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Paze Hits Major Milestone: 125 million Credit and Debit Cardholders Can Check Out Online

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New online checkout solution available to credit and debit cardholders at Bank of America, Capital One, Chase, PNC Bank, Truist, U.S. Bank, and Wells Fargo 

New general manager to lead next phase of Paze SM growth  

NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Paze SM, a new online checkout solution from Early Warning Services, LLC., (EWS) is now available for more than 125 million credit and debit cards across the United States. To enroll, eligible customers must activate their Paze digital wallet from their participating banks’ mobile app or when checking out at a participating online retailer. In addition to this milestone, Serge Elkiner joins as Paze general manager to lead the product into its next phase of growth. 

Paze, a reimagined digital wallet offered by banks and credit unions, will combine all eligible credit and debit cards into a single wallet, eliminating the need for manual entry at online checkout. The online checkout solution also provides added security by tokenizing credit and debit card numbers, meaning the 16-digit card number is not shared with the merchant when consumers use Paze to check out. 

Paze was designed with both merchants and shoppers in mind, helping to solve key pain points in the online shopping experience. Checking out with Paze is an easy and convenient experience with no manual card entry, no new passwords to remember1, and no need to download third-party payment applications. With its intuitive interface, Paze empowers consumers to navigate the online checkout process with ease and convenience, while helping to reduce cart abandonment for merchants. 

To date, Paze has provisioned more than 125 million credit and debit cards across Bank of America, Capital One, Chase, PNC Bank, Truist, U.S. Bank, and Wells Fargo. 

“It’s becoming crucial to ensure a convenient online checkout, as more shoppers continue to transition to a digital shopping experience,” said Cameron Fowler, CEO of Early Warning. “Paze now provides more than 125 million credit and debit cardholders the ability to check out easily with the added security of tokenization. We’re also helping merchants to optimize e-commerce transactions and reduce shopping cart abandonment.”

Growing Number of Merchants Adding Paze 

Merchants continue to integrate Paze into their online checkout experience. For example, Teleflora, a near century-old floral service, implemented Paze to provide customers with a better checkout experience. 

“Adding Paze to our online checkout experience gives our customers convenient access to their preferred cards, making them more likely to complete their purchase,” said Matt Faulk, vice president, finance operations, Teleflora. “We’re always looking for ways to enhance our best-in-class shopping experience, and we are pleased to offer a simplified checkout process for the millions of cardholders who can now shop with Paze.”  

In addition to Teleflora, Paze is available at Sephora, ShopRite, Harry & David, Cheryl’s Cookies, The Fresh Grocer, Party City, and Broadway.com, plus GoDaddy’s online payment options available for thousands of small businesses. For a complete list of merchants offering Paze as an online checkout solution, visit the Paze merchant directory.

New General Manager to Lead Next Phase of Paze Growth 

Serge Elkiner, a payments industry leader and tech founder, has joined Early Warning to serve as general manager of Paze.  

Elkiner joins EWS from Visa, where he served as the global head of product for money movement solutions, including Visa Direct. Previously, Elkiner co-founded YellowPepper, a fintech pioneer that played a pivotal role in reshaping mobile payments in Latin America and the Caribbean. 

Elkiner will drive further momentum for Paze and oversee strategy, product development, and financial performance. Leveraging his years of experience in digital finance, he will work closely with financial institutions and partners to double down on merchant adoption and drive growth across broader consumer usage of Paze.

“We’re proud of our achievements so far, and this is just the beginning for Paze. I look forward to having Serge drive consumer, issuer, and merchant adoption across the U.S.,” said Fowler.  

About Paze  

Paze is a reimagined online checkout solution that banks and credit unions offer to consumers and merchants, combining all eligible credit and debit cards into a single wallet and eliminating manual card entry. Solving long-standing challenges in e-commerce, Paze provides an easy experience for consumers and merchants alike. At general availability, more than 150 million credit and debit cards will be available to consumers for making online purchases. To learn more about Paze, visit www.paze.com. Paze is operated by Early Warning Services, LLC, an innovator in financial and risk management solutions.

1 Some merchants may require account setup to make purchases.   

Paze and the Paze related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC. Other product and company names mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.  

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HR Path Strengthens its Australian Presence with Strategic Acquisition of Payroll Experts Australia

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PARIS, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HR Path, a global leader in HR consulting and HRIS solutions, today announces its strategic acquisition of Payroll Experts Australia, a Brisbane-based company specialising in payroll compliance, remediation, workforce management and HR systems consulting.

Founded in 2009, Payroll Experts Australia has delivered more than 530 projects for over 260 organisations across Australia and New Zealand. Independent of any software vendor, the company supports employers across the full payroll, workforce management and HR systems lifecycle, with expertise spanning payroll compliance and audit, remediation, award and agreement interpretation, payroll processing, advisory and end-to-end systems implementation.

The acquisition strengthens HR Path’s ability to provide end-to-end HR transformation services across the ANZ market. Payroll Experts Australia’s specialist capabilities complement HR Path’s existing HRIS technology and SAP SuccessFactors expertise, enabling the combined organisation to support clients with a broader range of locally grounded services, from strategic advisory and systems implementation to payroll compliance and operational support. 

Payroll Experts Australia will continue to operate under the brand “Payroll Experts Australia, an HR Path Company”. Its leadership team and employees will remain in their current roles, ensuring continuity of service for clients while giving the business access to HR Path’s international capabilities and resources. 

The transaction builds on HR Path’s expansion in the region. HR Path has been active in Australia since 2019, following the acquisition of DDG. It opened an Australian office in 2024 and acquired RKM Consulting in 2025, strengthening its HRIS technology and SAP SuccessFactors capabilities across Australia and New Zealand.  

“The acquisition of Payroll Experts Australia, a company renowned for its expertise in payroll compliance, is a strategic move that supports our ambition to be the global reference in HR transformation,” said François Boulet, Co-founding Partner at HR Path. “Their deep knowledge and strong client relationships in Australia complement our global capabilities, enabling us to deliver even more value to our clients. This partnership is about synergy, innovation, and shared commitment to excellence.”

“We are very happy about this new chapter!” said Steve Keenaghan, Chief Executive Officer at Payroll Experts Australia. “This step opens up exciting opportunities for our team and our clients and ensures our continued growth and success. We will maintain our commitment to delivering exceptional, independent payroll expertise while exploring new possibilities within HR Path.”

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Fabienne LATOUR  Fabienne.latour@hr-path.com

 

 

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Sungrow Powers Up for All Energy Australia 2026 With New Residential Innovation and Full Ecosystem Showcase

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MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sungrow, the global leader in PV inverter and energy storage solutions, is set to make a strong return to All Energy Australia 2026, the region’s largest and most influential renewable energy exhibition. It will introduce its next-generation all-in-one residential flagship PowerHarbour, alongside a comprehensive showcase of technologies for residential, C&I, and utility-scale applications.

As Australia accelerates toward a cleaner, more resilient energy future, Sungrow’s presence at All Energy will once again serve as a central meeting point for industry leaders, installers, innovators, and policymakers. The booth will offer visitors a rich blend of product demonstrations, technical insights, interactive experiences, and opportunities to connect with Sungrow’s local engineering and sales teams.

A New Addition to Residential Energy Storage

At the upcoming All-Energy 2026, Sungrow will officially unveil PowerHarbour in Australia for the first time. It is a residential all in one solution designed to simplify energy independence for homeowners. It combines sleek design, intelligent integration, advanced safety features and a modular design that can deliver up to 120kWh of capacity. The enhanced AFCI 3.0 protection makes it one of the most flexible and homeowner‑friendly systems on the market. The result is a clean, integrated solution that empowers households to take control of their energy with confidence and ease.

C&I Solutions for Diverse Applications

The exhibition will also showcase Sungrow’s C&I portfolio, including PowerKeeper, deployed across diverse Australian environments, and the ST255CS liquid-cooled BESS cabinet, designed for applications such as microgrid stability and FCAS. Together, these solutions demonstrate Sungrow’s capabilities in delivering flexible, reliable energy storage for a wide range of commercial and industrial needs.

Utility-Scale Innovation on Display

For utility developers and EPCs, Sungrow will present a full-size PowerTitan 3.0, giving visitors a rare opportunity to see the battery container up close. Together, PowerTitan 3.0 and 1+X modular inverter demonstrate advanced energy storage, grid-forming capabilities, and flexible deployment for complex project environment. Backed by dedicated local project management, comprehensive technical support, and a growing project pipeline across Australia and New Zealand.

Visit Sungrow at Booth KK123

Sungrow invites all attendees to visit Booth KK123 at All Energy Australia 2026 to experience its latest residential, commercial, and utility‑scale innovations firsthand. Attendees can expect a vibrant and engaging atmosphere throughout the day featuring lucky draws with exciting prizes, free premium coffee, photobooth and insightful presentations. The booth promises a full day of discovery, connection, and inspiration. Sungrow looks forward to welcoming partners, customers, and renewable energy enthusiasts as we continue powering Australia’s clean energy future together.

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AglaiaSense and Leopard Imaging to Demonstrate Privacy-First AI Traffic Sensing at Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona

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FREMONT, Calif. and BARCELONA, Spain, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AglaiaSense and Leopard Imaging will exhibit together at Smart City Expo World Congress, November 3–5, 2026, at Fira Barcelona Gran Vía.

The two companies proposed AI-VIVA (Vision Intelligence for València and Arterials) and is selected as a finalist in the fifth urban challenge of Barcelona Innova Lab Mobility (BILM), on the application of artificial intelligence to traffic-light regulation. AI-VIVA combines AglaiaSense’s edge-AI traffic solutions with Leopard Imaging’s patented privacy architecture. At the show, the team will give a live demonstration of AglaiaSense’s signature MS500 and GS500 cameras, with the AglaiaSense AI Box, powered by NVIDIA, which adds local processing to coordinate groups of neighboring intersections.

The cameras analyze images inside the device, using the Sony IMX500 and IMX501 intelligent vision sensors. They count and classify vehicles, buses, cyclists and pedestrians in real time. Raw video is discarded on the device within 400–800 milliseconds, and only anonymous metadata is transmitted. Cities can feed that data into signal-control software to adapt traffic lights to real demand.

MS500: about 2 W average power, 1080p, powered from a standard NEMA or ZHAGA street-light socket.

GS500: about 6.5 W average, dual 4K cameras, with Ethernet, LTE Cat 4 and GPS; powered by PoE, 12–24 V DC or a NEMA adapter.

Both cameras: IP66-rated, −20 °C to +65 °C, mounted on existing poles, so no trenching or new masts are needed.

Bandwidth: more than 95% lower than CCTV-based monitoring.

“Cities want safer, smoother streets without turning every crossing into a surveillance point,” said Leon Luo, CEO of AglaiaSense. “Being named a finalist in Barcelona tells us the approach resonates.”

“Privacy has to be built into the camera, not added later,” said Bill Pu, CEO of Leopard Imaging.

AglaiaSense’s solutions are deployed across North America and Asia, and the company won first place in the Pedestrian Safety Challenge Hackathon, run by the Edge AI Foundation (formerly the tinyML Foundation) and the City of San José. In field tests, the systems achieved detection and counting accuracy above 95%. The City of Lakewood, Colorado, compared the GS500 with traditional IP cameras and LiDAR on real roads and found it more accurate, more energy-efficient, and less costly to deploy. At a high-risk crossing where pedestrians often crossed outside the crosswalk, the system alerted approaching drivers in real time.

Visit us at Pavilion 3, Level 0, Street D, Stand 71. To book a meeting, email sales@aglaiasense.com.

About AglaiaSense

AglaiaSense, is an edge-AI company specializing in privacy-first, vision-based sensing for smart cities. Its GS500 and MS500 cameras run AI on the image sensor to count and classify road users in real time and send only anonymous metadata.

About Leopard Imaging

Leopard Imaging is a global leader in high-definition embedded cameras and AI-based imaging solutions in industries including automotive, aerospace, drones, IoT, and robotics.

Media contact:

Cathy Zhao

+1 (408) 263-0988

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