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Playroll and Expensify Close the Compliance Gap for Scaling SMBs

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Enterprise-grade expense-to-payroll automation now accessible without the enterprise headcount or price tag.

LONDON, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Playroll, the global employment platform, has partnered with Expensify to solve a problem most scaling SMBs avoid discussing: how to reimburse employees globally without audit risk or hiring compliance staff.

Until now, companies had two options: build an in-house compliance function (six figures, unrealistic for SMBs) or buy enterprise software (annual contracts and long implementations). Neither worked.

The new integration changes that. Expenses flow from Expensify into Playroll’s payroll engine, where 120+ in-house legal and tax experts have embedded compliance for 180+ countries. Each reimbursement is classified against local tax rules, converted to local currency, flagged for non-compliance, and delivered audit-ready in the next payroll run. One workflow, with no manual validation or re-entry needed.

“Growing internationally gets complicated when expenses, payroll, and local tax rules collide. We wanted to make that complexity invisible for smaller teams, not something they need to hire specialists for,” said Erez Golan, Managing Director at Playroll.

SMBs now get the same compliance infrastructure used by enterprises, at a fraction of the cost, without annual lock-ins.

Key benefits: Expense-to-payroll in one system with no data re-entry. Automatic local tax, benefits, and reporting rules applied at submission. Real-time audit trail. Local currency processing. Scales without hiring headcount.

“Integrating with Playroll is part of a bigger shift at Expensify,” said Nick Tooker, Head of Partnerships at Expensify. “We’re not just making expense management easier. We’re building the infrastructure that lets SMBs compete globally without the overhead that used to be reserved for enterprises. Playroll’s compliance engine is what makes that possible at scale for SMBs.”

Playroll and Expensify are strategic go-to-market partners for EMEA and UK markets. The partnership includes integrated customer onboarding, mutual customer referrals, and co-developed training programs for finance and operations teams.

About Playroll Playroll helps businesses compliantly employ, onboard, and pay international teams through EOR, global payroll, contractor management, and entity setup across 180+ countries. Gold winner, Global HR Solution Provider of the Year – 2025 Stevie® Awards. www.playroll.com

About Expensify Expensify is the easiest way to do your expenses, travel, and corporate cards. Trusted by 15 million members worldwide and top-rated on G2, TrustRadius, and Capterra. Learn more at use.expensify.com

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Safaricom Limuru Data Centre achieves BSI Data Centre Facilities Mark of Trust

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SHANGHAI, May 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On 14 May 2026, at the 9th Intelligence Summit and BSI’s 125th Anniversary Celebration hosted by BSI, Safaricom Limuru Data Centre achieved BSI Data Centre Facilities Mark of Trust. The certification confirms that the facility’s capabilities across availability, security, energy efficiency and sustainability have been independently verified against rigorous international benchmarks. It also represents a milestone for Africa’s digital infrastructure sector, signaling a decisive move towards international standards alignment and the establishment of a credible digital trust framework.

BSI Data Centre Mark of Trust: Building a Quantifiable Trust Benchmark with International Standards

The BSI Data Centre Mark of Trust (DCMoT) is the world’s first integrated data centre verification scheme. Built on a modular architecture, it evaluates an organisation’s design, construction, operation and continual improvement capabilities through three lenses — policy, governance and operational practice — enabling organisations to demonstrate governance maturity and operational resilience in a structured, progressive manner.

Anchored in international standards such as ISO/IEC 22237, the Mark of Trust delivers independent, transparent and rigorous assessments across five core dimensions: availability and protection, business continuity, energy management, water management and carbon management. The framework rests on the ISO system and relevant global regulatory structures, giving the data centre industry an authoritative, internationally recognisable assessment architecture that commands a high degree of trust.

Certification Empowerment: Forging a Trust Cornerstone and Growth Engine for Africa’s Digital Transformation

Achieving the Data Centre Mark of Trust is both a strong endorsement of Safaricom Limuru Data Centre’s infrastructure and governance capabilities, and a practical, internationally aligned benchmark for data centre operators across Africa. At a time when artificial intelligence, cloud computing and critical digital services are accelerating rapidly, data centres have evolved from back-end IT infrastructure into essential hubs underpinning the digital economy and the resilience of critical national infrastructure. This certification sends a clear signal of maturity to the market, and is expected to strengthen international customer and investor confidence in Africa’s data centre sector.

Moving forward, BSI will continue to apply the Mark of Trust’s modular verification architecture, working alongside global data centre operators and value chain partners to drive meaningful improvements in security, resilience and sustainability. This work will help establish a solid, trustworthy foundation for the long-term growth of artificial intelligence and the wider digital economy.

About BSI

For over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on business and society, building trust and enhancing lives. With more than 77,500 clients in countries around the world and with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments. Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors – including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare – BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs. Across Knowledge Solutions, Assurance Services, Regulatory Services and Consulting Services, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between – in order to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.

The British Standards Institute (BSI) is the world’s first national standards body. It is a member of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and the European Committee for Standardization (CEN, CENELEC and ETSI).

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KLN Signs Strategic Distributor Contract with Del Monte Asia to Accelerate Growth in Hong Kong Foodservice Market

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HONG KONG, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KLN Logistics Group Limited (‘KLN’; Stock Code 0636.HK) is proud to announce the signing of a new distributor contract with Del Monte Asia Pte Ltd (‘Del Monte Asia’) to oversee its complete sales, trade marketing and supply chain operations in the Hong Kong foodservice market.

Under this strategic partnership, KLN will support Del Monte Asia’s diverse packaged food portfolio, ensuring smooth and reliable delivery to over 3,000 foodservice providers throughout Hong Kong. KLN’s integrated fourth-party logistics (4PL) services cover the full spectrum of operations, from inbound logistics, warehousing, inventory management and order fulfilment to distribution and invoicing. The collaboration also includes sales and marketing logistics support, enabling Del Monte Asia to accelerate product launches, seasonal campaigns and in-store activations.

Samuel Lau, Managing Director – Integrated Logistics of KLN, said, “We are honoured to partner with Del Monte Asia, a market leader in the packaged food sector known for its commitment to quality, innovation and consumer trust across Asia. Our agency model is tailored to optimise every aspect of the supply chain, delivering measurable improvements in operating efficiency including faster time-to-market, reduced logistics costs and elevated service levels. We look forward to supporting Del Monte Asia’s growth ambitions in Hong Kong.”

With rising consumer demand for high-quality food products across Asia, KLN’s partnership with Del Monte Asia positions it at the forefront of supply chain innovation in the region. KLN’s 4PL model not only enhances operational agility for its clients but also delivers scalable efficiencies that drive long-term growth and margin expansion.

About KLN Logistics Group Limited (Stock Code 0636.HK)
KLN is an Asia-based, global 3PL with a highly diversified business portfolio and extensive coverage in Asia. It offers a broad range of supply chain solutions from integrated logistics, international freight forwarding (air, ocean, road, rail and multimodal) and e-commerce to industrial project logistics and infrastructure investment.

With a global presence across 58 countries and territories, KLN has established a solid foothold in half of the world’s emerging markets. Its diverse infrastructure, extensive coverage in international gateways and local expertise span across the Chinese Mainland, India, Southeast Asia, the CIS, Middle East, LATAM and other locations.

KLN generated a revenue* of over HK$56 billion in 2025. It is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index.

* For continuing operations only

About Del Monte Asia Pte Ltd 
Del Monte Asia Pte Ltd (Del Monte Asia), headquartered in Singapore, oversees the marketing and distribution of Del Monte processed foods across Asia and Oceania (excluding India, the Philippines and Myanmar). The Del Monte brand, originally established in the United States in 1886, is renowned for its high-quality produce and commitment to delivering wholesome goodness from farm to table. Founded in 1990, Del Monte Asia operates independently from Del Monte US. Since its inception, Del Monte Asia has expanded its portfolio beyond tomatoes to include a diverse range of processed fruit and vegetable products. To support this growth, the company has established production facilities in Thailand and China, enhancing its ability to serve the Asia-Oceania region, which includes Hong Kong SAR. Website: www.delmonte-asia.com.sg

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Hanshow Partners with Sklavenitis on Nationwide ESL Rollout Across Greece

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ATHENS, Greece, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hanshow, a global leader in digital retail solutions, today announced a large‑scale collaboration with Hellenic Hypermarkets Sklavenitis S.A., one of Greece’s largest FMCG retailers, supporting the company’s efforts to modernize store operations and build a future‑ready in‑store infrastructure across its extensive retail network.

Operating over 460 stores along with distribution centers and eMarket facilities nationwide, Sklavenitis serves more than 680,000 customers daily, requiring operational excellence, consistency, and trust at every touchpoint. With a broad product assortment and high store traffic, simplifying internal processes and maintaining operational consistency are critical priorities for the smooth and reliable operation of its stores. This is where Hanshow’s technology comes in—helping to turn operational complexity into consistent store-level execution, enhancing operational performance, supporting team efficiency and ultimately delivering a more reliable and trusted experience for customers.

To support these priorities, Sklavenitis has initiated a nationwide ESL rollout in partnership with Hanshow, deploying electronic shelf labels at scale across its extensive store portfolio. The rollout will standardize Hanshow’s Nebular Ultra ESL series across the store network. Featuring centimeter‑level, highly accurate shelf intelligence, Nebular Ultra enables precise product placement and strong shelf‑level visibility, supporting planogram execution and operational management at scale. Beyond immediate operational benefits, the deployment also establishes a digital shelf infrastructure capable of supporting future in-store innovations. Combined with technologies such as computer vision and smart shopping carts, the high-precision shelf framework can enable advanced automation, real-time shelf monitoring, and new data-driven retail applications as part of Sklavenitis’ broader digital transformation roadmap.

“As grocery retail becomes increasingly complex and regulated, leading retailers like Sklavenitis are rethinking the role of in‑store infrastructure,” said Liangyan Li, SVP and Head of Global Sales at Hanshow. “This collaboration is about building a digital foundation that supports accuracy, efficiency, and long‑term adaptability, and our role is to enable that strategy at scale.”

This collaboration reflects Hanshow’s continued commitment to empowering leading retailers worldwide through scalable, future‑ready in‑store infrastructure, supporting long‑term transformation while keeping each retailer’s strategy and values at the center.

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