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
Visa brings major New Zealand banks into programme testing AI-led payments, aiming to support secure agent-driven transactions across platforms.
Thunes launches real-time bank transfers into New Zealand
Thunes widens Asia-Pacific reach with real-time New Zealand bank transfers, giving businesses and consumers faster local-currency settlement.
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
Featured News
Expert Columns
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
From click to delivery: How bad data breaks the eCommerce experience
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Commerce Systems News
Research reveals Kiwi travellers' outdated security methods
As Kiwis head abroad for warmer weather and events like the Olympics, Mastercard research urges a modern approach to travel security.
NZ retailers urged to prioritise CX over tech advances
eCommerce retailers should prioritise improving customer experience over merely pursuing tech advances, according to Convergence.
Emerge disrupts New Zealand banking with SME platform
Emerge, a disruptive platform aimed at revolutionising New Zealand's business banking landscape, has launched.
Visa's AI averts fraud worth $273m in New Zealand banks
Visa uses AI to help New Zealand financial institutions prevent $273m in fraud, marking a three-fold increase from 2021 and highlighting the pivotal role of AI in financial security.
Mastercard partners with King Kapisi to honour decade-long Kiwi businesses
Mastercard partners with Kiwi music star King Kapisi to reward New Zealand's small businesses operating for over a decade.
Wiise & Employment Hero partner to simplify payroll for NZ SMBs
Cloud ERP provider Wiise partners with New Zealand's HR platform Employment Hero to streamline payroll processes for SMBs.
Small Kiwi businesses cut cybersecurity spend despite rising threats
Over 130,000 small businesses in New Zealand have faced cybersecurity issues, but reduced expenditure due to cost pressures, says Mastercard.
Foodstuffs enhances productivity with Zebra Technologies
Foodstuffs South Island has successfully implemented Zebra devices - TC51 and TC52 computers, ET51 Android tablets, and RS5100 Bluetooth wearable scanners.
How online payment systems could help your business scale up
It's time for New Zealand businesses to reconsider their payment offering to customers to improve efficiencies and scale up operations.
Exclusive: PaySauce lets you focus on growing your business
PaySauce makes payroll software, simplifying the way employers manage digital contracts, timesheets, payroll, banking and filing.
Simplifying payroll for your people and performance
New ways of working have created more complexity for payroll. Manual processes are hindering business and costing millions. So, how can you work smarter?.
Tranxactor Group to build customer loyalty with Oracle
Tranxactor selects Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to offer immersive customer engagement and loyalty programs to brands.
Airwallex launches global payment services in New Zealand
The launch will enable businesses in New Zealand to tap into Airwallex's global payments services, offering an alternative to traditional banks.
Kiwibank strikes up partnership with ACI Worldwide
The agreement will see ACI provide and run Kiwibank's newly installed, full capability Payment Hub: a SaaS solution hosted in the Microsoft Azure cloud.
New Mastercard research focuses on safer shopping and spending habits
NZ consumers shift towards spending on experiences after lockdown, with the average Kiwi saving $3,000, says Mastercard research.
'Such a mess' - IT teams work overnight to fix immigration glitch
Technical difficulties marred the first day of New Zealand's new residence scheme, with serious concerns raised for the roll-out to 95,000 migrants in March.
Visa saves Kiwi businesses $88 million with AI-powered security
Visa's AI solution has prevented $88m in fraud for New Zealand businesses in the past year, according to the company.
Kiwi company selected for global startup programme
AI software firm Aider has been named as one of 10 startups to take part in Mastercard's Start Path programme.
Auckland AI startup set for success in New York
Auckland-based AI software company Aider will make New York its home over the next six months, after winning a spot in the Mastercard Start Path programme.
Preparing for eInvoicing requirements
The New Zealand and Australian governments are finalising joint eInvoicing standards to cut costs and streamline cross-border business operations.