Cleverbridge vs NCR Voyix

Cleverbridge Completes First Live AI Agent-Initiated Payment in France with Visa and Revolut

Cleverbridge announces completion of first live AI agent-initiated payment in France with Visa and Revolut, along with new research on B2B software buying and a partnership with DigitalRoute for usage-based monetization.

New Cleverbridge Research Reveals Execution Gap as B2B Software Buying Moves Digital

New research: What does it really cost to sell software? Read the benchmark report. Cleverbridge research reveals execution gap as B2B software buying moves digital.

AI Speeds Software Discovery but Self-Service Checkout Lags

B2B software buyers are leveraging AI chatbots to accelerate discovery and shortlisting, yet the post-decision purchase process remains bogged down by slow sales-led journeys, internal approvals, and lengthy vendor negotiations. According to G2's 2026 Buyer Behavior Report, over 80% of buyers used AI for software recommendations, with 80% of AI users purchasing from their initial shortlist. However, Cleverbridge's research reveals that nearly 75% of purchases face significant delays or abandonment due to internal approvals and vendor back-and-forth. While 84% of buyers prefer a self-service digital path, only 17% of sellers have implemented one. Delays stem from waiting for quotes, security reviews, and budget approvals. Buyers express willingness to handle routine transactions, including those over $25,000, through self-service, indicating a clear gap between buyer expectations and seller capabilities.

• Over 80% of B2B software buyers used AI chatbots for software recommendations in the past two years (G2).
• 80% of AI users bought from their initial shortlist in at least three of five purchases, versus 65% of non-AI users (G2).
• Nearly three-quarters of software purchases are delayed or abandoned due to internal approvals or vendor back-and-forth (Cleverbridge).

Rutter’s Selects NCR Voyix to Modernize Point-of-Sale Across its Retail Network

Rutter’s Selects NCR Voyix to Modernize Point-of-Sale Across its Retail Network (October 1, 2026)

10-Q Financial Filing Analysis for NCR Voyix (2026-08-05)

NCR Voyix reported its Q2 2026 financial results, reflecting a strategic shift toward a high-margin software, services, and payments platform model. Consolidated revenue for the quarter reached $523 million, down 21% year-over-year primarily due to the transition of its point-of-sale and self-checkout hardware business to an outsourced design and manufacturing (ODM) model with Ennoconn Corporation effective April 1, 2026. Under this model, hardware sales are recorded on a net commission basis within service revenue rather than gross product revenue. Service revenue grew 4% to $496 million, representing 95% of total revenue, while recurring revenue rose 3% to $435 million (83% of total). Operating income improved to $14 million compared to $13 million in Q2 2025, driven by gross margin expansion to 29.8% (up from 22.7%) as the revenue mix shifted toward higher-margin software and services.

• Total revenue for Q2 2026 was $523 million, with Service revenue rising 4% to $496 million and Product revenue falling 85% to $27 million due to the Ennoconn ODM transition.
• Gross margin expanded to 29.8% from 22.7% in Q2 2025, while Adjusted EBITDA increased 5% year-over-year to $98 million.
• Operating cash flow reached $59 million for the first six months of 2026, with an available liquidity buffer of $237 million in cash and $474 million under the revolving credit facility.