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World’s Leading Car-Sharing Network, Zipcar, Unveils Electric Vehicle Initiative in Select Cities Nationwide

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Nearly 25 Years of Expertise in Fleet Management, Subscription Model Membership and Partnerships Propels Zipcar to Launch EVs in Cities, Universities and Businesses Across the U.S.

BOSTON, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — As cities, manufacturers and consumers prepare for the future of electric vehicles, the world’s leading car-sharing company, has launched an electric vehicle (EV) initiative in Boston, Chicago, New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle, Baltimore, Denver, and Philadelphia. Zipcar is partnering with cities, university campuses, and commercial and residential businesses nationwide to bring electric vehicles to drivers who need easy, affordable access to a vehicle and, unlike other services, managed professionally by an industry leader with nearly 25 years of operations and member experience.

 

World’s Leading Car-Sharing Network, Zipcar, Unveils Electric Vehicle Initiative in Select Cities Nationwide

Because the daily movement and lifecycle of a Zipcar fundamentally differs from a personally owned vehicle which sits idle 95% of the time, Zipcar, through its proprietary tools, monitors the fleet to optimize charging while meeting turn-around for member demand. Since Zipcar started rolling out EVs, Zipcar has gained first-time EV driver and vehicle insights, informing the company’s goal of increasing its EV fleet in the U.S. up to double its current size in 2024.

“Zipcar is ready to accelerate into the future by offering electric vehicles to our members and communities,” said Angelo Adams, head of Zipcar. “We’ve built on more than two decades of car-sharing expertise and aim to bring the electric vehicle experience to cities, campuses and businesses nationwide. Together, Zipcar and our partners seek to advance the goals of bringing equitable, sustainable transportation to those who cannot afford the increasing costs and hassles of personal car ownership.”

Zipcar has increasingly served those who most benefit from the cost-savings of car sharing. Because of this, Zipcar committed to allocating 25% of its electric fleet to disadvantaged communities needing affordable and convenient vehicles for driving to professional and personal appointments, running errands or visiting friends and family. With this commitment, Zipcar joined the White House EV Acceleration Challenge, which supports a historic effort to transition to equitable and sustainable transportation. Equitable access to transportation and environmental sustainability is a key benefit of the car-free and car-lite lifestyle Zipcar enables, especially with the increasing adoption of EVs.

First-Time EV Drivers Experience
Electric vehicles have a quiet start, zippy acceleration and charging requirements that differ from the vehicles most are used to driving. Zipcar has surveyed members to understand their sentiment, behavior and driving experience and learned 89% of respondents had no EV driving experience.

To demystify EVs and build members’ confidence ahead of an EV reservation, Zipcar created the ultimate “Zipcar EV Guide” which members can access via QR Codes in vehicles and in their Zipcar reservation confirmation. Zipcar incorporated value feedback from its members, which centered around three key areas of advice for newbie EV drivers:

Plan ahead! Map charging stations along a route and know a car’s range capabilities and charge levels. To ensure a smooth trip, leave a buffer for extra mileage and time for charging (like a driver would find a gas station).Read up! Electric vehicles are different than the gas vehicles most have driven. So, learn about charging, the car’s features, and the feel of the vehicle (quiet engine, acceleration, etc.) Try it! An electric vehicle is not that different from a gas vehicle. A full charge is plenty to get you where you need to go. Just try it!

City, University or Business Targeting Equitable Transportation & Carbon Emission Goals?
Tapping nearly 25 years of fleet management, subscription model and partnership experience, Zipcar has recently launched EV partnerships with cities, universities and businesses nationwide, meeting mutual goals for convenient, affordable and sustainable transportation. In 2024, Zipcar plans to pursue new partnerships, including partners within the mobility ecosystem that will amplify support for EVs and the member experience. For partnership inquiries, contact cities@zipcar.com.

About Zipcar
Zipcar is the world’s leading car-sharing network, driven by a mission to enable simple and responsible urban living. With its wide variety of self-service vehicles available by the hour, day or week, Zipcar operates in urban areas and university campuses in hundreds of cities and towns. Zipcar is a subsidiary of Avis Budget Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: CAR), a leading global provider of transportation solutions. More information is available at www.zipcar.com

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Dahua Technology Showcases Integrated Smart Living and Innovations at IFA Berlin 2026

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BERLIN, Sept. 4, 2026 /CNW/ — Dahua Technology, a world-leading video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, is showcasing its expanding portfolio of intelligent products and solutions at IFA Berlin 2026, highlighting the company’s continued innovation in its core technology strengths while extending AIoT capabilities into a broader range of business areas.

At this year’s exhibition, Dahua is presenting innovations spanning wireless surveillance, intrusion alarm, video intercom, monitor, and fire safety. The lineup demonstrates how Dahua is building on its expertise in video, AI, and intelligent security to address a wider range of residential, commercial, and professional needs.

WITHS: Extending Professional Security through Wireless Innovation

Developed around the concept of “Simple, Smart, Secure”, WITHS brings Dahua’s professional imaging and intelligent security expertise into a flexible wireless portfolio designed for easier deployment and management.

Supporting Wi-Fi, 4G, and DMSS app control, WITHS helps reduce cabling requirements and enables smaller installations to be conveniently managed through mobile devices, while NVR-based management supports larger applications. Its intelligent capabilities include human, pet, and vehicle detection, auto tracking, gesture recognition, facial recognition, AOV/AOR recording, WizColor imaging, and two-way talk. It covers indoor, outdoor, wire-free, and off-grid scenarios, including solar-powered and high-capacity battery options.

Dahua AirShield: Integrated Wireless Intrusion Protection

Dahua AirShield provides wireless intrusion protection by integrating alarm devices with surveillance, video intercom, and other security systems. Its Airfly private RF protocol supports event transmission between alarm hubs and wireless peripherals, while RF-HD enables rapid image and audio transmission from compatible devices.

The solution supports wired devices through expansion modules, helping users modernize existing systems while reducing upgrade costs. Powered by DoLynk Cloud, AirShield connects end-users, installers, and Alarm Receiving Centers through DMSS and DoLynk Care. AP Mode provides flexible network configuration, while Cloud Update enables one-click upgrades of alarm hubs and wireless peripherals.

Dahua WizTalk: Intelligent Residential Video Intercom

Dahua WizTalk, the company’s flagship IP video intercom series, combines high-resolution imaging, AI capabilities, integrated security, and intelligent residential control. Selected door stations feature 5MP or 5MP+2MP dual-camera configurations, full-color night vision, ultra-wide viewing angles, and panoramic vertical dual-lens designs.

WizTalk supports detection of people, loitering, vehicles, packages, and pets, while selected models also provide crying detection. Its indoor panels integrate video surveillance, PTZ control, digital zoom, and intrusion alarm functions. SCP Series Smart Control Panels running Android 14 also support compatible third-party applications, allowing multiple functions to be managed through a unified interface.

More Technological Innovations Beyond Security

Beyond these core highlights, Dahua is also presenting fire safety solutions and gaming monitors, further demonstrating the breadth of the company’s growing product portfolio. Wisualarm extends Dahua’s capabilities into professional fire detection and alarm applications, including connected fire protection and AI-assisted early fire detection, while Dahua monitors address commercial, gaming, and residential display needs.

“IFA gives us an opportunity to show both the depth of our technology expertise and the breadth of our growing portfolio,” said Eason Rao, Overseas Product General Manager at Dahua. “We are continuing to strengthen our core businesses while exploring new opportunities and developing solutions that bring intelligent technology to more applications and customers.”

Experience Dahua at IFA 2026!

Visitors can experience Dahua’s latest technologies through live demonstrations and speak directly with the company’s product and business teams about their applications and development. Through its diverse portfolio, Dahua continues to strengthen its core businesses while exploring new opportunities to bring intelligent technology to more customers and scenarios.

IFA Berlin 2026 | September 4–8, 2026 | Berlin, Germany 
Dahua Booth: H1.2-173

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Optima Announces Strategic Partnership with Arthur to Advance Immersive and AI-Powered Learning

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Optima announces a strategic partnership with Arthur to advance its immersive, AI-powered learning vision.

NAPLES, Fla., Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Optima, a leader in immersive education and AI-powered learning, today announced a strategic partnership with Arthur, an AI-powered platform for immersive experiences and human-AI collaboration.

Optima has completed the migration of its full library of immersive educational content to the Arthur platform. The company will also use Arthur to develop its next generation of immersive learning experiences and integrate artificial intelligence more deeply throughout those environments.

The partnership provides Optima with greater control over how its immersive and AI capabilities are developed, deployed, and expanded. Optima will retain ownership of its intellectual property while gaining the flexibility to customize experiences, integrate AI technologies, and scale its content across a growing number of students, schools, and educational partners.

“This partnership represents an important step forward in Optima’s long-term technology strategy,” said Adam Mangana, CEO of Optima. “By bringing our immersive content onto Arthur’s platform, we retain ownership of the intellectual property we have created while gaining greater control over how we innovate and grow. Most importantly, it gives us a stronger foundation for creating more engaging, personalized, and impactful experiences for students at scale.”

Arthur provides a flexible environment in which organizations can create and deploy customized spatial experiences supported by configurable AI. Its architecture will allow Optima to integrate AI into immersive lessons with greater control over the AI models, knowledge sources, and behaviors used within each experience. The platform also provides the security and scalability needed to support Optima’s expanding educational programs.

“Optima has built an extraordinary collection of immersive educational content and brings a clear vision for how spatial computing and AI can improve learning,” said Christoph Fleischmann, Founder and CEO of Arthur. “We are excited to provide the platform that will help Optima expand that vision, create highly customized learning environments, and bring meaningful AI-powered experiences to more students and educators.”

For students, the partnership will support more intuitive, interactive, and responsive learning experiences. AI can be incorporated directly into immersive environments to guide exploration, provide context, encourage deeper inquiry, and adapt interactions to the instructional purpose of each lesson. Optima’s educators and content teams will maintain control over how those capabilities are designed and used.

The completed migration also establishes a scalable technology foundation for Optima’s future growth. New immersive experiences can be developed and deployed more efficiently while maintaining consistency across Optima’s educational offerings and partner implementations.

“This is about controlling our own destiny,” Mangana added. “We now have the flexibility to build the experiences we believe will have the greatest educational impact, protect the value of what we have created, and respond more quickly as immersive technology and artificial intelligence continue to evolve.”

About Optima

Optima blends a classical liberal arts foundation with immersive VR and AI-powered technology to help students learn more deeply and educators teach more effectively. The company partners with independent schools, public school districts, microschools, and home learners nationwide and is the parent company of Optima Academy Online, a fully virtual, Cognia-accredited school offering teacher-led and self-guided instruction. For more information, visit optimaxr.ai.

About Arthur

Arthur is an AI-powered platform that enables people and AI to work together through immersive, spatial experiences. Its customizable technology allows organizations to create and deploy AI-guided experiences, training environments, collaborative workflows, and digital spaces tailored to their specific needs. Arthur combines immersive technology, configurable AI, and enterprise-grade security to support organizations worldwide. For more information, visit arthur.digital.

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SDK.finance Launches a Real-Time General Ledger for Banks and FinTech Companies

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The event-driven, double-entry accounting layer converts financial product events into balanced, auditable journal entries without requiring businesses to replace their existing transaction platform.

VILNIUS, Lithuania, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SDK.finance, the software foundation for FinTech and payment products, today announced the launch of SDK.finance General Ledger, a standalone real-time accounting module built for banks, electronic money institutions (EMIs), payment service providers (PSPs), FinTech companies and other businesses operating complex financial products.

Financial platforms often distribute transaction data, balance logic and accounting processes across multiple systems. As products expand across payment rails, currencies and customer segments, this fragmentation can create delayed visibility, manual reconciliation work and inconsistencies between operational data and financial records.

SDK.finance General Ledger can be added as an extra accounting layer to existing payment or banking infrastructure without replacing or modifying the underlying product. It consumes business events from a core banking system, payment platform, digital wallet or other transaction engine and automatically converts them into balanced double-entry journal entries.

This gives financial businesses a consistent, real-time and auditable system of record while allowing them to retain their existing transaction infrastructure.

“Financial businesses need to know not only that money moved, but how every event affected every relevant account, immediately and with a complete audit trail,” said Alex Malyshev, CEO of SDK.finance. “We built SDK.finance General Ledger as a standalone accounting layer that can work with the infrastructure a company already has. It helps technical and finance teams work from the same financial truth while retaining control over their architecture, data and future development.”

From business events to auditable accounting records

SDK.finance General Ledger uses configurable accounting determinations and mapping rules to translate product-specific events into journal-entry legs. It validates that debits and credits are balanced, posts entries automatically when configured and updates account balances and turnovers in real time.

Once posted, journal entries remain immutable. Corrections are handled through reversing entries, preserving the original record and maintaining a clear history of every adjustment.

As a standalone module, SDK.finance General Ledger connects to existing financial infrastructure through Kafka or REST API. It receives business events, generates the corresponding accounting entries and returns confirmations to the originating system.

The integration does not require changes to the existing transaction-processing logic. This allows businesses to introduce a dedicated accounting layer without rebuilding or replacing their current platform.

Core capabilities include:

Automated conversion of business events into balanced debit and credit entriesReal-time account balances and turnover reportingConfigurable chart of accounts, accounting determinations and mapping rulesImmutable posted entries and reversal-based correctionsSupport for fiat currencies and digital assets, with precision of up to 18 decimal placesRole-based access control and a traceable audit historyIntegration through Kafka and REST APIsStandalone deployment alongside an existing core banking system, payment platform or transaction engineSource code access for organisations that require greater control and customisation

Built for financial products that move money

SDK.finance General Ledger is designed for organisations that need to account for high volumes of financial events accurately across multiple products, currencies or systems.

Typical applications include:

Banks and EMIs adding real-time accounting capabilities to existing core infrastructurePSPs managing fees, settlements and transactions across multiple payment railsDigital wallets and neobanks maintaining real-time customer and operational balancesRemittance and payout platforms handling cross-border and foreign-exchange flowsEmbedded finance providers adding auditable financial functionality to non-financial productsMarketplaces recording split payments, commissions and merchant liabilitiesDigital asset businesses accounting for fiat and crypto-related events within a consistent framework

SDK.finance General Ledger can be deployed as a standalone module alongside an existing core banking or payment platform. It can also be combined with the SDK.finance Transaction Platform as part of a broader financial technology stack.

This deployment flexibility allows financial businesses to add a specialised accounting capability while preserving their existing customer journeys, payment logic and operational infrastructure.

About SDK.finance

SDK.finance is the software foundation for FinTech and payment products. With more than 15 years of industry experience, the company provides a modular software suite that helps banks, FinTech companies, EMIs, PSPs and enterprises build, modernise and scale digital financial services.

SDK.finance combines pre-developed transaction and accounting capabilities, flexible deployment options and source code access. This approach enables businesses to customise their financial infrastructure, maintain control over their product development and reduce long-term vendor dependency.

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