The Ultimate Guide to Commerce Systems
A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Commerce Systems.
What to know about Commerce Systems
Commerce Systems encompass the technologies and platforms that enable businesses to conduct trade and financial transactions efficiently in today’s digital economy. This category includes everything from payment infrastructure and order management to digital wallets and eCommerce platforms, which collectively shape how goods and services are bought and sold in both B2C and B2B landscapes.
The stories tagged with Commerce Systems highlight cutting-edge collaborations, innovations, and strategic partnerships that drive improvements in payment security, operational automation, and customer experiences. They explore how companies are leveraging AI, cloud technologies, and sustainable practices to modernize payment infrastructures, optimize order fulfillment, and expand global commerce capabilities.
Readers interested in Commerce Systems will find valuable insights into emerging trends such as greener payment solutions, frictionless checkout processes, the rise of buy-now-pay-later models, and digital transformation initiatives impacting retailers, manufacturers, and fintech organizations. This tag serves as a window into how commerce technology continues to evolve to meet changing consumer expectations and market challenges worldwide.
Kiwi Commerce Systems News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Visa expands agentic commerce testing with NZ banks
Four of New Zealand’s biggest lenders are testing AI-driven payments as Visa moves to safeguard shopping across merchants and platforms.
Thunes launches real-time bank transfers into New Zealand
Businesses sending funds into New Zealand can now settle in local currency faster, as Thunes adds real-time bank transfers to its Asia-Pacific network.
Wallo Pay launches open banking push to cut NZ fees
Auckland startup Wallo Pay launches open banking service, targeting card surcharges it says drain over USD $1 billion a year from NZ.
Hnry & Volley launch QR open banking for sole traders
Hnry and Volley launch Scan to Pay using open banking, letting sole traders take QR code payments on the spot for a 35-cent flat fee.
Bridging the payment divide: How small businesses can align with consumer expectations in 2025
Many small businesses risk lost sales and loyalty as one in three still don't accept credit or debit cards, despite 86% of consumers relying on them.
Pharmx partners with Toniq to enhance pharmacy efficiency
Pharmx Technologies has formed a strategic alliance with Toniq, enhancing pharmacy efficiency in New Zealand with its innovative Pharmx Gateway solution.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Commerce Systems
Agentic era and the UI transition
AI expert reveals the 'New Currency' in AI discovery for eCommerce brands
Constructor posts surge on AI retail search momentum
SEON unveils global partner initiative for AI fraud fight
Constructor earns sole Customers' Choice in Gartner report
Expert Columns
AI shopping boom puts checkout under pressure
Agentic commerce and the evolution of retail purchase behaviour
Unpacking the Impact of Agentic Commerce Across ANZ
The supply chains seeing real AI returns have one thing in common
Diverse perspectives driving innovation for the real world
Regulating the internet is like trying to bottle lightning using chopsticks
How address validation transforms Shopify deliveries
The impact of email verification on eCommerce success
Agentic AI to transform APAC retail supply chains by 2026
Mid-market fraud prevention: mistakes retailers keep making
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Commerce Systems News
Shift4 adds USDT payments to Pay with Crypto service
Shift4 partners with Lydian to add USDT to Pay with Crypto, letting US merchants take stablecoin payments and settle in local currency.
RingCentral expands AI receptionist to SMS & WhatsApp
The update could help smaller firms handle more customer enquiries without adding staff, as RingCentral adds SMS, WhatsApp and queue support.
Asendia & SingPost forge cross-border eCommerce tie-up
Merchants will get broader parcel routes as new EU import rules and US de minimis changes prompt Asendia and SingPost to offer duty-paid shipping.
Salsify launches SalsifyIQ an intelligence layer commerce
The new layer is meant to help brands and retailers keep product data aligned as AI-led shopping and retailer requirements become more complex.
Bolster AI launches marketplace monitoring & takedowns
Brands facing counterfeit listings can now automate removals on marketplaces, where fraud is rising and average losses reach USD $10.2 million a year.
ICANN opens new domain ending applications for 2026
Brands, cities and communities now have until 12 August 2026 to seek their own web suffixes, as ICANN widens the application round to 27 scripts.
Syspro launches marketplace for manufacturing ERP users
Manufacturers and distributors can now cut integration headaches as Syspro’s new marketplace bundles partner software around its ERP platform.
Digital Wave & ChannelEngine team on marketplace data
Brands using marketplaces could cut manual listing work as Digital Wave Technology links its data platform to ChannelEngine's network of more than 1,300 channels.
Experian launches Agent Trust for AI-led commerce
The new framework aims to curb fraud and unauthorised purchases as AI agents start making payments on behalf of shoppers.
Lovable launches mobile app for building websites on the go
Users can now build and review web apps on their phones, as Lovable extends its no-code platform beyond the desktop for founders and designers.
eCommerce AI spending rises as leaders fear readiness gap
Despite higher budgets, 73% of eCommerce leaders say their firms are not ready for wider AI use, survey data show.
Minty launches cashback app inside ChatGPT shopping chats
Shoppers can now see cashback offers in real time inside ChatGPT chats, as Minty targets AI-led buying decisions and retail media budgets.
YFM backs Swanky with GBP £7.6 million growth deal
The Exeter Shopify agency plans recruitment, expansion and acquisitions after YFM Equity Partners committed GBP £7.6 million to support growth.
AI referrals convert nearly three times better than search
Brands may need to rethink search spending as AI-driven visits from ChatGPT and similar tools convert almost three times better than Google traffic.
Akeneo spring release links product data to market signals
Retailers could update listings faster as Akeneo's Spring Release uses search and marketplace signals to reshape product data.
Payment firms expand into broader merchant services
Merchants could soon get payments, loyalty, lending and checkout tools from one supplier as firms chase fuller control of commerce.
AI shopping agents reshape retail buying & checkout
Retailers face a new fight for visibility as AI agents increasingly decide which products get bought and checked out for customers.
Amazon, Meta & Microsoft join UCP technical council
Control of AI-led shopping standards is widening as five more firms join the Universal Commerce Protocol body, doubling its council to 10.
Adyen adds loyalty software in €750m Talon.One deal
The move gives the Dutch payments group a bigger role in merchants’ pricing and promotions, as it seeks to unify online and store sales.
Click to Pay lifts Ecommpay approval rates to 75.18%
The payment option is generating more completed sales, with approval rates for online guest checkouts rising to 75.18% in April 2026.