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Pragmatic Institute Names Danielle Chircop Chief Executive Officer

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Veteran product and technology leader to drive Pragmatic’s evolution into the premier capability partner for product organizations in the AI era

PHOENIX, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pragmatic Institute today announced that Danielle Chircop has been named Chief Executive Officer. Chircop joined the company in July 2026 after five years at General Assembly as Chief Product and Technology Officer. She will lead Pragmatic’s next chapter, building on its market-driven foundation to help organizations develop enduring product capability in the AI era.

Chircop has spent more than 20 years building and scaling learning businesses. At General Assembly, she oversaw product management, engineering, curriculum, and technology for the company’s global learning portfolio, repositioning it around AI workforce transformation. She launched AI programs that contributed to 30% B2B revenue growth and led the development of an agentic curriculum system that reduced first-draft curriculum development time by approximately 90%.

Previously, Chircop spent 13 years at Kaplan, advancing from operations into product management and technology leadership roles, including Vice President of Digital Product, Vice President of Engineering, and Head of Platform Development. She also co-founded KITE, Kaplan’s adaptive assessment business. Chircop began her career as an instructor in China and holds a master’s degree in higher education from Loyola University Chicago and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Xavier University.

“I started my career as a teacher,” said Chircop. “That background has stayed with me throughout my career. It taught me to listen carefully, explain complex ideas clearly, meet people where they are, and understand that real learning is demonstrated by what someone is able to do afterward. That belief is exactly what excites me about Pragmatic. Our opportunity is to help organizations move from understanding product principles to consistently applying them in ways that improve business outcomes.”

Pragmatic serves product professionals and enterprise teams through courses, certifications, and customized learning grounded in its proprietary 37-box Pragmatic Framework. Its Enterprise Access Pass helps larger organizations build shared, market-driven product practices at scale.

As AI reshapes both what product professionals need to learn and how product organizations operate, many organizations are discovering that technology alone does not improve product outcomes. Competitive advantage increasingly comes from the enduring product judgment, operating practices, and shared language needed to use AI effectively.

“AI is changing how product work gets done, but it is not replacing the enduring principles behind successful products,” Chircop said. “Pragmatic can bring those two ideas together: timeless product judgment and modern AI-enabled execution. Our role is not to teach AI in isolation. It is to help organizations become better product organizations because of AI.”

That approach is already reflected in Pragmatic’s AI courses and certification programs, which help professionals apply AI to research, prioritization, and recurring workflows while keeping market problems and business outcomes at the center.

Under Chircop’s leadership, Pragmatic will build on more than three decades of helping product teams succeed while expanding its role as a long-term capability partner for modern product organizations, helping teams turn durable product principles into stronger, more consistent performance.

“We are thrilled that Danielle has joined us to lead Pragmatic,” said Ryan Raskopf, Partner at PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC. “As a trusted thought leader, Pragmatic is uniquely positioned to support product organizations and product professionals at this moment of AI-driven transformation. Danielle brings demonstrated leadership success and deep experience across product strategy, technology, and AI execution, which enable her to guide Pragmatic’s continued strategic investment to meet the moment for our clients.”

About Pragmatic Institute

Pragmatic Institute helps product professionals and organizations build the capabilities, skills, and judgment to create products people want to buy. Since 1993, Pragmatic has served more than 250,000 alumni at 10,000+ companies in 75+ countries. Its training and certifications are grounded in the proprietary 37-box Pragmatic Framework, a repeatable system for making market-driven decisions across the product lifecycle. Pragmatic offers live online, on-demand, in-person, and private team learning, along with an active alumni community and practitioner resources. Learn more at pragmaticinstitute.com.

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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.”

Contact:

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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