SYDNEY, Jan. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taptouch Software, an Australian-owned hospitality POS provider, today announced the launch of its embedded payment solution (Tap to Pay), fully integrated into its point-of-sale platform. While embedded payment technology is gaining traction globally, Taptouch is the first Australian-owned POS provider to deliver fully embedded payments designed specifically for hospitality operations.
The new embedded Tap-to-Pay capability allows cafes, restaurants, pubs, bars, and hotels to accept contactless cards and digital wallets — including Apple Pay and Google Pay — directly within the POS, without relying on separate EFTPOS terminals. By embedding payment acceptance within the POS environment, Taptouch streamlines checkout and removes handoffs between ordering screens and external payment terminals. Learn more at https://taptouchpos.com/hospitality/tap-to-pay/
Built specifically for hospitality workflows, the platform embeds payments directly into multiple service scenarios, including pay-at-counter, pay-at-table, and self-service kiosk payments. Payments are handled within the same POS/Kiosk used for ordering and table management, allowing operators and staff to complete the entire service and payment flow without switching systems. For venue owners and managers, this results in simpler daily operations during busy service periods, more consistent staff execution, and easier onboarding when training new team members.
"Taptouch has consistently invested in technology designed to improve hospitality operations and elevate the customer experience," said Scott Zhang, CEO of Taptouch. "Rather than adapting generic payment solutions, embedded payments are designed natively within the POS to reflect how hospitality teams take orders, move through service, and complete payments on the floor."
The embedded payment solution is now available in Australia and New Zealand, from independent operators to multi-site groups, and is designed to scale alongside growing operational complexity and service demands.
Watch a short overview of Taptouch's embedded payments solution: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sirc6KT2jTI
About Taptouch Software
Taptouch is an Australian-owned point-of-sale platform serving hospitality and retail businesses nationwide. Designed and developed locally, Taptouch delivers integrated technology solutions tailored to the evolving needs of modern venues.
For more information, visit https://taptouchpos.com/
Media Contact:
Meng Shi
Marketing Manager
Taptouch
marketing@taptouch.com.au
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Taptouch Introduces Australia's First Locally Built Embedded Payments POS
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BEIJING, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HiTHIUM showcased its full-scenario energy storage solutions at ESIE 2026, held in Beijing from April 1-3. The company highlighted its ∞Cell 1175Ah long-duration energy storage (LDES) battery and BESS, along with its AIDC full-duration energy storage solution. At the event, HiTHIUM released the full results of a large-scale fire test for its ∞Power 6.25MWh 4h BESS and received certification from UL Solutions. This marks the world's first open-door fire test of the LDES system equipped with kAh-level battery cells, setting a new benchmark for system-level safety validation.
Advancing Industry-Wide Understanding of Energy Storage Safety
During the exhibition, HiTHIUM hosted a certification ceremony for the world's first large-scale fire test of a BESS equipped with kAh-level battery cells. Jiawu Chen, the Fire Test Project Lead and Senior Fire Protection Design Engineer at HiTHIUM, presented the test design and execution. A full-length video showcased the entire process, key technical milestones, and final results.
Through this technical sharing, HiTHIUM translated an extreme safety validation into practical and replicable industry insights, reinforcing the shift from "design-level safety" to verifiable system safety in long-duration energy storage.
UL Solutions Grants the Certification, Validating System Safety
During the certification ceremony, Chi Chen, APAC Senior Product Manager, Energy and Automation at UL Solutions, noted that UL 9540A 6th Edition (released March 2026) expands safety validation to full-container and system-level fire scenarios. HiTHIUM's 6.25MWh BESS was tested under open-door, large-scale fire conditions in compliance with this standard, validating the reliability of its passive safety design.
The certification indicates the system meets stringent market access requirements across major global markets and supports its international deployment.
Verifiable Safety Demonstrated in World's First Extreme Fire Test of a 6.25MWh 4h LDES System
Previously, under the full witness of UL Solutions and independent experts, the 6.25MWh BESS underwent an extreme fire test in accordance with the latest UL 9540A (2025) and NFPA 855 (2026) standards. The test applied multiple stringent conditions, including fully open container doors, minimal spacing of 15 cm in a back-to-back and side-by-side configuration, 100% state of charge, and deactivation of active fire protection systems.
Results showed the fire was contained within a single container, with no thermal propagation between units. The enclosure remained structurally intact after the burn, demonstrating reliable safety performance under real-world fire scenarios.
Ecosystem Collaboration Highlights Lighthouse Manufacturing
At the exhibition, HiTHIUM partnered with ecosystem collaborators to launch interactive check-in activities centered on the ∞Cell 1175Ah LDES battery, featuring a joint partner booth tour and a lighthouse factory-themed experience, attracting strong visitor engagement and in-depth interaction.
Notably, in January 2026, HiTHIUM's Chongqing manufacturing base was recognized as the world's first Lighthouse Factory for energy storage batteries and operates the first dedicated production line for LDES batteries. The site integrates over 40 digital solutions, incorporating technologies such as generative AI, machine learning, and AIoT to enable end-to-end intelligent management—from R&D and material selection to manufacturing and final testing—ensuring high consistency across production.
Looking ahead, HiTHIUM will continue to focus on long-duration energy storage, strengthening its capabilities in verifiable product safety, scalable delivery, and full-scenario solutions. Together with global partners, the company aims to support the high-quality development of the energy storage industry and advance the global energy transition.
BEIJING, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HiTHIUM showcased its full-scenario energy storage solutions at ESIE 2026, held in Beijing from April 1-3. The company highlighted its ∞Cell 1175Ah long-duration energy storage (LDES) battery and BESS, along with its AIDC full-duration energy storage solution. At the event, HiTHIUM released the full results of a large-scale fire test for its ∞Power 6.25MWh 4h BESS and received certification from UL Solutions. This marks the world's first open-door fire test of the LDES system equipped with kAh-level battery cells, setting a new benchmark for system-level safety validation.
Advancing Industry-Wide Understanding of Energy Storage Safety
During the exhibition, HiTHIUM hosted a certification ceremony for the world's first large-scale fire test of a BESS equipped with kAh-level battery cells. Jiawu Chen, the Fire Test Project Lead and Senior Fire Protection Design Engineer at HiTHIUM, presented the test design and execution. A full-length video showcased the entire process, key technical milestones, and final results.
Through this technical sharing, HiTHIUM translated an extreme safety validation into practical and replicable industry insights, reinforcing the shift from "design-level safety" to verifiable system safety in long-duration energy storage.
UL Solutions Grants the Certification, Validating System Safety
During the certification ceremony, Chi Chen, APAC Senior Product Manager, Energy and Automation at UL Solutions, noted that UL 9540A 6th Edition (released March 2026) expands safety validation to full-container and system-level fire scenarios. HiTHIUM's 6.25MWh BESS was tested under open-door, large-scale fire conditions in compliance with this standard, validating the reliability of its passive safety design.
The certification indicates the system meets stringent market access requirements across major global markets and supports its international deployment.
Verifiable Safety Demonstrated in World's First Extreme Fire Test of a 6.25MWh 4h LDES System
Previously, under the full witness of UL Solutions and independent experts, the 6.25MWh BESS underwent an extreme fire test in accordance with the latest UL 9540A (2025) and NFPA 855 (2026) standards. The test applied multiple stringent conditions, including fully open container doors, minimal spacing of 15 cm in a back-to-back and side-by-side configuration, 100% state of charge, and deactivation of active fire protection systems.
Results showed the fire was contained within a single container, with no thermal propagation between units. The enclosure remained structurally intact after the burn, demonstrating reliable safety performance under real-world fire scenarios.
Ecosystem Collaboration Highlights Lighthouse Manufacturing
At the exhibition, HiTHIUM partnered with ecosystem collaborators to launch interactive check-in activities centered on the ∞Cell 1175Ah LDES battery, featuring a joint partner booth tour and a lighthouse factory-themed experience, attracting strong visitor engagement and in-depth interaction.
Notably, in January 2026, HiTHIUM's Chongqing manufacturing base was recognized as the world's first Lighthouse Factory for energy storage batteries and operates the first dedicated production line for LDES batteries. The site integrates over 40 digital solutions, incorporating technologies such as generative AI, machine learning, and AIoT to enable end-to-end intelligent management—from R&D and material selection to manufacturing and final testing—ensuring high consistency across production.
Looking ahead, HiTHIUM will continue to focus on long-duration energy storage, strengthening its capabilities in verifiable product safety, scalable delivery, and full-scenario solutions. Together with global partners, the company aims to support the high-quality development of the energy storage industry and advance the global energy transition.
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HiTHIUM's kAh-Level 6.25MWh BESS Receives International Certification Following Large-Scale Fire Test
