The Ultimate Guide to Marketing Technologies

2026 · Kiwi Edition

Also known as MarTech.

Marketing Technologies, commonly known as MarTech, encompass a wide array of tools and platforms that enable businesses to optimise their marketing efforts through technology-driven solutions. This dynamic field spans everything from digital payment systems and e-commerce innovations to AI-powered personalization, data analytics, and customer experience platforms. Embracing these technologies allows businesses to engage consumers more effectively, streamline operations, and adapt swiftly to changing market conditions.

Recent stories highlight significant developments such as advances in contactless payment solutions, the integration of artificial intelligence across marketing and customer engagement platforms, and strategic partnerships aimed at enhancing digital commerce and user experience. From AI-driven fraud prevention and loyalty programs to innovative eCommerce platforms fueling global expansion, the evolution of Marketing Technologies is reshaping how businesses connect with audiences and drive growth.

Readers exploring this tag will gain insights into the latest trends, emerging tools, and strategic considerations surrounding MarTech. Whether it’s understanding the impact of AI and machine learning on customer personalization, exploring new payment methods in digital commerce, or learning from case studies on successful technology-driven marketing transitions, the stories offer valuable guidance for businesses aiming to leverage technology for marketing success.

Kiwi Marketing Technologies news
Analyst Insights
Amplitude launches AI Assistant for in-product support
Gartner · MarTech · SaaS
2 days ago
Amplitude launches AI assistant for in-product support
Gartner · MarTech · Digital Transformation
2 days ago
Agentic era and the UI transition
Gartner · MarTech · Digital Transformation
3 days ago
Extreme says Platform ONE cuts network costs by 32%
Enterprise Management Associates · MarTech · EduTech
4 days ago
Sinch named leader in IDC communications platform study
IDC MarketScape · MarTech · CRM
5 days ago
Reviews
Game review: Hands-on impressions with Sumerian Six on Xbox Series X
Gaming
Last month
Hands-on Review: espresso Lite 15 portable display
Personalisation
Last month
Expert columns
Why local secure access is becoming critical for New Zealand organisations
By Nick Frantzen of Fortinet New Zealand
2 days ago
When identity becomes the payment rail
By Martin Zeisel of G+D Netcetera
3 days ago
Why runtime identity is emerging as the next cybersecurity imperative
By Ash Diffey of Ping Identity
4 days ago
Telcos reshape music streaming for local audiences
By Con Raso of Tuned Global
4 days ago
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
By Dev Rishi of Rubrik
5 days ago
Agentic commerce and the evolution of retail purchase behaviour
By Sangeeta Mudnal of Glu
Last week
Stop pouring money into cloud providers: The cost of inaction
By Mark Graham of Inde
Last week
AI, search and strategy: SEO still holds
By Kia Ora Digital
Last week
From DSPM to data protection: Closing the last mile on sensitive data in the era of AI
By Franklin Nguyen of Cyberhaven
This month
5 eCommerce trends set to define 2026
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
This month
Pivoting marketing strategy in the face of a recession
By Azadeh Williams of AZK Media
This month
Why email automation fails without clean and verified data
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
This month
Brands are losing the Buy Box and up to 80% of marketplace sales with it
By Paolo Emilio Ascoli of Corsearch
This month
Building digital trust: Data quality provides a scalable path
By Bud Walker of Melissa
This month
AI can inspire travel, but it still can't book it. That's about to change
By Mike Putman of Custom Travel Solutions
This month
Interviews
Exclusive: Google Cloud accelerates shift to agentic data
Discussing Data Warehousing
3 days ago
Exclusive: Adobe ANZ chief on AI adoption trends
Discussing IT Industry
3 days ago
Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks
Discussing Cloud Services
3 days ago
Google sees retail success with agentic commerce push
Discussing Unified Communications
3 days ago
Exclusive: How Adobe showcases its innovation engine
Discussing Trends & Predictions
5 days ago
Recent news
Banks must modernise core systems, says Temenos report
About Small Business
Yesterday
Celonis & ProcessLab launch banking apps for mortgages
About Software-as-a-Service
Yesterday
Granicus names seven digital government award winners
About Digital Engagement
Yesterday
Explainer: How Adobe is building agentic marketing
About Marketing
Yesterday
KnowBe4 picks Flywire for global payments overhaul
About Productivity
Yesterday
Click to Pay lifts Ecommpay approval rates to 75.18%
About Contactless payments
2 days ago
Temenos report says five trends will reshape banking
About Software-as-a-Service
2 days ago
Tredence launches agentic AI suite with Google Cloud
About IT Industry
2 days ago
Cognizant launches Gemini Enterprise practice with Google
About Cloud Services
2 days ago
SAP & Google Cloud launch multi-agent marketing AI
About Marketing
2 days ago
SITA launches managed airport network service with HPE
About Firewalls
2 days ago
Ant International upgrades Alipay+ with privacy tech
About Data Protection
2 days ago
Damisa teams up with dLocal to expand APAC settlement
About Digital Transformation
2 days ago
Manhattan adds AI agents & fulfilment tools for retailers
About Unified Communications
2 days ago
Google Cloud study says 52% of firms use AI agents
About Cloud Services
3 days ago
Job moves
Saviynt names Tim Wedande APJ Field Chief Technology Officer
Move at Ernst & Young
2 days ago
OpenX appoints new product chief as it expands curation
Move at Retail media
4 days ago
Cohesity appoints Nigel Lee to lead APJ technical sales
Move at Lenovo
5 days ago
Databricks names Simon Davies to lead APJ expansion
Move at Microsoft
5 days ago
EY New Zealand appoints Willett & Bremner to tech roles
Move at Microsoft
Last week
NeuReality taps Amazon & Maersk veteran for AI push
Move at Google
Last week
Applause appoints Aatish Salvi as Chief Technology Officer
Move at Applause
Last week
iManage appoints Ryan Begin & David Zember to partner roles
Move at Salesforce
Last week
Zurich names Shukla to lead digital push in Asia Pacific
Move at Amazon Web Services
Last week
Hyland appoints Lubor Ptacek as Product Marketing Chief
Move at OpenText
Last week
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