Manchester-based eCommerce and retail technology specialist Venditan has unveiled the first product from its newly established AI division, following a £250,000 investment into the development of advanced, AI-driven solutions for the retail sector.
The new ‘Checkout Audit Tool’ is designed to detect checkout security risks and respond to the increasing compliance demands of the latest PCI DSS v4.0.1 standard, which came into force on 31 March 2025.
The updated regulation introduces far tougher obligations for retailers, requiring them to monitor for client-side tampering and provide evidence that their checkout pages remain free from malicious or unauthorised changes, including risks introduced by third-party JavaScript.
For retailers, the consequences of non-compliance are severe: potential financial penalties, reputational damage, and restrictions on card processing. One Venditan client has already avoided such penalties by using the new platform to provide the required audit trail during a compliance investigation.
“This isn’t theory, it's happening right now,” said John Coyne, Managing Director at Venditan. “We’re seeing a real shift in compliance that puts new pressure on retailers already operating in highly competitive markets. But staying secure and compliant shouldn’t mean hiring specialist developers or consultants. We’ve built a no-code platform that does the heavy lifting, allowing retailers to stay in full control of their compliance obligations, with confidence.”
The Checkout Audit Tool is just the first release from Venditan’s AI division. The business has committed £250,000 into AI-powered tools that will not only strengthen cybersecurity, but also drive major efficiency gains for retailers in stock replenishment, order fulfilment, and operational scaling.
Crucially, AI is being deployed not only within the products themselves but also throughout Venditan’s product development lifecycle, from framing requirements and supporting builds to deep post-build testing, accelerating the speed at which new, high-impact tools can be delivered to market.
“As the retail environment gets faster and more complex, our mission is simple: help retailers stay secure, operate smarter, and grow at pace,” added Coyne.
