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Deposyt and Square Announce Partnership to Bring Simple Payments and Local, Five-Star Support to Small Businesses Nationwide

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Deposyt’s national agent network and merchant growth tools pair with Square’s platform so business owners get technology that just works and a real person nearby to help.

TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Deposyt, the payments and CRM technology company behind the promise “The Hard Part is Already Handled™,” today announced a partnership with Square. Through Deposyt’s nationwide agent network, merchants can now get Square’s payment platform with local, hands-on help and Deposyt’s five-star service standing behind every account. Merchants also get tools to help them grow, plus Done With You services to help them scale.

From disruption to partnership

When Square introduced Square Reader in 2009, it changed the payments industry overnight. A small device that plugged into a phone let anyone accept cards. That shift upended the traditional model, including the resellers who went door to door selling countertop terminals.

At the time, Deposyt’s founder worked exclusively in high-risk e-commerce, a corner of the market Square’s arrival didn’t touch. But the industry kept moving, and so did Deposyt.

“You have to change with the times,” said Patricia Carlin, Co-Founder and CEO of Deposyt. “Square set the standard for simple. It would be silly to think we should compete with that. If you can’t beat them, join them, and then bring something only we can add: a local person who picks up the phone.”

Deposyt has also welcomed several former Square team members, bringing firsthand product and merchant experience to the partnership from day one.

One shared vision: keep it simple

Business owners are already overwhelmed. Square’s platform and Deposyt’s promise, “The Hard Part is Already Handled™,” share one goal: take complexity off the owner’s plate.

Deposyt’s CRM and merchant tools are built to do exactly that. Paired with Square, merchants get a proven payment platform plus a local advocate who sets it up, answers questions, and helps them grow.

“I like simple that works and brings real value,” said Dave Carlin, Co-Founder and President of Deposyt. “That’s what I put into the platform when we built Deposyt. We run our own company on it. We’re our own client and couldn’t run our business without it.”

What it means for merchants

Merchants get Square’s technology with Deposyt’s people behind it. That means local help instead of a support queue, and no added sales pressure.

“We’ve spent 20 years in payments, seen billions in transaction volume, and worked with tens of thousands of business owners,” said Patricia Carlin. “We know intimately what moves the needle on growth, and it isn’t more pressure. We built our platform to help merchants grow, with real support behind it.”

Deposyt has earned real five-star reviews from merchants across all platforms. The reason is the company’s guiding principle: when the merchant wins, Deposyt wins.

What it means for agents

For professionals who want to offer merchant services without becoming payments experts, Deposyt is the on-ramp. Agents can bring their relationships to Deposyt and co-list their deals, while Deposyt handles the underwriting, onboarding, and support.

“You don’t need to learn payments to succeed in payments,” said Patricia Carlin. “Bring the relationship. We’ll handle the hard part.”

“A lot of POS and SaaS companies are shutting out their agent networks, and I think that’s a mistake,” said Patricia Carlin. “Agents are the people merchants already know and trust. Why not all row together? This partnership shows what’s possible when we do.”

Built for the long game

“We’ve always done right by our merchants and our agents, even when it cost us,” said David. “We’ve lost deals because we refuse to bait and switch. In a cutthroat industry, being transparent isn’t the easiest way to survive, but it’s the only way we’ll do business. We’re long-game players.”

Deposyt’s agents are hand-picked, and not everyone who applies is accepted. Every local representative upholds the same responsibility: always do right by the merchant, never by their own pocket.

A word from Square

“We are incredibly excited to welcome Deposyt to the Square Reseller Channel. At Square, we believe the future of commerce is about more than processing payments. It’s about empowering businesses with the technology, insights, and tools they need to succeed. Deposyt shares that vision, and their commitment to merchant relationships and customer service makes them an outstanding partner as we continue expanding our reseller ecosystem,” said Mike Collins, Head of Resellers at Square.

Get started

Merchants: sign up for Square with Deposyt support at deposyt.com/squareAgents and partners: apply to join Deposyt’s network at Partner Signup Form

About Deposyt

Deposyt is a leading payments and CRM technology company that gives merchants the tools to get paid, stay organized, and grow. Its team brings 20 years in payments, billions in transaction volume, and experience with tens of thousands of business owners. Through its nationwide agent network, Deposyt pairs modern technology with local, hands-on support, backed by real five-star merchant reviews across all platforms. The Hard Part is Already Handled™. Learn more at deposyt.com.

About Square

Square, part of Block, Inc., helps sellers run and grow their businesses with an integrated ecosystem of commerce tools, business software, and banking services. Since introducing Square Reader in 2009, Square has made it possible for businesses of every size to take payments and reach customers in person and online. Learn more at squareup.com. Investor information is available at investors.block.xyz.

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Matthew Cosenza • 302-204-2943 • 424426@email4pr.com • www.Deposyt.com 

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NARUTO CARD GAME Sets June 2027 Worldwide Launch at New York Comic Con

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BANDAI CARD GAMES Reveals Starter Decks, First Booster Pack “Enter: Naruto Uzumaki!,” and a Global 1 Million Demo Deck Campaign

NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Following its world debut at Gen Con 2026, NARUTO CARD GAME will launch simultaneously worldwide in June 2027, BANDAI CO., LTD., through its BANDAI CARD GAMES brand, revealed today at New York Comic Con. The launch lineup includes three Starter Decks led by Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Gaara, along with the game’s first Booster Pack, “Enter: Naruto Uzumaki!” Ahead of launch, in-store Premier Demo Events begin in February 2027, followed by a global campaign distributing 1 million Demo Decks beginning in spring 2027.

The NYCC presentation opened with the public premiere of a new teaser featuring original artwork by Studio Pierrot, the studio behind the NARUTO anime.

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The three Starter Decks, centered on Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Gaara, come pre-constructed with all the cards needed to start playing, so players can begin battling right out of the box. Built around a different Leader, each deck features a unique lineup of ninjas and its own strategic play style.

Launching at the same time, the first Booster Pack, “Enter: Naruto Uzumaki!,” features popular characters from both the original NARUTO series and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN. Booster Packs contain new ninjas, techniques, and other cards that let players strengthen their Starter Decks, collect their favorite characters, and build decks of their own. Newly revealed card illustrations were shown for the first time during the presentation, and more will be revealed ahead of launch.

Starting in February 2027, NARUTO CARD GAME Premier Demo Events will be held at participating TCG stores, where players, including longtime NARUTO fans who have never played a trading card game, can try the cards in person and learn the rules of the game in a relaxed setting. The rollout begins at select large-scale stores participating in BANDAI TCG+ (Wave 1), with more participating stores added in Wave 2.

Two exclusive products were also revealed for the first time: the advance-release Official Playmat – NARUTO VS. SASUKE – and the Premium Card Collection Vol.00 – CHAKRA Set. Both will be available only at the Premier Demo Events and select BANDAI CARD GAMES FEST 26-27 events, including BANDAI CARD GAMES FEST Orlando and BANDAI CARD GAMES FEST London. Details on participating stores, event dates, registration, product availability, and purchase procedures will be announced later through the official website and social channels.

In addition to the in-store events, a global campaign will begin in spring 2027 to distribute a total of 1 million Demo Decks worldwide, giving players an easy way to experience the basic flow of the game and its ninja-style mind games at their own pace ahead of launch. Campaign details will be announced later through the official website and social channels.

The next major NARUTO CARD GAME update is scheduled for Jump Festa 2027 this December. To stay updated, follow the official channels on X (https://x.com/narutotcg_eng), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/narutotcg_en/), and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/narutotcgeng/), and subscribe to the “NARUTO TCG Updates Channel” in the BANDAI CARD GAMES app, TCG+.

About NARUTO CARD GAME
NARUTO CARD GAME is a strategic trading card game from BANDAI CARD GAMES set in the worlds of NARUTO and BORUTO, featuring characters from NARUTO, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN , and BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS. It will launch simultaneously worldwide in June 2027.

About BANDAI CARD GAMES
– The emotion born from cards transcends borders and brings the world together –
 

“BANDAI CARD GAMES” is the trading card game brand developed by BANDAI CO., LTD.’s Card Business Department.

Under this brand, we operate a variety of card game titles across more than 50 regions worldwide, including North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Oceania, and the Middle East.

“BANDAI CARD GAMES” offers opportunities for fans to connect with each other and with the worlds of their favorite series through the power of cards.

About NARUTO
Written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto, NARUTO began serialization in Weekly Shōnen Jump in 1999, with a TV anime adaptation premiering in 2002. The manga concluded in 2014 at its 700th chapter, and the franchise has continued through events, games, and merchandise. Its cumulative worldwide circulation has surpassed 250 million copies.

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Roger Spitz Ranked #6 Futurist in the Americas (Global Gurus) and #6 Global Thought Leader on Management (Thinkers360), Announces 2027 Keynotes

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Thinkers360 Top Voices 2026 and Global Gurus rankings precede a new keynote program on disruption, strategic foresight, and AI, a TEDxJacksonville talk, and a new speaker reel

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Futurist keynote speaker Roger Spitz, Chair of the Disruptive Futures Institute, ranks #6 in the Americas and #15 worldwide in Global Gurus’ 2026 World’s Top 30 Futurist Professionals, and #6 in Thinkers360’s Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Management. He enters 2027 with a new keynote program, a scheduled TEDx talk, and a new speaker reel.

In October 2026, Thinkers360 also named Spitz among its Top Voices 2026, a distinction spanning October 2026 through October 2027, and features him in its Top 50 on Artificial Intelligence. Leading speaker agencies and platforms rank him among the top futurist keynote speakers for disruption, strategic foresight, and AI.

Spitz is scheduled to speak at TEDxJacksonville 2027: You Are Here on January 16, 2027. His 2027 keynote program adds “Metaruptions & Structural Unpredictability: The AAA Framework Response” and “The Law of Inaction: Agency and Leadership for Compressed Decision Windows” alongside the Visionary Trilogy (Mindset Shift, Intelligence Shift, Leadership Shift). The program examines how leaders strengthen decision-making, anticipate systemic disruption, and preserve agency as AI and Metaruptions reshape strategy.

The new 2026–2027 keynote speaker reel is available at disruptivefutures.org/speaking. Recent and upcoming engagements include Meta’s Conversations 2026 in London; the PREA Investors Fall Conference in Washington, DC; the IdDC Board Directors’ Summit in Santiago, Chile; and the RIMS ERM Conference in Columbus, Ohio.

“Leaders no longer choose between acting and waiting — inaction is itself a decision, and often the costliest one,” said Spitz. “The 2027 program is built around that reality: developing the agency to decide effectively while the ground keeps moving.”

About Roger Spitz

Roger Spitz is Chair of the Disruptive Futures Institute, a San Francisco-based strategic foresight and executive education organization, and the author of five books, including the award-winning bestseller Disrupt With Impact. He coined Techistentialism in 2016 and Metaruptions in 2019, and is a member of the World Economic Forum’s AI Governance Alliance.

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KAPSARC TO JOIN 25TH WPC ENERGY CONGRESS IN RIYADH AS NATIONAL PARTNER

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More than 20 KAPSARC leaders, researchers, and experts to contribute across the Congress’s Executive, Technical, Synergy, and Special Programmes

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KAPSARC participates as a National Partner in the 25th WPC Energy Congress in Riyadh, bringing its leaders and experts into discussions addressing some of the most important issues shaping the future of energy.

Taking place from 11 to 15 October 2026 under the theme “Pathways to an Energy Future for All,” the Congress will be hosted in Saudi Arabia for the first time in its history. First held in London in 1933, the Congress will bring together government leaders, industry executives, policymakers, researchers, and innovators in Riyadh to examine the forces reshaping global energy systems, from security and investment to technology and sustainability.

KAPSARC’s participation extends across the Congress’s Executive, Technical, Synergy, and Special Programmes, alongside additional sessions and activities, reflecting the breadth of the Center’s research and policy expertise. KAPSARC President Fahad Alajlan and Dr. Ghadah Alarifi, Dean of the KAPSARC School of Public Policy, are among KAPSARC’s speakers in the Executive Programme.

Across the Congress, KAPSARC experts contribute research and policy perspectives on energy supply and demand, energy access, natural gas, ESG and governance, the Circular Carbon Economy, artificial intelligence, mobility, and lower-emission pathways for refining and petrochemicals.

Within the Special Programme, KAPSARC leads a Knowledge Sprint session titled “Generative AI for Evidence-Based Oil Markets,” examining how generative AI can support oil-market analysis and policy research. The session explores AI-assisted data workflows, econometric and scenario analysis, responsible AI practices, and the translation of technical findings into decision-ready insights.

KAPSARC also participates in the World Café through a session on “Carbon Dioxide Removal Technologies,” bringing together experts, policymakers, and practitioners to examine the prospects for scaling engineered carbon-removal solutions. The discussion covers direct air capture, bioenergy with carbon capture and storage, and biochar, alongside the economic, infrastructure, regulatory, carbon-market, and regional considerations influencing their deployment.

In the Synergy Programme, KAPSARC experts contribute to discussions on “Accelerating the Circular Carbon Economy Through Joint Action” and “AI Partnerships for Energy Innovation,” bringing research-based perspectives to the intersection of energy, technology, and sustainability.

KAPSARC’s dedicated pavilion provides another platform for knowledge exchange and engagement throughout the Congress. Structured around five thematic hubs, the pavilion brings together KAPSARC research, analytical tools, and expertise across the Oil Hub, Transportation Hub, Clean Energy Hub, AI Hub, and Collaboration Hub. Together, the hubs provide visitors with an integrated view of selected research areas and emerging issues shaping energy systems, while creating opportunities for engagement with policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and other Congress participants.

The pavilion also features the KAPSARC School of Public Policy (KSPP) and the Saudi Energy Leaders Assembly (SELA), providing additional platforms for policy education, leadership development, and knowledge exchange.

Through its participation across the Congress’s programmes and sessions, alongside its dedicated thematic pavilion, KAPSARC connects Saudi-based research and policy expertise with international discussions on energy security, investment, technology, and sustainability.

About KAPSARC

KAPSARC is an advisory think tank dedicated to advancing knowledge on energy, environmental and regional economic issues. As an accredited observer to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), KAPSARC actively contributes to global climate action. KAPSARC’s mission is to advance Saudi Arabia’s energy sector and inform global policies through evidence-based advice and applied research.

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