Fintech trends for 2024

Financial technology, or fintech, is undergoing rapid and transformative changes. As we look ahead to 2024, several key trends are poised to shape the landscape of the booming industry, according to Nigel Green of deVere Group. “2024 promises to be a dynamic and...

2024 and the next technological frontier

As we bid farewell to 2023, and stand on the precipice of a transformative 2024, the convergence of three major trends – ChatGPT’s ongoing influence, the surge of cloud computing, and the intersection of green energy and computing – paints a dynamic...

Healthcare IT market to hit $644,9bn by 2030

The global healthcare IT market size is expected to reach $644,9-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 18,7% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The rising demand for advanced healthcare IT solutions, including Electronic Health Record...

Retail lessons of 2023 shape trends in 2024  

The cost of living, the nervous twitches of the global economy and the lingering recession are all having an ongoing impact on the retail sector and its outlook for 2024. What lies ahead? What lessons learned in 2023 will shape decision-making, investment and...

Why SA’s digital banking outperforms other nations

Digital innovation in banking is no longer a choice. It is now a requirement that is essential to business continuity. By Pierre Romagny, partner: financial services at Oliver Wyman in South Africa  The encouraging news is that South Africa can teach the world a thing...

Why we should embrace AI in education 

Despite the significant benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, lingering concerns persist. Many worry that tools like ChatGPT are here to take their jobs. By Ashley Bruyns, head of engineering at Altron Systems Integration  In addition to professional...