How mid-market merchants can manage payment security

While the majority of people may not think twice about how they pay for their goods, ever-evolving retail payments, both in person and virtually, keep many CIOs awake at night worrying about where the next attack will come from and how best to mitigate against it. By...

SA retailers at an e-commerce crossroads

South Africa’s e-commerce landscape has arrived at an important juncture. The explosive growth observed during the pandemic years has slowed down somewhat and consumer spending power has faltered amid low economic growth and a global cost of living crisis. At...
Tech integration in education is not optional

Tech integration in education is not optional

With the types of technology available to automate and streamline processes, the integration of technology into higher educational institutions should no longer be viewed as a choice, but a necessity. By Carl Dahms, product owner: F&O at Braintree The perceived...
Security must-haves insurtechs cannot compromise on

Security must-haves insurtechs cannot compromise on

As insurance businesses move from old tech to newer digital systems and products, they could be opening themselves up to security risks. Insurtech companies should be implementing strict, multi-level security systems to prevent the sensitive personal data their...

Virtual healthcare could be a catalyst for social change

According to the United Nations Development Programme, more than 400-million people in sub-Saharan Africa lack access to good health care, representing nearly half of the global total without this essential service. The UNDP’s latest Insurance and Risk Finance...