Developer shares why memorable commercial spaces encourage connection and support local businesses.
ORLANDO, FL, Aug 12, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE— Commercial real estate projects are often measured by occupancy rates, construction timelines, and financial performance. According to commercial real estate developer Shahriar James Ekbatani, those metrics tell only part of the story. He believes the most successful developments become places where people naturally gather, local businesses thrive, and communities continue to grow long after construction is complete.
Throughout his career in commercial real estate, Ekbatani has emphasized the importance of creating spaces that serve the people who use them every day. Rather than viewing a development as a collection of buildings, he encourages developers to think about the experiences those spaces will create for residents, business owners, employees, and visitors.
“Commercial developments should become part of a community’s daily life,” said Ekbatani. “When people choose to meet friends there, support local businesses, or spend time with their families, you’ve created something that goes beyond the buildings themselves.”
As communities throughout Central Florida continue to expand, developers face new opportunities to create projects that respond to changing lifestyles and community needs. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, Florida remains one of the fastest-growing states in the country, increasing demand for commercial spaces that provide not only goods and services but also places where people can gather and connect.
Ekbatani believes that thoughtful planning begins long before construction starts. He encourages developers to spend time understanding how people already use an area before deciding what to build.
“I’ve found that some of the best ideas come from simply walking around a neighborhood and paying attention,” he said. “You notice where people naturally gather, where they spend time, and what might be missing. Those observations often lead to better decisions than relying only on reports or projections.”
He also believes successful developments should support the long-term success of local businesses. A well-designed commercial property creates opportunities for businesses to complement one another, encourages visitors to spend more time on-site, and provides welcoming public spaces that invite repeat visits.
“When businesses benefit from one another instead of competing for attention, everyone wins,” Ekbatani said. “The goal is to create an environment where people want to stay a little longer because they enjoy being there.”
Industry research supports this approach. The International Council of Shopping Centers has found that mixed-use environments combining retail, dining, entertainment, and public gathering spaces encourage visitors to spend more time at a property while supporting increased activity for surrounding businesses. As consumer expectations continue to evolve, commercial developments are increasingly expected to provide experiences that cannot be replicated elsewhere.
Ekbatani believes developers should evaluate projects based not only on opening-day success but also on the value they continue to create years later.
“A project isn’t finished when construction ends,” he said. “That’s really when you begin to see whether it becomes part of the community. The most rewarding moments are seeing people return again and again because the space has become meaningful to them.”
As commercial real estate continues to evolve, Ekbatani hopes more developers will approach projects with a long-term perspective that balances business objectives with community impact. He believes that developments that prioritize people ultimately prove stronger investments because they foster lasting relationships among businesses, residents, and the neighborhoods they serve.
About Shahriar James Ekbatani
Shahriar James Ekbatani is a Florida-based commercial real estate developer, entrepreneur, and nonprofit leader with more than four decades of leadership experience. His work includes commercial, retail, medical, and mixed-use development projects throughout Central Florida, as well as serving as Chairman of Lotus Behavioral Health, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping adolescents recover from drug and alcohol addiction. Across his work in business and philanthropy, Ekbatani remains focused on creating projects that strengthen communities and deliver lasting value.
San Francisco, California, Aug 12, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE— After years of companies racing to adopt the latest technology trends, many organizations are taking a more disciplined approach to innovation. From blockchain and NFTs to the metaverse, businesses are increasingly evaluating emerging technologies based on measurable business outcomes rather than market excitement. According to technology consultant Tamar Toledano, this shift reflects a growing recognition that successful digital transformation depends on solving real operational challenges, not following industry hype.
Many enterprises are now introducing formal review processes for experimental technology initiatives. These include predefined performance milestones and “kill switches” that end projects if they fail to demonstrate meaningful adoption or measurable business impact within a specified timeframe. The approach allows organizations to redirect resources toward initiatives that generate lasting value rather than prolonging costly experiments. “The technology itself is rarely the problem,” said Tamar Toledano. “Problems arise when organizations adopt technologies simply because they are popular. Every investment should begin with a clearly defined business objective and a practical path to measurable results.”
The technology industry has experienced multiple waves of enthusiasm around emerging innovations. Blockchain promised to transform industries beyond finance. The metaverse generated ambitious predictions of work and commerce. NFTs attracted billions in investment from companies eager to establish digital ownership strategies. While each technology demonstrated legitimate use cases, many organizations launched projects without identifying problems that genuinely required those solutions.
As enthusiasm outpaced practical implementation, businesses encountered rising development costs, integration challenges, uncertain customer demand, and limited returns on investment. Many pilot programs never advanced beyond proof-of-concept stages, while others were quietly discontinued after failing to produce meaningful business benefits.
According to Toledano, these experiences have encouraged organizations to adopt more disciplined technology evaluation frameworks. Rather than asking whether a technology is innovative, decision-makers are increasingly asking whether it improves efficiency, reduces costs, increases revenue, or enhances customer experiences. “The conversation has shifted from asking, ‘Should we use blockchain?’ to asking, ‘What business problem are we solving?’” Toledano explained. “That change in thinking leads to much stronger investment decisions.”
The same mindset is increasingly shaping enterprise AI adoption. While artificial intelligence continues to deliver measurable value across industries, organizations are becoming more selective about where and how they deploy it. Rather than implementing AI across every department, companies are identifying high-impact use cases where automation, prediction, or data analysis can generate measurable operational improvements.
Toledano believes this represents a healthier stage in the technology adoption cycle.
“Successful organizations recognize that not every emerging technology deserves immediate deployment,” she said. “Sometimes the most valuable decision is determining that a problem can be solved more simply with existing tools.”
Throughout her consulting career, Toledano has helped organizations evaluate emerging technologies through the lens of long-term business performance. Her approach emphasizes aligning technical investments with strategic objectives, ensuring that innovation supports operational goals rather than becoming an objective in itself.
She notes that many companies now require technology initiatives to meet measurable benchmarks before receiving additional funding. These benchmarks may include user adoption rates, operational savings, revenue generation, customer satisfaction improvements, or implementation efficiency. Projects that consistently fail to meet those objectives are discontinued, allowing organizations to focus on higher-performing initiatives.
This disciplined approach also reduces the risks associated with rapidly changing technology markets. Rather than making large, irreversible investments based on future expectations, businesses can validate assumptions through smaller pilot programs before committing additional resources. “The most successful digital transformations are built on continuous learning,” Toledano said. “Organizations should be willing to test new ideas, but they should be equally willing to end projects that do not create measurable value.”
Looking ahead, Toledano expects enterprise technology strategies to become increasingly evidence-driven. Executive teams are placing greater emphasis on measurable outcomes, cross-functional collaboration, and disciplined investment governance. As a result, technology decisions are becoming more closely aligned with overall business strategy rather than industry trends.
She believes this evolution will ultimately strengthen innovation by encouraging companies to pursue technologies with proven practical benefits instead of chasing every emerging trend. “When organizations prioritize outcomes over excitement, innovation becomes far more sustainable,” Toledano added. “The goal is not to adopt the newest technology. The goal is to build better businesses.”
About Tamar Toledano
Tamar Toledano is a Silicon Valley-based technology expert and consultant specializing in artificial intelligence, blockchain, and large-scale digital transformation. With a master’s degree in computer engineering and experience supporting high-growth technology companies, she helps organizations apply emerging technologies to improve operational performance, modernize business systems, and drive measurable business results. Her work combines technical expertise with strategic business insight to help companies navigate complex digital transformation initiatives.
United States, 12th Aug 2026 –ProShield Garage Doors, a trusted provider of residential and commercial garage door solutions, is proud to announce the opening of its new office at 7313 Carroll Rd., Suite B, San Diego, CA 92121. The new location strengthens the company’s ability to provide faster response times, same-day service, and professional garage door solutions for homeowners and businesses throughout San Diego County.
The office expansion marks an important milestone in the company’s continued growth and reinforces its commitment to delivering dependable garage door services backed by experienced technicians, quality workmanship, and transparent pricing.
“As demand for reliable garage door services continues to grow across San Diego, opening this new office allows us to better serve our customers while maintaining the high standards they expect,” said Andrey Solo, spokesperson for ProShield Garage Doors. “Our mission has always been to provide honest recommendations, quality repairs, and professional installations that help customers keep their homes and businesses safe.”
With a centrally located office in San Diego, ProShield Garage Doors is positioned to respond quickly to service requests throughout the region. The company offers same-day appointments for many repair and installation services, minimizing inconvenience for customers experiencing unexpected garage door problems.
Comprehensive Garage Door Services
ProShield Garage Doors provides complete garage door solutions for residential and commercial properties, including:
Garage Door Repair for broken panels, damaged rollers, off-track doors, worn cables, weather seals, and safety sensors.
Garage Door Installation featuring steel, aluminum, wood, fiberglass, insulated, and custom garage doors from trusted manufacturers.
Garage Door Replacement to improve curb appeal, energy efficiency, and home security with professionally installed new systems.
Garage Door Opener Repair and Installation for chain-drive, belt-drive, screw-drive, and smart Wi-Fi-enabled openers.
Garage Door Spring Replacement, including torsion and extension springs, balancing, and high-cycle spring upgrades.
24/7 Emergency Garage Door Service for urgent situations such as broken springs, malfunctioning doors, damaged cables, and security concerns.
Commercial Garage Door Services, including roll-up doors, sectional doors, loading dock doors, preventive maintenance, and emergency repairs.
Every project is completed by licensed and insured technicians who focus on safety, durability, and long-term performance. The company works with leading brands such as Clopay, LiftMaster, and Chamberlain, ensuring customers receive high-quality products designed to withstand everyday use.
Supporting San Diego Homeowners and Businesses
Garage doors are among the largest moving components of a property and play a vital role in security, accessibility, and energy efficiency. Whether a homeowner needs a quick repair or a business requires dependable commercial door maintenance, ProShield Garage Doors offers customized solutions to fit every requirement.
The company understands that garage door issues often happen without warning. Broken springs, damaged openers, or doors that refuse to open or close can interrupt daily routines and create safety concerns. By offering same-day service and 24-hour emergency support, ProShield Garage Doors helps customers restore normal operations as quickly as possible.
The new San Diego office also enhances the company’s ability to support local builders, property managers, real estate professionals, and commercial facilities seeking dependable garage door installation and maintenance services.
Commitment to Quality Service
Customer satisfaction remains at the center of every project completed by ProShield Garage Doors. The company emphasizes honest assessments, upfront pricing, quality replacement parts, and professional workmanship without unnecessary upselling.
Key advantages include:
Same-day garage door service across San Diego
Free estimates with transparent pricing
Licensed and insured technicians
Residential and commercial expertise
Emergency garage door service available 24/7
Installation and repair of trusted industry brands
Modern garage door opener solutions with smart technology
Reliable workmanship backed by excellent customer reviews
The opening of the Carroll Road office represents another step forward in ProShield Garage Doors’ long-term commitment to serving the San Diego community with dependable garage door solutions that combine quality, convenience, and responsive customer service.
Customers looking for garage door repair, installation, replacement, opener repair, spring replacement, or commercial garage door services are encouraged to contact the company for a free estimate or schedule same-day service.
About ProShield Garage Doors
ProShield Garage Doors is a locally owned and operated garage door company serving residential and commercial customers throughout San Diego, California. Since 2010, the company has specialized in garage door repair, installation, replacement, opener repair, spring replacement, emergency garage door services, and commercial garage door solutions. With licensed and insured technicians, premium products from leading manufacturers, and a commitment to exceptional customer service, ProShield Garage Doors continues to help property owners maintain safe, reliable, and attractive garage door systems.
Customers can view business information, directions, and verified customer reviews by visiting the company’s official website or Google Business Profile:
United Arab Emirates, 12th Aug 2026 — PROS.CRTV, a full-cycle creative studio in Dubai Media City, is expanding access to its 4K LED volume through two offerings: a Content-as-a-Service (CaaS) subscription for brands that need a steady stream of video content, and direct volume rental for outside production teams.
Founder and CEO Rustam Rylskii opened the studio’s 4K LED volume at Thuraya Tower 1 in December 2024. The 90-square-meter facility is built around a 15-square-meter LED screen — infrastructure that was once available almost exclusively for major advertising campaigns with six-figure budgets. The move marked PROS.CRTV’s transition from project-based production work to owning its own volume, making this level of production technology more accessible to creators, SMEs, and brands scaling toward larger campaigns.
The CaaS model turns production into a subscription rather than a one-off shoot. Brands commit to a recurring content pipeline, replacing unpredictable project budgets with planned, repeatable output. Outside production companies and independent crews can also book the LED volume directly, with an in-house operator included in the day rate.
PROS.CRTV operates across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and beyond, working with brands in sports, finance, real estate, and government. The studio is also a portfolio company of LvlUp Ventures, a multi-stage venture capital firm ranked among the most active VC investors globally by PitchBook and Forbes.
PROS.CRTV’s ethos — “Freedom is a State of Mind” — shapes how it structures access to premium production: fewer gatekeeping requirements and more entry points.
Learn more about the PROS.CRTV LED volume studio in Dubai Media City at proscreative.pro
Hundreds of parishioners gathered for an anniversary service, music and a retrospective of a decade in which the Budapest Ideal Church has also hosted drug-prevention, human-rights, humanitarian and interfaith activities.
Brussels, Brussels, Belgium, 12th Aug 2026 — Celebrating 35 years of expansion in the country, and 10 since the grand opening of their Ideal Church, hundreds of Scientologists gathered at the Church of Scientology in Hungary on Vaci Road in Budapest to mark the anniversary, celebrating a decade that has combined religious life with an expanding programme of community, educational and interfaith activities.
The anniversary programme included a religious service, live music, a photographic and video retrospective of the past decade and a presentation of plans for the years ahead. Following the formal programme, participants remained at the church for informal conversations over traditional Hungarian food, recalling milestones in the development of the Scientology community since 1990 and specially since the ideal place of worship opened in 2016.
The Vaci Road church was formally dedicated on 23 July 2016 in Budapest’s District XIII. Mr David Miscavige, ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, officiated at the opening of the Budapest Church of Scientology, which brought together Scientologists and guests from Hungary and other Central and Eastern European countries.
The six-storey building was established as an Ideal Org, the term used within Scientology for a church designed to accommodate the full range of religious services while also providing facilities for public information, educational initiatives and community programmes.
That opening represented an important stage in a Hungarian Scientology history extending back to the final years of the 1980s. Tamás Nagy encountered Scientology in Zurich, while Kornél Varga became acquainted with the religion in Stuttgart. After returning to Hungary and meeting one another, they helped organise the developing community, with the Church of Scientology formally established in Hungary in 1991.
Over the following decades, the community developed activities in different parts of the country (and surrounding countries), culminating in the establishment of the Vaci Road headquarters.
The building today combines spaces dedicated to Scientology religious training and spiritual counselling with classrooms, meeting areas, a chapel and an extensive public information centre.
On the ground floor, visitors can explore the “What Is Scientology?” audiovisual exhibition, containing hundreds of videos explaining the beliefs and practices of Scientology, the life and work of its founder L. Ron Hubbard, the development of the religion and the humanitarian and social initiatives supported by Scientologists.
The first floor contains facilities for studying Scientology approaches to everyday life, while additional floors accommodate ministerial training and auditing, the one-to-one spiritual counselling practised within Scientology. At the top of the building is the chapel, which can accommodate close to 300 people for religious services and other gatherings.
Since its opening, thousands of people have entered the Vaci Road building, including many visitors who are not Scientologists. Open-house events provide opportunities for members of the public to learn about the religion and its activities, while the premises have also hosted drug-prevention conferences, human-rights events, humanitarian meetings and Holocaust remembrance programmes.
At least twice each year, the church also organises interfaith dialogue gatherings designed to bring together representatives and members of different religious traditions, be it catholics, budhists, hindus, sijs, christians and the like. These meetings focus on shared values, peaceful coexistence and the principle that religious diversity can contribute positively to society when accompanied by mutual respect.
Drug prevention has been one of the more visible areas of community engagement by Hungarian Scientologists. At the 2016 inauguration, retired Pest County Police Chief Brigadier General István Komáromi recalled cooperation associated with the first Drug-Free Hungary Marathon in 2002 and subsequent prevention activities that continue to reach towns and cities around the country.
Human-rights education has likewise formed part of the church’s community calendar, alongside programmes aimed at dialogue between religious and cultural groups.
The tenth anniversary was therefore not only an occasion to remember the opening of the building but also an opportunity to review how the Vaci Road church has developed as a religious home and as a meeting place for wider civic and social initiatives.
Ivan Arjona, representative of the Church of Scientology to the European Union, OSCE, Council of Europe and United Nations, connected the Budapest anniversary with the wider role religious communities can play in European civic life.
“A church becomes part of the social fabric of a European city not only through its religious services, but through the relationships it builds with neighbours, civil society and people of other beliefs. Ten years of an open religious home in Budapest also means ten years of opportunities for dialogue, human-rights education, prevention and practical community service. Europe is strongest when freedom of religion or belief goes hand in hand with civic responsibility, respect for human dignity and peaceful cooperation among people with different convictions.”
The anniversary also brought attention back to the origins of the Hungarian community and to the role of L. Ron Hubbard in the development of Scientology.
Mr Hubbard founded Scientology in the early 1950s following his earlier work on Dianetics. His writings and recorded lectures form the theological and practical foundation of the religion, including its religious services and a number of programmes concerned with education, drug prevention, human rights and community assistance.
The concept of an Ideal Org also originates in Mr Hubbard’s vision of Scientology churches capable of providing the religion’s complete range of spiritual services while serving as points from which members can contribute to their surrounding communities, a vision that has been brought to reality thanks to the leadership of Mr David Miscavige..
The international Ideal Organization programme has since resulted in the establishment of major Scientology churches in cities across Europe and other regions of the world.
For the Budapest congregation, the tenth anniversary connected several generations of Hungarian Scientologists. Those involved in establishing Scientology in Hungary in the early 1990s have witnessed the community develop from relatively small groups into a permanent religious centre on one of Budapest’s principal urban corridors.
A newer generation now participates in the religious, educational and community programmes based there.
The celebration concluded with attention turning toward the next decade at Vaci Road, maintaining the building as a home for Scientology religious life while continuing to provide space for dialogue, education, humanitarian activity and encounters between people of different backgrounds and beliefs.
The Church of Scientology, its churches, missions, groups and members are present across the European continent. Scientology Europe reports a continent-wide presence through more than 140 churches, missions and affiliated groups in at least 27 European nations, alongside thousands of community-based social betterment and reform initiatives focused on education, prevention and neighbourhood-level support, inspired by the work of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard.
Within Europe’s diverse national frameworks for religion, the Church’s recognitions continue to expand, with administrative and judicial authorities in Spain, Portugal, Sweden, the Netherlands, Italy, Germany Slovakia and others, as well as the European Court of Human Rights, having addressed and acknowledged Scientology communities as protected by the national and international provisions of Freedom of Religion or belief.
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Atrium Aesthetics of Chico, CA has won the 2026 IABE Regional Excellence Award, placing it among the top 1 % of businesses in the country.
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States, 12th Aug 2026 — Atrium Aesthetics, a Chico-based medspa known locally as “Chico’s Garden of Beauty,” has been named a 2026 Regional Excellence Award winner by the International Association for Business Excellence (IABE), a global organization recognizing businesses that meet elevated standards of professionalism, reputation, and operational integrity.
The award places Atrium Aesthetics among a select group of organizations across California to receive this distinction in the 2026 evaluation period. Recipients are selected through an independent review process measuring five core standards: digital presence, customer reputation, operational standing, industry tenure, and professional integrity.
A Rare Distinction
Atrium Aesthetics met the 97 percent threshold required across IABE’s evaluation criteria, a benchmark reached by fewer than one in 1,000 businesses reviewed by the organization. The distinction places Atrium Aesthetics among the most credible and highly rated aesthetic practices not only in Chico, but statewide, solidifying its standing as one of the top organizations in California to receive this recognition.
Leadership and Clinical Background
Atrium Aesthetics is led by Veronica Silvestri, FNP-BC, a family nurse practitioner with more than 30 years of clinical experience, recognized for her precision and aesthetic vision. The practice also collaborates closely with Dr. Charles Garretson, a longtime and well-regarded Chico physician who has worked alongside Silvestri since 2007, including time together in intensive care settings. Silvestri’s work has also been featured in Upgraded Living magazine.
Services and Offerings
Located at 1550 Humboldt Rd, Suite 6, Chico, CA 95928, Atrium Aesthetics offers a full range of advanced, non-surgical aesthetic treatments personalized to each patient’s skin and beauty goals, including:
PicoWay laser tattoo removal
Skin pigmentation correction, including treatment for dark spots, melasma, sun spots, spider veins, and acne scarring
Skin refining and rejuvenation via PicoWay Resolve laser therapy
Stretch mark treatment
Gentle laser hair removal
Microneedling
Neuromodulator injections (Botox, Jeuveau)
LED light therapy
Facials and chemical peels
Diamond hydrodermabrasion and mesotherapy
The practice’s signature PicoWay laser system delivers ultra-short picosecond pulses designed to target unwanted pigmentation, tattoos, and signs of aging while minimizing patient discomfort and downtime.
Membership and Community Events
Atrium Aesthetics offers an Evergreen VIP membership program, its most popular offering, which provides members with monthly service credits, discounted skincare products, reduced pricing on neuromodulator treatments, and early access to spa events and product launches. The practice also hosts a monthly VIP Tox Party on the second Saturday of each month, offering neuromodulator treatments at event pricing for both new and returning clients.
Accessibility
To make treatments more accessible, Atrium Aesthetics offers financing through Cherry, a payment plan allowing patients to spread the cost of procedures and skincare over time. The practice notes that financing applications do not affect a patient’s credit score and that membership options are also available for patients who prefer not to finance.
About the Recognition
“Meeting a 97 percent threshold places Atrium Aesthetics in truly rare company,” said a representative for IABE. “Fewer than one in 1,000 businesses we evaluate reach this level, and it reflects the standard of care and consistency Atrium Aesthetics has built in the Chico community.”
About Atrium Aesthetics
Atrium Aesthetics is a medspa located at 1550 Humboldt Rd, Suite 6, Chico, CA 95928, offering advanced non-surgical aesthetic treatments under the direction of Veronica Silvestri, FNP-BC, in collaboration with Dr. Charles Garretson. For more information, visit atrium-aesthetics.com or contact the practice by phone at (530) 267-4254 or by email at medspa@atrium-aesthetics.com.
About the International Association for Business Excellence
The International Association for Business Excellence (IABE) recognizes organizations across industries and countries that meet defined standards of professionalism, reputation, and operational excellence. IABE is based in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
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Overseas customer base grows significantly as the company expands its global market presence
Shanghai, China, 11th Aug 2026, Grand Newswire – SEER Robotics, a platform-based embodied intelligent robotics company, today announced strong growth in its overseas business during the first five months of 2026. From January to May 2026, the company’s new overseas orders increased by more than 460% year-over-year, while its overseas customer base expanded significantly during the same period.
The results reflect increasing global adoption of intelligent robotics technologies as industrial customers seek scalable and reliable automation capabilities.
SEER Robotics focuses on intelligent robot control systems, which the company refers to as the “robot brain.” The company develops robot controllers, software platforms, robots and related components, supporting the development, deployment and operation of robotic systems across industrial sectors.
According to China Insights Consultancy (CIC), an industry research firm, SEER Robotics ranked first globally in intelligent robot controller shipments for three consecutive years from 2023 to 2025. In 2025, the company’s global market share in intelligent robot controllers reached 24.8%, while its market share in China reached 45.2%. During the same period, SEER Robotics’ ranking in global industrial intelligent robot shipments improved from third place in 2024 to second place in 2025.
Previously disclosed financial information shows that SEER Robotics’ revenue increased from RMB 249 million in 2023 to RMB 442 million in 2025, representing a three-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33.2%. The company’s overall gross margin reached 47.4% in 2025, while its core controller business has consistently maintained gross margins above 80%.
According to the company, robots powered by SEER Robotics’ control systems have accumulated more than 60 million hours of operation across different robot platforms and application scenarios. As of August 2026, the SEER Robotics platform supports more than 2,000 robot models, is compatible with more than 400 core components, serves more than 2,100 customers worldwide, and supports applications across more than 35 countries and regions.
SEER Robotics was listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on June 24, 2026, becoming the first Hong Kong-listed company focused on the “robot brain.” The company raised approximately HK$1.226 billion through its initial public offering, including the exercise of the over-allotment option.
About SEER Robotics SEER Robotics is a platform-based embodied intelligent robotics company, with core businesses spanning robot controllers, AMRs, and embodied intelligent robots. Built on its “robot brain” technology, SEER Robotics provides 1,000+ intelligent robot solutions worldwide and has built an open robotics platform for large-scale deployment.
Businesses are increasingly looking for ways to offer more payment options without adding operational complexity. ForumPay, a crypto payment infrastructure company, enables merchants to accept crypto payments across online, in-store, and in-app channels, with instant conversion and next-day settlement.
ForumPay has recently announced a new payment flow that it says could meaningfully alter how payments are processed. Customers can now initiate purchases using any Visa or Mastercard and bank transfers in selected markets, with funds routed automatically through ForumPay’s infrastructure. Merchants can now offer card and bank payments without registering as a card acceptance businesses, sidestepping chargeback liability and PCI-DSS compliance costs while still receiving precisely the amount invoiced.
This latest ForumPay release represents one of the more ambitious developments yet to bridge the gap between traditional payment rails and crypto infrastructure.
Built for Modern Payment Acceptance
Businesses increasingly want to offer customers greater flexibility at checkout, but additional payment methods tend to bring additional operational and cost burdens. Card acceptance, in particular, can introduce chargeback exposure, compliance requirements, fraud management responsibilities, and more complex settlement processes, challenges that only grow more acute for organizations operating across multiple markets.
ForumPay’s innovative new payment flow is designed to solve these issues. Customers can initiate payments using any Visa, Mastercard, or bank transfer in selected markets, with those funds automatically used to purchase crypto and processed through ForumPay’s existing crypto payment infrastructure, with all of the inherent features and benefits, and converted and settled as per the preferences a merchant has already established on their account. Merchants will receive exactly the amount invoiced. For example, if a customer is billed $100, then $100 is what arrives in the merchant’s preferred bank account.
Critically, ForumPay will pass the additional card and bank transfer costs directly to the payer, meaning merchants pay only their usual crypto acceptance fees that would apply to any transaction processed through the platform. The approach allows businesses to expand the choice of available payment methods at checkout without taking on the compliance architecture, risks and costs that card acceptance would ordinarily require.
More Payment Options, the Same Operational Footprint
Businesses increasingly want to offer customers greater flexibility at checkout, but incorporating additional payment methods tend to bring with it additional operational burdens. Card acceptance, in particular, can introduce chargeback exposure, compliance requirements, fraud management responsibilities, and more complex settlement processes, challenges that only grow more acute for organizations operating across multiple markets.
ForumPay’s new payment flow is being designed to address this friction. Customers will be able to initiate payments using any Visa, Mastercard, or bank transfer in selected markets. Those funds are then automatically used to purchase digital assets and processed through ForumPay’s existing infrastructure, allowing merchants to continue receiving funds according to their established settlement preferences without having to overhaul their operations to accommodate the new options in the process. The approach, ForumPay says, allows businesses to expand what they can offer at checkout without taking on the compliance architecture that card acceptance would ordinarily require.
About ForumPay
ForumPay is a complete cryptocurrency-to-fiat payment technology firm; its core processing technology helps businesses attract new customers, optimize customers’ ability to spend, and increase revenue. ForumPay’s wallet-agnostic solution enables crypto consumers to spend their preferred cryptocurrency, from any wallet for everyday goods and services to luxury goods, automobiles, real estate, and private jets. ForumPay eliminates merchant exposure or risk by processing transactions with instant crypto-to-cash conversion. ForumPay merchants receive payments in the currency of their choice directly into their bank account. The transactional experience is similar to accepting other popular payment methods, including cash, credit cards, and bank transfers, but simpler, faster, and more secure.
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Director Global Account Management Paul Wordsworth ForumPay paul@forumpay.com
Businesses are increasingly looking for ways to offer more payment options without adding operational complexity. ForumPay, a crypto payment infrastructure company, enables merchants to accept crypto payments across online, in-store, and in-app channels, with instant conversion and next-day settlement.
ForumPay has recently announced a new payment flow that it says could meaningfully alter how payments are processed. Customers can now initiate purchases using any Visa or Mastercard and bank transfers in selected markets, with funds routed automatically through ForumPay’s infrastructure. Merchants can now offer card and bank payments without registering as a card acceptance businesses, sidestepping chargeback liability and PCI-DSS compliance costs while still receiving precisely the amount invoiced.
This latest ForumPay release represents one of the more ambitious developments yet to bridge the gap between traditional payment rails and crypto infrastructure.
Built for Modern Payment Acceptance
Businesses increasingly want to offer customers greater flexibility at checkout, but additional payment methods tend to bring additional operational and cost burdens. Card acceptance, in particular, can introduce chargeback exposure, compliance requirements, fraud management responsibilities, and more complex settlement processes, challenges that only grow more acute for organizations operating across multiple markets.
ForumPay’s innovative new payment flow is designed to solve these issues. Customers can initiate payments using any Visa, Mastercard, or bank transfer in selected markets, with those funds automatically used to purchase crypto and processed through ForumPay’s existing crypto payment infrastructure, with all of the inherent features and benefits, and converted and settled as per the preferences a merchant has already established on their account. Merchants will receive exactly the amount invoiced. For example, if a customer is billed $100, then $100 is what arrives in the merchant’s preferred bank account.
Critically, ForumPay will pass the additional card and bank transfer costs directly to the payer, meaning merchants pay only their usual crypto acceptance fees that would apply to any transaction processed through the platform. The approach allows businesses to expand the choice of available payment methods at checkout without taking on the compliance architecture, risks and costs that card acceptance would ordinarily require.
More Payment Options, the Same Operational Footprint
Businesses increasingly want to offer customers greater flexibility at checkout, but incorporating additional payment methods tend to bring with it additional operational burdens. Card acceptance, in particular, can introduce chargeback exposure, compliance requirements, fraud management responsibilities, and more complex settlement processes, challenges that only grow more acute for organizations operating across multiple markets.
ForumPay’s new payment flow is being designed to address this friction. Customers will be able to initiate payments using any Visa, Mastercard, or bank transfer in selected markets. Those funds are then automatically used to purchase digital assets and processed through ForumPay’s existing infrastructure, allowing merchants to continue receiving funds according to their established settlement preferences without having to overhaul their operations to accommodate the new options in the process. The approach, ForumPay says, allows businesses to expand what they can offer at checkout without taking on the compliance architecture that card acceptance would ordinarily require.
About ForumPay
ForumPay is a complete cryptocurrency-to-fiat payment technology firm; its core processing technology helps businesses attract new customers, optimize customers’ ability to spend, and increase revenue. ForumPay’s wallet-agnostic solution enables crypto consumers to spend their preferred cryptocurrency, from any wallet for everyday goods and services to luxury goods, automobiles, real estate, and private jets. ForumPay eliminates merchant exposure or risk by processing transactions with instant crypto-to-cash conversion. ForumPay merchants receive payments in the currency of their choice directly into their bank account. The transactional experience is similar to accepting other popular payment methods, including cash, credit cards, and bank transfers, but simpler, faster, and more secure.
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Director Global Account Management Paul Wordsworth ForumPay paul@forumpay.com
San Francisco, California, USA, August 11th, 2026, FinanceWire
The ranking validates HoneyBook’s growing reputation as an innovator accelerating the digital transformation of independent businesses globally
HoneyBook, the leading AI-native client relationship platform for small business owners, has been recognized as one of the world’s most significant financial technology firms in CNBC’s 2026 list of the World’s Top Fintech Companies. Its inclusion in the prestigious global list within the Enterprise Fintech category underscores the impact that HoneyBook’s software has had in helping individual business owners to cultivate strong customer relationships.
Produced in partnership with Statista, CNBC’s list is a recognized annual ranking that serves to highlight the world’s most innovative and forward-thinking financial software firms. As part of its assessment process, CNBC evaluates thousands of eligible firms, ranging from startups to established enterprises, based on key performance indicators such as revenue and user growth, transaction volume, business impact and technological innovation. HoneyBook’s debut on this year’s list reflects growing recognition of its platform.
HoneyBook is noted for accelerating automation in the customer relationship management software niche, helping business and freelancers to better manage their day-to-day dealings with clients. Its platform frees users from spending hours on critical business tasks such as capturing and verifying inquiries, drafting proposals, obtaining signatures on contracts, sharing files with customers and processing transactions. With HoneyBook, business owners can manage their administrative and financial operations in a unified platform, making use of autonomous AI agents to perform work they once spent hours on. By linking client communications with financial operations, HoneyBook helps business professionals to work more efficiently and get paid promptly.
CNBC’s recognition of HoneyBook follows the rapid expansion of its client relationship platform into new verticals. Last month, HoneyBook launched a dedicated version of its CRM platform for professional photographers, featuring specialized tools for client bookings, creating schedules, managing their galleries and collaborating with clients on projects. With HoneyBook, photographers get more time to focus on their clients and their work instead of worrying about the administrative side of their business.
“I’m extremely proud that our endeavors to enhance and simplify client relationships have led to HoneyBook being recognized by CNBC as one of the world’s best fintech companies,” said Oz Alon, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of HoneyBook. “By enabling business owners to nurture relationships with clients in the same place as they manage their finances, HoneyBook significantly reduces the complexity they face when using multiple fragmented tools. CNBC’s recognition validates our ability to empower independent entrepreneurs with innovative tools that streamline the day-to-day aspects of business management.”
About HoneyBook
HoneyBook is the leading AI-powered customer relationship management (CRM) platform for independent business owners, making it easy to sell and deliver their services online. Offering powerful tools for communication, contracts, invoicing, payments and more, the platform puts independent professionals in control of their process and client experience. HoneyBook is trusted by over 100,000 service-based businesses in the United States, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom that have booked more than $10 billion in business on the platform. The company has offices in San Francisco and Tel Aviv, with remote staff worldwide. Learn more at HoneyBook.com.
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Dan Edelstein InboundJunction pr@inboundjunction.com
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