption, and reduced emissions in well intervention operations. Our innovative solutions — DFOS technology-based cables — enable operators to gather more data with less equipment and fewer personnel on site. This not only improves efficiency but also enhances safety and reduces environmental impact. For example, early leak detection in crude oil pipelines helps prevent resource loss and environmental damage. The potential of DFOS (Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing) technology extends far beyond the oil and gas industry. It is increasingly being applied to green energy projects such as geothermal monitoring, where it supports the global energy transition. By bringing our expertise into renewable energy, we are proud to contribute to the European Green Deal and the broader goals of sustainable development. Today, another shipment of our products is ready to be delivered to customers worldwide. By choosing Wires&Bytes, our partners are not only investing in cutting-edge technology, but also supporting the transition to a more sustainable energy future.

Europe faces a unique challenge: how do we care for infrastructure that spans both centuries-old heritage and cutting-edge energy projects? On one hand, cultural treasures — bridges, cathedrals, historic buildings — must remain intact while meeting today’s safety demands. On the other, new frontiers like geothermal wells, CCS, and hydrogen storage require precise monitoring deep underground to ensure safe operations. Add to this the privatisation of infrastructure, where reconstruction planning becomes critical, and it’s clear: structural health monitoring isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. And at the center of it all lies sustainability — making smarter decisions to extend lifetimes, reduce risks, and use resources responsibly. This is where our cables for structural health monitoring play a role: enabling reliable, long-term insights that help preserve the past, secure the present, and build a sustainable future. Because infrastructure isn’t just steel, stone, or concrete — it’s culture, energy, and progress woven together. Discover our complete cable portfolio and let us know how we can support your project.

We are excited to announce that Wires&Bytes will be exhibiting at ADIPEC 2025, taking place from 3–6 November 2025 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), Abu Dhabi, UAE. As the world’s largest energy exhibition and conference, ADIPEC brings together over 2,250 exhibitors and 205,000+ energy professionals to shape the future of energy under this year’s theme: “Energy. Intelligence. Impact.” Visit Us at ADIPEC You can find us at Stand 15312 | Hall 15, where our team will showcase our innovative cable solutions designed for the most demanding environments, including: – Coiled tubing cables – Retrievable well logging cables – Permanent well completion cables – Customised cables designed to your specific application Our experts will also be available to discuss tailored solutions and demonstrate how Wires&Bytes technology ensures reliability, performance, and safety across critical applications. Why It Matters Participating in ADIPEC allows us to connect with industry leaders, decision-makers, and innovators from across the globe. More than just an exhibition, ADIPEC is a platform where ideas are exchanged, partnerships are built, and the next generation of energy solutions take shape. For Wires&Bytes, it is an opportunity to highlight our commitment to delivering high-performance cable technology that empowers safer, smarter, and more efficient energy operations. Meet Our Team Our leadership and technical experts will be present throughout the exhibition to engage with clients, partners, and peers. If you’d like to schedule a meeting in advance, please reach out to us at info@wiresnbytes.com. We look forward to welcoming you to our stand at ADIPEC 2025 and exploring how together we can drive the future of energy. See you in Abu Dhabi!

While our core focus at Wires&Bytes is on high-performance fiber optic cables for the oil & gas industry, we also design solutions for structural health monitoring — bringing the same reliability to critical infrastructure. One compelling example? Tailings dams. In the mining industry, safeguarding tailings dams has never been more critical. Traditional monitoring tools — typically discrete point sensors — can leave coverage gaps and blind spots. That’s where Wires&Bytes comes in. Our advanced fiber optic cables turn kilometers of passive infrastructure into thousands of continuous, high-resolution real-time sensors. From detecting micro-strain to tracking seismic velocity shifts using ambient noise, this technology opens up early warning capabilities at a scale never before possible. By translating fiber-optic signals into intuitive visual analytics — heatmaps, timeline overlays, and other performance indicators — such solutions empower engineers and decision-makers with a scalable, early warning platform. It’s designed not just for today’s tailings sites, but for the varied conditions of tomorrow’s projects — whether remote or heavily regulated. Why it matters: – Extensive spatial coverage over point-based systems – High sensitivity to early-stage deformation – Daily insight with minimal data requirements – Seamless data visualization for faster, proactive response Let’s ensure our infrastructure doesn’t just stand — but stands safe. If you’re looking to elevate your monitoring capabilities with real-time insights and unmatched coverage, contact us to learn how Wires&Bytes can contribute to the task. Check out this article offering a great look at how fiber optics and seismic sensing are changing the game in dam monitoring. Image source: unsplash.com

At Wires&Bytes, we believe every solution starts with a cable — but not just any cable. Our smart cables are powered by Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing (DFOS) technology, turning traditional power and load-bearing lines into the “brains” of your oilfield network. Why does this matter? Our cables do more than transmit data — they monitor acoustics, temperature, vibration, strain, and pressure in real time, giving you powerful insight into your operations. Benefits of Wires&Bytes Smart Cables: • Ultraprecise localization • Real-time sensing • Monitoring of large-scale assets • Performance in extreme environments • Low space requirements Whether you’re drilling deeper or scaling operations, our smart cables are built to withstand the toughest environments — and deliver actionable data right from the source. Describe your project requirements and we’ll offer the best solution. Let’s rewire the future of energy, together.