Trade press for commerce and distribution · Europe
Systems and Payments Editor
Reports on commerce platforms, ERP integration and payments. Translates migrations and fee structures into what they mean in operation: project duration, exposure to failure, and the costs that only surface after the switch.
Effective immediately, all retailers, hospitality businesses and service providers must offer card payments and mobile payment methods alongside cash – a move by the federal government under Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil.
Meta unveiled the AI agent Muse, which operates via WhatsApp, handles purchases through Stripe Link, drafts emails and conducts price negotiations on its own.
The Swiss federal administration will launch a pilot project in 2026 with the open‑source office suite OpenDesk. On 3 000 workstations – roughly 7 % of the IT stock – about 9,4 Mio. € will be invested.
An analysis of roughly 220,000 plug‑in hybrid vehicles registered in the EU from the 2024 model year finds average real emissions of 145 g CO₂/km – six times the WLTP values of 24 g CO₂/km. The discrepancy fuels the upcoming debate on tightening the utility‑factor.
The Berlin Senate announced on 28 August 2026 that the state is under blackmail following a hacker attack on its Landesnetz, but gave no information on the perpetrators, demands or any ransom.
Nvidia has released the beta version of Personal AI Router (PAIR) – an open‑source platform that automatically detects home devices, connects them securely, and harnesses idle compute power for AI inference.
The Berlin Regional Court ruled on June 24, 2026 that Lieferando’s clause excluding the refund of pre‑paid tips on cancellations is invalid. Lieferando has removed the clause from its terms and has been automatically refunding tips since March 2026.
Meta has released a software update that disables the camera of Ray‑Ban Stories smart glasses as soon as the recording LED is tampered with. The lock affects several thousand devices – less than 0.1 % of units sold – and raises new questions about data protection and the market position of wearables in Germany.
The number of cyberattacks on banks and insurers is rising, with foreign intelligence services now blamed for more than a third of the attacks. At the same time, AI‑driven techniques such as deepfakes and automated robo‑calls are significantly reshaping the threat landscape.
The Swiss E-ID enables banks to fully digitize identification and service processes. This allows helpdesk effort and manual KYC checks to be significantly reduced.
Effective July 10, 2027, the EU Anti-Money Laundering Regulation applies directly and replaces national rules. Institutions must shift their KYC processes to continuous updating.
Monta offers a central platform that synchronizes orders and inventory from webshops and marketplaces in real time. This reduces overselling and speeds up returns processing.
The current assets of the richest tech founders show where capital is flowing and which technologies are currently in high demand. For companies, this means both opportunities and dependencies that must be considered when deploying new systems.
A provider is offering a DIY interior fit‑out brand with a Shopify store, Amazon‑Otto‑Etsy presence and direct shipping from Eastern Europe. 2024 revenue: 642,000 Euro, EBITDA margin 25%. Purchase price not disclosed.
Deutsche Bank plans to consolidate its 15 legacy systems in retail banking onto two cloud platforms. Vault Core from Thought Machine has been chosen as the first platform, with migration slated to roll out gradually from 2027.